Athletic Programs
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All information is subject to change.Please contact the main office at 706-344-3646 or by email for updates.
| Baseball | |
| Basketball | |
| Cheerleading | |
| Football | |
| Lil' All-Stars Pre-School Sports | |
| Soccer | |
| Softball | |
| Swim Team | |
| T-Ball | |
| Tennis | |
| Track & Field | |
| Travel Teams | |
| Wrestling |
Occasional out-of-county travel is sometimes necessary for Dawson County Parks & Recreation youth sports activities. Siblings playing on different teams, in different age groups, or in different sports may be subject to travel to different locations/counties at the same or overlapping times. Households with multiple children participating in Dawson County Parks & Recreation youth sports may be subject to playing at different locations on the same day and at the same time. Admission fees are sometimes required for some activities (i.e. football games, all-star tournament games, etc). By completing the registration process, you agree that you have read and understand these potential scenarios.
New Feature: Game Schedules & Results Page
This site will provide you with information on game schedules, tournament brackets, and team standings in the current leagues/seasons.
Please visit the Amicalola Officials Association website for information on becoming an official for Dawson County Parks & Recreation athletic programs. Current officials may also view their schedules at this site.
Baseball
| Spring Youth Baseball | |
| Fall Youth Baseball |
- Ages 7-14
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Fee: $75 resident / $95 non-resident
Fee includes jersey, pants, hat, socks, and belt - Registration begins in January
- Evaluations/Drafts take place in February
- Open House takes place in February
- Practices begin in February
- Games begin in March
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the number of teams per age group, some traveling outside Dawson County may be necessary.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is April 30th of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
- Ages 7-14
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Fee: $60 resident / $80 non-resident
Fee includes jersey, hat, socks, and belt. Fee does not include pants; however, pants are available for purchase for $10 each, upon availability of size. - Registration begins in July
- Evaluations/Drafts take place in August
- Open House takes place in August
- Practices begin in August
- Games begin in September
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the number of teams per age group, some traveling outside Dawson County may be necessary.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is April 30th of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
Basketball
| Instructional League Basketball | |
Instructional League Basketball
• Ages 5-6
• Fee: $10 resident / $30 non-resident
Fee includes t-shirt
• Registration begins in September
• Sessions begin in November
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration and sessions.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the number of participants of each gender, groups may be combined as co-ed groups.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is January 1st of the year the season ends. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
- Ages 7-14
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Fee: $50 resident / $70 non-resident
Fee includes jersey and shorts - Registration begins in September
- Evaluation/Drafts take place in October
- Open House take place in October
- Practices begin in October
- Games begin late-November/early-December
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the number of teams per age group, some traveling outside Dawson County may be necessary.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is January 1st of the year the season ends. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
Trying out for a school basketball team? Please call the main office at 706-344-3646 for instructions on how to register if your child is also trying out for a school team. Arrangements must be made during the designated registration period in order to reserve a place on a team.
Cheerleading
- Ages 5-12
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Fee (new uniform): $125 resident / $145 non-resident
Fee includes shell, skirt, briefs, and poms -
Fee (use previous year's uniform): $50 resident / $70 non-resident
Fee does not include any uniform pieces or accessories
If registering online, a coupon code will be necessary in order to receive the $75 discount. Coupon code: CHEER - Registration begins in April (Earlier registration period will take effect in 2012)
- Uniform Measurement Day will take place in May and will be mandatory for all cheerleaders needing a new uniform
- Meet Your Coach takes place in July
- Practicse begin in August
- Picturea Day takes place in August
- Games begin in August
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
2012 NGYFA rules mandate that all Dawson County cheerleading participants either be registered in a Dawson County public school OR provide 2 proofs of residency, showing the name and physical address of the custodial parent/guardian. Acceptable proofs of residency are the following: power/water bill, voter registration card, phone/cable/internet service provider bill, and property tax bill. These requirements must be met in order for the child to participate in this activity.
PLEASE NOTE: Traveling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees will be charged at events associated with this activity.
The age control date for this activity is August 1 of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of participation.
The youth cheerleading participants cheer for the youth football teams. The youth football program in Dawson County is part of the North Georgia Youth Football Association. League information can be found at the NGYFA website.
Football
Prior to registration, please review the Football Drafts & Procedures , effective beginning with the 2010 football season.
- Ages 5-12
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Fee: $160 resident / $180 non-resident
Fee includes game jersey, game pants, full pads, helmet, practice pants
Fee does not include required sports physical - Registration begins in April (Earlier registration period will take effect in 2012)
- Equipment Distribution/Meet Your Coach take place in July
- Evaluations/Drafts take place in July
- Practices begin in July
- Picture Day takes place in August
- Games begin in August
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
2012 NGYFA rules mandate that all Dawson County football participants either be registered in a Dawson County public school OR provide 2 proofs of residency, showing the name and physical address of the custodial parent/guardian. Acceptable proofs of residency are the following: power/water bill, voter registration card, phone/cable/internet service provider bill, and property tax bill. NGYFA also mandates that all football participants provide all of the following items in order to be eligible to participate in the league: sports physical, birth certificate, proof of current publc school registration in Dawson County OR 2 proofs of residency in Dawson County, and a photo id of the participant. These requirements must be met in order for the child to participate in this activity.
PLEASE NOTE: Traveling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees will be charged at events associated with this activity.
The age control date for this activity is August 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. Participant must play in the age group determined by the age control date and may never play up or down an age group.
The youth football program in Dawson County is part of the North Georgia Youth Football Association. League information can be found at the NGYFA website.
Lil' All-Stars Pre-School Sports
- Ages 2-5
- Sessions offered year-round
- Morning classes available
- Class includes 2 weeks of the following: basketball, football, t-ball, & soccer
Age of child as of first day of class determines eligibility.
Registration forms available at Rock Creek main office.
Please visit the Lil' All-stars website for specific information on registration and session dates.
Contact Coach Dianne for details on upcoming classes.
Information: Lil’ All-Stars
Dianne Proctor
Phone: (404) 431-0260
Website: www.lilallstars.net
Soccer
The Dawson County Parks & Recreation Department and United Futbol Academy are partners in providing Dawson County residents with a quality soccer program for beginners through advanced players, based out of Rock Creek Sports Complex in Dawsonville. United FA is a 501(c)3 non-profit soccer organization focusing on "Skills for Soccer alongside Skills for Life."
United FA offers Recreational soccer, Academy soccer, Select soccer, and Adult soccer.
Please visit www.UnitedFA.org for additional information and to register.
Information: United Futbol Academy / Contact: Matt Newman
Phone: (678) 628-4760 or 706-344-3646 Ext. 229
Email: Matt@unitedfa.org
Website: www.UnitedFA.org
Softball
| Spring Youth Fast-Pitch Softball | |
| Spring Adult Slow-Pitch Softball | |
| Fall Adult Slow-Pitch Softball |
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Spring Youth Fast-Pitch Softball
- Ages 7-14
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Fee: $75 resident / $95 non-resident
Fee includes jersey, shorts, visor, and socks
- Registration begins in January
- Evaluations/Drafts take place in February
- Open House takes place in February
- Practices begin in February
- Opening Day Event takes place in March
- Games begin in March
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the number of teams per age group, some traveling outside Dawson County may be necessary.
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the number of teams per age group, some traveling outside Dawson County may be necessary.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniform.
The age control date for this activity is January 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
Spring Adult Slow-Pitch Softball
- Ages 16+
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Fee: $475 per team
Fee includes 1 dozen softballs, pre-season tournament, and a minimum of 10 scheduled games - Team Registration is the entire month of March
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Games begin in May
Men’s Open League: Mondays* | Church Co-ed League: Tuesdays* | Women's Open 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
Effective June 1, 2011, the following changes will be implemented to the Adult Softball Registration Process:
1. A $50 Late Fee will be applied to all adult softball registrations accepted after the advertised registration deadline. Acceptance of late adult softball registrations will be based on the number of teams already registered upon registration deadline and will not be guaranteed.
2. All players must agree to the Dawson County Parks & Recreation Hold Harmless Waiver by completing required information, found on the revised roster form included in the Registration Packet. Players will not be eligible to participate until this information has been completed.
A minimum of 4 teams per league is required. Leagues not reaching this minimum will be refunded/credited in full or given the option to be added into another similar league. Open and Church 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/credit.
Fall Adult Slow-Pitch Softball
- Ages 16+
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Fee: $475 per team
Fee includes 1 dozen softballs, pre-season tournament, and a minimum of 10 scheduled games - Team Registration is the entire month of June
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Games begin in August
Men’s Open League: Mondays* | Church Co-ed League: Tuesdays* | Women's Open 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
Effective June 1, 2011, the following changes will be implemented to the Adult Softball Registration Process:
1. A $50 Late Fee will be applied to all adult softball registrations accepted after the advertised registration deadline. Acceptance of late adult softball registrations will be based on the number of teams already registered upon registration deadline and will not be guaranteed.
2. All players must agree to the Dawson County Parks & Recreation Hold Harmless Waiver by completing required information, found on the revised roster form included in the Registration Packet. Players will not be eligible to participate until this information has been completed.
A minimum of 4 teams per league is required. Leagues not reaching this minimum will be refunded/credited in full or given the option to be added into another similar league. Open and Church 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/credit.
Swim Team
The Parks & Recreation youth swim team in Dawson County is an outsourced program, coordinated and operated by Dawsonville Racers Swim Team. The Dawsonville Racers' purpose is to provide a structured summer athletic activity for the children of our community. The Racers provide opportunities for each participant to develop a positive self image. Opportunities are provided to participants in competitive swimming through venues of Dual meets, North Georgia Swim League (NGSL) meets, and Divisional/State Meets.
Information: Dawsonville Racers Swim Team
Stephanie Morgan, Coach: (770) 654-6793 | Email: tstmorgan@gmail.com
Email: dawsonvilleracermom@gmail.com
Website: www.dawsonvilleracers.org
T-ball
| Spring Instructional League T-Ball | |
| Spring T-Ball | |
| Fall T-Ball |
- Ages 3-4
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Fee: $10 resident / $30 non-resident
Fee includes t-shirt - Registration begins in January
- Session begins in April
- Session will consist of 6 consecutive Wednesdays, meeting 4:30-5:30PM
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the total number of girls and the total number of boys to register, groups may result in being co-ed
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is April 30th of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
• Ages 5-6
• Fee: $75 resident / $95 non-resident
Fee includes jersey, pants, hat/visor, socks, and belt
• Registration begins in January
• Evaluations/Drafts take place in February
• Open House takes place in February
• Practices begin in February
• Games begin in March
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the total number of girls and the total number of boys to register, teams may result in being co-ed.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is April 30th of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
- Ages 5-6
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Fee: $60 resident / $80 non-resident
Fee includes jersey, hat/visor, socks, and belt. Fee does not include pants; however, pants are available for purchase for $10 each, upon availability of size. - Registration begins in July
- Drafts take place in August
- Open House takes place in August
- Practices begin in August
- Games begin in September
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, drafts, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the total number of girls and the total number of boys to register, teams may result in being co-ed.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is April 30th of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. A player may move up one age group but may never play down an age group.
Tennis
- Lessons offered year-round
- Youth and Adult lessons available
- Tuesdays
- @ Rock Creek
- 4-week sessions
- Group lessons for beginners also available
Please contact Don Bryant, Instructor, at 770-893-8504, for more information and registration.
If minimum of 4 participants per class is not met, class is subject to cancellation by the instructor.
Track & Field
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Ages 7-14*
*6 year olds turning 7 by December 31st of the same year play may register in the 7 year old age group -
Fee: $50 resident / $70 non-resident
Fee includes singlet and shorts - Registration begins in January
- Open House takes place in February
- Practices begin in February
- Picture Day takes place in March
- Opening Day Event takes place in March
- Meets begin late-March/early-April
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Traveling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
The age control date for this activity is December 31st of the year prior to the season of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age group in which he/she may participate. Participants must play in the age group determined by the age control date and may never play up or down an age group.
Travel Teams
Dawson County Parks & Recreation accepts applications for travel teams to utilize facilities at Veterans Memorial Park and Rock Creek Sports Complex.
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Fees: $350 practice season / $800 practice & game season
Travel Team Facility Use Agreement - Reigstration takes place July 1-15
- Terms of Agreement: August 1-July 31 (Baseball & Softball) / 12-month term, based on date of approval, for all others
Parks & Recreation administration will evaluate all registration submittals and will make final decisions by July 31 for baseball and softball. All other teams will be granted a facility on a first-come, first-serve basis pending availability.
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.
Wrestling
- Ages 5-12
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Fee: $60 resident / $80 non-resident
Fee includes singlet, USA membership card, and locally scheduled duals
Fee does not include required headgear or wrestling shoes - Registration begins in September
- Open House takes place in October
- Practices begin in October
- Matches begin in December
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Wrestlers who will already have a current USA Membership card upon registration will need to provide the membership ID number. A $35 discount will be given if this information is provided. Online registration will require registrants to enter a coupon code on the payment screen in order to receive this discount. If registering online, a coupon code will be necessary in order to receive the $35 discount. Coupon code: USA
- Fees for optional tournaments are not included in the registration fee but participants may choose to participate in tournaments on their own.
Please visit our Online Flip-Book or the Parks & Recreation Calendar for specific information and dates for registration, evaluations, Open House, practices, and games.
PLEASE NOTE: Traveling outside of Dawson County will be necessary for this activity.
Effective January 2009, there will be a $20 fee for replacement uniforms.
John Wayne Corcoran Wrestling Association website
The age control date for this activity is January 1st of the year the season ends. The age of the participant as of this date determines the age eligibility of the participant.