Participants are grouped by grade, age, skill, and experience levels with weight restrictions for certain positions. Pee Wee Program for 3rd & 4th graders; Junior Program for 5th & 6th graders; Senior Program for 7th & 8th graders. Program emphasizes values, teamwork, and football fundamentals. All coaches are NYSCA certified! Starting in early August, pre-season practices are each weeknight from 6:00-8:00pm at LHS reducing to 3-4 days each week when school starts. Eight games played Saturdays or Sundays during September and October. Uniforms and equipment provided, but participants supply their own cleats and mouthguards. Visit www.longmeadowfootball.org for additional information.

Fee is $150 + $3 town user fee per player, with a program to reduce program costs to those in need. Multiple players from the same family receive an additional discount. All new players and those who did not play last year are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate to leave at registration.

Sign-up Nights:
Tues., 5/8, 7:00-9:00pm at Community House, Wed., 5/9, 7:00-9:00pm at Community House, Wed., 5/16, 7:00-9:00pm at Community House

*Late enrollments can be dropped off at the LPRD office during regular office hours beginning 6/5.
**Please note that a late fee will be charged for all sign-ups after 6/12, and registration may be limited after 8/1.

Due to repairs at the Indoor Pool at the High School, the Youth Summer Swim Program will not be offered this spring and summer. If participants are interested in swimming over the spring and summer, please contact the East Longmeadow Parks & Recreation Department at 525-5437.

This popular program, with over 1,400 participants last year will run from September through November. Kids in grades Kindergarten-8 are eligible. Practices are one weekday or Saturday each week with games on Sundays. Optional travel teams play on Saturdays and Sundays. Uniforms are provided. Sign-up Dates are at Community House on the following dates:

Monday, April 7, 6:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, April 9, 7:00-8:30pm Tuesday, April 15, 6:00-8:00pm

Thursday, April 17, 6:00-8:00pm

Please note that the Parks & Recreation office is unable to take registrations before these dates.

www.longmeadowsoccer.com

Softball is one of the most popular sports and a game that can be easily learned and enjoyed throughout a lifetime. Girls in grades 1-9 are eligible to play in this spring instructional league, running from the end of April to mid June. All persons trying out will be place on a team. There are approximately one practice and 1-2 games each week.

Registration Dates: Tuesday, 1/16 from 7-9pm and Saturday, 2/3 from 9-11am, Wednesday 2/28 from 7-9pm all Located at the Longmeadow Community House. Fee: $50

Boys in Grades 3rd – 8th are invited to participate. Practices are instructional and competitive games are scheduled with other youth lacrosse programs in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. The program runs from the end of March through the middle of June. Practices/games will be scheduled 3 to 4 nights per week plus some Saturdays and/or Sundays. All participants must furnish their sticks and the program requires mandatory helmets and gloves. A limited supply of boy’s helmets ($15.00) and gloves ($5.00) may be rented through Parks and Recreation. Parents will be responsible for all other mandatory equipment, including mouth guards. Parents are also responsible for car-pooling to away games. Parent volunteers are also welcome.

Visit www.longmeadowlacrosse.com

Under the auspices of the Longmeadow Baseball Association, participants ages 9-19 may participate in this instructional baseball program with a major emphasis on skill development. Competition is age group appropriate. All coaches are NYSCA certified. New players to Longmeadow Baseball must show a Certified birth certificate at the time of registration to be eligible to play. All players new to the league will be subject to skill evaluation. All 9 year olds and some 10 year olds will play on a travel team using a 60-foot diamond subject to a skill evaluation. The remaining 10 year olds and 11-12 year olds will play on travel teams using a 75- foot diamond. The seasons will continue into July. All teams will have a travel schedule with about half the games played away from Longmeadow. All rosters will be limited to 13/14 players.

Ages 13-14 (and some 15 year olds) will play Babe Ruth, in town, on a 90-foot diamond with the season lasting through the school year. A limited number of 13-14 year olds will also qualify for play in Sandy Koufax, a travel league that will last through July. All rosters will be limited to 13/14 players.

High school players will be eligible to play Mickey Mantle or American Legion, based on try outs, after the high school season ends, in a 20 game season that will end in July. All rosters will be limited to 13/14 players.
Sign up dates: Thursday, 1/18, 7-9pm, Tuesday, 1/30, 7-9pm, Thursday, 2/8, 7-9pm Saturday, 3/3, 9:30-11: 30am all Located at the Longmeadow Community House

For boys & girls ages 5 –12 years old
Coordinated by Longmeadow Little League Association and sponsored by Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department, this in- town program offers an opportunity to learn baseball skills while having fun. Everyone makes a team and all games during regular season are played in town. Each player receives a major league replica jersey and cap to keep. Additional information will be distributed through the schools in early January or can be found on line at www.eteamz.com/longmeadowll. For any questions please email longmeadowlittleleague@hotmail.com.

Two ways to register:
By mail - go to www.eteamz.com/longmeadowll. Print registration form, complete and mail (instructions included on form) or register at the Longmeadow Community House
Registration Dates: Tuesday, 1/16 7 - 9pm, Saturday, 2/3 from 9-11am, and Wednesday 2/28 from 7-9pm.

Practices are instructional and competitive games are scheduled with other youth lacrosse programs in MA and CT.This program runs from the beginning of April thru mid-June. Practices/games will be scheduled 3-4 nights per week plus some Saturdays and Sundays. Parents are responsible for furnishing all mandatory equipment. Parents are also responsible for transportation to all away games (carpooling recommended). Players need goggles, stick and mouth guard. Volunteers are welcome! Rich Sabatini is the program coordinator. For more information visit: eteamz.com/LongmeadowGirlsLAX/index.cfm.
Fee: Payable to LGLA, $110

(A $25 late fee will be assessed for registrations received after 2/23)
Days: Varied, 3-4 nights a week and weekends Dates: 4/2-6/15
Location: Longmeadow High School and Wolf Swamp fields
Registration: Thursday, 1/11 from 6-8pm and Saturday,
1/13 from 9:30-11:00am

All at the Longmeadow Community House

Instruction will focus on throwing, catching, cradling, and passing, dodging and shooting. Practices/ games will be scheduled on Sundays and one other night during the week. Parent volunteers are welcome!

For more information visit: eteamz.com/LongmeadowGirlsLAX/index.cfm.
Fee: Payable to LGLA, $50 (A $25 late fee will be assessed for registrations received after 2/23)
Times: Sundays and one weekday, 4/8-6/17
Location: Wolf Swamp fields
Registration: Thursday, 1/11, 6-8pm, Saturday, 1/13 from 9:30-11am at Community House

Instructional program with boys and girls divisions for players in grades 1-8. Everyone makes a team. Teams are comprised by combining grades as follows: 1st/2nd grade teams will meet once a week for a session consisting of ½ hour practice and ½ hour game; 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th grade teams will have 1 practice and one game per week with referees at each game. Program emphasizes basketball fundamentals and teamwork. Anyone interested in coaching should sign up during registration. All coaches will be trained and certified. Program runs mid-November through March with practices and games at Longmeadow school gyms. Optional travel teams are available for players in 3rd – 8th grade for an additional fee. Travel players are determined through an independent evaluation to be held in late October. More information will be available at registration nights.

www.longmeadowyouthbasketball.org

administration@longmeadowyouthbasketball.org