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Youth Sports
Manhattan Parks & Recreation offers a variety of youth sports throughout the year for kids of all ages and skill levels.
Youth Sports are listed by season of competition. All sports that are listed are everything that could potentially be offered, and not necessarily what is open for registration or what will be offered during that season. To check what is available to register for right now, click the link below.
Click here to register for youth sports.
- Spring Sports
- Summer Sports
- Fall Sports
- Winter Sports
- Sports Schedules
- Coach a Sport
- Sponsor a Youth Sport
My First Soccer
Ages 3-5
My First Soccer is a 4-week introductory soccer program for ages. Participants will be introduced to drills and scrimmage situations. Parent participation is required.
Tumbling
Age 2-12
Tiny Tumblers is a 4-week introductory gymnastics program led by Paragon Performance Sports.
Volleyball Clinic
1st-6th
This clinic is to help develop basic volleyball fundamentals for 1st-6th grade students. The focus will be on passing, setting, attacking, serving, and communication as a team.
City League Baseball
1st-6th grade
Baseball is a popular choice for kids who want to be active and learn to develop their skills as a baseball player.
City League Softball
1st-6th grade
Softball is a popular choice for kids who want to be active and learn to develop their skills as a softball player.
Optimist T-Ball
Kindergarten
Is for children who have completed Kindergarten or for children who turned 5 prior to August 31st of the previous year.
My First T-Ball
Ages 3-5
My First T-Ball is a 4-week introductory T-Ball program. Participants will be introduced to drills, scrimmages, and skills. Parent participation is required.
Flint Hills Summer Volleyball League
4th-12th Grade
Flint Hills Summer Volleyball is a team registration program for girls who will be in grades 4th-6th or 7th-12th of the next school year. Matches are played on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings in June and July.
Flag Football
1st-6th grade
Participants in Flag Football will learn the basic skills in all aspects of the game including offense, defense, and basic plays. Mouthpieces are recommended and pants or shorts without pockets are required.
Tumbling
Ages 2-12
Tiny Tumblers is a 4-week introductory gymnastics program led by Paragon Performance Sports.
Volleyball
4th-6th grade
Learn to serve, bump, set, spike, and proper footwork. Knee pads are required.
City League Basketball
3rd-6th grade
Kids concentrate and practice the basic passing, shooting, defense/offense drills and rebounding of the game.
3-on-3 Basketball
3rd-6th grade
Boys and girls 3-on-3 basketball. 3 week season featuring double headers on Thursday evenings. View Rules & Regulations here.
Little Dribblers
1st-2nd grade
A program designed to teach kids the fundamental skills of basketball, in addition to skills regarding teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for others.
My First Basketball
Ages 3-Kindergarten
Teaches children the basic motor skills necessary to play organized sports while they spend quality time working one-on-one with their parents. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents basic sports mechanics and the basics of in-game play, in a controlled environment.
Tumbling
Age 2-12
Tiny Tumblers is a 4-week introductory gymnastics program led by Paragon Performance Sports.
T-Ball | Softball | Baseball | Volleyball |
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Girls | Coach Pitch | Coach Pitch | Flint Hills Summer VB League |
Boys | Machine Pitch | Machine Pitch | |
3rd/4th Minor | 3rd/4th Minor | ||
5th/6th Major | 5th/6th Major |
Coach a Youth Sport
Youth sports rely heavily on the involvement of volunteer coaches. A National Youth Sports Coaching Association (NYSA) clinic will prepare you for this rewarding experience.
Submit an online application
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Sponsorship Opportunity for Youth Sports
Manhattan Parks & Recreation offers organized youth sports leagues for a variety of age groups and interests throughout the year. Our philosophy is to provide affordable recreational and educational opportunities that enhance the lives of children in our community. Your sponsorship makes it possible for us to enhance and improve this team experience as well as market your business as a supporter!
As a sponsor you will receive:
Recognition with logo or business name on one side of the player t-shirt. Team name and number, where applicable, will appear on the other side. Sponsors are also listed on league schedules. Team sponsors are on a first-come first-paid basis. All sponsors will receive annual recognition in a Parks & Recreation Activities Guide or website listing as a bonus. The participant’s entry fee goes toward the cost of equipment, facility maintenance, field maintenance, and staff costs.
The details:
- Commitment and logos should be submitted to Tyler Burroughs, tyler.burroughs@cityofmhk.com in .pdf or .jpg format.
- Payment should be submitted to Manhattan Parks and Recreation, 1101 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan KS 66502. A receipt will be returned to you.
- Manhattan Parks and Recreation staff will order and distribute t-shirts.
- A written sponsorship agreement between the City of Manhattan and the sponsor is required if the cash or in-kind value of the sponsorship is more than $500.
- Sponsorships are under the direction of City of Manhattan Resolution No. 042412-A.
Youth Sports Options:
- Basketball
- Little Dribblers
- Baseball/Softball
- T-Ball
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
Basketball, Little Dribblers, Flag Football & Volleyball: $145 per team
Amount per team $145. Any sponsorship more than $500, four or more teams a written sponsorship between the City of Manhattan and the sponsor is required.
Sponsorship includes t-shirts for up to 10 team members (plus three coaches’ shirts).
- Boys/Girls Basketball - Grades 3-6
- Little Dribblers - Grades K-2
- Flag Football/Volleyball- Grades 1-6
T-Ball, Baseball & Softball: $300 per team
Amount per team $300. Any sponsorship more than $500, four or more teams a written sponsorship between the City of Manhattan and the sponsor is required.
Sponsorship includes t-shirts and hats/visors for up to 13 team members (plus 3 coaches’ shirts).
- Baseball/Softball - Grades 1-6
- T-Ball - Kindergarten (in cooperation with Manhattan Optimist Club)
Contact Us
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Tyler Burroughs
Recreation Supervisor - Sports
Email Tyler BurroughsCaleb Ubel
Recreation Coordinator
Email Caleb UbelRamsey McCarter
Recreation Coordinator
Email Ramsey McCarter