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Mishawaka Youth Sports Programs

Building a Community of Strong, Active Kids

Our Youth Sports program gives children an opportunity to experience sports outside of a school team. These programs promote the fundamentals of working with a team in a safe, supportive atmosphere.

Summer Youth Tennis

Recreational youth tennis camps focusing on
introductory to intermediate tennis skills for kids ages 3 to 13 years old. Space is limited, 15 children per age group, per session.

Location: Battell Park Tennis Courts

Activity Times By Age:                                                  Ages 3-5, 4:00-4:45 pm                                                  Ages 6-9, 5:00-6:00 pm                                                  Ages 10-13, 6:00-7:00 pm

Activity Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Location: Battell Park Tennis Courts

Sessions:

  • Session 1: May 9 – May 18
  • Session 2: May 30 – June 8
  • Session 3: June 20 – June 29
  • Session 4:  July 11 – July 20
  • Session 5: August 1 – August 10
  • Session 6:  August 22 – August 31

Youth T-Ball

Provides a positive recreational baseball experience for children ages 3 to 8. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings; times will vary. Practice day, time, and location set by the team’s volunteer coach. Teams are formed at random by friend and coaches request. Younger siblings may play up an age group, if needed. Late registration for this league is subject to a $25 late fee. *Note: Practice day, time, and location are set by the team’s volunteer coach.

Registration Deadline: May 7, 2023

Location:  Heroes Park

Activity Period:  May 29 – June 29

Game Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays June 10 – June 29

Eligibility:  Ages 3 to 8

Status:  Active

Youth Track and Field

Recreational youth track program designed to introduce kids to the basic track and field style events, including 30 m/60 m dash, hurdles, long jump, softball and frisbee throw – all modified for children. Programs will consist of group practices and meets. Late registration for this league is subject to a $25 late fee.

Registration Deadline: July 2, 2023

Location: John Young Middle School

Practice Dates: July 12th | July 19th | July 26th

Meet Dates: July 22nd | July 29th | August 2nd

Eligibility: Ages 5 to 10

Status:  Active

Flag Football

Introduce your child to the game of football in a less physical environment. Youth flag football will teach beginner players the basic rules and skills used for football. Games will be played on Sunday afternoons. Late registration for this league is subject to a $25 late fee. *Note: Practice day, time, and location are set by the team’s volunteer coach.

Registration Deadline: August 21, 2023

Location:  John Young Middle School and Mishawaka High School

Activity Period:  September 4 – October 15

Game Dates: Sundays, September 17 – October 15

Eligibility:  1st – 4th Grade

Status:  Active

Mishawaka High School Tackle Football

Youth Tackle Football league for those in 5th and 6th grade. Run by the Mishawaka High School football coaching staff. Includes weekly practices and games at Mishawaka High School. Helmet, shoulder pads, pants and game jersey will be provided.

Locations: Mishawaka High School

Activity Period: July – October

Game Dates: Sundays, September – October

Eligibility: 5th – 6th Grade

Early Registration Deadline: June 30, 2023

Status:  Active

Youth Basketball

This five-week program is separated into three leagues: ages 3-4, ages 5-6 and ages 7-9. Rules will be modified to help kids have a great time learning the basics and fundamentals of basketball.

Location: John Young Middle School and Battell Community Center

Activity Period: October 4 – November 11 

Eligibility:  Ages 3-9

Registration Deadline: September 5, 2023

Status:  Active

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