Winter Sports

Recreational Youth Soccer Program

The City of Tallahassee Youth Soccer Program is for children 4-17 years old. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The City works with volunteer coaches to help coach all teams. The registration fee of the head coach’s child on the team will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor below or check the interested in coaching prompt when registering your child.

Registration

• Regular registration runs August 1, 2026 through October 21, 2026. Late registration is available until January 2, 2027 on a space available basis only and would incur a late registration fee of $10 in addition to the regular fee.
• Registration Fee: $44 (Late registration fee is $54)
• Public Assistance Discount Fee: $11. For those receiving public assistance, the Notice of Action letter from the Department of Children & Families, with current coverage dates, is required to be submitted.
• How to Register:
  • Register Online
    
  • Register By Phone - Call the Program Supervisor at 850-891-3835 or Parks and Recreation Athletics Staff at 850-891-3833.

Seaons Dates

• Practices are scheduled to begin on November 14, 2026. Practices are 1 hour long. Teams will generally practice 2 days per week, 1 weeknight and 1 Saturday until games begin.
• Games are scheduled to begin on January 9, 2027 and go through February 20, 2027. Once games begin, teams will generally practice 1 weeknight and play 1 game on Saturday. Some games may be played on a weeknight, if necessary.

Age Groups & Divisions

• Age Determining Date: September 1, 2026 (the player's age on this date is their league age)
• All-Girls
• 6-8 years old
• 8-10 years old
• 11-13 years old
• 14-17 years old
• Co-Ed
• 4-6 years old
• 6-8 years old
• 8-10 years old
• 11-13 years old
• 14-17 years old

Equipment Needed

• Family Provides:
• Shorts
• Shin guards
• Cleats or closed toed snakers/shoes
• City provides
• Shirt (player keeps)
• Soccer balls (provided to coach and returned to City at end of season

Sites

• All Girls
• Meridian
• Tom Brown
• Co-ed
• Elementary Shool Sites:
• Buck Lake
• Roberts
• Springwood
• City Park Sites
• Four Oaks
• Jack McLean
• Levy
• Meridian
• Walker-Ford
• Wintrop Park
• All games may not be played at exact registration sites, but Saturday practices will generally be at your registration site unless otherwise directed. Weeknight practices will be held at Levy Park, Meridian Park, Tom Brown Park and/or the Meadows Soccer Complex. Game sites will not be determined until all teams and schedules are finalized. All Girls league games are generally played at Tom Brown Park.
• In the event there are not enough teams at a park to form a league, parks may be combined with others to form a league

 

Additional Information and Forms

• Youth Soccer Manual
• Purpose of Youth Programming
• Volunteer Coach Role and Responsibilities
• Emergency Procedures
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Volunteer Coach Information Sheet
• Accident Reporting Form

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Brian Picinic or call 850-891-3835.

The Meadows Soccer Complex

The Meadows Soccer Complex is a facility which plays host to a number of local organized soccer programs. The complex is located in the northern area of the city on Miller Landing Road, just off North Meridian Road, and includes 10 separate soccer fields, half of them lighted. Most fields are multi-use, accommodating a blend of 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 layouts (the Meadows also has dedicated 5v5 fields). One full field has an artificial turf surface; all others are natural grass. The fields, which can only be used for soccer, are available by reservation only. Open public drop in play is not available at this facility; however, individuals or small groups (3 or less) can play on a space available basis during times when fields are reserved for use. Please check in at the facility office to confirm available space. Reservation times vary seasonally.

Get more information on the Meadows Soccer Complex

Recreational Youth Basketball Program

The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Program is for children 4-17 years old. The program includes Lil Hoopsters for ages 4-7 and Youth Basketball for ages 8-17.

The Girls League is a citywide program that practices and plays most games at Sue McCollum Community Center. The Co-Ed League registers at multiple locations throughout the city. Teams generally practice at their registration location or the nearest available gymnasium, while games are played citywide.

Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The City works with volunteer coaches to help coach all teams. The registration fee for the head coach's child on the team will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the Program Supervisor below or select the coaching interest option when registering your child.

Registration

Regular registration runs August 1, 2026 through October 21, 2026.
Late registration is available through January 2, 2027 on a space-available basis only and includes a $10 late registration fee.

Registration

• Youth Basketball(8-17): $50
• Youth Basketball Late Registration: $60
• Lil Hoopsters (ages 4-7): $33

Public Assistance Discount Participants receiving public assistance are eligible for a 75% discount. A current Notice of Action letter from the Florida Department of Children & Families with current coverage dates is required.
Please email proof of public assistance to Jonas Clingerman.

How to Register

• Register Online
• Register by Phone - Call the Program Supervisor, Jonas Clingerman, at 850-891-3837 or Parks and Recreation Athletics Staff at 850-891-3833.

What Happens After Registration
Returning players who register for the same league (age group) and location will be placed on the same team they played for the previous season.
New players, players moving to a new age division, or players registering at a different location will be randomly assigned to a team.
Coaches will contact players by Saturday, November 8, 2026. If you have not been contacted by that date, please call 850-891-3837 for your team information.
Volunteer coaches and officials are always needed. If you are interested in coaching or officiating, please contact the Program Supervisor.

Season Dates
Practices are scheduled to begin the week of November 16, 2026. Practices are 1 hour long, and two teams share a court during each practice session. Teams will generally practice two evenings per week before games begin. Games are scheduled to begin the week of January 6, 2027. Once games begin, teams will generally play two games each week (one home and one away).

Age Groups & Divisions
Age Determining Date: September 1, 2026 (the player's age on this date determines their league age).

• Lil Hoopsters
• Shooting Stars - 4-5 years old
• Rising Stars - 6-7 years old
• Girls
• Juniors - 8-10 years old
• Intermediate - 11-13 years old
• Senior - 14-17 years old (if registration numbers permit)
• Co-Ed
• Junior - 8-10 years old
• Intermediate - 11-13 years old
• Senior - 14-17 years old

Equipment Needed

• Family Provides
• Pocketless athletic shorts (required)
• Athletic shoes
• Water Bottle
• City Provides
• Team T-shirt/Jersey (Player keeps)
• Basketballs for practices and games

Players are not permitted to wear shorts with pockets during practices or games. Pocketless athletic shorts are required and are not provided by the City.

Sites

• Girls League
• Sue McCollum Community Center
• Co-Ed Practice & Game Sites
• Jack McLean Community Center
• Jake Gaither Community Center
• Lawrence-Gregory Community Center
• Deerlake Middle School
• Montford Middle School
• Swift Creek Middle School
• Lil Hoopsters
• Lawrence-Gregory Community Center

Additional Forms & Information

• Youth Basketball Manual
• Purpose of Youth Programming
• Volunteer Coach Role & Responsibilities
• Emergency Procedures
• Volunteer Coach Information Sheet
• Accident Reporting Form

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Jonas Clingerman at 850-891-3837.

Winter Adult Basketball Program

Registration for this program begins September 1.

The adult basketball program is for adults 18 years of age and older. Recreational and competitive leagues are offered. We play games on weeknights at Walker-Ford Community Center and Lincoln Neighborhood Center. Every team plays two game per week for 6 weeks. Registration is by team. If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please contact the program supervisor listed below.

Additional Links (PDF)

• Roster Form
• Rules

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Lucas Williams or call 850-891-3825.

Winter Adult Beach Volleyball Program

Registration for this program begins October 1.

The adult beach volleyball program is for adults 18 years of age and older. Recreational and Competitive 4v4 leagues, as well as King of the Beach and Queen of the Beach 2v2 leagues are offered. Games are played on Monday night for 4v4 leagues and Tuesday night for 2v2 leagues. Games are played at Tom Brown Park. Every 4v4 team plays one game per week for 8 weeks and every 2v2 player plays 6 sets each week for 8 weeks. Registration for the 4v4 leagues is by team. If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please contact the program supervisor listed below.

Program Supervisor

For additional information or questions, please contact Lucas Williams or call 850-891-3825.