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CURRENT & UPCOMING YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
The Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department offers many sports leagues, clinics, and classes that focus on fundamentals, principals, rules, and sportsmanship.
Sports are a great way for youth to learn teamwork, and develop a healthy sense of competitiveness. Not to mention sports give youth the opportunity to strengthen their bodies, and develop into healthy young men and women.
National Recreation Fortnite Summer League
- Represent Grand Prairie against teams from other parks and rec departments around the country!
- Cost: $5 per player
- Ages: 12 – 18
- Format: all games will be hosted virtually. Players must have the game, an internet connection, and be able to play from home.
- Game days: Wednesday at 6:00 CST, July 14 – August 18.
- Discord: REQUIRED for league participation.
- Register as an individual looking for a team, or a team of 5-7 players.
- Qualifying teams will participate in a national post season tournament, August 21.
- Registration: now through Saturday, June 26
- Contact Andrew Byrd at abyrd@gptx.org or 972-237-8390 for more info, league rules, or to register.
Register Online
Kidz Love Soccer Fall Clinics:
Kidz Love Soccer
Since 1979, Kidz Love Soccer has been dedicated to teaching children the world’s most popular sport within a nurturing, recreational environment. A typical session experience includes age appropriate activities: skill demonstrations, and fun games.
Upcoming session information will be posted once available. For more information please call 972-237-7533.
Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer
Ages 2 – 3.5: Here is your chance to join in your toddler’s introduction to the world’s most popular sport. You’ll participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child to develop their motor and socialization skills. Each week the coach introduces and demonstrates several soccer-themed games over Zoom. Adult participation is required.
Tot-Soccer
Ages 3.5 – 4: Learn core skills and develop a soccer foundation, while playing at home with an adult while we coach over Zoom. Our time-tested, age specific curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development. Tot-Soccer focuses on helping kids develop their large motor skills through demonstrations and entertaining games like Rainbow Quest! Adult participation is required.
Pre-Soccer
Ages 4-5: Learn core skills and develop a soccer foundation, while playing at home with an adult while we coach over Zoom. Our time-tested, age specific curriculum builds confidence and promotes physical development. Pre-Soccer focuses on helping kids develop their large motor skills through demonstrations and entertaining games like Downtown Traffic! Adult participation is required.
Soccer 1
Ages: 5-6: Learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Fun skill games are played at every session, working with our coaches online over Zoom. Concepts of small-sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience. Parents are invited to play along.
Soccer 2
Ages 7-10: Learn dribbling, passing, defense and shooting goals! Fun skill games are played at every session, working with our coaches online over Zoom. Concepts of soccer matches will be introduced. Perfect for first time players while being fun and engaging for kids with some experience. Parents are invited to play along.
KLS class status hotline (888) 372-5803
Receive cancellation notifications on your smartphone using the free Kidz Love Soccer mobile app!
Youth Spring Soccer League 2021 - Ages 3-5
Ages 3-5: Our soccer league is a great environment for your child to learn fundamental soccer skills. We are a noncompetitive league, so your child will be able to learn teamwork, soccer skills, and leadership in a safe and active learning environment.
Registration Dates:
January 1 – March 8
Season:
Practices begin March 22
Games begin April 3
Teams will play 6 games.
Game Days:
Saturdays. Game start times range 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Weeknights possible for rain-out games.
Practices:
One practice per week on weeknight determined by coach. Times ranging 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Practices begin the week of March 22.
Game and Practice Location:
Mountain Creek Soccer Complex
Registration Fee:
$65 per player: Fee includes uniform and trophy.
English
Spanish
*Registration can be completed by calling or visiting Charley Taylor Recreation Center.
972-339-3770 601 E. Grand Prairie Rd | Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
Youth Spring Soccer League 2021 - Ages 6-16
Ages 6-16: This soccer league is a great environment for your child to learn and develop soccer skills. The league will promote sportsmanship, self-confidence and skill development in an active and safe learning environment. See you on the field!
Registration Dates:
January 1 – February 27
Season:
Practices begin March 15
Games begin March 27
Teams will play 8 games.
Game Days:
Saturdays. Game start times range 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Weeknights possible for rain-out games.
Practices:
One practice per week on weeknight determined by coach. Practices begin the week of March 15.
Game and Practice Location:
Mountain Creek Soccer Complex
Registration Fee:
$75 per player: Fee includes uniform.
Online Registration
Registration Form
*Registration form can be filled out and returned in person at Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham St., Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Youth Summer Volleyball 2021
Ages: 9-12
Registration: March 15 – May 26
Season Starts: June 12
Fee: $60/player includes jersey
All Games Played at Tony Shotwell Life Center
For more information or to register Contact – Ryan Garcia 972-237-7533 or email rpgarcia@gptx.org
Registration fee can be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard, or Mail Check to:
Tony Shotwell Life Center
Attn: Ryan Garcia
2750 Graham St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Make checks payable to: City of Grand Prairie
Registration Form
Youth Summer Tee-ball League 2021 – Ages 3-5
Ages 3-5: Our tee-ball league is a great environment for your child to learn fundamental baseball skills. We are a noncompetitive league, so your child will be able to learn teamwork, batting skills, and leadership in a safe and active learning environment.
Registration Dates:
March 31 – May 10
Season:
Practices begin May 17
Games begin May 29
Teams will play 6 games.
Game Days:
Saturdays. Game start times range 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Practices:
One practice per week on weeknight determined by coach. Times ranging 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Practices begin the week of May 17
Registration Fee:
$65 per player: Fee includes uniform and trophy.
For more information and to register call or visit Charley Taylor Recreation Center 972-339-3770, 601 E Grand Prairie Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
COACHES & INSTRUCTORS
Youth coaches and instructors are needed!
Coaches with expertise needed in one of our many youth sport leagues. Help make a difference in a child’s life. Head coaches will receive a coaches discount when they register their child.
Call 972-237-7533 for information.
Volunteer Youth Coaches
*background checks and drug tests are completed on all applicants.
Apply Online
CONTACT US
Athletics Coordinator
Ryan Garcia
972.237.8109
rpgarcia@GPTX.org
Athletics Coordinator
Andrew Byrd
972.237.8390
abyrd@GPTX.org
YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS
Many of the sports leagues in the city are organized and run through Sports Associations. If you would like to sign your child up for one of their sports leagues, please contact them directly.
| Boys Baseball | 972-266-0801 | www.gpbbi.org |
| Youth Football | 972-237-5919 | www.gpyfa.net |
| Cheerleading | 972-602-0877 | www.gpyfa.net |
| Girl’s Softball | 469-767-9107 | www.gpgirlssoftball.com |
