Colonial Park’s Recreation Ministry offers sports, wellness classes, and recreation activities in a Christ-centered environment. Our ministry promotes a welcoming and positive atmosphere where people of all ages can be active, learn new skills, develop friendships, and enjoy participating in sports and recreation. All are invited to participate in our programs.
Questions? Email our Recreation Department at recreation@colonialpark.org or call 901-683-5286
For Youth Sports information or to register, scroll down to Youth Sports and click on the sport.
YOUTH SPORTS
Colonial Park’s Youth Sports and Recreation program promotes a fun and positive environment where each participant can develop skills, learn fundamentals, team play and sportsmanship. All are welcome in our program!
Our youth teams participate in church recreation leagues that promote a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship, and honors Christ through prayer, healthy competition, and sports fellowship. Each player plays at least 50% of each game.
Colonial Park has a gym for basketball, pickleball, volleyball and other activities as well as a field and backstop for outdoor sports.
Fall Soccer and Flag Football (September to November)
· Registration (May 2 to August 10)
· Practices Begin – Mid August
· Games Begin – September 6
· Season Ends – Late October
Basketball (November-February)
· Registration (September & October)
· Practices Begin – Mid November
· Games Begin – December 6
· Break for Christmas and New Year’s
· Season Ends – Mid-February
Spring Soccer (March-May)
· Registration (January & February)
· Practices Begin – March
· Games (March, April & May)
Baseball/Softball/T-Ball (March-May)
· Registration (January & February)
· Practices Begin – Late March
· Games (April & May)
2026 SPRING SOCCER
The season will be a 6-game season with practices starting in mid-March and games starting Saturday, April 4.
Spring Soccer Dates
· Early January– Registration Begins
· Mid-March – Practices Begin
· Opening Weekend – First Games – Saturday, April 11
· Season Ends – Late May
Age Divisions
· Age determined by using current grade and age as of June 1, 2025.
o Co-Ed Junior Kindergarten (Age 4) (4 v 4 without a goalie)
o Co-Ed Senior Kindergarten (5 v 5 with a goalie)
o 1st and 2nd Grade Boys (6 v 6)
o 1st and 2nd Grade Girls (6 v 6)
o 3rd and 4th Grade Boys (7 v 7)
o 3rd and 4th Grade Girls (7 v 7)
Practices and Games
Each team will practice one afternoon/evening a week at Colonial Park. The practice day and time will be determined by team preference and field availability.
Colonial Park teams will compete in the East Shelby Church Recreation league with the regular season games scheduled on Saturdays and some weeknight games possible. Games are played at church fields in the league.
Friend Requests are welcome!
Registration Cost: $90.00
(Jersey Discount of $20 if player has Colonial Park soccer jersey from Fall season)
(Partial Scholarship available if needed and upon request)
To Register, Click Here.
Questions? E-mail recreation@colonialpark.org
2026
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL and T-BALL
Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Dates
- January – Registration Begins
· April – Practices Begin
· May – Games
Divisions
· Age determined by using current grade and age as of June 1, 2025.
o T-Ball (5 and 6 Year Olds)
o 1st and 2nd Grade Boys Baseball Coach Pitch
o 1st and 2nd Grade Girls Softball Coach Pitch
Practices and Games
Practices will start in April. Each team will practice at least once a week (but not more than twice) on Colonial Park’s field until games begin. The practice day and time will be determined by team preference and field availability.
Once games begin in May, teams will play two games per week and will not practice. Games are scheduled on
weeknights with make-up games scheduled for Saturdays. Colonial Park teams will compete in the PAA
league and games will be played at church fields in the league.
Registration Cost: $100.00
(Includes uniform and team picture)
Partial Scholarships available upon request.
To Register, Click Here
Once teams are formed and uniforms are ordered, we are not able to issue refunds
Questions? Email recreation@colonialpark.org or call 901-683-5286
2026 SUMMER BASKETBALL
Basketball Open Play for Children and Youth
Thursday Nights starting June 5
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 1st – 4th Grade Boys & Girls
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 5th – 7th Grade Boys & Girls
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 7th – 9th Grade Boys & Girls
Registration Fee: $10.00
To sign up, please send an email to recreation@colonialpark.org
Payment can be made at the gym on the first night of Open Play.
ADULT RECREATION AND WELLNESS
PICKLEBALL LESSONS: Linda McDaniel (Certified Pickleball Instructor)
4-Week Sessions ($75.00 for 4 sessions)
Thursdays
Beginner Lessons: 11:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.
Strategic Game Skills Lessons: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Beginner Level: Learn scoring and the basic rules of Pickleball. The Beginner lessons will also include serving, fundamentals and game play. This level is for those with some or no Pickleball experience.
To register or for more information, please send an email to recreation@colonialpark.org
Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday Evenings: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Colonial Park has 3 indoor Pickleball courts available in our gym.
Cost: $2.00 per person
Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall or Gym)
Instructor: Debra Winston
Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall or Gym)
Instructor: Cathy Thordarson
Our yoga classes are open to all levels of fitness. No yoga experience necessary. Come to experience the benefits of reducing stress, improved range of motion and increased flexibility and strength. Work on correcting postural alignment and balance. We also encourage deep breathing and relaxation.
Class Fee: $7.00-$10.00 Donation Suggested
Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Cindy McDonald
Class Fee: $5.00 per class