City League Basketball

3rd-8th grade

Kids concentrate and practice the basic passing, shooting, defense/offense drills and rebounding of the game. 

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. 

Tiny Tumblers

Age 2-1st grade

Tiny Tumblers is a 4-week introductory gymnastics program led by Paragon Performance Sports. 

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. 

Tiny Tumblers

Age 2-1st grade

Tiny Tumblers is a 4-week introductory gymnastics program led by Paragon Performance Sports. 

Volleyball Clinic

3rd-6th grade

This clinic is to help develop basic volleyball fundamentals for 3rd-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 31, 2021.

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

7th-12th Grade

Flint Hills Summer Volleyball is a team registration program for girls who will be in grades 7-12 of the next school year. Matches are played on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in June.

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 Andy Haar, haar@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)