Pelham, AL
Pelham Parks and Recreation offers youth athletic programs that stress high participation, recreation, and sportsmanship. These programs are provided through a variety of structured leagues, with all Pelham teams run by the Parks & Rec staff. Each league is run according to established rules and regulations. The City also has rules specific to each sport and a Code of Conduct for each sport. Athletic participants, volunteer coaches, and parents are subject to basic rules, which emphasize sportsmanlike behavior and the recreational nature of city leagues.
We currently offer the following youth sports:
| Basketball | Baseball | T-ball |
| Softball | Volleyball | Soccer |
| Cheerleading | Football | Flag Football |
| Start Smart Sports | NHL Street Hockey | Annual Camps/Clinics |
Volunteer Coaches
You don't have to be experienced to be a volunteer coach for Pelham Parks & Recreation. If you are interested, please fill out a coach application on your Jarvis account homepage.
The City of Pelham conducts annual background checks on all volunteers associated with its recreational programs. These include national and state criminal history checks. Individuals that do not consent to the background check are not allowed to volunteer. Pelham Parks & Recreation coaches are also required to complete the CoachSafely program annually. After you complete the CoachSafely course, please email your certificate to our athletic staff.
To complete your CoachSafely certificate, please click here.
Rain-Out Information
Please call 205.618.8033 for the most updated information on rainouts and game delays.
Youth Baseball is for boys ages 5-12. The spring season runs from mid-February to mid-May and the fall season runs from September to early-November.
Youth Softball is for participants ages 5-12. The spring season runs from mid-February to mid-May and the fall season runs from early-September to early-November.
Read MoreYouth T-ball is for participants ages 4 & 5. The spring season runs from mid-February to mid-May and the fall season runs from early-September to early-November.
Read MoreTackle Football is for participants from 1st to 6th grade. The season runs in the fall from late-July to early-November.
Flag Football is for participants from K – 3rd grade. The season runs in the fall from late-July to early-November.
Cheerleading is for participants from 1st to 6th grade. The season runs in the fall from late-July to early-November.
Volleyball is for participants from 3rd to 6th grade. The season runs in the fall from mid-August to end-October.
Basketball for girls and boys is from 3rd to 6th grade. The season runs in the winter from early-November to late-February.
Read MoreSoccer is for participants in either ages 4-7 or 3rd to 6th grade. The season runs in the spring from mid-February to mid-May.
Read MoreYouth Street Hockey is for participants ages 6-12. The season runs in the summer from mid-June to early-August.
Start Smart is for participants ages 3-5. Soccer runs in April and Basketball runs in August. More sports could be offered in the future!
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