Youth Programming

T-Ball:

Offered in the spring and summer at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex

League Details: T-Ball is back! T-ball is a non-competitive for young children that teaches the fundamentals of baseball/softball. Our league is designed to teach children the fundamentals of the sport while prioritizing fun!

Ages: 4-6 

Schedule: Practice dates will be updated soon. 

Fee: $25 (includes a t-shirt and baseball cap)

Register HERE!

Baseball: 

Offered in the spring and summer at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex

Leagues Offered:

  • Co-ed Coach Pitch: Ages 6-8 - Focuses on fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, safety, and fun.
  • Minor League: Ages 8-10 - Focuses on skill refinement, team fundamentals, and friendly competition.
  • Instructional League: Ages 11-13 - Focuses on skill development without the pressure of competition.

Schedule: Practice for Minor League Baseball will begin the week of April 21. Practice schedules for the rest of the leagues will be updated soon. 

Fee: $25 (includes a t-shirt) 

Register HERE!

Softball:

Offered in the spring and summer at Warren R. Rucker Sports Complex

Leagues Offered: 

  • Minor League: Ages 8-10 - Focuses on skill refinement, team fundamentals, and friendly competition.
  • Instructional League: Ages 11-13 - Focuses on skill development without the pressure of competition.

Schedule: Practice for Minor League Softball will begin the week of April 21. Practice schedules for the rest of the leagues will be updated soon. 

Fee: $25 (includes a t-shirt) 

Register HERE!

Swim Lessons

Offered in the summer at Crystal Beach Aquatic Park

Let's make a SPLASH! Madison Parks and Recreation offers swim lessons at Crystal Beach Aquatic Park! Swim lesson sessions include 2 weeks of instruction with 30-minute classes 4 days a week.

  • More details to come!

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. 

First Tee 2025 Schedule:

June Camp:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 10 - June 26 | 9-10 AM | 7-9 years old

Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 10 - June 26 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | 10-11 years old

Mondays and Wednesdays: June 11 - June 26 | 10 - 11 AM | 12-18 years old

July Camp:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 8 - June 24 | 9-10 AM | 7-9 years old

Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 8 - June 24 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | 10-11 years old

Mondays and Wednesdays: June 8 - June 24 | 10 - 11 AM | 12-18 years old

Register online at firstteeindiana.org or at the Sunrise Pro Shop. For more information contact Roger Gallatin at roger.gallatin@pga.com. 

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: $80 (includes uniform and bow)

Schedule:

  • Uniform fitting is Wednesday, June 11, at 5:30 PM at Hunter Hall. The first practice is Wednesday, June 23, at Warren Rucker Sports Complex.

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 $25. 

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: $25 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.