Youth Programming
SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS
T-Ball:
Offered at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex and Kiwanis
League Details: T-Ball is back! T-ball is a non-competitive for young children that teaches the fundamentals of baseball/softball. Our league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of the sport while prioritizing fun!
Ages: 4-6
Schedule: Practice dates will be updated soon.
Fee: $25 (includes a t-shirt and baseball cap)
Baseball:
Offered at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex
Leagues Offered:
- Co-ed Coach Pitch: Ages 6-8 - Focuses on fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, safety, and fun.
- Minor League: Ages 8-10 - Focuses on skill refinement, team fundamentals, and friendly competition.
- Instructional League: Ages 11-13 - Focuses on skill development without the pressure of competition.
Schedule: Practice for Minor League Baseball will begin the week of April 21. Practice schedules for the rest of the leagues will be updated soon.
Fee: $25 (includes a t-shirt)
Softball:
Offered at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex
Leagues Offered:
- Minor League: Ages 8-10 - Focuses on skill refinement, team fundamentals, and friendly competition.
- Instructional League: Ages 11-13 - Focuses on skill development without the pressure of competition.
Schedule: Practice for Minor League Softball will begin the week of April 21. Practice schedules for the rest of the leagues will be updated soon.
Fee: $25 (includes a t-shirt)
Swim Lessons:
Offered at Crystal Beach Aquatic Park
Let's make a SPLASH! Madison Parks and Recreation offers swim lessons at Crystal Beach Aquatic Park for all ages! Swim lesson sessions include 2 weeks of instruction with 30-minute classes 4 days a week.
- More details to come!
Learn more about the classes offered HERE.
Golf Lessons:
Offered at Sunrise Golf Course
Running in two sessions at Sunrise Golf Course through June and July each summer, this partners with the First Tee program, but lessons are available for all ages. Registration fees may apply, bring your own equipment.
First Tee 2025 Schedule:
June Camp:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 10 - June 26 | 9-10 AM | 7-9 years old
Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 10 - June 26 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | 10-11 years old
Mondays and Wednesdays: June 11 - June 26 | 10 - 11 AM | 12-18 years old
July Camp:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 8 - June 24 | 9-10 AM | 7-9 years old
Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 8 - June 24 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | 10-11 years old
Mondays and Wednesdays: June 8 - June 24 | 10 - 11 AM | 12-18 years old
Register online at firstteeindiana.org or at the Sunrise Pro Shop. For more information contact Roger Gallatin at roger.gallatin@pga.com.
Cheerleading:
Offered at the Brown Gym, Hunter Hall and Rucker Sports Complex
Cheerleaders will have the opportunity to participate in parades and other community events! Those events will be scattered throughout the year, so register early to be included in the fun. In addition, the cheerleaders will be bringing their pep to the fall football games.
Ages Offered:
- Grades K-6
Fee: $80 (includes uniform and bow)
Schedule:
- Uniform fitting is Wednesday, June 11, at 5:30 PM at Hunter Hall. The first practice is Wednesday, June 23, at Warren Rucker Sports Complex.
Register for the cheerleading squad HERE and register for cheer camp HERE!
FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS
Football Leagues:
Offered at Warren Rucker Sports Complex & Madison Consolidated High School Football Field
Leagues offered:
- Flag Football: Grades 1-6
- Tackle Football : Grades 3-4 and 5-6
Fee: Tackle is $75 (includes tackle shoulder pads and helmets). Flag is $20 (includes t-shirt).
Tackle Football Schedule: More details to come!
Flag Football Schedule: More details to come!
Register for football HERE.
Volleyball Leagues:
Offered at the Brown Gym
Leagues Details: More details to come!
Grades: Grades 4-6
Fee: The clinic is free, but the regular season is $25.
Free Clinic Schedule: TBD
League Schedule: TBD
Register HERE.
Lady Cubs Hoops Girls Basketball League:
Offered at the Brown Gym and participating schools
League Details: This 5-week developmental league for girls in grades K-6.Participants will be assigned to teams where they will practice and compete alongside their teammates. With sufficient participation, our goal is to keep players grouped with others from their own schools, ensuring familiar teammates and convenient practice locations.
Grades: K-6
Fee: $25 includes a t-shirt
Practice Schedule: TBD
Game Schedule: TBD
Register HERE.
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