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Sports Programs
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT
To Register
www.peoriaaz.gov/recreation (623) 773-8600
For more information
www.peoriaaz.gov/youthsports
Email:
sports@peoriaaz.gov
Franz Fuhrmann
Jonathan Perdomo
Christian Peck
Jennifer Vaupel
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 Finger Printed
Coed And Gender Specific Leagues
• All leagues 8 and younger will be COED • All leagues 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, AZ 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 (1 day per week based on volunteer availability) • Games on Saturdays • Summer Sports • Basketball practices on Monday’s / Games on Wednesday’s • Volleyball practices on Tuesday’s / Games on Thursday’s • Each team will be scheduled a maximum of six (6) games 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
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)
