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Athletic Programs
BASEBALL (SPRING)
Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
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A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline. • Ages 7-14 • Fee: $90 residents / $130 non-residents • Fee includes jersey, pants, hat, belt • Practices begin late-February • Games begin mid-March
The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player may move up one year but may never play down.
Leagues resulting in 3 or fewer teams are subject to travelling or cancellation. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity. Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm Final Monday open until 8pm No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday
Athletic Programs
SOCCER (SPRING)
Coordinated by: United Futbol Academy Website: Mountains.UnitedFA.Org | Email: Mountains@UnitedFA.Org | Phone: 1-844-GO TO UFA, Ext 3 (1-844-468-6832), Ext 3 Dawson County Parks & Recreation and UFA Mountains (United Futbol Academy) partner to provide Dawson County Residents quality soccer programs for beginners through advanced players at Rock Creek Sports Complex in Dawsonville. UFA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on “Skills for Soccer, Skills for Life.” Recreational (Spring Feb/Mar-May, Fall: Aug/Sep-Nov) • U04 Mini League: six Friday Night Interactive Sessions (includes T-shirt and Mini-League Ball) • U06 to U08: one scheduled 1-hour practice per week with weekend games • U10 to U19: two 1-hour practices per week with weekend games Academy & Select (Aug to May) • U08 Future Academy: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games • U09 to U12 Academy: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games • U13 to U19 Select: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games
Camps
• Challenge Camp: Five (Spring), five (Summer) or six (Winter) 2-hour sessions for Recreational Players • Middle & High School Prep Camp: to be determined as desired
Adult
• Weekend games at Polo Fields, Cumming
Registration: ONLINE only at Mountains.UnitedFA.Org, Click LOGIN
Recreational
• Fall: May 1 to Jul 20 • Spring: Nov 1 to Jan 20
Academy & Select Tryouts
• Opens May 1 • Tryouts: May/Jun
Camps
• Winter: Opens Nov 1 • Summer: Opens May 1
Athletic Programs
SOFTBALL (SPRING YOUTH FAST-PITCH)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline. • Ages 7-14 • $90 residents / $130 non-residents • Fee includes jersey, visor, belt, socks, and pants • Practices begin late-February • Games begin mid-March
The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player may move up one year but may never play down.
Leagues resulting in 3 or fewer teams are subject to travelling or cancellation. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity. Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm Final Monday open until 8pm No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday
SOFTBALL (SPRING ADULT SLOW-PITCH)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.or
Team Registration March 1-31, 2023 (Online through midnight; Walk-in M-F 8am-5pm at Rock Creek)
A late fee of $50 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.
• Ages 16+ • Fee: $550 per team • Open Men’s League: Mondays* • Church Co-ed League: Tuesdays* • Open Women’s League: Wednesdays* • Open Co-ed League: Thursdays* *Days of the week that each league will play are tentative and subject to change depending on field availability and number of teams per league A minimum of 4 teams per league is required. Leagues not reaching this minimum will be refunded in full or given the option to be added into another similar league. Open Co-ed and Church Co-ed leagues will be separate if minimum of 4 teams per league is met; if minimum is not met, leagues may be combined for teams wishing to do so; all other teams will be given a full refund.
Athletic Programs
INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE T-BALL (SPRING)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm Final Monday open until 8pm No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday • Ages 3-4 • $25 residents / $65 non-residents • Fee includes t-shirt • Session begins: late-March
The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player must be 3 or 4 on this date in order to participate.
T-BALL (SPRING)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline. • Ages 5-6 • Fee: $90 residents / $130 non-residents
Fee includes jersey, pants, hat/visor, socks
• Practices begin late-February • Games begin mid-March
The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player may move up one year but may never play down. Leagues resulting in 3 or fewer teams are subject to travelling or cancellation. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.
Athletic Programs
TRACK & FIELD (SPRING)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm Final Monday open until 8pm No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday
• Ages: 7-14 • Fee: $70 residents / $110 non-residents
Fee includes singlet and shorts. Registration fee does not include regular season meet fees, which will be the responsibility of the athlete.
• Practices begin: late-February • Meets begin: late-March A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.
The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant.
Travelling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees may be charged at events associated with this activity at Rock Creek
VOLLEYBALL (SPRING)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.
• Girls: • Kind-2nd grade Instructional League • 3rd-12th grade leagues • Fee: $70 residents / $110 non-residents
Fee includes game jersey (registration for Kind-2nd Grade Instructional also includes practice ball)
• Practices begin: early-March • Matches begin: April Travelling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity for 3rd-12th grade groups. Admission fees may be charged at events associated with this activity.
Athletic Programs
SWIM TEAM (SUMMER)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Swim Team Contact: Stephanie Morgan Phone: (770) 654-6793 Email: tstmorgan@gmail.com
Registration: Friday, February 3, 2023 | 6:00-8:00pm at Rock Creek Friday, May 5, 2023 | 6:00-8:00pm at Rock Creek
Online Registration will be available for the 2023 season; however, the link was not ready at the time this magazine was published. Once the link is live, it will be available on the Swim Team page, which is available at dawsoncounty.org/parksrec (then click Athletic Programs).
The Parks & Recreation youth swim team in Dawson County is an outsourced program, coordinated and operated by Dawson County Swim Team, whose purpose is to provide a structured summer athletic activity for the children of our community. The DC Swim Team provides opportunities for each participant to develop a positive self image. Opportunities are provided to participate in competitive swimming through venues of dual meets, North Georgia Swim League (NGSL) meets and Divisional/State Meets.
• Ages 5-18 • At Veterans Memorial Park • Registration Fee: $150 • Practices begin in May: Monday-Thursday mornings • Swim meets every Saturday in June (locations TBD) • North Ga Swim League swim season: 5/30/2023 - 6/30/2023 • GRPA State Qualifiers swim through 7/16/2023 Some travelling will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity
Athletic Programs
CHEERLEADING (FALL)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline. Uniform Sizing:
For those needing a new uniform, please be sure to register for the full-priced activity, which includes a new uniform. Once you have completed registration, you will then sign up for an appointment for your cheerleader to be sized (either by the uniform company rep or by park staff). The sign-up link will be available once the online registration period has opened. The uniform company representative will be present on a select day during the walk-in registration period to provide expert advice on sizes; however, cheerleaders can be measured by park staff at any time during the walk-in registration period.
• Grades: Kindergarten-6th grade (grade level at the start of the season) • Fee Options: • $140 (NEW UNIFORM NEEDED) - Fee includes shell, skirt, briefs, and poms • $50 (USING UNIFORM FROM 2022 season) - Fee does not include any uniform items; participant will be responsible for providing all uniform items. Uniform items are not available to purchase a la carte. If any of your cheerleader’s uniform items do not fit or need replacing, you will need to select the full registration fee option to receive a new set of uniform items. • Practices begin July • Games begin August/September
Participant must reside in Dawson County or attend a public school in Dawson County in order to be eligible to participate. Visit www.dawsoncounty.org or contact the Dawson County Parks & Recreation office at (706) 344-3646 for a list of eligibility requirements for this activity. Additional league information can be found on the Mountain Football League website at www.mtnfootball.org.
Some travelling will be necessary for the game season. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity.
Athletic Programs
FOOTBALL (FALL)
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org
A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.
• Grades: Kindergarten-6th (grade at start of season) • Fee: $175 Fee includes game jersey, game pants, helmet, full pads, practice pants Fee does not include required sports physical. * 7th grade and up are coordinated by the school football program. For more information, please visit dawsoncountyfootball.com. • Practices begin July • Games begin August/September Participant must play in the age group determined by his/her grade level at the start of the season. Participant must reside in Dawson County or attend a public school in Dawson County in order to be eligible to participate. Visit www.dawsoncounty.org or contact the Dawson County Parks & Recreation office at (706) 344-3646 for a list of eligibility requirements for this activity. Additional league information can be found on the Mountain Football League website at www. mtnfootball.org
Some travelling will be necessary for the game season. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity.
Athletic Programs
TRAVEL TEAMS
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Dawson County Parks & Recreation accepts registration for travel teams to utilize facilities at Veterans Memorial Park and Rock Creek Sports Complex. Parks & Recreation accepts team registrations only. The actual formation of teams is to be organized, implemented, and monitored by team representative/ coach Practices and games will be scheduled around regular Parks & Recreation-hosted activities and events.
Contact Buffie Hamil at (706) 344-3646 or email bhamil@dawsoncountyga.gov for more information on travel team registration.
Athletic Programs
PICKLEBALL
Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org Dawson County Parks & Recreation offers open play for all pickleball levels. Open play is free of charge for all players and is designed for those who know the basic rules and scoring. Please bring your own balls and paddles. Follow the Dawson County Pickleball facebook page for updates and information.
INDOOR
Three indoor courts at Rock Creek Park and two indoor courts at Veterans Memorial Park are designated for pickleball as scheduled below.
Mondays
• at Veterans Memorial Park (2 courts) • 6:00-9:00PM - All players welcome • March thru mid-October only
Tuesdays
• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts) • 9:00-11:30AM - All players welcome
Wednesdays
• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts) • 6:00-9:00PM - All players welcome
Thursdays
• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts) • 9:00-11:30AM - All players welcome
Sundays
• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts) • 3:00-4:30PM - Intermediate/Advance players • 4:30-6:30PM - All players welcome • 6:30-9:00PM - Novice/Beginner players only Hours for indoor open play are subject to change or be temporarily suspended certain times of year based on youth rec sports seasons, summer camps, etc.
OUTDOOR
Two outdoor courts are located at Rock Creek Park. Outdoor courts are available on a first-come, first served basis and do not have designated play times.
