At the City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation, young athletes are exposed to a range of sports, from basketball to golf. Novices and experts alike are encouraged to develop their skills in sports such as tennis and baseball, and to learn new skills such as how to serve volleyball and how to swim. Our coaches offer a balance of games, sports instruction, and competitive play in citywide tournaments.
Instructional Programs teach basic skills and fundamentals of a sport to boys and girls ages 4 - 10, unless otherwise noted. The program includes four weeks of clinics and four weeks of training league play. The $20 fee covers the jersey, certificate and insurance. We are pleased to offer the programs listed below to the youth of our city.
Basketball
Registration: April 27 - May 28
League Play Begins: June 8
Season Begins: September 14
Sites: Lorick, Greenview, Hyatt,
King, Pinehurst and Woodland

Soccer
Registration: July 1 - August 7
Ages: 4-13
Season Begins: September 5
Site: Owens Field Complex
Flag Football
Registration: July 27 - August 28
Instructional: 6-10
Divisions: 11-12, 13-15
Season Begins: September 14
Sites: Lorick and Greenview
Double Dutch Tournament
Schedule
April 18 Regional Tournament, Charleston
May 2 State Tournament, Beaufort
June 19-20 World Tournament, Sumter
June 25-28 National Tournament, Dallas Texas
Instructional Clinics
Begin September 10 at M.L. King Park
Basic skills taught by the World and National Champions Double Dutch Forces
Boys and Girls Ages 4 & up
Thursday and Friday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
ADULT LEAGUES
Citywide Adult Leagues are scheduled throughout the year for ages 18 years and above. Teams will play an 8 – 10 game regular season and a tournament. Awards are presented to the regular season and tournament champion depending on the sport.
Summer Adult Co-Ed Kickball
Registration: July 6 - August 7
League Play Begins: August 19
Fee: $300 per team
Site: Earlewood & Pacific Park
Adult Summer Basketball League
Registration: June 1 - June 26
League Play Begins: July 13,
Fee: $225 per team
Site: Greenview and ML King
Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, Open & Business
Adult Fall Softball
Registration: July 6 - August 7
League Play Begins: August 25
Fee: $300 per team
Divisions: Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed
Sites: TS Martin & Earlewood Park

Mentor Opportunities: Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department has opportunities available for volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, team parents, and scorekeepers. Your support is needed to help develop our young athletes and teach them about sportsmanship and teamwork!