Colonial Park’s Recreation Ministry offers sports, wellness classes, and recreation activities in a Christ-centered environment. Our ministry promotes a welcoming and positive environment 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 jfike@colonialpark.org
For Youth Sports information or to register, scroll down to Youth Sports and click on the sport.
To Register for Youth Soccer or Flag Football, Click Here
To Register for Youth Basketball, Click Here
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.
The Fall season will be a 6-game season with practices starting in mid-August and games starting Saturday, September 7, 2024. Invite your friends and sign up today!
Fall Soccer Dates
· Practices Begin – Early to mid-August
· Opening Weekend – First Games – Saturday, September 7
· Season Ends – End of October
Age Divisions
· Age determined by using grade for the 2024/2025 school year and age as of June 1, 2024.
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 (7 v 7)
o 5th and 6th Grade (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: $85.00
(Scholarship available if needed – email jfike@colonialpark.org)
To Register, Click Here.
Questions? email jfike@colonialpark.or
Flag Football registration will open May 2! The season will be a 7-game season with practices starting early to mid-August and games starting Saturday, September 7, 2024. Invite your friends and sign up today!
Flag Football Dates
· Registration Begins – May 2, 2024
· Early to mid-August – Practices Begin
· Opening Weekend – First Games – Saturday, September 7
· Season Ends – End of October
Age Divisions
· Participant’s playing division is determined by using his/her grade for the 2024/2025 Academic School Year.
o 1st and 2nd Grade (6 v 6)
o 3rd and 4th Grade (6 v 6)
o 5th and 6th Grade (6 v 6)
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
(Scholarship available if needed – email jfike@colonialpark.org)
To Register, Click Here.
Questions? email jfike@colonialpark.o
2024 SUMMER BASKETBALL – OPEN PLAY
JULY DATES
Mondays (July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. KK – 6th Grade Boys & Girls
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5th – 9th Grade Boys & Girls
Wednesdays (July 10, 17, 24)
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. KK – 6th Grade Boys & Girls
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5th – 9th Grade Boys & Girls
Questions? Email jfike@colonialpark.org
Pre-registration is not necessary but please send an email if you plan to attend.
Fall Soccer and Flag Football (September to November)
· Registration (May 2 to August 10)
· Practices Begin – Mid August
· Games Begin – September 7
· Season Ends – Late October
Basketball (November-February)
· Registration (September & October)
· Practices Begin – Mid November
· Games Begin – December 2
· 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)
2024-2025 WINTER BASKETBALL
Registration starts September 7
Season Dates (1st thr-10th Grades)
· Registration: September & October
· Games Begin: Saturday, December 7
· No Games: Christmas and New Year’s Break (Dec. 21 & 28)
· Season Resumes: Saturday, January 4, 2025
· Games End: Mid-February
Season Dates (Kindergarten) (must be 4 by 6-1-24)
· Kindergarten Registration: September-November
· Kindergarten Games Begin: January 4
· Kindergarten Season Ends: Late February
Age Divisions- (Age determined by Grade and age as of June 1, 2024)
· Co-Ed Kindergarten
· 1st & 2nd Grade Boys 1st and 2nd Grade Girls
· 3r 4th Grade Boys 3rd & 4th Grade Girls
· 5th & 6th Grade Boys 5th & 6th Grade Girls
· 7th & 8th Grade Boys 7th & 8th Grade Girls
9th & 10th Grade Boys 9th & 10th Grade Girls
Practices and Games: Each team will practice one evening per week and may practice a few Saturdays until the games begin. The practice day and time will be determined by the coach/team preference and the gym schedule. Games are played on Saturdays with a few
weeknight games possible. Games are scheduled at Colonial Park or at other churches in the league.
Colonial Park teams will play in the ESCRA league.
Co-Ed Kindergarten Basketball: The Kindergarten league will start practices in December and games will start in January. The Kindergarten games are on Friday nights and they will play on 7 to 7.5 foot goals.
Friend Requests are welcome.
Registration Fee for 1st through 12th Grades: $110.00
Registration Fee for Kindergarten: $90.00
Registration Fee includes Memphis Jr. Grizzlies Jersey, Shorts, Basketball and 2 tickets to a Grizzlies game
To Register, Click Here
Partial Scholarships Available, if needed (email jfike@colonialpark.org or call 683-5286
2024 SPRING SOCCER
The season will be a 6-game season with practices starting in mid-March and games starting Saturday, April 6.
Spring Soccer Dates
· January 9, 2024 – Registration Begins
· Mid-March – Practices Begin
· Opening Weekend – First Games – Saturday, April 6
· Season Ends – Late May
Age Divisions
· Age determined by using current grade and age as of June 1, 2023.
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 (6 v 6)
o 3rd and 4th Grade Girls (6 v 6)
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)
Registration will close soon!
To Register, Click Here.
Questions? email jfike@colonialpark.org
2024
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL and T-BALL
Registration closes soon for Baseball, Softball and T-Ball! The season will start with practices in April
and games beginning in May.
Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Dates
· Mid to late January – Registration Begins
· April – Practices Begin
· May – Games
Divisions
· Age determined by using current grade and age as of June 1, 2023.
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
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, team picture and medal/trophy)
Partial Scholarships available upon request.
To Register, Click Here
Once teams are formed and uniforms are ordered, we are not able to issue refunds.
2024 SPRING VOLLEYBALL
4th, 5th and 6th Grade Girls
Colonial Park will participate in a developmental spring volleyball league that is great for first time players and intermediate players. The league’s purpose is to provide an opportunity for players to learn the game of volleyball in a less competitive environment and with a slightly modified format. It also gives players, who have already been playing volleyball, a chance to play more volleyball.
The season will consist of 8 regular season games plus an end of the season tournament. The dates for the games are April 6, April 13, April 20 and April 27 with the tournament on May 4. Games will be played on Saturdays with 2 matches per Saturday.
Practices will be at Colonial Park and games will be played at churches or schools in the league. The league will charge a $5.00 gate fee at games for adults.
Age Division (12 and Under)
4th, 5th and 6th Grade Girls
Registration Fee: $95.00
(Partial Scholarships may be available upon request)
Registration Deadline: March 2, 2024
Questions? Email jfike@colonialpark.or
ADULT RECREATION AND WELLNESS
Come and learn the basic rules and fundamentals of Pickleball! Work on your skills and improve your confidence on the court with Certified Pickleball Instructor, Linda McDaniel.
4-Week Tuesday Morning or Noon Sessions starting September 10
Beginner Level Lessons (September 10, 17, 24, October 1)
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Advanced Beginner Lessons (September 10, 17, 24, October 1)
Tuesdays 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4-Week Thursday Evening Sessions starting September 12
Beginner Level Lessons (September 12, 19, 26, October 3)
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Advanced Beginner Lessons (September 12, 19, 26, October 3)
Thursdays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
To Register for Pickleball Lessons click here.
Pay online when you register or pay at the first class. ($78 per person online or $75 in person at first class)
Tuesday Nights 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Beginner to Intermediate) – STARTS JUNE 4!
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Beginner to Intermediate) Year Round
Colonial Park has 3 indoor Pickleball courts available.
Cost: $2.00 per person
Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Gym)
Instructor: Cindy McDonald
Class Fee: $5.00
Are you looking to become stronger, more fit and better able to move in your daily life?? This class will include some cardio followed by resistance training using light hand weights and resistance bands and ending with 10 minutes of stretching. This class is scalable for all fitness levels from beginner to experienced. Modifications will be offered for people with pre-existing injuries or limitations.
It’s never too late to improve your fitness. Strength training helps improve bone density and quality of life as we age. Come join us for a motivating and fun class!
Mondays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Gym)
Instructor: Cindy McDonald
Class Fee: $5.00
Are you looking to become stronger, more fit and better able to move in your daily life?? This class will include some cardio followed by resistance training using light hand weights and resistance bands and ending with 10 minutes of stretching. This class is scalable for all fitness levels from beginner to experienced. Modifications will be offered for people with pre-existing injuries or limitations.
It’s never too late to improve your fitness. Strength training helps improve bone density and quality of life as we age. Come join us for a motivating and fun class!
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
