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Sports Programs
T-Ball/Coach Pitch, Adult Softball and more…. Programs for all ages listed below
Recreation Services Office
City Hall - 11465 W. Civic Center Dr.#100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(Locate SE of Van Buren and Avondale Blvd)
Phone: 623-333-2400
** New City Hall Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7 am - 6 pm
CLOSED FRIDAYS
Adult Sports
Adult Softball Leagues (for link to flier, click on program title)
Avondale adult softball offers Men’s and Co Rec Slow Pitch at Festival Fields. The emphasis is on healthy competition in a recreational environment. The leagues are organized, conducted and administered under ASA guidelines. Each season consists of 8 weeks of double headers and a single elimination tournament.
Fall Season – League begins September 30
Tuesday Div. A schedule
Tuesday Div. B schedule
Thursday schedule
Friday Div. A schedule
Friday Div. B schedule
Adult Softball Roster
2008 Bat List
2008 Player Handbook
Winter Season – League begins January 20
Men's D - Tuesday
Co Rec - Wednesday
Men's D Uppers- Thursday
Co Rec - Friday
Co Rec - Sunday
Game times: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 pm
Cost: $350.00 per team residents (75%)
$420.00 per team no residents
Returning teams registration - January 5 and 6
Open registration - January 7 and 8
Deadline to register is January 8
West Valley Senior Games (for link to flier, click on program title)
Luke West Valley Recreation will be hosting the inaugural West Valley Senior Games. All athletes ages 50+ can participate in the Olympic style competition. The games will be on Wednesday, November 5 at Friendship Park in Avondale. There is a $5.00 fee per event per participant. Events include:
Basketball 3 on 3 - Men's Division Competitive
Bocce Men, Women. Co Rec teams Competitive
Horseshoes - Men, Women Singles - Competitive
Co Rec - Competitive
Pickleball - Men, Women's, and Mixed Doubles - Competitive
5K Run - Competitive
Push/Press (Weightlifting) - Men and Women - Competitive only
Bridge, Dominoes, and Corn Hole Tournaments
Demonstrations - No Fees
Tai Chi, Archery
5K Fun Walk - No Fees
Deadline to register is October 31, 2008
For more information on athletic events please call the Sport Commissioner Marc Brust at 623-773-7129
Sponsor and vendor spaces are available. For more information contact Ruth Espinoza at 623-333-2413
Visit website to get applications and forms www.westvalleyrecreation.com
Youth Sports
T-Ball and Coach Pitch
Youth learn the fundamentals of baseball in a safe, fun and non competitive environment. Every child plays and bats. Score is not kept and all games end in a tie! Each child receives a team shirt, hat and award. 10 weeks total including 2 weeks of practice before games start. Practice starts the week of March 2nd. T-Ball ages 4-6; Coach Pitch ages 6-8 (6 if they played T-Ball one season) Ages as of March 2nd 2009. Volunteer coaches are needed.
T-Ball plays on Monday at Friendship Park
Coach Pitch plays on Wednesday at Friendship Park
Registration begins January 5th
Cost: $30.00 per resident early registration by February 5
$36.00 non per resident early registration by February 5
$40.00 per resident February 9-12
$46.00 per non resident February 9-12
Deadline to register: Febraruy 12th
Coaches Application (click here)
Start Smart - Golf
Start Smart is a six week golf instructional program that helps parents work one-on-one with their children introducing them to fun and fundamentals of golf. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages are 5-7 as of March 19, 2009. Parental involvement is mandatory!
Saturday - 10:00 - 11:00 am Friendship Park Begins March 28
Registration begins January 5th
Cost: $40.00 per resident early registration by March 12
$48.00 non per resident early registration by March 12
$50.00 per resident March 16-19
$58.00 per non resident March 16-19
Deadline to register: March 19 or until filled
Start Smart Football
Start Smart is a six week football instructional program that helps parents work one-on-one with their children introducing them to fun and fundamentals of football. Space is limited to the first 20 participants. Ages are 5-7 as of March 19, 2009. Parental involvement is mandatory!
Saturday - 9:00 - 10:00 am Friendship Park Begins March 28
Registration begins January 5th
Cost: $40.00 per resident early registration by March 12
$48.00 non per resident early registration by March 12
$50.00 per resident March 16-19
$58.00 per non resident March 16-19
Deadline to register: March 19 or until filled
JR. Olympic Skills Competition
Jr. Olympics is a free grassroots youth participation program which allows boys and girls, competing separately, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in three (3) events- basketball, tennis and soccer. The program is designed to encourage youth participation in sports while promoting sportsmanship. Youngsters ages 8-13 have the opportunity to participate. Champions from the local qualifying event will advance to one of the Regional Competitions across the country in hopes of advancing to the National Finals. Registration forms will be available starting January 5 at Avondale City Hall.
Saturday 10:00 am Friendship Park May 9th
Registration begins Janaury 5th
Cost: Free
Pre-registration is required. Deadline to register is April 24
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For information about our parks and facilities please check out our park's web site.
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