Youth Sports
THE GOAL OF OUR YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS...
...is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. We are not a training ground for future stars or college athletes; rather, we are a program in which opportunity for participation is provided to all who enter, regardless of skill or ability level. We wish to provide youth with a FUN learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifetime leisure skills.
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM POLICIES
All teams will be formed by the Hays Recreation Commission utilizing a computer software program designed to balance teams by age or grade and skill level.
A $5.00 per child late registration fee will be charged for all late registrations. Late registration will be accepted after the deadline up until teams are full or games start. All late registrations will be put on a waiting list. Waiting list applicants will not be guaranteed placement. Late registration sign-up may not request to be placed on a specific team.
Youth will be contacted by their volunteer coach as to when/where practices will be held, as well as game schedules.
Team Sports Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted after teams are formed unless a participant becomes injured or moves away.
Requests for three coaches to coach a team together will not be allowed unless one of the coaches does not have a child participating in the program.
No requests for youth to be placed on the same team will be allowed unless both youths live outside of the Hays city limits and live within a reasonable distance from each other.
Out-of-district participants will be charged a $5.00 out-of-district fee per individual/per sport.
For game and practice cancellations and postponements, sign up for TextCaster Texts.
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BEGINNER BALLERS
This is the perfect introduction to the game of basketball. Coaches will run practices, and instruct during games. 2nd graders will practice once per week for 1 hour of the coaches choosing, and play 1 game on Saturdays. Kindergarten and 1st graders will practice for 20 minutes before each game, then play a 30 minute scrimmage against another team on Saturdays. Rules, goal heights, and balls will be modified for each age group. We will NOT play on November 29
Entry Deadline: October 22
Entry Fee: $25.00
Practice begins: The week of November 3rd
Games: Saturdays, November 8 – December 13
Grade Divisions: Kindergarten Boys/Girls
1st Grade Boys/Girls
2nd Grade Boys/Girls
Location: HRC Gyms
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m.
EARLY START BASKETBALL CAMP
Get an early start to your basketball season! Come join us before the start of Biddy Basketball to freshen up your skills. This camp will reinforce strong fundamentals and drills to start the basketball season.
Entry Deadline: November 12
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Mon. - Thurs. – Nov. 17-20
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 3rd – 6th grade - Boys & Girls
Location: Recreation Center Gyms
BIDDY BASKETBALL
The size of the balls, the height of the goals, and the distance of the free-throw lines are modified to fit each age division. These simple modifications permit the players to learn the fundamentals of the game and develop their ball-handling skills with regard to their age and physical abilities. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, two times a week for one hour, and games are played on Saturdays.
Entry Deadline: November 26
Entry Fee: $25.00
Practice begins: The week of December 8
Play begins: Saturday, Jan. 10 – Feb. 14
Grade Divisions: 3rd Grade Boys/Girls
4th Grade Boys/Girls
5th Grade Boys/Girls
6th/7th Grade Boys/Girls
Location: Recreation Center Gyms
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
4 V 4 FUTSAL INDOOR SOCCER
The youth Futsal Indoor Soccer program is offered to boys and girls. This program gives kids the opportunity to work on their soccer skills in the off-season. NO prior playing experience is necessary. Kids are divided into teams by HRC in the younger age group. 9th - 12th grade teams can sign up as a team. There are NO coaches, kids come to play and have a great time! Adult supervision and officials are provided.
Entry Deadline: January 7
Entry fee: $25.00/player
Held on: Sundays - January 11 – February 15
Grade Divisions: 5th - 8th, 9th – 12th
Location: HRC 13th Street Gym
323 W. 13th
Minimum: 20 kids in 5th - 8th grade
4 teams in 9th - 12th grade
SNAG (Starting New at Golf)
SNAG, the Starting New At Golf program designed for pint-sized pros and newbies alike! Our kid-friendly equipment, from oversized clubs to snappy Velcro, will make golfing a ball for everyone. Our certified instructors Kirby Garrison and Sophia Garrison will be your trusty guides on this golfing adventure. Get ready to tee it up SNAG style!
Entry Deadline: January 7
Entry Fee: $50.00
Held on: Saturdays – January 10 - February 7
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Ages: 8 - 12
Location: HRC 13th Street Gym
323 W. 13th
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 20
SPRING VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2026
Calling all young athletes with a passion for action and making friends! Get ready to set, serve, and soar as we dive into the thrilling world of youth volleyball. Embark on an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, learning, and the joy of playing the game of Volleyball. Sign up now and let the adventure begin! Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, one time a week for one hour and 30 minutes, and games are played on Saturdays. Entry Deadline: February 18
Entry fee: $25.00
Grade levels: 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th
Practices start: Week of March 2
Games start: Saturday, March 28
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:00 p.m.
SPRING SOCCER LEAGUE
REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2026
Lace up your shoes and get ready to kick, dribble, and score your way to fun in our youth soccer program. Join us for a high-energy, fun-filled experience where friendships are formed, skills are honed, and every match becomes an unforgettable adventure. The soccer league is offered to boys and girls. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, two times a week for one hour, and games are played mostly on Saturdays and a few Sundays.
Entry Deadline: February 18
Entry Fee: $25.00
Practice begins: The week of March 2
Play begins: Saturday, March 28
Age groups: 5 & 6 Boys & 5 & 6 Girls
7 & 8 Boys & 7 & 8 Girls
9 & 10 COED & 11 – 14 CO-ED
(Age as of March 1, 2026)
Location: Practice – Pratt Optimist Soccer
Complex – 4th & Milner
Games – Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex
Nex-Tech Wireless Fields – 1376 HWY 40 Bypass
Coaches meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7:00 p.m.
SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (new age groupings)
REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2026
Get ready to sprint, juke, and touchdown in our action-packed youth flag football league. Experience the thrill of the game without the tackles, as you weave through the defense and have epic fun with your team. Participants will receive their jerseys as part of the entry fee. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose, two times a week for one hour, and games are played mostly on Sundays with a few Saturdays.
Entry Deadline: February 18
Entry Fee: $30.00
Practices start: Week of March 2
Games start: Sunday March, 29
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, Feb 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - MS (as of March 1, 2026)
LEAGUES OFFERED SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
6 & 7 yr. old League COED
8 - 9 yr. old League COED
10-12 yr. old League COED
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAGUE COED
RECREATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2026
Have a summer of fun playing Baseball. Leagues may have to be altered depending on registration numbers. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose. Games are held during the week.
Entry Deadline: April 22
Entry Fee: $30.00
Practices start: Week of May 4
Games start: Week of May 25
GAME NIGHTS WON’T BE DETERMINED UNTIL
AFTER THE DEADLINE
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 15 (as of May 1, 2025)
LEAGUES OFFERED SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
6 & 7 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
8 - 9 yr. old League (Machine Pitch) **NEW**
10 - 12 yr. old League (Player Pitch)
13 - 15 yr. old League (Player Pitch)
RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2026
Sign up today for a summer of softball and fun! Leagues may have to be altered depending on registration numbers. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose. Games are held during the week.
Entry Deadline: April 22
Entry Fee: $30.00
Practices start: Week of May 4
Games start: Week of May 25
GAME NIGHTS WON’T BE DETERMINED UNTIL
AFTER THE DEADLINE
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 15 (as of May 1, 2025)
LEAGUES OFFERED SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
6 & 7 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
8 - 9 yr. old League (Machine Pitch)
10 - 11 yr. old League (Modified Pitch) **NEW**
Player Pitch w/ modifications
12 - 15 yr. old League (Player pitch)
RECREATIONAL TEE BALL LEAGUE
REGISTRATION WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2026
This program will focus on teaching the correct techniques for fielding, throwing, hitting, and base running. All who register will participate in a learning atmosphere designed to let the kids have fun while learning to play. The practice is held twice a week. Practices are conducted by volunteer coaches, at the time they choose. Games are held during the week.
Entry Deadline: April 22
Entry Fee: $25.00
Age groups: 4 & 5 (as of May 1, 2026)
Practices start: Week of May 4
Games start: Week of May 25
GAME NIGHTS WON’T BE DETERMINED UNTIL
AFTER THE DEADLINE
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m.
