Fall Sports
The weather doesn't exactly cool down in the fall around these parts, but the sports offerings certainly heat up! Fall is our busiest season of the year, with offerings in both Tackle and Flag Football, Adult Softball, Girls Volleyball, Cheerleading and Fall Baseball Leagues. Fall is also a good time to pick up a new sport, so why not try your hand at Pickleball?
2024 Recreational Youth Tackle Football Program
The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Youth Tackle Football Program is for ages 8-13. Practices will be near the location site you choose. All games will be played at James Messer Sports Complex on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There must be at least 4 teams to have a league. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.
Schedules & Standings
Interested in Sponsoring a Banner?
The tackle football program is looking for banner sponsors to promote their business or organizations. For only $250 a field, your 2' x 6' banner will be seen by thousands throughout the season. For more information, download the attachment (PDF).
Additional Information and Forms
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Akita Heatly or call 850-891-3837.
Recreational Youth Cheerleading Program
The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Youth Cheerleading Program is for ages 4-13. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.
Schedules
Additional Information and Forms
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Akita Heatly or call 850-891-3837.
2024 Recreational Youth Flag Football Program
The City of Tallahassee Youth Flag Football League is for ages 4-17. All games may not be played at registration sites. Game sites will not be determined until all teams are finalized. 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. In most cases, practices will be held at the same location you register, unless otherwise directed. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.
Schedules
Additional Information and Forms
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Toni McDonald or call 850-891-3835.
The City of Tallahassee Youth Girls Volleyball Program is for girls ranging from age 6-17. This is a city-wide program with practices/games rotated through Jack McLean, Lawrence-Gregory, Sue McCollum and Lincoln Neighborhood Community Centers. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.
Schedules
Additional Information
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Toni McDonald or call 850-891-3835.
2024 Fall Recreational Baseball Program
The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Upper League Baseball Council of League Presidents (COLP) offers a Fall Recreational Youth Baseball Program for players 11-12, 13-14, and 15–19 years old. The player’s age on April 30, 2025, is the player’s league age for this program. The fall season is designed to get players ready for the upcoming spring season. Practices will take place at the site the player registers, but some games may be played at other registration sites. Players may play at the park of their choice in the fall but in the spring, they must play at the park they are zoned for to be eligible for All-Stars selection. The zone map link is below.
Age Groups
- Age Determining Date: April 30, 2025 - A player’s age on this date is their league age
- Little Major League (LML) 11-12 years old
- Junior Major League (JML) 13-14 years old
- Senior Major League (SML) 15-19 years old
Registration Dates
- Now through August 14, 2024
Evaluation Dates
- Saturday, August 17, 2024 (Time TBA)
Registration Fees
- LML - $80
- JML - $90
- SML - $100
Season Dates
- September 9, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Equipment Needed for Evaluations
- Glove
- Bat (if you have one)
- Batting Helmet (if you have one)
- Catcher's gear (if trying out as catcher and if you have it)
Sites
- LML - Capital, Meridian and Winthrop Parks
- JML - Capital, Meridian and Tom Brown Parks
- SML - Tom Brown Park
How to Register
- Capital Park LML and JML
- Online: Register Now
- In Person:
Saturday, August 3 | 9:00-11:00am
Thursday, August 8 | 5:30-7:00pm
Saturday. August 10 | 9:00-11:00am
Tuesday, August 13 | 5:30-7:00pm
Call: LML Lewis Thurston at 850-879-1894
- Meridian Park LML and JML
- Tom Brown Park JML and SML
- Winthrop Park LML
Baseball Zone Map
Additional Forms and Information
For more information, contact the program supervisor Cindy Mead at 850-891-3875 or cindy.mead@talgov.com
2024 Advanced Play Baseball Program
The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Upper League Baseball Council of League Presidents (COLP) offers a Fall Advanced Play Youth Baseball Program for players 7-8 and 9-10 years old. The player’s age on April 30, 2025, is the player’s league age for this program. The fall season is designed to get players ready for the upcoming spring season. Practices and games will take place at Levy Park. This is a tryout league and only 36 players in the 7-8 league and 48 players in the 9-10 league will make the cut. Making the fall league does not guarantee a spot in the spring season. Player’s must reside in Leon County to register for these leagues. Players who do not make the league are encouraged to register for the Parks and Recreation Flag Football or Tackle Football programs.
Age Groups
- Age Determining Date: April 30, 2025 - A player’s age on this date is their league age
- Advanced Play League - 7-8 years old
- Advanced Play League - 9-10 years old
Registration Dates
- Now through August 9, 2024
Evaluation Dates
Registration Fees
- $100
- Birth Certificate and Proof of Residency are required
Season Dates
- September 9, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Equipment Needed for Evaluations
- Glove
- Bat & Batting Helmet (if you have one)
- Catcher's gear (if trying out as catcher and if you have it)
Site
How to Register
For more information, contact the program supervisor Cindy Mead at 850-891-3875 or cindy.mead@talgov.com
2024 Fall Fast Pitch Softball Program
The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Tallahassee Fast Pitch Softball Association (TFPSA) offers a Fall Fast Pitch Softball Program for players 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18 years old. The player’s age on December 31, 2024, is the player’s league age for this program. Practices and games will take place at Tom Brown Park.
Age Groups
- Age Determining Date: December 31, 2024 - A player’s age on this date is their league age
- Lead Off League (LOL) 8-10 years old
- Junior League (JR) 11-13 years old
- Senior League (SR) 14-18 years old
Registration Dates
- Registration is now open and closes Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Evaluation Dates
- Evaluations will be on Sunday, August 18, 2024 (TFPSA will communicate times with registered players)
Registration Fees
- $100
- Birth Certificate provided to league
Season Dates
- Mid-August – Mid-November
Equipment Needed for Evaluations
- Glove
- Bat (if you have one)
- Batting Helmet (if you have one)
- Catcher's gear (if trying out as catcher and if you have it)
Site
- Tom Brown Park TFPSA Field (across the street from the tennis courts)
How to Register
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Cindy Mead or call 850-891-3875.
Fall Adult Softball Program
The adult softball program is for adults 18 years of age and older. Leagues offered are coed, women's, men's, senior, and men's church. Games are played on weeknights at Tom Brown Park. Every team plays one game per week for 10 weeks. Registration is by team. If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please contact the program supervisor listed below.
Schedules
Additional Information
Softball Complex Phone Numbers (when in use)
- Information Hotline: 850-891-3800
- Tom Brown Park: 850-891-3965
- James Messer Park North: 850-891-5336
- James Messer Park South: 850-891-5337
- Springsax Park: 850-891-3955
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Lucas Williams or call 850-891-3825.
Fall Adult Flag Football Program
The adult flag football program is for adults 18 years of age and older. Three levels of competition are offered: lower, middle, and upper. We play games on weeknights at James Messer Sports Complex. Every team plays one game per week for 10 weeks. Registration is by team. If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please contact the program supervisor listed below.
Standings & Schedule
Additional Information
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Lucas Williams or call 850-891-3825.
Adult Beach Volleyball Program
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.
Standings
Schedules
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Lucas Williams or call 850-891-3825.
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