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.
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
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 10th 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
2025 SPRING SOCCER
The season will be a 6-game season with practices starting in mid-March and games starting Saturday, April 5.
Spring Soccer Dates
· January 12, 2025 – Registration Begins
· Mid-March – Practices Begin
· Opening Weekend – First Games – Saturday, April 5
· Season Ends – Late May
Age Divisions
· Age determined by using current grade 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 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? email jfike@colonialpark.org
2025
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL and T-BALL
Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Dates
· Registration is open!
· April – Practices Begin
· May – Games
Divisions
· Age determined by using current grade and age as of June 1, 2024.
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.
ADULT RECREATION AND WELLNESS
PICKLEBALL LESSONS: Linda McDaniel (Certified Pickleball Instructor)
4-Week Sessions ($75.00 for 4 sessions)
Thursdays (February 27, March 6, 20, 27)
Beginner Lessons: 10:50 a.m.to 11:50 a.m.
Intermediate Lessons: 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 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.
Intermediate Level: Intermediate Lessons will include fundamentals, skill development, game play and some game strategy. This level is for players who know most of the rules, can keep score, can serve, return a serve and have played several games of Pickleball.
To register for Pickleball Lessons, click here.
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
