The City of Madison Parks and Recreation Department invite boys and girls between the ages of 5-18 (k-12th grade) to join one of the most exciting sports that Madison has to offer.

Age Information - Age is determined as of September 1 of the current year. The player must be the age of 5 or older on September 1st.

Registration Fees

• 5 and 6 years old - $75.00
• 7 - 18 years old - $150.00

Online Registration 

Registration closed until August of 2019. 

Waiting List
Waiting list will begin at 12:01 am on Sunday, September 9, 2018. If/When additional coaches are found, we will bring players off the waiting list.

Evaluations:
Evaluations are usually held during the month of October for all 7U - 18U players. Those that are playing in the DBL (Developmental Basketball League) will not participate in the evaluations.

Practices

• Practice begins in late October for the 7U - 10U while the 12U - 18U will begin in late October or early November.
• Practices will be held throughout the week with the exception of Wednesday and Sunday.
• Depending on gym availability will depend on the times of the practices. If playing at the middle schools or high schools, times will vary as we will work around the school basketball games/activities throughout the season.
• Before the game season begins, each team should have at least 2 practices each week. Coaches will have the opportunity to schedule additional practices if court time is available.
• All practices are held at Dublin Park and/or with the Madison City Schools.
• Developmental League (5 & 6 Year Olds) will begin in January and will end close the spring break. Detailed schedule will be sent to the players once we determine the number of teams in each league.

Regular Season Games

• Games are played throughout the week with the exception of Wednesdays and Sundays from November - February.
• All games are played in the Madison area at Dublin Park or at the Madison City Schools.
• 7U-10U - once the game season begins, each team will have at least 2 activities per week. This may be 1 practice, 1 game or 2 games.
• 12U-18U - Teams may be scheduled 2 -3 games per week due to the short time frame of the season for these older age groups. Coaches will have an opportunity to schedule additional practices during the week as well.
• DBL - games will be held in late February early March.

Since we are very dependent on the school gymnasiums, game times will vary as we will work around the school activities throughout the season.

Tournament Play - Tournament play for our league will be towards the end of January/first of February. At this time, it all depends on the number of teams and the number of hours we have access to our school gymnasiums.

Coaching Information

• In order to be considered for coaching, you must complete the Coaches Packet Online (under youth programs)
• Background Check Policy
• Additional forms may be required by the City of Madison.

The Madison Athletic Association 

(MAA) invites you to join their association to improve the overall football program in Madison. 

MAA is a volunteer, nonprofit organization committed to three basic objectives: Education over performance, Participation over competition and Safety

• Registration for football and cheerleading is usually held in May, June, and July for boys and girls between the ages of 5-12 years. MAA is affiliated with Tennessee Valley Youth Football League (TVYFL) within Madison County. All participants must have a physical prior to the beginning of practices.
• Football Divisions - Football divisions are based on ages with unlimited weight restrictions.
• Practices - Practices will begin in July.
• Regular Season Games - First games are set for August. Regular season is completed by the end of September / first of October with playoffs set to begin in mid October.

For more information about the MAA Football / Cheerleading program please visit the MAA website.

Madison Youth Football and Cheer

WESTCO Fastpitch Softball

Girls between the ages of 6-14 years are invited and encouraged to the join the WESTCO Fastpitch Softball League.

• Registration - Registration is normally held in January / February
• Age for Play - Age is determined as of January 1 of the current year.
• Fees:  6 U - $75.00
             8U - 12 U - $125.00
  $10.00 Discount for additional girls in same household
  
• Practices - Practices begin in late February / early March.
• Regular Season Games - Games are set to begin in April. The season continues through June. MSL will provide their players an opportunity to improve their skills during the fall season for September and October.

Most activities are held at the Westco Softball Complex located at Palmer Park. The Westco Softball Complex consists of softball fields, batting cages, concession stand, and parking.

More Information

For more information concerning WESTCO Fastpitch Softball, please visit the Westco website.

American Youth Soccer Organization

American Youth Soccer Organization’s (AYSO) mission is to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs where everyone builds positive character through participation in a fun, family environment based on the AYSO philosophies:

• Everyone plays
• Balanced teams
• Positive coaching
• Open registration
• Good sportsmanship
• Player development

Registration - AYSO Region 498 fall soccer registration in usually held in May and June. Boys and Girls between the ages of 4-18 years are eligible to participate.

Age Information - Age is determined by August 1 of the current year.

Practices - Practice beings in early August.

Regular Season Games - The first soccer game is set for mid to late August. Tournaments are held in October and November.

Indoor Soccer

AYSO will have registration for indoor soccer in November and December with games set to begin in January. Indoor soccer season continues until mid March.

Spring Soccer Season

AYSO will have a spring soccer season which is usually from March – late May.

More Information

For more information concerning AYSO Region 498 Soccer, please visit the AYSO website.

Madison Dolphins Swim Team

The Madison Dolphins Swim Team is a summer recreation league with Madison Parks and Recreation Department and the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association. The Dolphins Swim Team has been a part of the Madison Community for over 30 years and continues to strive for the very best.

Registration / Try-Outs - Registration / Try-Outs for the team is usually held in May. All participants must attend an evaluation prior to being a part of the Dolphins Swim Team. Anyone new to the Madison Swim Team must be able to swim the length of a 25-yard pool.

Based on the swimmer’s age and ability level, the coach will assign the swimmer to either the Developmental Team or the Dolphins Competitive Swim Team. The team is for boys and girls between the ages of 6 to 18 years.

More Information - For more information about the Madison Dolphins Summer Swim Team, please visit the Dolphins website.

Madison Swim Association

The Madison Swim Association (MSA) is a USA Swim Team in the local swimming committee (LSC) of USA Swimming, Southeastern Swimming. The geographic territory of Southeastern Swimming, Inc. is:

• The State of Alabama, except the counties of Chamber and Russell
• The state of Tennessee
• The state of Florida, the counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, and that portion of Jackson and Calhoun counties west of the Apalachicola River

MSA is located in Madison, Alabama.

MSA Coaches - All MSA Coaches are U.S. certified and are required to fulfill safety training requirements as established by the USA Swimming Board of Directors.

More Information

To learn more about the Madison Swim Association please visit the MSA website.

The City of Madison Parks and Recreation Department invites boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18 to participate in a fun and instructional Youth Coed Volleyball League.  The league's goal is to provide a positive learning environment for all players.  The Fall League focuses on instruction and player development, while the Fall League focuses more on a competitive environment.  Leagues will be offered for 10 an under, 13 and under and 18 and under.

Fall League

• Age Information - Age for play is determined as of September 1st of the current year.
• Registration Fees - $150.00
  
• Evaluations - Week of July 29th for all players
• Practices - Beginning August 8th (tentatively) and will be during the week
• Games - Played on Saturday's at Dublin Park and Madison Elementary School
• Tournament Play - The Fall Season will have a double tournament following the end of regular season
• League Information - additional questions, please contact Eric Robinson (256) 772-6263
  

Online Registration - June 3, 2019 - July 11, 2019

A waiting list will begin at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 11, 2019 for players missing the deadline.  If/When additional coaches register, we will bring players off of the waiting list.

Coaching Information

In order to be considered for coaching, you must complete the Online Registration for Coaching.

Background Check Policy

In addition to online registration, all coaches must submit the background check release form. Coaches will be contacted by the Program Assistant to complete form.