Youth Programming
Cheerleading:
Offered year round at the Brown Gym, Hunter Hall and Rucker Sports Complex
Cheerleaders will have the opportunity to participate in parades and other community events! Those events will be scattered throughout the year, so register early to be included in the fun. In addition, the cheerleaders will be bringing their pep to the fall football games.
Ages Offered:
- Grades K-6
Fee: $75 (includes uniform)
Schedule:
- May 22: First day of practice at Rucker Sports Complex and the deadline to register to be able to perform for the Hometown USA Parade.
- July 15-19: Cheer Camp from 12:30 PM to 2 PM at Rucker Sports Complex (register at madison-in.gov/camps).
- July 16: Registration deadline for the 2024 football season, A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade, and the Christmas Jamboree.
- July 17: Welcome party and uniform fitting at Hunter Hall (located in the Crystal Beach Pool House.
Register for the cheerleading squad HERE and register for cheer camp HERE!
Football Leagues:
Offered in the summer/fall at Warren Rucker Sports Complex & Madison Consolidated High School Football Field
Leagues offered:
- Flag Football: Grades 1-6
- Tackle Football : Grades 3-4 and 5-6
Fee: Tackle is $75 (includes tackle shoulder pads and helmets). Flag is $20 (includes t-shirt).
Tackle Football Schedule: Pre-season conditioning for youth tackle football begins on July 15 and will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5 to 6:15 PM at Rucker Sports Complex. Equipment pick-up is scheduled for July 29 and July 30 at the Brown Gym from 5 to 6:15 PM. The first tackle football practice with pads and helmets is August 1.
Flag Football Schedule: More details to come!
Register for football HERE.
Volleyball Leagues:
Offered in the fall at the Brown Gym
Leagues Details: We are excited to offer a pre-season clinic, coached by Becky Canida, that will allow your child to learn more about the sport and essential skills before the regular season begins. The clinic will be held on September 22 at 3 PM in the Brown Gym. Practices and drafts will begin the week of October 14.
Grades: Grades 4-6
Fee: The clinic is free, but the regular season is $20.
Free Clinic Schedule: September 22 at 3 PM
League Schedule: Practices and drafts will begin the week of October 14.
Register HERE.
Lady Cubs Hoops Girls Basketball League:
Offer in the fall at the Brown Gym and participating schools
League Details: This 5-week developmental league for girls in grades K-6.Participants will be assigned to teams where they will practice and compete alongside their teammates. With sufficient participation, our goal is to keep players grouped with others from their own schools, ensuring familiar teammates and convenient practice locations.
Grades: K-6
Fee: $20 includes a t-shirt
Practice Schedule: Wednesdays Sept. 18, Sept. 25, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23
Game Schedule: Saturdays, Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26.
Register HERE.
Coaches Needed!
We are also looking for volunteer coaches who bring an energetic approach to teaching our youth fundamental skill sets such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Coach Adam Dennis at 812-599-6586 or adennis@madison.k12.in.us.
Baseball:
Offered in the spring and summer at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex
Leagues Offered:
- Beginner League: Ages 5-7 - For new players learning the basics and foundational skills.
- Minor League: Grades 3-4 - For players who know basic rules of play, and want to learn more.
- Major League: Grades 5-6 - For players ready for more competition and advanced skill development.
Schedule: Practices begin April 15 and games start the first week of May.
Fee: FREE! Thanks to the generosity of Arvin Sango, Inc., all kids play free this summer!
Softball:
Offered in the spring and summer at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex
Leagues Offered:
- Rookie League: Ages 7-8 - For new players learning the basics and foundational skills.
- Minor League: Ages 9-10- For players who know basic rules of play, and want to learn more.
- Major League: Ages 11-12 - For players ready for more competition and advanced skill development.
Schedule: Practices begin April 15 and games start the first week of May.
Fee: FREE! Thanks to the generosity of Arvin Sango, Inc., all kids play free this summer!
Swim Lessons:
Offered in the summer at Crystal Beach Aquatic Park
Let's make a SPLASH! Madison Parks and Recreation will offer swim lessons at Crystal Beach Aquatic Park this summer! Swim lesson sessions include 2 weeks of instruction with 30-minute classes 4 days a week.
- Classes available for ages 3-10 (minimum age 4 years old for general swim lessons).
- Private lessons available for all ages.
Learn more about the classes offered HERE.
Golf Lessons:
Offered in the summer at Sunrise Golf Course
Running in two sessions at Sunrise Golf Course through June and July each summer, this partners with the First Tee program, but lessons are available for all ages. Registration fees may apply, bring your own equipment.
For more information contact Roger Gallatin at roger.gallatin@pga.com.
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