Athletics
The following links will take you to information about the various programs offered, including links to PDF registration forms and/or PDF schedules where applicable.
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Youth Golf Lessons: September-October
Youth Basketball Leagues: December-February
Sunday Open Gym - December - March
Adult Golf Lessons: September-October
Youth Tennis Lessons: September -October
13-15 Year Old Basketball League: November-February
Adult Industrial Basketball Leauge: December-February
* * Did you know that youth who spend one to four hours per week in extracurricular activities are 49% less likely to use drugs and 37% less likely to become teen parents than students who do not participate in extracurricular activites (National Institute on Out of School Time). Sign your kids up today for one of our youth leagues or classes! * *
Coaches Corner
All league teams in Southern Pines Recreation Sports Programs are dependent upon having adult managers and assistant coaches to provide instruction, leadership, and coordinating team practices. Their knowledge, time and efforts make a difference in our youth's experience while participating in team sports. Become a Volunteer Coach or Coach Helper and experience with your child the fun and excitement of youth sports and competition. Join the team - print out the form(s) listed below and return to Southern Pines Recreation Department 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387 today! (must be 16 years of age or older). Coach's will need to fill out both forms.
Volunteer Release (PDF)
Volunteer Coach Application (PDF)
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Hershey's Track & Field Games
(ages 9-14 as of December 31, 2008)
Local boys and girls are invited to compete in Hershey's 30th Anniversary of Hershey Games; which have involved millions of youngsters from all 50 states, District of Columbia, and Canada. This event will be held at Pinecrest High School on Saturday, May 10th, 9:00am. Events will include 50, 100, 200, and 400 meter dashes; additional track runs a standing long jump and a distance softball throw. There is an event for every type of athlete. Hershey Track and Field Games is designed to encourage physical fitness among youth and emphasize participation and sportsmanship. May 10th is Southern Pines area local event date.
Champions of each event will compete in Regional Competition on May 10.
Location: Pinecrest High School
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Time: 9:00 am
Fee: FREE
Registration (PDF)
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Girls Slow Pitch Softball
(ages 8-12 - age as of August 1, 2008)
come join the fastest growing slow pitch softball league in the county. Emphasis is on fun, fitness and learning the basics of softball. Games and practices are held on Saturdays, Mondays & Wednesdays. Pre-registration required. Registration ends Friday, April 18th.
Location: Optimist Ball Field
Date: Late April
Time: 6:00 & 7:00 pm
Fee: $10r /$25nr
Registration (PDF)
Schedule (PDF)
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Sandhills
Optimist Club Youth Baseball
(ages 7-12)
Deadline for registration is February 20th - see registration form form more details.
Registration (PDF)
Schedules (PDF)
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All Star Baseball Camp
(ages 6-12)
Pinecrest High School Coach Jeff Hewitt (former ECU pitcher and all conference player) and staff will lead the instructional Baseball Camp. Players receive significant individual attention; with the focus on fundamentals of position play as well as hitting, sliding, and base running.
Pre-registration required. Forms available at Pinecrest High School Office or Southern Pines Recreation Office
Coach Hewitt will conduct camp registration on Opening Day Sandhills Optimist Club Baseball season March 29th
Location: Memorial Park Fields
Date: June 11 - 14
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $65.00 checks payable to: Jeff Hewitt (include a t-shirt)
Registration (PDF)
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T-Ball
(ages 5-7)
Great Fun! A basic introduction to baseball for 5, 6 & 7 year olds (age as of August 1, 2008). Practices held on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (if needed) evenings at the Campbell House Ball Field. Pre-Registration required. Registration ends Friday, April 18th. You may bring the form by or mail to: Southern Pines Recreation 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387 or fax form with Visa or Master Card to 910-692-1835. If you would rather call the Visa/MC number to the office you may call 910-692-2463.
Location: Campbell House Ball Field
Date: First Practice for all teams Wednesday, April 23 (All parents should attend!)
Time: 6:00 pm
Fee: $10r / $25 nr
Registration (PDF)
Schedule (PDF)
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Little Tyke Indoor Soccer
(ages 4-5 - as of August 1, 2008)
Run, Kick and Score! Indoor Soccer is a great program for boys and girls to develop coordination skills like running, kicking, and passing a soccer ball. They will learn ho to play together as a team and meet new friends. This league is co-sponsored with Sandhills Youth Soccer League. Players must provide their own shin guards and gym shoes. League play will emphasize fun, and learning the basic fundamentals of soccer. Pre-registration required.
Location: Southern Pines Elementary School Gym
Date: Sept thru Oct (Coach will call with starting date)
Squad Times: 6:00pm & 6:45pm
Fee: $10r / $25nr
Registration (PDF) registration ends August 27, 2008
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"Hoop It up " Summer Basketball
(ages 10-16 as of October 2008)
It's summer time and the Southern Pines Recreation Center gym is the court to play your best summer basketball. Leagues for boys and girls with an All-Star competition will make this a fun summer. Practices and games will be week nights and Saturdays if necessary. Volunteer parent coaches required, see Coaches Corner above for registration or notify Athletic Coordinator if interested in coaching basketball. Pre-registration is required.
Location: Southern Pines Recreation Center
Date: June - August
Squad Times: 7:00pm & 8:00pm
Fee: $10r / $25nr
Registration (PDF)
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Youth Tennis Lessons
(5 hours of instructions)
What do serve, volley, and deuce mean?
These are just some of the terms used in tennis, which is a sport that can be played for a lifetime. Bob Adams will instruct Youth Tennis Lessons for beginners. Lessons are co-sponsored with the Sandhills Tennis Association. Need a racquet? Check one out at the Recreation Office. Registration: open until classes fill. Pre-register by mail, fax (910-692-1835), or come by the office at 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines. Registration is open until classes are full.
Location: Downtown Park Tennis Courts
Session I: Mondays, April 14 - May 12
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Youth 7-9 FULL
(Maximum of 7)
6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth 10-15 FULL
(Maximum of 10)
Session II: Mondays, June 16-July 14
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Youth 7-9
(Maximum of 7)
6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth 10-15
(Maximum of 10)
Fee: $Free r / $16nr
Registration (PDF)
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Adult Tennis Lessons
Back by popular demand, and just in time to get in shape, make some new friends and enjoy playing a fun competitive game. Classes taught at the Southern Pines Downtown Park Tennis Courts.
Session I: Tuesdays, April 15 - May 13
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm (Beginner Level of Play)
6:30pm - 7:30pm (Intermediate Level of Play)
Fee: $30r / $60nr
Registration (PDF)
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Junior Tennis League
(ages 10 thru rising High School senior)
This fun traveling team is for players advanced to beginner level or better. The team travels to and hosts teams from surrounding counties. Players will get great exercise, strengthen their game play, develop leadership skills, and learn how to play as a team.
Matches: Tuesday
Pracatices: Monday evenings (subject to change)
Location: Downtown Tennis Courts, Southern Pines
Fee: $10r / $25nr
Registration (PDF)
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Youth Golf Lessons (ages 7-15)
5 hours of instruction 
Golf is a sport you can play for a lifetime. Dale Briggs, Head Golf Professional at Knollwood Fairways will teach the fall lessons. Class emphasis is on basics of golf. Lessons are co-sponsored by Knollwood Fairways. Junior Golf clubs are availabe for check out at the Campbell House. Pre-register by mail, fax (910-692-1835), or come by the office at 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines.Registration open until classes are full.
Session I: Wednesdays, April 16 - May 14
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm (ages 7-9 Beginner level of play)
6:30pm - 7:15pm (ages 10-15 Beginner & Intermediate Level of Play)
Fee: $10r / $25nr
Registration (PDF)
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Youth Golf League
(ages 8-17)
Attend instruction clinics and improve your golf game on challenging area of golf courses. Three weekly sessions include clinic instruction followed by playing golf on area courses. Players will get great exercise, strengthen their game and have an opportunitiy to participate in their own Junior Golf Tournament on the fourth week. Adult parental volunteers needed to help drive carts and supervise league golfers.
Registration deadline: June 20, 2008
2 1/2 hour session play to begin in July
League limited to 40 participants
Fee: $10r / $25nr
Registration (PDF)
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Church Softball League/Meeting
Games will be played at the Armory and Optimist fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Church teams may represent individual or combined churches. This is a fun, social league for your church membership.
There will be 15 teams this year and all will play each other one time in regular season. Two champions and two runners up will be determined by two double-elimination tournaments; one for the top 7 finishers and one for the bottom 8 finishers.
A coaches meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30pm at the Campbell House. At this meeting each team will be allowed one vote. This meeting is mandatory and your church will be required to have one team member present to vote.
Schedule (PDF)
Standings (PDF) updated 5/2/08
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Youth Tackle Football
(ages 10-12 as of August 1, 2008)
If its late summer-early fall; it is time agian to play FOOTBALL! Emphasis on skill development, football fundamentals, fitness and conditioning. Teamwork, sportmanship and decision making skills that will help them thru life. Practices held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and games on Tuesday when play begins. A minimum weight of 65 lbs is required; there is no maximum restriction but players over 130 lbs may not advance the football. Pre-registration is required.
Location: Memorial Field
Date: August - October
Squad Times: 6:00pm & 8:00pm
Fee: $15r / $45nr (all equipment provided)
Registration (PDF)
Deadline for registration: Through Friday, August 20
Late night registration for your convience: August 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm at 482 E. Connecticut Ave-upstairs
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