Girls and Boys will have the opportunity to participate in a non-threatening, non-competitive, safe, recreational league. All children will be provided the opportunity to learn discipline, responsibility, commitment, teamwork, good sportsmanship and gain confidence. Children will be able to improve their skills and enhance their knowledge of the sport through quality coaching. Each child will receive equal playing time and coaching time during practices and games.
T-ball, coach pitch and homeschool leagues: Mike, 487-7026 or e-mail
West side
Flag football, T-ball, coach pitch, machine pitch, basketball, indoor/outdoor soccer leagues and west league sponsorships: Heidi, 487-7083 or e-mail
Coaches needed for all leagues. For a fun, rewarding experience, volunteer to coach your child's team. Not only can you help make a difference, the head coach's child gets to play for free. For information on the west side, call 487-8073 and for the east side call 487-7023.
League Sponsors: Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation and the kids that participate in our leagues would like to send a special thank you to the following businesses and organizations for their generous 2008 sponsorships:
Vancouver Elks Lodge 823, Additional Self Storage – Hearthwood, National Investment Financial Corp, Lynn Photography, Gentle Dental, State Farm Insurance – Agent Kathy Landers, Warriors Concessions, Riverside Homes Inc., Washington Mutual Home Loans, Northwest Cancer Specialists, Booster Juice, Agency Pictures, Vancouver Eye Care, Holt’s Market, St Helen Shopping Center, Luciano’s, Papa Murphy’s, Les Schwab Andresen, Vancouver Eagles, Solid Gold Northwest
If your company is interested in sponsoring a youth league team, contact
Stacey
Allington at 487-7029 or Heidi Rhoads at 487-7083.
Basketball Leagues
Co-ed and girls-only (seasonal), ages 5 1/2-11. League introduces kids to the game of basketball. This is a recreational league, no stats. Regulation 10-ft hoops (8-ft hoops for ages 5 1/2 to 7. One-hour games and one-hour practices. Fee includes team shirt.
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Flag Football Leagues - Fall/Winter
Co-ed, ages 7-9 and 10-12. This is a recreational league that introduces kids to the game of football. One-hour games. Required equipment: mouthpiece that fits completely in the mouth. Flags provided. Fee includes team shirt. |
T-Ball/Coach Pitch and Machine Pitch — Spring/Summer
Co-ed. T-ball for ages 4 1/2-6, Coach Pitch for ages 5 1/2-7 and Machine Pitch for ages 8-10. Must provide own mitt.
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Soccer Leagues/Outdoor
Spring/Summer/Fall
Co-ed and boys/girls only. Ages 3 ½-11 (10-11 yrs, spring only). Required equipment: shin guards, socks that completely cover shin guards. Ages 3 1/2-7 will use a size 3 soccer ball. Ages 7 1/2-11 will use a size 4 soccer ball. Cleats are optional. Fee includes team T-shirt.
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Indoor Soccer League — Evening — Winter
Co-ed, ages 3 1/2 -7. Required equipment: shin guards, socks that completely cover shin guards and size 3 soccer ball. No cleats. Fee includes team shirt. League limited to 4 teams.
Indoor Soccer League— Daytime — Fall/Winter
Co-ed. Ages 4 -5. This indoor league is for home school and morning/afternoon half-day kindergarten/preschool children. Required equipment: shin guards and socks that completely cover the shin guards. No cleats. Fee includes team T-shirt.
Volleyball League/Winter
Girls ages 12-14. Teams may register through Jana Wilson by calling 487-7025. 7 games. Team t-shirt provided.
League Guidelines
This information pertains to all leagues. Please read before registering.
Why do we do this? In order to make our leagues the best they can be. We need time to select
coaches, prepare teams, rosters and schedules, order equipment, hire staff, and schedule photos.
LEAGUES WILL FILL QUICKLY. Register at least one season in advance. With any questions, comments or concerns please call 487-7023 (east side) or 487-7083 (west side). Please do not wait until the end of a league.
- Cancellations/transfers and credits must be made ten working days prior to the league meeting date.
- All leagues are recreational and considered feeder programs into more competitive leagues
in the community. All children receive equal playing time at practices and games. If interested
in reviewing the game rules for a particular league, please contact the appropriate league coordinator.
- Registration deadline does not guarantee there will still be openings.
- Leagues can be CANCELLED five working days prior to league start date due to low enrollment.
- Individual and team spots cannot be saved without payment.
- We do not reserve spots in the leagues for past teams or players.
- When registering you may request a specific coach, or indicate if you would like your child to be
on the same team as a sibling or friend. Requests are not guaranteed.
- Volunteer coaches and assistant coaches are needed.
- Past coaches will not be notified each season and coaching spots will not be held. Parents interested in coaching must go through a coach's screening and a Washington State Background Check prior to registration. Each team needs a head coach and an assistant. The head coach's child (maximum one child) is not charged the league fee, but they must call the league coordinator to register as a coach.
- No team roster changes or switching players as of registration deadline.
- Fee includes team t-shirt.
- League coordinator makes final decision on adding players to teams. Children are placed on
teams as evenly as possible according to age, gender, and the number of children on each team.
- Register child according to child's birth date. Ask this question, "How old will my child
be at the team meeting?" Child must play within age range.
- Mandatory meeting involves meeting the coach, covering league information, distributing
team rosters, schedules and t-shirts. You will not receive a reminder. Show up on date and
time listed in activity guide/flier or on your receipt. This is a meeting only, not a practice.
- Parent phone numbers are made available to the team.
- One-hour practice, one evening a week will be determined by gym/field availability and
the coach. Some leagues, ages seven and older, may practice two evenings during the week
prior to the first game. Parents may not have input regarding practice times and locations.
- A parent is
required to attend all practices and all games. Children cannot be dropped off.
- Each child may play in only one Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation league per season,
unless they choose to play in a weekday league and a weekend league.
Other Resources
- Washington Soccer Academy
- Vancouver United Soccer Alliance
- Washington State Youth Soccer Association
- Columbia Premier Soccer Club
- Eisenhower Soccer Club
- Camas Washougal Soccer Club
- Prairie Soccer Club
- Salmon Creek Soccer Club
- FC Vancouver Advanced Competition Soccer Club
- Little League
- Clark County Youth Football
