Athletic Department
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Larry Szymanski
Athletic Director
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The Athletic Department offers programs that give every boy and girl in the community an opportunity to participate in team sports, regardless of skill level and physical capability.
Youth Baseball & Softball Registrations will be accepted beginning Thursday, March 1! Click on the following links for all the information you will need to sign-up (we don't have online registration, but feel free to print out a form, fill it out at your convenience and bring it in with payment)!
We also offer a variety of popular adult athletic programs such as bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, and cornhole to keep the parents active year round.
The 2012-13 5th Grade Travel Basketball Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 7 pm at Berea High School. This team will be formed in addition to Coach Vince Yee's "Orange" which will compete again in the lake Erie league "A" Division. Coach Blackwelder can be reached at jbblackwelder@sbcglobal.net
The 6th Grade Travel Basketball Tryouts will be held for both the "A" & "B" division on Sunday, April 22 at the Community Center at 6 pm. Coaches Mike Morsillo and Dan Kenney are the coaches.
The Rec. Dept. is considering adding additiuonal travel basketball teams for next season if there is sufficient interest. If interested in coaching, contact Larry Szymanski, at larrys@wowway.com, or call him at (440) 234-2255.
For Athletic Department leagues standings and scores, click here.
Did you know?.......We use Crimcheck to do background research on all those who work with our youth sports coaches.
If you have questions...
For questions concerning our youth and adult leagues, email our Athletic Director,
Larry Szymanski, at larrys@wowway.com,
or call him at (440) 234-2255.
All Youth & Munchkin Soccer questions should be directed to Domenic DiFranco at domenicd@wowway.com
or at (440) 234-2255.
Tot Soccer, Baseball & Basketball questions should be directed to Sandy Musa at mhccsandym@wowway.biz
For information concerning youth soccer leagues, visit www.srslonline.org.
Sports Participation & Travel Team Policies
Sports Participation & Travel Team Policies
Since we are a municipal recreation department, our sports participation policies may be different from those you've experienced in other settings. Click on the links to learn about how we appeal to everyone.
Adult Leagues
Adult Leagues
Athletic Registration Dates 2012
Sport
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Beginning Registration Date
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Coed Softball
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February 1st
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Outdoor Bocce
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May 1st
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Coed Volleyball - Summer
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May 1st
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Horseshoes
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May 1st
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Indoor Bocce
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October 1st
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Indoor Corn-hole
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October 1st
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Coed Volleyball - Winter
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October 1st
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For Athletic Department leagues standings and scores, click here.
Youth Leagues
Youth Leagues
Athletic Registration Dates 2012
* To enroll in our youth sports programs, you must be a resident of Middleburg Hts, attend a school in Middleburg Hts., or, if you are non-resident, have a yearly membership to the Community Center.
Sport
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Age / Grade
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Beginning Registration Date
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Tot Soccer - Spring
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Ages 3-4
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February 1st
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Munchkin Soccer - Spring
(waitlist only)
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Ages 5-6
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February 1st
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Youth Soccer - Spring
(waitlist only)
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Ages 6-14
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February 1st
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Clinic Baseball/Softball
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Ages 5-6
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March 1st
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Baseball / Softball
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Ages 7-17
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March 1st
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Tot Tee-ball
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Ages 3-4
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May 1st
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Bocce (Outdoor)
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Ages 6-12
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May 1st
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Tennis
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Ages 6-13
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May 1st
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Tot Soccer - Fall
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Ages 3-4
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July 1st
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Munchkin - Fall
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Ages 5-6
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July 1st
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Youth Soccer - Fall
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Ages 6-14
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July 1st
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Clinic Football
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Grades K-2
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July 15th
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Flag Football
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Grades 2-6
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July 15th
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Football
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Ages 6-10
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July 15th
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Football Cheerleading
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Ages 6-10
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July 15th
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Volleyball Clinic
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Grades 4-5
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August 1st
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Tri-City Volleyball
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Grades 6-8
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August 1st
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Clinic Basketball
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Grades K-2
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October 1st
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Basketball
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Grades 2-8
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October 1st
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Basketball Cheerleading
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Ages 6-10
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October 1st
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Tot Basketball
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Ages 3-4
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December 1st
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For Athletic Department leagues standings and scores, click here.
Adaptive Sports for Kids (A.S.K.)
Adaptive Sports for Kids (A.S.K.)
The A.S.K. Program is a uniquely designed Sports and Recreation program for children ages 10 to 18 with special needs. A.S.K. is an award-winning series of seasonal sports for children who are physically or mentally challenged, regardless of residency.
Since 1991, under the direction of Middleburg Heights Recreation Department staff, A.S.K. participants have been taught the fundamentals of sports, good sportsmanship and how to have FUN!
Thanks to the support of the Kiwanis Club, shirts are provided to each participant and an annual banquet/award ceremony and DJ dance is held for all participants and their families at no charge. This innovative program continues our commitment to provide sports-related activities to children of all abilities with the emphasis on fun and learning.
Seasonal Programs
Fall
Swimming will run every Monday from Sept. 26 thru Nov. 21 from 7 – 8 p.m. One A.S.K. participant & one adult will be admitted FREE. This is open swim, not lessons.
Winter
Basketball & Bowling (Register in November; session begins in January).
Summer
Baseball (day and evening), Tennis and Swimming (held on Mondays from 7 - 8 p.m. by the Middleburg Heights Women's Club — no sign-ups required — one A.S.K. participant and one adult are admitted FREE).
Please contact Helga Sheppard at (440) 234-2255 for more information.
Tot Sports
Tot Sports
Tot Sports are for boys & girls ages 3-4 (must be 3 by the date of the first session) who are residents or yearly members of the Community Center. Registrations are taken until the class is filled. Once the maximum is reached, sign-ups will be closed. We do not keep a waiting list in this program.
All questions can be directed to Sandy Musa at (440) 234-2255.
Forms
FAQs
Athletics FAQs
My child will not have reached the school grade or age required for a specific athletic program, but I think he/she is ready to participate at that next level. Can we sign up for that program?
If this particular program does not have a limit on number of registrations, you may sign up and attend evaluations for the program you wish to have your child participate in. Our staff will determine readiness.
Do you have to be a resident to participate in youth
athletic programs?
Most youth sports programs are open to Middleburg Heights residents, non-residents that have a "Legacy" membership and non-residents who attend a school located in Middleburg Heights. Some Programs are open to non-residents who reside in the school district if our neighboring cities within the district do not offer a similar program. Either check our website at www.middleburgheights.com or call the athletic director.
Can my child be placed on the same team with another for transportation purposes?
We get many similar requests, but we cannot guarantee placing children other than siblings on the same team. In fairness to all participants, our objective is to make teams as equal as possible. This request would be considered if, after evaluations, it is determined that it would have no effect on the parity of the teams.
Can I request to have or to not have my child on a team with a
specific coach?
We will consider such a request, providing there are more than 2 coaches in that particular program and doing so would not affect parity of the league. For example, if we have only 2 U8 soccer teams, we would not guarantee being placed with 1 or the other coach.
