Youth Sports

General Information

The Youth Sports Office is currently seeking volunteers to coach youth baseball, softball, swimming, track and field, football, basketball, cheerleading and volleyball. Criminal background checks are required by all volunteer coaches. Coaches are provided training opportunities. For additional information on volunteer opportunities and the leagues, call the Youth Sports Office at 703.746.5402, or email mac.slover@alexandriava.gov or tamika.coleman@alexandriava.gov. .

Registration forms for sports leagues may be obtained through Alexandria Schools, Libraries, Recreation Centers, and the Youth Sports Office at 1108 Jefferson St. Fees and programs are subject to change. Registration for all Youth Sport leagues and activities must be accompanied by a birth certificate.

Registration forms for sports leagues may be obtained through Alexandria Schools, Libraries, Recreation Centers, and the Youth Sports Office at 1108 Jefferson St. Fees and programs are subject to change. Teams are formed through Recreation Center Districts, not school boundaries. After the league registration deadline, players will be assessed a late fee and will be placed on teams based on space availability.

Only City of Alexandria residents are eligible to participate in the youth sports programs listed below. For around-the-clock information about game cancellations, call the Youth Sports Hotline at 703.746.5597.

Athletic Field and Outdoor Court Request Form
Use of all City fields are by permit only.

• All athletic fields are open, but require a permit for use.
• Athletic Field Hotline: For field closure information, call 703.746.5597
• Athletic Fields and Outdoor Courts may be reserved, and appropriate fees will be charged. To make a request to reserve a field or outdoor court, complete an Athletic Field and Outdoor Court Request Form. To view the Fee Schedule, click here.
• 2008 Fall Projected Field & Court Allocations (presented July 10, 2008)
• 2009 Spring Projected Field & Court Allocations (presented January 21, 2009)
• 2009 Fall Projected Field & Court Allocations (presented July 20, 2009)
• 2010 Spring Projected Field & Court Allocations (presented January 13, 2010)

City Announces New Fees for Youth Sport Participants (released October 31, 2008)
Effective January 1, 2009, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will be increasing fees as planned in Fee Resolution No. 2276, adopted by City Council on May 13, 2008. More information….

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Youth Sports’ Leagues & Programs

To view the Youth Sports Brochure, click here.

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Volunteers Needed

The Youth Sports Office is currently seeking volunteers to coach youth baseball, softball, swimming, track and field, football, basketball, cheerleading and volleyball. Criminal background checks are required by all volunteer coaches. Coaches are provided training opportunities. For additional information on volunteer opportunities and the leagues, call the Youth Sports Office at 703.746.5402.

• Coach's Application
• Criminal Background Check Form

Volunteer coaches are required to attend the National Youth Sports Coaches Alliance (NYSCA) certification clinic.

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National Youth Sports Coaches Alliance (NYSCA) 

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities sponsors the National Youth Sports Alliance coaches certification program. NYSCA provides volunteer youth coaches with valuable information on the psychology of coaching children, first aid, safety, how to organize fun and interesting practices, maximizing athletic performance, tips on teaching sports techniques, how to help children to avoid drugs as well as many other important areas.

To become an NYSCA member, coaches must pass a written test on the material presented during the clinic and sign the Coaches’ Code of Ethics pledge, which stresses the importance of placing the emotional and physical well-being of players ahead of personal desire to win. For additional information regarding coaching certification programs, please call 703.746.5402.

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Sportsmanship

Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance (MARPSA)
The City of Alexandria along with a number of other local jurisdictions is a proud member of the MARPSA organization. The purpose of the MARPSA is to develop and communicate a consistent message that organizations and their players, coaches and spectators will be held accountable to a code of conduct that promotes sportsmanship and keeps recreational competitive and non-competitive sporting activities in proper prospective.

• Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance GoodSport Awards
  The annual Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance GoodSport Awards Ceremony is held in February each year at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. The event includes a reception co-hosted by the Alliance and the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, followed by recognition of all recipients at the evenings General Assembly session.
  • 2005: Danielle Thorne, Athlete and Louis Robertson, Coach 
  • 2006: Jalen Bailey, Athlete and Chick Armstrong, Coach 
  • 2007: Julian Brickey, Athlete and David Bledsoe, Coach 
  • 2008: Soraya Diggins, Athlete and Rob Richardson, Coach
  • 2009: Alex Duke, Athlete, Mayor Bill Euille, Park Commission President, Judy Noritake and Walter "Bell" Coleman, Jr., Coach
    

Players, coaches and parents are required to complete a Code of Conduct Form before participating in the any youth sports program in Alexandria.

Pursuing Victory With Honor Sportsmanship Campaign
The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities and the Alexandria Chapter of 4-H has implemented a Character Counts/Pursuing Victory With Honor Program. The purpose of the program is for students-athletes to increase their knowledge and skills in character education, including trust, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship, both on and off the playing field.

• Victory with Honor Standards

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Leagues & Programs 

Registration Information: Teams are formed through Recreation Center Districts, not school boundaries. Registration forms may be obtained through Alexandria Schools, Libraries, Recreation Centers, and the Youth Sports Office at 1108 Jefferson St. After the league registration deadline, players will be assessed a late fee and will be placed on teams based on space availability. Registration forms can be downloaded from this page, completed and mailed in with required fees and information to the Youth Sports Division at 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria Virginia 22314-3999. For additional information call 703.746.5402.

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Alexandria Titans Youth Tackle Football Program (Ages 7-16)

Teams are formed in Anklebiter, 75, 85, 95, 110, 125 & 150 pound weight categories. Practices will begin in August with league play beginning in September. Teams participate in the Fairfax County Youth Football League (FCYFL). Current Virginia DMV I.D. required for players. For additional information about the Fairfax County Youth Football League (FCYFL), click here.

• Registration Period: 3/15-8/21 
• Fee: $25
• Registration Information 
• FCYFL Playing Fields - Key & Directions 
• Alexandria Titans Handbook 
  • Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents 
  • Concussion Fact Sheet for Coaches 

The Alexandria Titans Youth Football Program Results

On Saturday, November 14, the Alexandria Titans Youth Football program hosted four championship football games at Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium. Seven of 13 Titan teams made the Fairfax County Youth Football League playoffs this season and three teams reached the finals.

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Flag Football Program (Ages 5-6)

Registration Information: The flag football league is a devel¬opmental program that will introduce participants to the sport. The first week of the program will be a clinic to introduce the participants to the skills and rules of the game. Participants will be divided into teams for league games with no playoff games. The players will use a flag belt system for the games. Games will be played on Saturdays at George Washington Middle School beginning in late September. Age is determined by the age of the participant as of October 1, 2010. The maximum enrollment is 100 participants.

• Registration Period: 8/1 – 9/17
• Fee: $50
• Registration Information 

For additional information, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402

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Youth Basketball Fundamentals School (Ages 7-12)

Francis Hammond Middle School
4646 Seminary Road

Registration Information: Six (6) Saturday classes Nov 6 - Dec18 (No class 11/27). Classes are offered for one hour. Age is determined by the age of the participant as of December 31, 2010. The maximum enrollment is 30 participants per session.

• Registration Period: 9/15 - 10/22
• Fee: $50

For additional information, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402. Space is limited, sign up early!

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Lil’ Slammers Basketball School (Ages 5 – 6)

Mt. Vernon Recreation Center
2701 Commonwealth Avenue

Registration Information: Four (4) Saturday classes Nov 6 – Dec 4 (No class 11/27).
The camp staff will teach the very basics of basketball such as ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, rebounding. Participants will improve their basketball skills in a safe and positive environment. Classes are offered for one hour. Age is determined by the age of the participant as of December 31, 2010. The maximum enrollment is 30 participants.

• Registration Period: 9/15 - 10/22
• Fee: $50

For additional information, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402. Space is limited, sign up early!

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Winter Basketball League (Ages 7-17)

Registration Information: Teams are formed in the 8, 10, 12, 14 and 17 & under leagues. New this season… the 8 & under division will not be co-ed. Practices begin in late November and league play begins January 2011. League age is determined by the age of the participant as of March 31, 2011. Boys’ teams in the 14 & 17 under divisions will be formed by skill assessment. The maximum enrollment is 950 participants.

• Registration Period: 9/15 – 11/15
• Fee: $30

For additional information, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402. Space is limited, sign up early!

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Youth Cheerleading Program (Ages 5-16)

Registration Information: Learn the basic cheerleading skills and techniques. Teams are formed at the neighborhood recreation and afterschool centers in the developmental, junior varsity and varsity levels. Age is determined by the age of the participant as of April 30, 2011. The maximum enrollment is 300 participants.

• Registration Period: 8/1 – 9/17
• Fee: Nominal charges will be assessed for uniform accessories.
• Registration Information 

For additional information, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402. Space is limited, sign up early!

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Annual Cheerleading Invitational

Saturday, December 11
T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St. 
11 am - 1pm

• Advance Tickets: $5 ages 13 & older, $2 ages 6-12, and Free ages 5 & under
  Door Tickets: $6 ages 13 & older, $3 ages 6-12, and Free ages 5 & under
  

The invitational will feature cheerleading squads from Charles Barrett, Charles Houston, Cora Kelly, Mt. Vernon, Nannie J. Lee, Patrick Henry and William Ramsay and the metropolitan Washington area.

For additional information, call 703.746.5402, email mac.slover@alexandriava.gov or call your neighborhood recreation center.

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Girls Volleyball League (Ages 9-14)

Registration Information: The league is designed to develop the basic fundamentals and further the development of the skilled players. Teams will be formed based on the number of participants registered and by experience. Practice begins in late September. League age is determined by the age of the participant as of December 31, 2010.

• Registration Period: 8/1 - 9/15. The maximum enrollment is 120 participants.
• Fee: $30
• Registration Information 

For additional information, call the Sports Office at 703.746.5402. Space is limited, sign up early!

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Alexandria Little League Baseball (Ages 9-15)

AA, AAA, Majors and Junior Leagues

• Registration Period: Open
• Fee: $75 for AA, AAA & Major Leagues and $100 for Junior League
• Registration Information: Registration is now being handled by the Alexandria Little League. League age is determined by the age of the participant as of April 30, 2010. Registration forms may be obtained through Alexandria Schools, Libraries, Recreation Centers, and the Youth Sports Office at 1108 Jefferson Street.

For additional information, call Alexandria Little League (ALL) at 703.739.4444 or visit AlexandriaBaseball.com

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Alexandria Lacrosse Club for Boys (Grades 1-8) & Girls (Grades 3-8)

Registration Period: Opens December 2010

For additional information call the Alexandria Lacrosse Club at 703.461.6198 or visit alexandrialacrosse.com.

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Youth Boxing Program (Ages 8-17)

Alexandria Boxing Club, Inc. Learn basic boxing skills. The boxing program consists of training in eight disciplines, and all necessary equipment is provided. Registrations are accepted Mon Fri, 6 8 pm at the Fred Smith Boxing Center, 901 Wythe St. Parental permission required. For information about the boxing program and our new kick boxing class call 703.746.5552.

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Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA)

The Alexandria Soccer Association offers leagues ands activities for youth ages 5 to 19. For additional information call 703.684.KICK or visit alexandria-soccer.com.

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