Youth and adult leagues offer a chance to stay active and build community this season.
Erin Hill
editor@bradfordvillebugle.com
The City of Tallahassee is gearing up for a busy fall season filled with football games, cheer squads, softball tournaments, and volleyball matches—and registration is officially open.
Leagues are available for both youth and adults, with options suited for beginners, advanced athletes, and everyone in between. Whether you’re looking to learn the fundamentals, stay in shape, or just have fun, city officials say this is the perfect time to get involved.
Youth Sports Programs
The City’s recreational baseball league is open to players ages 11 to 19, with divisions by age. The season will run from Sept. 8 through Oct. 31, and the registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 13.
For younger players, advanced play baseball is available at Levy Park for ages 7 to 10. These competitive leagues require tryouts, and registration closes Friday, Aug. 8.
Youth football offers two formats: tackle football for ages 8 to 13, and flag football for ages 4 to 17. Flag football practices start Aug. 23, with the season running Sept. 20 to Nov. 8. Tackle football begins practice Sept. 2, with games running through Nov. 6. Registration for both closes Aug. 13.
Cheerleading, which aligns with football season, is open to children ages 4 to 13. Practices begin Aug. 23, and the season runs through Nov. 8.
Girls ages 6 to 17 can sign up for youth volleyball, including the instructional “Lil Aces” league for ages 6 and 7. Those sessions begin Sept. 10. Older teams begin practice Aug. 25, and league play will take place Sept. 15 through Oct. 31. The deadline to register is Aug. 13.
Youth fast-pitch softball for girls ages 8 to 18 is offered at Tom Brown Park, with competitive divisions that require tryouts. Registration closes Thursday, Aug. 14.
Adult Leagues
Adults 18 and older have a variety of fall league options, including:
- Beach volleyball at Tom Brown Park, with 4v4 leagues playing on Monday nights and 2v2 “King/Queen of the Beach” leagues on Tuesdays. Games run Sept. 15 through Nov. 4. Registration opens Aug. 1 and ends Sept. 9.
- Flag football, with three competition levels, will take place at James Messer Sports Complex starting Sept. 1. The season runs through Nov. 3, and team registration is open through Aug. 20.
- Softball, including coed, men’s, church, senior, and women’s leagues, will run Aug. 25 through Nov. 8 at Tom Brown Park. Team registration closes Aug. 13.
Don’t have a team? Adult players looking to join a league can contact program supervisor Lucas Williams at 850-891-3825 for placement options.
Volunteer and Employment Opportunities
The City is also in need of volunteer coaches for youth leagues. Parents who step up to coach will have their child’s registration fee waived. Coaching provides a chance to make a positive impact on kids while building confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills. Interested volunteers should contact the City’s Athletics Division at 850-891-3866.
Part-time positions are also available for umpires, referees, and concession workers throughout the season. These are paid roles, and applications are open at Talgov.com/Jobs.
With more than 100 city parks, Tallahassee’s recreational offerings go far beyond the field. To explore all programs, register for a league, or find volunteer opportunities, visit Talgov.com/Parks.
