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Sports Programs
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT
To Register
www.peoriaaz.gov/recreation (623) 773-7137
For more information
www.peoriaaz.gov/youthsports
Email:
sports@peoriaaz.gov
Franz Fuhrmann
Jonathan Perdomo
Sports - Youth
YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
The City of Peoria Youth Sports offers a variety of league offerings throughout the year . All of our leagues are non-competitive recreational leagues that promote inclusion, teamwork and FUN! Game scores are not retained and league standings are not kept . The emphasis of our leagues is to learn the basics of a sport and grow a life-long love of athletics while learning life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship .
Volunteer Coaches
• All coaches are volunteers . Volunteers must be 18 years of age and complete the following: • Submit Online Coaching Application • Complete Online Background Check • Be fingerprinted
Coed And Gender Specific Leagues
• All leagues ages 8 and younger will be COED • All leagues ages 9 and older will be GENDER SPECIFIC
Uniforms
• Uniforms are included in the league registration fee .
Depending on the sport, the uniform varies; however all participants will receive at minimum a game jersey to keep after the season is complete .
Practices & Games
• All practices and games are in Peoria at various parks and Peoria Unified School District schools. • One practice venue provided per week for one-hour in length • A total of seven practices will be scheduled for each team per season • Practice equipment provided to all teams • Fall and Spring Sports • Practices held Mon . - Thur . (one day per week based on volunteer availability) • Games on Saturdays • Summer Sports • Basketball practices on Mon./Games on Wed. • Volleyball practices on Tues ./ Games on Thur . • Each team will be scheduled a maximum of sixgames per season .
Post-Season Awards
• All participants will receive a post-season award • Ages 8 and younger will receive a participation trophy • Ages 9 and older will receive a season memento
Weekly Sportsmanship Award
• We have created the C.A.C.T.U.S. Award to celebrate and honor participants that embody sportsmanship each game . • C .A .C .T .U .S . = Coachable Athlete, Compassionate
Teammate and Ultimate Sportsman
Registration dates online at www.peoriaaz.gov/youthsports
2021 FALL SEASON
Flag Football (Ages 5 to 12) Machine Pitch Baseball (Ages 6 to 8) Soccer (Ages 3 to 14) T-Ball (Ages 4 to 6) Volleyball (Ages 7 to 14)
2022 SPRING SEASON
Basketball (Ages 5 to 14) Flag Football (Ages 5 to 12) Soccer (Ages 3 to 14) T-Ball (Ages 4 to 6)
2022 SUMMER SEASON
Basketball (Ages 5 to 14) Volleyball (Ages 7 to 14)
