Programs & Athletics
Cheerleading
Program and Registration information to follow
Basketball
Leagues start at age 5 and run through age 12.
5-6 Basketball is Co-Ed. Ages 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 all
have a boys and girls league.
Registration will always be taken at the Recreation Office - Mondays - Fridays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
**Deadline for 5-6, 7-8, Leagues is Friday, October 11th, 2019**
Age cut off date is October 16th, 2019.
5-6, 7-8, Year Old leagues will start playing games in December on Mondays and Saturdays starting on Saturday December 2nd and then play Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays in January. Practice begins in November
9-10 ,11-12 Year old leagues will start playing games January 16th and run through February playing on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! Practices begin in December. All teams will be formed using draft procedures.
Cost:
$30 per participant
$10 late registration fee will be added after deadline if space is available
For more information call Moore County Parks and Recreation at
(910) 947-2504!
Baseball
Dixie Youth Baseball Program:
*** NEW as of 2018 Dixie Youth 9-10 and 11-12 Yr Old Baseball Bat Rule Click Here
MCPR will follow these bat rules and requirements for the 9-10 and 11-12 yr old baseball leaugues starting in 2019.
Age as of May 1, 2019
**If you have not participated in any Moore County Athletics before, Proof of age is required**
Programs:
9-10 year old Baseball, & 11-12 year old O-Zone Baseball
Cost: $35 ($45 if space available after deadline)
9-10 year old Baseball
Pitching distance is forty-six (46) feet in our 9-10 yr old baseball program. Sixty (60) feet bases and players cannot steal bases until ball reaches home plate. See Dixie Youth Baseball 2019 bat rules. All bats must conform to the 2019 Dixie Youth Baseball new rule and must have a USA Baseball stamp on the handle. Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at Hillcrest Park. Rain dates will be made up on Wednesdays.
View Registration Form here
11-12 year old O-Zone Baseball
In this league teams will be formed using a draft procedure. All players will be evaluated and drafted to a team.
Evaluation date Monday February 25th, 2019 6:00 PM . Rain date Tuesday February 26th at 6:00 PM
All practices will be weekdays at Hillcrest Park. Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Rain outs will be made up on Wednesdays.
O-Zone rules: Pitching Distance is fifty (50) feet. Pitchers are limited to six (6) innings pitched per week. Pitchers pitching four (4) or more innings must have thirty-six (36) hours rest before being allowed to pitch again. Base runners may attempt to steal at anytime. Pitchers will be called for “Balks” and may attempt to pick runners off of bases. Bases will be set at seventy (70) feet. Big barrel bats with a length not to exceed 33 inches and a barrel diameter no more than 2 5/8 inches are approved for play in the O-Zone league. All bats must conform to the 2018 Dixie Youth Baseball new rule and must have a USA Baseball stamp on the handle.
Dixie Youth Baseball Approved Bat List can be located at www.dixie.org under Rules
If you have any questions call Jim Rogers at 910-947-4491 or Tony Kirk at 910-947-4494
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5-6 T-Ball (Co-Ed) and
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball/Softball
Age as of May 1, 2019
** If you have not participated in Moore County Athletics before, Proof of age is required**
Programs:
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball
7-8 Coach Pitch Softball
Registration Deadline: April 12th, 2019
View Registration Form here
Cost: $30 ($40 if space available after deadline)
Bat Rule: Any 2 1/4 inch barrell bat may be used in these leagues.
** It is the primary goal of these programs to develop good sportsmanship attitudes in all participants**
Practices to begin Middle of May – Coach will call with date & time
5-6 T-Ball
Players are introduced to the game of Baseball with priority towards fundamentals and Sportsmanship. Teams use a continuous batting order and every player plays in the field on defense. Games are played using a T-Ball which is a safety baseball.
View Registration Form here
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball & Softball
Coaches pitch to the players and the players are taught fundamentals and sportsmanship. Teams use a continuous batting order, play six infielders and five outfielders on defense.
View Registration Form here
For more information call Tony Kirk at 910-947-4494.
Softball
Fast Pitch Softball
Registration Deadline : Friday Febuary 8th, 2019
- Leagues are for ages 9-10, 11-12, and 13-15
- *****Age is determined as of August 31st of current year ( New as of the 2019 season)*****
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- 11-12 Yr Old Teams will be formed using draft procedures. All participants regardless of school attending or home address will be evaluated and place on a team. Any participants that are unable to attend evaluation will be selected after the draft. All games and practices will be at Hillcrest Park.
- Evaluation Date for all players will be at 6pm Hillcrest Park Field #2 Thursday, February 28th. Rain Date : Monday,March 4th 6pm field #2.
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- Fee: $30 Late fee: $10 after deadline if space is available
- All games will be played at Hillcrest Park
- Game times will be 5:45pm and 7:30pm and will be played on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Hillcrest Park. Rain outs will be played on Wednesdays.
- Persons interested in volunteer coaching please visit our web-site or call MCPR office for information.
- Practice will begin in late February and games will begin in March 2019.
7-8 Coach Pitch Softball
Age as of May 1, 2019
** If you have not participated in Moore County Athletics before, Proof of age is required**
Registration Deadline: April 12, 2019
Programs:
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball
7-8 Coach Pitch Softball
Registration Deadline: April 12, 2019
Cost: $25 ($35 if space available after deadline)
View Registration Form here
** It is the primary goal of these programs to develop good sportsmanship attitudes in all participants**
Practices to begin Middle of May – Coach will call with date & time
Games to begin on June 10, 2019
5-6 T-Ball
Players are introduced to the game of Baseball with priority towards fundamentals and Sportsmanship. Teams use a continuous batting order and every player plays in the field on defense. Games are played using a T-Ball which is a safety baseball.
View Registration Form here
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball & Softball
Coaches pitch to the players and the players are taught fundamentals and sportsmanship. Teams use a continuous batting order, play six infielders and five outfielders on defense.
View Registration Form here
For more information call Jim Rogers at 910-947-4491 or Tony Kirk at 910-947-4494.
Soccer
Flag Football
For more information call Moore County Parks and Recreation at
(910) 947-2504!
Tennis
2019 Tennis Programs
With Union Pines Vikings Coach John Frye
All Tennis Players must be between the ages of 9-18 years old
Spring Tennis 2019 - $20
Registration Begins: January 2019. Sessions begin - Saturday, February 2nd at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Program only Runs on Saturdays through Saturday, May 4th
This session is only for intermediate or advance players only.
Summer Tennis 2019 $40
*Summer session is the only session that beginner/new tennis players are accepted*
Registration Begins April 2019
Sessions for beginners through middle school players begins Sunday June 2nd at Union Pines High School at 4:00 p.m. till 5:45 p.m.
** Sessions may be shortened for younger players if heat is extreme.
High school age sessions begin Sunday, June 16th 2018 at Union Pines High School 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Summer Session runs through July 21, 2019.
Fall Tennis 2019 - $20
Registration Begins July 2019
Begins - Saturday, August 3rd at 9:00 AM to 11am
Program only Runs on Saturdays until December.
This session is only for intermediate or advance players.
No beginner players taken during this session
For more information call Moore County Parks and Recreation at
Co-Ed Softball
16-17 year olds may participate with written permission from parent or guardian.
Registration Fee is $35 per player ($45 for out of county players)
Form your own teams!
Coaches: Please contact the Athletics Department to get your team added to the team list.
For more information call Tony Kirk at Moore County Parks and Recreation at (910) 947-4494!
Baseball
Dixie Youth Baseball Program:
*** NEW 2018 Dixie Youth 9-10 and 11-12 Yr Old Baseball Bat Rule Click Here
MCPR will follow these bat rules and requirements for the 9-10 and 11-12 yr old baseball leaugues starting in 2019.
Age as of May 1, 2019
**If you have not participated in any Moore County Athletics before, Proof of age is required**
Programs:
9 year old Baseball, 10 year old Baseball, & 11-12 year old O-Zone Baseball
**Registration Deadline: February 8th, 2019
Cost: $35 ($45 if space available after deadline)
9 year old Baseball and 10 year old Baseball
Pitching distance is forty-three (43) feet in our 9 yr old baseball program and forty-six (46) feet in our 10 yr old baseball program. Sixty (60) feet bases and players cannot steal bases until ball reaches home plate. See Dixie Youth Baseball 2018 bat rules. All bats must conform to the 2018 Dixie Youth Baseball new rule and must have a USA Baseball stamp on the handle. Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at Hillcrest Park.
11-12 year old O-Zone Baseball
In this league teams will be formed using a draft procedure. All players will be evaluated and drafted to a team.
Evaluation date Monday February 25, 2019 6:00 PM . Rain date Tuesday February 26th at 6:00 PM
All practices will be weekdays at Hillcrest Park. Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Rain outs will be made up on Wednesdays.
O-Zone rules: Pitching Distance is fifty (50) feet. Pitchers are limited to six (6) innings pitched per week. Pitchers pitching four (4) or more innings must have thirty-six (36) hours rest before being allowed to pitch again. Base runners may attempt to steal at anytime. Pitchers will be called for “Balks” and may attempt to pick runners off of bases. Bases will be set at seventy (70) feet. Big barrel bats with a length not to exceed 33 inches and a barrel diameter no more than 2 5/8 inches are approved for play in the O-Zone league. All bats must conform to the 2018 Dixie Youth Baseball new rule and must have a USA Baseball stamp on the handle. Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at Hillcrest Park
Click Here For Registration Form
Dixie Youth Baseball Approved Bat List can be located at www.dixie.org under Rules
If you have any questions call Jim Rogers at 910-947-4491 or Tony Kirk at 910-947-4494
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5-6 T-Ball (Co-Ed) and
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball/Softball
Age as of May 1, 2018
** If you have not participated in Moore County Athletics before, Proof of age is required**
Programs:
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball
7-8 Coach Pitch Softball
Registration Deadline: April 13th, 2018
Cost: $30 ($40 if space available after deadline)
Click Here For Registration Form
Bat Rule: Any 2 1/4 inch barrell bat may be used in these leagues.
** It is the primary goal of these programs to develop good sportsmanship attitudes in all participants**
Practices to begin Middle of May – Coach will call with date & time
5-6 T-Ball
Players are introduced to the game of Baseball with priority towards fundamentals and Sportsmanship. Teams use a continuous batting order and every player plays in the field on defense. Games are played using a T-Ball which is a safety baseball.
7-8 Coach Pitch Baseball & Softball
Coaches pitch to the players and the players are taught fundamentals and sportsmanship. Teams use a continuous batting order, play six infielders and five outfielders on defense.
Click Here For Registration Form
For more information call Tony Kirk at 910-947-4494.
50+ Basketball
2019 50+ 3-on-3
Half Court Basketball League
League Registration Fee: $30.00 per player
$35 for out of county residents
Late Registration Fee: Additional $10 added to registration fee.
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2019
Age Determined as of December 31st, 2019
**50+ Basketball league games will be played at Farmlife Elementary Gym on Monday and Wednesday Nights!**
Form your own teams!
A list of team members and team color must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation office before the registration deadline!
If enough individuals sign up that do not have a team, a team will be formed of those individuals
Each team is responsible for there own jerseys!
**Jerseys must have a number on the front and back!**
Open Gym Location:
Sandhills Farmlife Elementary School
2201 Farmlife School Road, Carthage, NC 28327
Open gym will be February 20th (One night only)
Open Gym Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 PM
Basketball League Game Location:
Sandhills Farmlife Elementary School
2201 Farmlife School Rd, Carthage NC 28327
**If we have 7 teams or less we will play Games will be played at 7:00 pm, 7:45 pm, and 8:30 pm!**
**If we have 8 teams or more we will play games at 6:30 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:00 pm, and 8:45 pm!
Forms can be mailed or brought to the Recreation Office or
Turned in with the registration fee at any open gym date before the deadline!
For more information contact Jim Rogers at 910-947-4491!
Senior Games in the Pines!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Participants must turn 50 during the calendar year that the senior games in being played.
For More Information please come back and see the updates on the Registration Deadlines!!!
For information on all the events offered for the Senior Games, click here!
Each spring, thousands of people enjoy participating in a Local Senior Games in North Carolina. The qualifiers are invited to participate each fall in the Senior Games State Finals held in Raleigh. Every two years, the State Finals winners qualify to represent North Carolina at the National Senior Games. State Finals 2014 is a National Qualifying event.
For more information regarding State Finals please click here for the North Carolina Senior Games website!
For more information on your local Senior Games call Joseph Keel at 910-944-4572!
Want to be a Volunteer Coach?
Moore County Parks and Recreation uses volunteer coaches in Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, and Cheerleading.
All coaches are vital to our programs and would not be the same without them!
If you are interested in Head Coaching or Assistant Coaching, please call 910-947-2504.
If you are interested in volunteer coaching for any of our programs you must first contact Parks and Recreation Athletics Department at 910-947-2504.
We want to thank all the individuals who volunteer for our programs as coaches and make our programs the success that they are!
Referee and Umpire
Interested in being an umpire or referee for basketball, baseball, softball, or flag football?
Many people forget about how important it is to have a good referee or umpire. They control the game by making everyone play by the rules.
Sound fun and interesting? You will also get paid between $16.08 and $32.16 per game! Price depends on age level and sport.
If interested call the Tony Kirk or Jim Rogers at 910-947-2504!