Athletics

The Habersham County Parks and Recreation Department offers flag football, tackle football, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, track & field, baseball, & softball for children ages 3-17. Register online at www.habershamrecreation.com.

Volunteer coaches are needed for all sports. To sign up, please visit our website. Click on Programs and filter the category for Volunteer Coaching.

3-4 TBall, 5-6 Coach Pitch - Spring & Fall Seasons

3-4 Tball and 5-6 Coach Pitch is for boys & girls who wish to try out the game of baseball/softball! Focus is on the FUNdamentals of the game and is instructional in nature. All batters bat & all players field. 3-4 TBall, batters utilize a tee. 5-6 Coach Pitch, batters receive up to 3 "strikes" by the coach pitching the ball to them. A tee is used if the player doesn't hit from the coach.

7-14 Baseball & Softball - Spring & Fall Seasons

7-14 GRPA Baseball & Softball
8U Coach Pitch
10U, 12U, & 14U live pitch or "kid pitch" teams.
*8U = 7 & 8 year olds, 10U = 9 & 10 year olds, etc.

5U Flag Football & Cheer - Fall

Age control date is August 1st. 

Our 5U Flag Football and Cheer programs are instructional in nature and focus on the FUNdamentals of the game. Schedules will be played in house, but may require occasional outside agency play depending on the number of teams we field. Games/practices will primarily be M-F.

Tackle Football & Sideline Cheer - Fall

Age control date is August 1st. 

Our tackle football & cheer programs are through the North Georgia Youth Football Association (NGYFA). This league offers football and sideline cheer to ages 5 through 7th graders. The teams consist of Habersham players only and they play neighboring counties. The season begins in August and runs approximately 12 weeks (practices and games). Tackle football registration is from mid-April through mid-May.

Basketball - Youth - Fall/Winter

Age Control Date is September 1st. 

*NEW in 2023* 3-4 Instructional Basketball! 
This instructional basketball program for 3-4 year old boys and girls is specifically designed to introduce the kids to the sport in a fun and engaging way. By focusing on fundamental skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting, the program lays the foundation for future development. The sessions also include team-building exercises to promote sportsmanship and enhance social skills. Importantly, the program is set in a fun and safe environment where the focus in on learning and enjoyment. 3-4 Instructional Basketball includes 6 - 45 minute sessions.

5-6 Co-Ed Basketball
Our 5-6 basketball league for boys and girls is focused on instilling the fundamentals of the game while also providing the thrill of real games. The heart of this league remains the learning journey, emphasizing foundational skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. Balancing friendly competition with skill development, the league is poised to nurture a love for basketball and sportsmanship in your young ones. Teams are split by HCPR staff members and rosters are sent directly to coaches. 

7-14 Year Old Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball - GRPA
Our recreational basketball league caters to children ages 7-14, providing an active, fun environment for them to develop their basketball skills. This all-inclusive league welcomes beginners and intermediate players alike. It promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition, while focusing on improving essential basketball techniques such as shooting, passing, defending, and strategizing. Teams are coached by volunteers and each game is a lesson in collaborative play, fitness, and discipline. Age-appropriate safety measures are implemented to ensure that while competitive spirit runs high, the welfare of our young players is always paramount. 

Registration for each league begins approximately six weeks before the start of the season.

Volleyball - Spring & Fall Seasons

Age control date is September 1st.

Our volleyball league is open to girls ages 9-17. Our teams play in the North Georgia Youth Volleyball League under GRPA rules. Game are played in house when the number of teams allows (3 or more) if not, teams play other agencies in surrounding counties for half of their schedule otherwise. The season runs for approximately 12 weeks (practices & games). The Spring season begins mid-February and ends early May and the Fall season begins in early August and ends in late October.

Track & Field - Spring

The Track & Field program is offered to children ages 7-14. The season begins in April and runs through mid-May. Track & Field meets require travel and compete on 6 Saturdays (all day).

Pickleball

Open play pickleball is from sun up until 10pm unless scheduled play is happening. We are happy to have an active and vibrant Pickleball Club here in Habersham County called the Habersham County Pickleball Club. Click here to be directed to the Habersham Pickleball Club's website for more information regarding their activities!

Tennis

Open play tennis is from sun up until 10 pm

Rapids Futbol Club (soccer)

Click here to be directed to the Rapids Futbol Club website.

Habersham County Church Softball

Click here to be directed to the Habersham County Church Softball League website.