Youth Winter Basketball League Youth Spring Recreational Soccer
Youth Winter Basketball League For Boys & Girls Born in 2003 to 2011 Individual registration only. This co-ed recreational league will provide an environment which emphasizes fun, safety, participation, skills development and sportsmanship. The emphasis is on the values that best serve the players. The schedule will consist of the skill evaluation day, weeknight practices and games held on Saturdays. All practice sessions & games will be conducted at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center. Skill Evaluations are used solely as an attempt to balance teams. We do not cut players, all registered players are placed on a team. In games all players participate with mandatory playing time requirements. Schedule will be posted online once team assignments have been made. **Proof of Date of Birth must be verified prior to tryouts. Age Groups Pee Wee (youth born in 2010 & 2011) Bantam (youth born in 2008 & 2009) Intermediate (youth born in 2006 & 2007) Junior (youth born in 2003, 2004 & 2005)
Game Days: Saturdays Dates: Skill Evaluations on November 18 [see schedule below] Game Times: between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Pitts Center Gym Activity Fee: $50
Skill Evaluation Schedule Times on November 18 Pee Wee Division No Skill Evaluation Bantam Division 9:00-9:50 am Intermediate Division 10:00-10:50 am Junior Division 11:00-11:50 am
Early registration is highly recommended as this youth basketball league often fills quickly.
Volunteer Coaches We depend on volunteer coaches for our youth basketball and soccer leagues. All leagues stress the basic fundamentals of the sport. Interested in coaching? Please contact Steve Pickering at (302)736-7095.
Youth Spring Recreational Soccer League 2018
Adult Co-Ed Spring Volleyball League Team Registration Only. This co-ed league offers a fun and competitive balance for your enjoyment. Season will consist of an eight (8) match regular season schedule plus single elimination playoffs. Team entry fees & team rosters are due by March 9.
Our league offers participants an affordable entry level soccer program! This recreational soccer league will provide an environment which emphasizes fun, safety, participation, skills development and the proper attitude toward competition.
Days: Thursdays Start Date: March 22 Times: 6:15, 7:10, 8:05 pm Location: Pitts Center Gym Team Entry Fee: $250
All divisions of play are determined by year of birth. The Bantam Division will be separated by gender, dependent on enough registrations. Individual registration only. We do not cut players, everyone is placed on a team. In games all registered players participate with our mandatory playing time requirements. All practices & games will be held at Schutte Park. Schedule will be posted online once team assignments have been made. Registration fee includes a team t-shirt and socks. Players are responsible for providing shin guards. **Proof of Date of Birth must be verified
Age Groups Mini-Mites (co-ed) (youth born in 2013)
2018 Men’s Summer Softball Leagues
Mites (co-ed) (youth born in 2011 & 2012) Pee Wee (co-ed) (youth born in 2009 & 2010) Bantam Boys* (boys born in 2006, 2007 & 2008) Bantam Girls* (girls born in 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008) Junior (co-ed) (boys born in 2003, 2004 & 2005)
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$710 entrance fee due by 8pm Monday, March 19 18 game regular season Games played on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Doubleheaders once per week Managers meeting Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30pm at Pitts Center Gym Signed team rosters due by Tuesday, April 17 Games begin Tuesday, May 1 ASA Rules for both divisions
* Boys & Girls only leagues are dependent upon enrollment. Should registrations be insufficient to field a league, the league age group will be converted to co-ed.
GAME INFORMATION: Game Days: Saturdays Game Times: between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Games Start: April 14 Games End: June 2 Game Location: Schutte Park
PRACTICE INFORMATION: Practice Days: 1 Week Night Per Week Practice Times: 5:30 pm Practice Start: week of April 2 Practice Location: Schutte Park
Activity Fee: $40 Register by March 16, league fills quickly!
2018 Co-Ed Summer Softball League • • • • • •
$630 entrance fee due by 8pm Monday, March 19 14 game regular season Games played on Mondays & Wednesdays Managers meeting on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30pm at the Pitts Center Gym Signed team rosters due by Tuesday, April 17 Games begin Monday, May 7
Summer Field Hockey Leagues Field Hockey entry fees are due by May 18 and rosters and waivers due by June 1 for all leagues.
Women’s Adult League Team Entry Fee: $555 Schedule: 12 Game Schedule plus Playoffs Game Location: Schutte Park and Old Dover High School Game Days: Wednesdays &/or Sundays Start Date: June 6 Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Waivers: Players under the age of 18, must have their parent or legal guardian complete a waiver form. Eligibility: In order to participate in the Women's Adult League, the participant must be out of high school eligibility.
2018 Winter Indoor
High School League Team Entry Fee: $395 Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no Playoffs Game Location: Dover High School Game Days: Mondays &/or Thursdays Start Date: June 4 Rules: High School Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Waivers: Teams must submit completed waivers by parent/legal guardian for each player on the roster. Eligibility: In order to participate in the High School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 9-12 in the upcoming 2018-19 school yr. Back Ground Checks: All High School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than May 21. Forms are available on website under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Middle School League Team Entry Fee: $300 Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, no Playoffs Game Location: Old Dover High School Game Days : Thursdays Start Date: June 14 Rules: High School Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Waivers: Teams must submit completed waivers by parent/legal guardian for each player on the roster. Eligibility: In order to participate in the Middle School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 6-8 in the upcoming 2018-19 school yr. Back Ground Checks: All Middle School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than June 4.. Forms are available on website under the "Smart Whistles Program".
When: Friday Evenings Dates: Jan. 12 - Feb. 16 Game Times: 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 pm Activity Fee: $30 Age Groups / Divisions: Mites (born in 2011, 2012 & 2013) Pee Wee (born in 2009 & 2010) Bantam (born in 2007 & 2008) League Size Is Limited: Mites: 32 maximum Pee Wee: 32 maximum Bantam: 24 maximum
John W. Pitts Recreation Center 10 Electric Avenue Dover, DE 19904 (302) 674-7541
Adult Co-Ed League
Girls High School Summer Volleyball League
Team Entry Fee: $300 Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, no Playoffs Game Location: Old Dover High School & Schutte Park Game Days: Tuesdays Start Date: June 12 Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Teams: Games are 11 verses 11. No More than 5 male participants allowed on the field at any time. A minimum of 3 male participants are required on the field at all times.
Team Registration Only. This summer league offers a fun and competitive balance for skill improvement. Season will consist of six (6) matches. Home team supplies the official. Days: Wednesdays Start Date: June 13 Times: 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00 pm Location: Pitts Center Gym Team Entry Fee: $150
www.cityofdover.com/Parks-Recs-Home/
City of Dover Recreation Division
Game Days: Saturdays Dates: Skill Evaluations on November 18 [see schedule below] Game Times: between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Pitts Center Gym Activity Fee: $50
Skill Evaluation Schedule Times on November 18 Pee Wee Division No Skill Evaluation Bantam Division 9:00-9:50 am Intermediate Division 10:00-10:50 am Junior Division 11:00-11:50 am
Early registration is highly recommended as this youth basketball league often fills quickly.
Volunteer Coaches We depend on volunteer coaches for our youth basketball and soccer leagues. All leagues stress the basic fundamentals of the sport. Interested in coaching? Please contact Steve Pickering at (302)736-7095.
Youth Spring Recreational Soccer League 2018
Adult Co-Ed Spring Volleyball League Team Registration Only. This co-ed league offers a fun and competitive balance for your enjoyment. Season will consist of an eight (8) match regular season schedule plus single elimination playoffs. Team entry fees & team rosters are due by March 9.
Our league offers participants an affordable entry level soccer program! This recreational soccer league will provide an environment which emphasizes fun, safety, participation, skills development and the proper attitude toward competition.
Days: Thursdays Start Date: March 22 Times: 6:15, 7:10, 8:05 pm Location: Pitts Center Gym Team Entry Fee: $250
All divisions of play are determined by year of birth. The Bantam Division will be separated by gender, dependent on enough registrations. Individual registration only. We do not cut players, everyone is placed on a team. In games all registered players participate with our mandatory playing time requirements. All practices & games will be held at Schutte Park. Schedule will be posted online once team assignments have been made. Registration fee includes a team t-shirt and socks. Players are responsible for providing shin guards. **Proof of Date of Birth must be verified
Age Groups Mini-Mites (co-ed) (youth born in 2013)
2018 Men’s Summer Softball Leagues
Mites (co-ed) (youth born in 2011 & 2012) Pee Wee (co-ed) (youth born in 2009 & 2010) Bantam Boys* (boys born in 2006, 2007 & 2008) Bantam Girls* (girls born in 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008) Junior (co-ed) (boys born in 2003, 2004 & 2005)
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$710 entrance fee due by 8pm Monday, March 19 18 game regular season Games played on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Doubleheaders once per week Managers meeting Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30pm at Pitts Center Gym Signed team rosters due by Tuesday, April 17 Games begin Tuesday, May 1 ASA Rules for both divisions
* Boys & Girls only leagues are dependent upon enrollment. Should registrations be insufficient to field a league, the league age group will be converted to co-ed.
GAME INFORMATION: Game Days: Saturdays Game Times: between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Games Start: April 14 Games End: June 2 Game Location: Schutte Park
PRACTICE INFORMATION: Practice Days: 1 Week Night Per Week Practice Times: 5:30 pm Practice Start: week of April 2 Practice Location: Schutte Park
Activity Fee: $40 Register by March 16, league fills quickly!
2018 Co-Ed Summer Softball League • • • • • •
$630 entrance fee due by 8pm Monday, March 19 14 game regular season Games played on Mondays & Wednesdays Managers meeting on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30pm at the Pitts Center Gym Signed team rosters due by Tuesday, April 17 Games begin Monday, May 7
Summer Field Hockey Leagues Field Hockey entry fees are due by May 18 and rosters and waivers due by June 1 for all leagues.
Women’s Adult League Team Entry Fee: $555 Schedule: 12 Game Schedule plus Playoffs Game Location: Schutte Park and Old Dover High School Game Days: Wednesdays &/or Sundays Start Date: June 6 Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Waivers: Players under the age of 18, must have their parent or legal guardian complete a waiver form. Eligibility: In order to participate in the Women's Adult League, the participant must be out of high school eligibility.
2018 Winter Indoor
High School League Team Entry Fee: $395 Schedule: 8 Game Schedule, no Playoffs Game Location: Dover High School Game Days: Mondays &/or Thursdays Start Date: June 4 Rules: High School Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Waivers: Teams must submit completed waivers by parent/legal guardian for each player on the roster. Eligibility: In order to participate in the High School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 9-12 in the upcoming 2018-19 school yr. Back Ground Checks: All High School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than May 21. Forms are available on website under the "Smart Whistles Program".
Middle School League Team Entry Fee: $300 Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, no Playoffs Game Location: Old Dover High School Game Days : Thursdays Start Date: June 14 Rules: High School Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Waivers: Teams must submit completed waivers by parent/legal guardian for each player on the roster. Eligibility: In order to participate in the Middle School Field Hockey League, one must be in grades 6-8 in the upcoming 2018-19 school yr. Back Ground Checks: All Middle School League team coaches are required to submit paperwork for a background check no later than June 4.. Forms are available on website under the "Smart Whistles Program".
When: Friday Evenings Dates: Jan. 12 - Feb. 16 Game Times: 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 pm Activity Fee: $30 Age Groups / Divisions: Mites (born in 2011, 2012 & 2013) Pee Wee (born in 2009 & 2010) Bantam (born in 2007 & 2008) League Size Is Limited: Mites: 32 maximum Pee Wee: 32 maximum Bantam: 24 maximum
John W. Pitts Recreation Center 10 Electric Avenue Dover, DE 19904 (302) 674-7541
Adult Co-Ed League
Girls High School Summer Volleyball League
Team Entry Fee: $300 Schedule: 6 Game Schedule, no Playoffs Game Location: Old Dover High School & Schutte Park Game Days: Tuesdays Start Date: June 12 Rules: International Hockey Federation rules with some local modifications will govern play. Teams: Games are 11 verses 11. No More than 5 male participants allowed on the field at any time. A minimum of 3 male participants are required on the field at all times.
Team Registration Only. This summer league offers a fun and competitive balance for skill improvement. Season will consist of six (6) matches. Home team supplies the official. Days: Wednesdays Start Date: June 13 Times: 6:00, 7:00, or 8:00 pm Location: Pitts Center Gym Team Entry Fee: $150
www.cityofdover.com/Parks-Recs-Home/
City of Dover Recreation Division
