Parks And Recreation Baseball, Kickball And Softball Leagues Return

Greensboro NC

22 February, 2021

11:19 AM

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Press release from the City of Greensboro: Post Date:02/22/2021 8:19 AM After a hiatus, this spring the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department will host sports leagues for youth and adults. Registration is now underway for Adult Kickball, Men's Slow-Pitch Softball, and Youth Baseball. Sign up at www.greensboro-nc.gov/athletics or by appointment at the Greensboro Sportsplex. Deadline to register is March 12, or when the leagues fill. "We know our community has missed being able to participate in our sports programs since the beginning of the pandemic. We've worked hard to develop necessary guidelines and protocols in accordance with applicable health guidance to promote a safe return to play," said Parks and Recreation Athletics Director Austin Homan. For detailed descriptions of those safety plans, visit the webpage for each league. Leagues Baseball Ages: 5-14; Divisions are based on the age of the child on April 30. Cost: $30 per player for ages 5-8; $40 per player for ages 9-14 To register: First-time participants must register in person. Others may register online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/baseball. For all genders. Registration fee covers the cost of game jersey and hat. Parents must show their child's birth certificate and a Parents Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) membership card when registering for the first time. For more info or to make an appointment to register in-person, contact Assistant Athletics Director Phil Hardin at 336-373-2955 or [email protected]. Kickball Ages: 18+ Cost: $300 per team To register: www.greensboro-nc.gov/kickball For all genders. Games held March 22 to May 12. Different nights for beginners, recreational, and competitive players. For more info, to make an appointment to register in-person, or to join the free-agent list, contact Assistant Athletics Director Toni Byrd at 336-373-2794 or [email protected]. Men's Slow-Pitch Softball Ages: 18+ Cost: $375 per team To register: www.greensboro-nc.gov/softball For men. Different nights for recreational and competitive players. For more info, to make an appointment to register in-person, or to join the free-agent list, contact Assistant Athletics Director Monique Floyd at 336-373-2946 or [email protected]. For more City-sponsored safe and socially-distanced programs, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/virtual. This press release was produced by the City of Greensboro. The views expressed here are the author's own.