T-Ball and Pitch Ball
These programs are designed to teach fundamental skills to boys and girls. The leagues use a modified age-appropriate game to encourage children to have fun.
Season: March - May
Ages: 4 - 5 and 6 - 7
Games played at Stevens Field
Registration dates: 12/13/10 to 01/21/11 for Oakland Park residents and 12/20/10 to 01/21/11 for non-residents.
City-sponsored youth athletic programs are operated by city staff with volunteer coaches. The fees are $55 for residents and $100 for non residents. Contact 954-630-4500 for more information. Volunteer coaches are needed to assist city staff with the youth athletic programs. Volunteers must fill out an application, attend a coaches meeting and pass a background check.
Girl's Modified Fast Pitch Softball
Learn to play softball or sharpen your skills. Have a great time and get exercise while you learn sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork.
Season: March - May
Ages: 8 - 17
Games played at Wimberly Athletic Complex
Registration dates: 12/13/10 to 01/21/11 for Oakland Park residents and 12/20/10 to 01/21/11 for non-residents.
City-sponsored youth athletic programs are operated by city staff with volunteer coaches. The fees are $55 for residents and $100 for non residents. Contact 954-630-4500 for more information. Volunteer coaches are needed to assist city staff with the youth athletic programs. Volunteers must fill out an application, attend a coaches meeting and pass a background check.
Youth Basketball
This league specializes in teaching basketball fundamentals to boys and girls. Participants will learn interpersonal skills, values and ethics while having fun.
Season: May - August
Ages: 7 - 16
Games played at Rickards Middle School Gymnasium
Registration: Begins in April
City-sponsored youth athletic programs are operated by city staff with volunteer coaches. The fees are $55 for residents and $100 for non residents. Contact 954-630-4500 for more information. Volunteer coaches are needed to assist city staff with the youth athletic programs. Volunteers must fill out an application, attend a coaches meeting and pass a background check.
Youth Soccer
2011-12 Youth Soccer Information (Two Pages)
Join our largest youth program. A safe and supervised way to learn and play soccer. Separate teams for boys and girls in most divisions.
Season: November through February
Ages: 4-16
Games played at Wimberly Athletic Complex and Stevens Field
Registration: Begins in September
City-sponsored youth athletic programs are operated by city staff with volunteer coaches. The fees are $55 for residents and $100 for non residents. Contact 954-630-4500 for more information. Volunteer coaches are needed to assist city staff with the youth athletic programs. Volunteers must fill out an application, attend a coaches meeting and pass a background check.
Youth Flag Football
A fun and safe way to introduce boys and girls to the game of football. Children learn the fundamentals of catching, throwing and flag pulling in this non-contact version of football.
Season: August - October
Ages: 6 - 16
Games played at Wimberly Athletic Complex and Steven Field
Registration: Begins in June
City-sponsored youth athletic programs are operated by city staff with volunteer coaches. The fees are $55 for residents and $100 for non residents. Contact 954-630-4500 for more information. Volunteer coaches are needed to assist city staff with the youth athletic programs. Volunteers must fill out an application, attend a coaches meeting and pass a background check.
Other Youth Athletic Programs include:
- Little League Baseball/Northeast Little League at Oakland Park -- Contact: Dave McLeod 954-793-2348
- Tennis Lessons: The Dillon Tennis Center has eight clay tennis courts with on-court gazebos, small pavilion, restrooms and office. The courts are located at 4091 NE 5 Avenue. For more information or for court reservations or lessons, call 954-561-6180
- Lacrosse: Contact the Fort Lauderdale Lightning Lacrosse Club www.lauderdalelightninglacrosse.com
