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Recreation services 5 philosophies
- Everyone Plays: Our program goal is for all kids to play. Each program (sport) has an allotted amount of playing time based on roster size that every player must be provided.
- Balanced Team: Each season we administer a Player Ability Assessment (PAA) and a player draft to make rosters as evenly balanced as possible. This practice is fair among players and teams, while creating teams with an equal ability to compete.
- Open Registration: Our programs or activities are open to ALL children between the ages of 3-15, regardless of gender, race, religion, and/or socioeconomic status.
- Positive Coaching: Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and parents, and ultimately leads to more skilled and motivated players.
- Good Sportsmanship: We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs mentality. Our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of Killeen Recreation Services programs.
UPCOMING LEAGUES (YOUTH)
Baseball
T-Ball
T-Ball is Co-Ed and is offered for boys and girls 5-6 years of age. T-Ball is played with the players hitting a Soft-Tee baseball from a tee. The season consists of 8 games, with no score recorded, or standings kept. All registered players will receive a game jersey and hat. Participation awards are distributed at the conclusion of the season. All games will be played at Lions Club Park Baseball and Softball Fields. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
8 & Under Coach Pitch
Coach Pitch Baseball is open to boys ages 7 and 8 years old. Age is determined by the age of the player on the FIRST DAY OF GAMES. All games will be played at Lions Club Park Baseball Fields. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey and hat. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
10 & Under Baseball
10u Baseball is open to boys ages 9 and 10 years old. Age is determined by the age of the player on FIRST DAY OF GAMES. All games will be played at Lions Club Park Baseball Fields. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey and hat. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
12 & Under Baseball
12u Baseball is open to boys ages 11 and 12 years old. Age is determined by the age of the player on FIRST DAY OF GAMES. All games will be played at the Davis Baseball Fields, located inside the Killeen Athletic Complex. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey and hat. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
14 & Under Baseball
14u Baseball is open to boys ages 13 and 14 years old. Age is determined by the age of the player on FIRST DAY OF GAMES. All games will be played at the Davis Baseball Fields, located inside the Killeen Athletic Complex. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey and hat. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
Soccer
Youth Soccer is offered to boys and girls 5-12 years of age. Youth Soccer is compiled of six divisions:
- 4 and under (3 and 4 year olds)
- 6 and under (5 and 6 year olds)
- 8 and under (7 and 8 year olds)
- 10 and under (9 and 10 year olds)
- 12 and under (11 and 12 year olds)
- 15 and under (13-15 year olds)
Age will be determined as of FIRST DAY OF GAMES. All games will be played at the Lions Club Park Multi-purpose fields. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season tournament for the 8u, 10u, 12u, and 15u divisions. 4u and 6u will play 8 regular season games (score is not recorded). All participants will receive a game jersey. Players must provide their own shin guards. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
KICKBALL
Kickball is offered for boys and girls 3 -6 years of age. Age will be determined as of FIRST DAY OF GAMES. Kickball is played with the players kicking a 10in kickball from the home plate area. The season consists of 8 games, with no score recorded. Games will be played at the Lions Club Park Baseball and Softball Fields. All registered players will receive a game jersey. Participation awards are distributed at the conclusion of the season. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings..
BASKETBALL
Girls’ Basketball
(7 to 12 Year Olds) Girls’ basketball is offered for girls 7 to 12 years of age. Girls’ Basketball is compiled of four divisions:
- 8 and under (7 and 8 year olds)
- 10 and under (9 and 10 year olds)
- 12 and under (11 and 12 year olds)
Age will be determined as of September 1, 2022. Games will be played at the Lions Club Park Family Recreation Center. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season tournament for the 8u, 10u, and 12u division. All participants will receive a game jersey. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
Boys’ Basketball
(7 to 12 Year Olds) Boys’ basketball is offered for boys 7 to 12 years of age. Boys’ Basketball is compiled of four divisions:
- 8 and under (7 and 8 year olds)
- 10 and under (9 and 10 year olds)
- 12 and under (11 and 12 year olds)
Age will be determined as of September 1, 2022. Games will be played at the Lions Club Park Family Recreation Center. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season tournament for the 8u, 10u, and 12u division. All participants will receive a game jersey. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
SOFTBALL
8 & Under Coach Pitch
Coach pitch is offered to girls 7 to 8 years of age. An 11in softball will be used in this league. Age is determined by the age of the player on April 22, 2023. All games will be played at the Lions Club Park Softball Fields. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey. Players must provide their own glove, bat, and pants. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
10 & Under Softball
10u Softball is offered to girls ages 9 and 10 years old. An 11in softball will be used in this league. Age is determined by the age of the player on April 22, 2023. All games will be played at Lions Club Park Softball Fields. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey. Players must provide their own glove, bat, and pants. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
12 & Under Softball
12u Softball is offered to girls ages 11 and 12 years old. An 12in softball will be used in this league. Age is determined by the age of the player on April 22, 2023. All games will be played at Lions Club Park Softball Fields. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey. Players must provide their own glove, bat, and pants. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
15 & Under Softball
15u Softball is offered to girls ages 13 and 15 years old. An 12in softball will be used in this league. Age is determined by the age of the player on April 22, 2023. Games will be played at Lions Club Park Softball Fields. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey. Players must provide their own glove, bat, and pants. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
VOLLEYBALL
Youth Volleyball is offered for boys and girls 7 to 12 years of age. Volleyball is compiled of four divisions:
- 8 and under (7 and 8 year olds)
- 10 and under (9 and 10 year olds)
- 12 and under (11 and 12 year olds)
- 14 and under (13 and 14 year olds)
Age will be determined as of February 6, 2023. Games will be played at the Lions Club Park Family Recreation Center. The season consists of 7 regular season games and an End of Season Tournament where 1st and 2nd place will receive awards. All participants will receive a game jersey. Players must provide their own bottoms and knee pads. There is customarily 4 weeks of practice held 2 times a week Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings. Games are customarily 4-6 weeks depending on weather and are played Monday – Thursday after 6:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.
Player Ability Assessments (PAA)
Player Ability Assessments or PAA is a program designed to assess the fundamental skills of each player. PAA are for divisions (8U – 15U) in each sport. PAA are customarily held 2-3 weeks before the first practice. Registrants will run 3-4 drills specific to the sport and be graded by volunteer coaches, staff, or local High School players that participate in the same sport. PAA participants will be graded on a scale of 1-5 (5=best value, 4=good value, 3=average value, 2=needs improvement, and 1=lowest value). The atmosphere of the PAA is very relaxed, so players should not have undue pressure from parents/guardians. During the coach’s meeting a Player Draft will be conducted, and coaches will draft players based on the grade received at the PAA. The goal of this process is to build equally competitive teams in each division with similar average scores.
Registrants are highly encouraged to attend PAA. Those that do not attend will receive a “U” ungraded.
COACHES
Each team is led by a volunteer coach. The function of a coach, at any level, is to develop, nurture the love of the game, and educate children and athletes through participation in recreation competition. Each athlete should be treated with the utmost respect, and his or her welfare should always be considered in decisions by the coach.
Becoming a coach involves running practices and games. If you are interested in making an impact in your community opt to becoming a coach: https://killeentexas.seamlessdocs.com/f/VolunteerApplication