Parks and Recreation
Youth Sports
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Youth Sports Purpose The purpose of the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Sports programs is to guide each participant – boys and girls – through an organized program and to develop the fundamentals of each sport and promote team play through teaching, training, and sportsmanship. The goal of this program is to encourage skill development and foster a positive attitude without overly emphasizing, as a primary goal, winning every game. |
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Volunteer to Coach!
Show your community support by coaching Henderson's young athletes. If you are
proficient in any sport or are willing to learn, donating three to five hours
of your time each week is all that is needed. For more information visit our
coaches page or call (702) 267-5700. Read more...
YouthFirst
YouthFirst is a parent orientation program designed to introduce the
recreational philosophy of the City of Henderson’s youth sports leagues. The
proactive program brings parents and administrators together in a group setting
to discuss appropriate and inappropriate behavior at youth sporting events as
well as sportsmanship in general. The YouthFirst program is the first of its
kind in Southern Nevada. It is the result of a collaborative effort between
UNLV’s Sports Education and Leadership Program and the City of Henderson Parks
and Recreation Department. YouthFirst is available to all parents who enroll
their children in one of the City’s youth sports programs offered during the
three youth sports seasons: soccer, basketball, and baseball/softball. Every
parent of a child enrolled in one of our programs is strongly
encouraged to attend the one-hour certification class. Each training consists of
three six-minute video segments – why kids quit sports, the role of the parent,
and the role of the coach – followed by discussion. The training concludes with
a 15-question test for each parent to complete.
Zones
Upon registration, each child is placed in a zone based on their
home ZIP code in
order to be placed with other children in their area. Every effort will be made
for practices and games to also be held in the same area.
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Divisions
Upon registration, each child is placed in a division based on their grade level
in school and their gender.
Rulebooks
Player Ratings
The purpose of player ratings is to rate the skills of each player in order to put together competitive and balanced teams. Though it is not required for participants to go to player ratings, it is highly recommended so that teams can be as balanced as possible. Though this is not a “perfect” system, it is a fair system and the best method available. Read more...
Practices
Teams are allowed to practice twice per week before the first game. Following the first game, teams are allowed one practice per week. Each practice is limited to 90 minutes for baseball/softball, and one hour for soccer and basketball. Days/times/locations are at the discretion of the volunteer coach.
Games
Each league has seven weeks of games. Soccer and basketball leagues play one game per week on Saturdays (seven games total). Baseball/softball leagues play two games per week on weeknights, with the exception of Mini baseball (once a week for seven weeks). For all other baseball/softball leagues, the number of games varies by league because of the calendar and availability of game officials.
Times/Locations
Are always TBA and subject to change. Please note that baseball/softball games are held on weeknights and games could start as late as 8:00 pm, and could end as late as 10:30 pm. We start games as early as possible (usually 5:30 pm). If they started earlier, parents and officials would have trouble being on time.
Facilities Used for League Play (subject to change)
Soccer: Burkholder Park, Mission Hills Park, Paseo Verde Park, Mountain View Park, Acacia Park, and Russell Road Recreation Complex.
Basketball: Valley View, Black Mountain, Downtown, Whitney Ranch, and Silver Springs recreation centers, Henderson Multigenerational Center, and area middle schools.
Baseball/Softball: Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, Paseo Verde Park, Morrell Park, and River Mountain Park.
Uniforms/Game Schedules/Picture Information
All are generally available the week prior to the first games.
Awards
Scores and standings are kept in each division except all Pint, Bronze, and Mini baseball divisions. In all divisions third grade and up, 1st and 2nd place teams receive trophies and all other teams receive participation pins. All ties are given the appropriate awards.
If teams choose to purchase their own awards, they are allowed to do so at their own risk. The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department does not condone the giving of gifts of any description or anything of monetary value before, during, or after the playing season.
Pictures
Barring any extenuating circumstances, picture day for youth sports leagues is held the second Saturday of the season. Makeup days are held the following Saturday. Photographs will be returned approximately four weeks after pictures are taken.
Frequently Asked Questions