City Fall Youth and Teen Sports Programs

Registration opens on July 15 for Fall Youth and Teen Sports Programs in the City of Gaithersburg.  Programs are offered in a variety of sports, with most leagues having just one practice and one game per week, allowing youth and their families time for other activities.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and some programs have limited space.  The registration deadline is September 6.   

The City is also seeking volunteer coaches for its Youth and Teen Sports Programs.  Gaithersburg certifies all coaches through the National Youth Sport Coaches Accreditation Program.  Background checks will be conducted.  See the sports registration form for details, or call 301-258-6350.

FEES
-Youth cross country: $30 per city resident, $45 for nonresidents
-Youth programs: $45 per city resident, $60 for nonresidents
-Teen programs: $50 per city resident, $65 for nonresidents

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING: Join your school team and go running with your friends.  This team running program is aimed at getting kids outside and into a healthy environment, with practices one or two times a week and dual meets on Saturday mornings.  Distances will be appropriate for the age of the runner. 

START SMART SPORTS PROGRAMS – FOOTBALL & SOCCER: For youth ages 4 and 5 and their parents.  This program is designed to introduce youth and their parents to the wonderful world of sports.  The program is organized for participation by the child and parent, preparing both through instruction of the skills of the game in a positive and non-threatening environment.  Limited to first 20 registrants.

YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Grades Kindergarten & 1st:  Ultimate Football: Formatted after the NFL Ultimate Football Program, this innovative and fun league introduces youth to the game of football in a safe and fun environment.  Emphasis is on catching and throwing in order to get the ball across the goal line.  Fast moving and exciting, this program is designed to keep the child’s attention while developing the fundamental skills of the game. 

Grades 2 & 3 and Grades 4 & 5 (two divisions): Flag Football: In this non-contact version of the game using the NFL Flag mode, youth will learn the skills and techniques of the game in a safe and positive environment, including throwing, running and catching. 

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE: For youth in grades 4 and 5.  This instructional league is designed to teach the player the fundamentals of the second most popular sport in the world.  Rules are modified to enhance the development of the players.

YOUTH SOCCER: Separate league for boys and girls.  Divisions: Grades 1/2; Grades 3/4; Grades 5/6. 

Grades 1/2: An introduction to the game of soccer using “modified” FIFA rules.  Each team will consist of nine players on the field at a time.  Emphasis will be on fundamentals, team play and sportsmanship.

Grades 3/4: Continued work on the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing and shooting.  Teams will field 11 players at a time and use modified FIFA rules.

Grades 5/6: Continued development of basic soccer skills.  Emphasis will be on team play and sportsmanship.  Teams will consist of 11 players and use modified FIFA Rules.

TEEN VOLLEYBALL CLINIC: This seven week instructional clinic program for beginner level teens in grades 6 through 8 will be held on Mondays at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park.  The clinic provides participants an opportunity to learn and improve their overall volleyball skills, with emphasis on basic passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Limited to first 24 registrants.

TEEN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: A non-contact version of the game of football, designed to teach youth the skills and techniques of the game in a safe and positive environment.  Modified NFL Flag rules will be used in this 7 on 7 coed league.