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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 listed is everything that could potentially be offered, and not necessarily what is open for registration. To check what is available to register for right now, click the link below.
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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.
Little Volley Academy
K-5th grade
Kids can learn the basic volleyball skills taught by Annie Cook, former Virginia Tech volleyball player.
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.
Optimist T-Ball
Kindergarten
Is for children who have completed Kindergarten or for children who turned 5 prior to August 31, 2020.
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 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. Teams will play 7 games and days may vary.
Tiny Tumblers
Ages 2-1st grade
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. Games are played on Sunday afternoons at Manhattan High School.
Bowling Clinic
K-12th grade
Learn the fundamentals of bowling taught by two USBC certified coaches and students of the high school bowling team.
City League Basketball
3rd-8th grade
Kids concentrate and practice the basic passing, shooting, defense/offense drills and rebounding of the game.
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 certified coach Tiffany Cook.
Volleyball Clinic (Session 1)
3rd-6th grade
This clinic is to help develop basic volleyball fundamentals. The focus will be on passing, setting, attacking, serving, and communication as a team.
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 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 (Session 2)
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.
| Baseball | Softball | T-Ball | Volleyball |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach Pitch | Coach Pitch | Girls & Boys | Flint Hills Summer Volleyball |
| Machine Pitch | Machine Pitch | FHSV Standings | |
| 3rd/4th Grade | 3rd/4th Grade | FHSV Rules | |
| 5th/6th Grade | 5th/6th Grade |
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.
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