Sports & Athletics

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James City County offers year round sports classes, clinics, leagues and events for youth and adults. Sport classes and clinics cater to development and foundational skills and tournaments and leagues allow for competition and friendly play. Check out the complete list of year-round programs! Please contact us if you have questions or are interested in partnering to offer a camp, class or clinic. Registration closes 1 week before program start date.

Basketball

  1. Classes
  2. Special Events
  3. Camps
  4. Adult Leagues

Clinics

To register and for program dates and information, visit PerfectMind.

Introduction to Pickleball

Coming this fall to Veterans Park, 3793 Ironbound Road! 
Get introduced to one of the nation’s fasting growing sports—pickleball! Pickleball is a paddlesport that combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis and is played on smaller tennis courts. Learn the basic rules and playing fundamentals. All equipment is provided. 

Intermediate Pickleball Clinics

Coming this fall to Veterans Park, 3793 Ironbound Road!
This clinic is designed to improve consistency for intermediate players by working on specific skills to have longer rallies, make more effective shots, improve shot strokes, and introduce strategy into play. Participants should already be experienced pickleball players able to engage in multi-shot rallies and play various types of shots. Students must have their own paddles. The instructor is a certified PPR pickleball instructor through the USAPA.

Summer/Fall Sport Classes

To register and for summer/fall program dates and information, visit PerfectMind.

Preschool Fine Motor Skills ● Ages 2-4
Saturdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 14 ▪ 9-9:30 a.m. ▪ $30

James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road 
Put those busy bodies to work! Focus on fine motor control skills through a variety of fun and unique games while also learning sports including soccer and basketball. 

Multi-Sport Minis ● Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 17 ▪ 5:15-6 p.m. ▪ $30

James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road  
Try out a sports sampler! Practice sports including baseball, soccer, basketball and more. Each week introduces and new sport!

Tot Shots ● Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 17 ▪ 6:15-7 p.m. ▪ $30

James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road  
Learn the basics of basketball! Children will focus on individual skills and learn fundamental tactics and ball-handling skills.  

Pint-Sized Soccer Series ● Ages 4-8

Saturdays, Sept. 23-Oct. 14 ▪ $30/class
Half-Pint, Ages 4-5: 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Full-Pint, Ages 6-8: 10:45-11:30 a.m.

James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road 
Develop balance, movement and soccer skills in a positive sports environment. Half Pint focuses on individual technical development while Full Pint is designed to hone those skills and introduce team play.  

Jump Shots ● Ages 6-8
Tuesdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 17 ▪ 7:15-8 p.m. ▪ $30

James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Road  
Time to up the game! This basketball course is designed to introduce participants to team play and dynamics in addition to honing other fundamental and technical skills. 

Glow! Bike Ride ● All Ages
Friday, Sept. 29 ▪ 6:30-8:30 p.m. ▪ $5

Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road
Grab your bike for a glowing nighttime ride! Riders of all ages and experiences are welcome to attend this group ride. We'll discuss important tips of how to ride safely at night and there will be a contest for best and brightest bike!  

Outdoor events are weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, please call the Activities Hotline at 757-259-3232 for any changes in schedule.