City of Bel Aire

Bel Aire Rec Center

Youth Sports

Our youth sport programs are designed to teach basic fundamentals in a fun & safe environment. The rules are designed to reflect the average development and ability of each age group. Age divisions will vary to accommodate the registrations received. Volunteers provide the coaching and everyone is encouraged to participate. All programs are recreational, everyone plays equal time, and standings are not kept with the exception of Heights BB/SB.  Participants will receive a shirt & award (does not apply to Sport Week, Short Sports, or Heights BB/SB). 

The registration deadline for residents is September 25, and non-residents may sign up on September 26 as space allows.

Ages:           5-11

Games:      Saturdays, Oct. 24 - Dec. 12 (no games Nov. 28)

Practices:  Set up by coaches on weeknights beginning Oct. 12

Fees:          Residents - $27, Non-Residents - $41

LITTLE DRIBBLERS

Little Dribblers is a coed instructional basketball program focusing on fundamental skills for 4 year olds. Registration deadline for residents is Oct. 2. Non-residents may sign up on Oct 3 as space allows.

Dates:      Oct. 24 - Dec. 5 (will not meet on Nov. 28)

Time:        Saturday Afternoons (TBA)

Fees:        Residents - $17, Non-Residents - $26

 TURKEY SHOOTOUT

What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than a Free Throw Contest? We'll have age groups for boys and girls from 5-18 years old. The goal height and free throw line will be adjusted to accommodate each age group. Registration deadline is November 14.

Date:     Saturday, Nov. 21

Time:    Afternoon

Fee:      FREE

BOYS BASKETBALL

The registration deadline for residents is November 12, and non-residents may sign up on November 13 as space allows.

Ages:           5-11

Games:      Saturdays, Jan. 9 - Feb. 13

Practices:  Set up by coaches on weeknights beginning Dec. 14

Fees:          Residents - $27, Non-Residents - $41

MAXIMIZE BASKETBALL INSTRUCTION

Bel Aire Recreation has partnered with Brent Atwater, a former collegiate player and coach, to offer several basketball instructional programs throughout the year.  Atwater's programs stress the fundamentals of basketball which make them perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels.  For more information regarding team, individual, or specialized training contact Brent Atwater at 744-8841, 807-1036, or www.maximizetraining.com

                      Fall Sessions                           Date                                Time                              Fee

            Boys BB Clinic   Ages: 5-11        Sat., Dec. 12                  1:00 - 4:00 pm                 $15             

GEHRER'S PERFORMANCE CENTER

Bel Aire Recreation has teamed up with Gehrer's Performance Center in offering local sports training programs for coaches and youth. Classes offered include baseball/softball pitching, hitting, throwing, & catching, and speed & agility training.  Stop by 3919 N. Hillcrest, Suite 3 in Bel Aire, call 618-1300, or go to www.justblockit.com for more information.