Sports - Youth

Contact

Registration

There are several ways to register for programs and activities. 

  1. Office - Stop by the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue to register with cash, check, or debit/credit card. 
  2. Phone - Call the Parks office at 270-444-8508 to register using a credit card.
  3. Mail - Download the Registration Form and mail to Parks and Recreation with a payment in the form of a check.
  4. Online - A credit/debit card is required for online registration for an activity, reserve a shelter or to reserve ballfields. The online registration links allows for the viewing of programs, facilities, and activities. An account is required to register.  

Online Registration


Youth Sports Leagues and Activities

Rules of Conduct

The City of Paducah takes pride in its parks and has enacted the Rules of Conduct (Chapter 70 Paducah Code of Ordinances) for residents and visitors as they enjoy Paducah's parks and facilities.

Sportsmanship – All players, coaches and spectators are required to display good sportsmanship before, during and after all games on and off the court/field while at Paducah Parks and Recreation activities. Players, coaches, and spectators not displaying good sportsmanship may be ejected or suspended as determined by the Paducah Parks and Recreation staff in accordance with the Parks Behavior Policy.

Behavior Policy - Paducah Parks and Recreation under no circumstance will tolerate verbal and/or physical abuse of any staff member, umpire/referee, or program participant. The penalties for any of the above behaviors are strict and strongly enforced. First time offenders may be suspended for a minimum of 1-year from all Parks and Recreation programming. It is our mission that all participants as well as employees feel safe and are protected from any type of abuse.

Fall Ball Youth League

2024 Fall Ball Youth League

Registration Form - Fall Ball Youth League

4-6 Year Old Rules
7-9 Year Old Rules
 

Parks & Recreation will be offering a Fall Ball Youth League for girls and boys ages 4 to 9. The 4-6 year-olds will play tee ball and 7-9 year-olds will start with tee ball then transition to coach pitch, based on each player's ability. Fall Ball will focus on the fundamentals of the game including throwing, baserunning, fielding and hitting.

Fall Ball will be held on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. at the Noble Park Ball Fields. Dates for the league are September 3, 10, 17, and 24. Rain makeup days are set for October 1 and 8. 

Nights will consist of a 30 minute practice and a 45 minute scrimmage. Players should bring their own glove, tennis shoes or cleats and athletic apparel. All other equipment will be provided.

Registration begins August 1. The cost is $25 per player (tax included). The registration deadline is August 22. Register by phone at 270-444-8508 or online. Please note that players must turn 4 years old on or before September 3 to play.

Parents or guardians that would like to serve as a volunteer coach or assistant coach can fill out this Background Check Consent Form and submit it to parkinfopaducahky.gov

Paducah Chiefs Little League

little league program logoThe goals of this league are for youth ages 4 through 12 to learn the basic skills of the sport, show improvement throughout the season, and have fun! The league is held at the Noble Park Ball Fields. This league is sanctioned with Little League International and District 1 within Kentucky. We are offering Tee Ball, Minor League Baseball, Minor League Softball, and Major League Baseball. Players who sign up will be assigned teams and are provided a uniform for games. Coaches are volunteers so we ask all parents to consider helping to coach.

There is NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed at the fields or park during games and practices per City of Paducah Ordinance.


2024 Season

Registration

Registration for the 2024 season begins Monday, January 22. The registration deadline is Friday, March 15.

Register in person at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue, by phone at 270-444-8508, or online.

Registration Form - Paducah Chiefs Little League
School Enrollment Form

Informational Flyer

All Minor and Major League players must turn in a copy of their School Enrollment Form and completely fill out the Paducah Chiefs Little League Registration Form before the preseason clinic on March 16. The forms may be e-mailed to parkinfopaducahky.gov or dropped off at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.


Clinics

The preseason clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Noble Park Ballfields The times for each group is listed below. ***If any families have Tee Ball players of different ages, please have them attend the time of the oldest player. Example: A family with a 4 and 6 year old should attend at 1:30pm with the 6 year olds.

  • Tee Ball Age 3 & 4: 12:00pm - 12:40pm         
  • Tee Ball Age 5: 12:45pm - 1:25pm
  • Tee Ball Age 6: 1:30pm - 2:10pm
  • Minor League: 2:15pm - 3:00pm
  • Major League: 3:15pm - 4:00pm

A preseason Major League Pitchers Clinic will be held on Monday March 18 at 5:30pm at Noble Park Field 1. All registered Major League players are welcome to attend. 

The Paducah Chiefs will be hosting a free youth clinic this summer at Brooks Stadium on Saturday June 15 from 10:00am - Noon. All players are welcome to attend.


Tee Ball

Tee Ball is for boys and girls ages 4-6 and costs $35 per child (tax included). A 10% off multi-child discount is available. The aging date for players is August 31, 2024. Practices will be on Monday or Tuesday beginning March 25 and 26.  Games will be on Thursdays beginning April 11. Volunteer coaches are needed. Players should have their own glove and tennis shoes. The league will provide helmets, bats, balls, and any other equipment needed for games and practices.

Tee Ball team rosters were released on March 19. Please contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-1331 if you do not know what team you are on. 

Tee Ball Schedule (Updated 5/17/24)

Tee Ball Rules Rules 

 


Minor League 

For boys and girls ages 7-9 with the aging date on August 31, 2024 and costs $45 per child (tax included). A 10% off multi-child discount is available. Practices will begin on March 26 and 28 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until games begin on  April 11. The league is coach pitch using a soft compression baseball. Volunteer coaches are needed. Players should have their own glove and tennis shoes or cleats. The league will provide helmets, bats, balls, and any other equipment needed for games and practices. 

Minor League team rosters were released on March 19. Please contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-1331 if you do not know what team you are on. 

Minor League Schedule (Updated 5/17/24)

Minor League Rules 


Major League Baseball

For boys and girls ages 10-12 with the aging date on August 31, 2024 and costs $45 per child (tax included). A 10% off multi-child discount is available. Practices will begin on March 26 and 28 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until games begin on April 11. This league is player pitch. Volunteer coaches are needed. Players should have their own glove and tennis shoes or cleats. The league will provide helmets, bats, balls, and any other equipment needed for games and practices. Boys and girls can both play Major League Baseball.

 


Sponsorship Opportunities

$400 Team Sponsorship – Team sponsorship includes logo on back of every players uniform. Recognition on social media and website. Recognition on “Thank You to Sponsors Sign” at Noble Park fields.    Proceeds help purchase team equipment and apparel for every player on team.

$300 Field Sponsorship– Single banner on one of the playing fields during Little League season. This will be the exclusive banner on the field. Recognition on social media and website. Recognition on “Thank You to Sponsors Sign” at Noble Park fields.   

Donations, Volunteerism, or In-Kind Support – Small monetary donations, equipment donations, volunteerism, or in-kind support are always appreciated. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing in this manner.

Contact Taylor Morsching at 270-444-1331 or tmorschingpaducahky.gov to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Paducah Chiefs Little League.

REC Way Basketball

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REC Way Basketball is a non-competitive basketball league for boys and girls from K through 5th Grade. Practices and games are held at the Paducah Recreation Center at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The goals of REC Way Basketball is to teach kids the basic fundamentals, skills, and rules of basketball. Games are in January and February on Saturdays for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Weekly practices will be held in addition to games. 

Grades and genders may be combined to form divisions based on registration numbers. 

Players should wear their own shorts, tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle. The league will provide t-shirt uniforms, basketballs, and all other equipment needed for games and practices.

We also offer Tiny Tot Basketball for youth ages 3-5 who are not in kindergarten. 

Coaches are volunteers so we ask all parents to consider helping to coach.

2024-2025 Season Dates and Information

  • Registration Begins: September 9. Register online, in person at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue, or call 270-444-8508. Download the REC Way Basketball Registration Form
  • Registration Deadline: December 5.
  • Fee: $50 (tax included) for K-5th |  A 10% multi-child discount is available.
  • Clinic: Saturday, December 14. K & 1st Grade: 9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. 2nd & 3rd Grade: 10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. 4th & 5th Grade: 11:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. The clinic's goals are instruction, motivation, and lots of excitement to start the season on the right foot.
  • Weekly Practices Begin: January 6-9, 2025. 
  • Games Schedule: Games will be on Saturdays. Games are on the following dates: January 18 and 25 and February 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Rules

K - 1st Grade Rules 
2nd - 4th Grade Rules

Schedule 

Coming soon!

Sponsorship Opportunities

$200 Team Sponsorship – Team sponsorship includes logo on back of every players uniform. Recognition on social media and website. Recognition on “Thank You to Sponsors Sign” at Paducah Recreation Center. Proceeds help purchase team equipment and apparel for every player on team.

Donations, Volunteerism, or In-Kind Support – Small monetary donations, equipment donations, volunteerism, or in-kind support are always appreciated. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing in this manner.

Contact Taylor Morsching at 270-444-1331 or tmorschingpaducahky.gov(link sends e-mail) to discuss sponsorship opportunities with REC Way Basketball.

Tiny Tot Basketball

What is Tiny Tot Basketball?

Tiny Tot Basketball is a non-competitive league for children ages 3 - 5 who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten. This league focuses on teaching the basics of basketball: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense.

2024 Tiny Tot Basketball

Tiny Tot Basketball will meet on Monday or Thursday evenings: November 18, 21, & 25 and December 2, 5, 9, & 12. Each night will consist of a 25 minute practice followed by a 25 minute game. Start times are 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm. We ask all parents to consider volunteering to help coach. T-shirts will be provided for practice/games. Players should wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. 

Cost is $30 (tax included). A 10% multi-child discount is available. Registration Deadline is October 31. Register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.

Tiny Tot Soccer

About Tiny Tot Soccer

Tiny Tot Soccer is a non-competitive league for children ages 3-6 to learn the basic fundamentals for playing soccer without the competitive environment. There are divisions for U4 and U6. Each week will consist of 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30 minute scrimmage. Coaches are volunteers so we ask all parents to consider helping to coach. T-Shirts and shin guards will be provided. Tennis shoes are preferred and are not provided.


2024 Tiny Tot SoccerSoccer Ball

There will be a coaches meeting at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office (1400 H.C. Mathis Drive) on (date to be determined) upstairs in the conference room.

For kids ages 7 and up, we encourage parents to explore registering with McCracken County Youth Soccer Association (MCYSA)

Registration: Begins February 1 with a March 21 deadline.

Dates: Tiny Tot Soccer will be Saturday mornings ( 8:30 or 9:45 a.m.) from April 13 through May 4.  May 11 and 18 will be a rain makeup dates.

Location: Paducah Middle School Field located at 342 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah

Cost: $30 per player. A 10% off multi-child discount is available. Children must be 3 years old and cannot turn 7 years old before May 4.

Rosters and Schedules: Rosters and schedules will be created once registration concludes and sent to coaches who will contact their team.

Paducah Middle School Field Map

 U4 Schedule

U6 Schedule

Sponsorship Opportunities: $200 Team Sponsorship – Team sponsorship includes logo on back of every players uniform. Recognition on social media and website.  Proceeds help purchase team equipment and apparel for every player on team. Contact Taylor Morsching at 270-444-1331 or tmorschingpaducahky.gov to discuss sponsorship opportunities with Tiny Tot Soccer.

Youth Tennis

Red Ball Tennis

The Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation are hosting a FREE event for kids ages 4 through 8 at the Noble Park Tennis Courts, specifically the junior courts. Kids Red Ball Tennis will be held at 10 a.m. on two dates: Saturday, July 13 and Saturday, July 27. This event is for all playing abilities. Bring a racket or use one that is provided. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required for each event.

Red tennis is named after the red foam or felt balls that are used with beginning players. Red tennis balls bounce lower and move more slowly through the air, giving beginning players a chance to set up and take a good swing. 


2024 Tennis Carnival

Join in a morning of tennis fun! Paducah Parks & Recreation is hosting a Kids Tennis Carnival on Tuesday, July 2 at the Noble Park Tennis Courts.

Ages 5-8 | 9-9:50 a.m.
Ages 9-14 | 10 -10:50 a.m.

This Tennis Carnival is a FREE event for boys and girls of all playing abilities. A variety of activities and games testing your tennis skills will be part of the fun as well as special prizes and treats. Advanced registration is not required.


Summer-Fall 2024 Junior Tennis Clinics

Junior Tennis Clinics are led by the Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation. There are four sessions each month from May through October. Ages 5-8 are from 2 until 3 p.m. Ages 9-13 start at 3:15 p.m. and end at 4:15 p.m. The lessons will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts.

The cost is $90 + tax per child per month of sessions. Spots are limited. We recommend registering by the Thursday before the first date of each monthly session. 

Dates are below for each monthly session:

  • May 5, 12, 19, and 26
  • June 2, 16, 23, and 30
  • July 7, 14, 21 and 28
  • August 4, 11, 18 and 25
  • September 8, 15, 22, and 29
  • October 6, 13, 20, and 27

Pre-register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.


Cardio Tennis for Teens - 2024

Cardio Tennis for Teens is offered by Paducah Parks & Recreation and the Paducah Tennis Association this spring and will be led by local instructors. This is for tennis players of all ability levels with a fun atmosphere that includes plenty of moving. Please bring a racquet and water. All sessions will be at the Noble Park Tennis Courts. Max of 10 participants per session.

It is free to attend, but tennis players must pre-register for each session. There are two sessions in May 2024, all at 11 a.m. on Saturdays: May 4 and May 11

To pre-register, contact Paducah Parks & Recreation at 270-444-8508, register at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue or register online


Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center - January/February 2024

The Paducah Tennis Association and Paducah Parks & Recreation are offering Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. This is for kids ages 5-10 and open to all ability levels. Tennis balls and nets are provided but we ask that participants bring their own rackets.

The January session of Sunday Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center will meet on January 14, 21, & 28. Registration for this session is now closed. ***January 14 was cancelled due to snow. To makeup the time, both age groups will meet from 5:00pm-6:30pm on Sunday January 21 & 28.***

The February session of Sunday Youth Tennis at the Paducah Recreation Center will meet on February 4, 18, & 25. It will not meet on February 11 due to Super Bowl Sunday. Ages 5-7 will meet at 5:00pm. Ages 8-10 will meet at 6:00pm. Must pre-register as space is limited. The cost is $20 (tax included) per monthly session. The deadline to register is for the January session is Wednesday January 10. The deadline for February session is Wednesday, January 31. 

Pre-register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.

Youth Volleyball

What is Youth Volleyball?

Youth Volleyball is a program for girls and boys ages 4-8 that includes four sessions of teaching basic volleyball skills.

2024 Youth Volleyball

This program will take place on Tuesday nights on November 5, 12, and 19 and on Saturday morning, November 23. For the Tuesday night sessions ages 4 and 5 will meet from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Ages 6 through 8 will meet from 6:30 to 7:15 pm. On Saturday, November 23, ages 4 and 5 will meet from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Ages 6 through 8 will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

This program will take place at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.  Parents can help volunteer as a coach. 

Cost is $30 (tax included). A 10% multi-child discount is available. Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 24. Register by phone at 270-444-8508, online, or at the Parks & Recreation Office located inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center at 2701 Park Avenue.


Volunteer Coaches

Volunteer coaches are very important to many of our youth sports programs. Coaching can be a very rewarding experience for a parent, grandparent, or friend of the family. During registration we will ask if anyone is willing to help serve as a coach or assistant coach. All of our volunteer coaches must complete a yearly background check form in order to coach. We have preseason coaches meetings and additional training available to help make coaches comfortable. 

Background Check Consent Form