The City of Newton sponsors many athletic programs for citizens and nearby residents.  From fall football to spring softball, each season begins another fun activity brought to you.  To find out more pertaining to what we offer toward your athletic interest, use the links below to find out information relating to seasons, ages, and costs.

Baseball

· Youth T-Ball League

T-Ball League
4 - 6 weeks……April - May
Ages: 4 - 5 years
Games played @ East Newton
Registration: January - February
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Youth Bantam League

Bantam Co-ed Leagues      
4 - 6 weeks……April - May
Ages: 6 - 8 years
Games played @ East Newton
Registration: January - February
Games played: Tuesday, Thursday - 5:30 p.m., Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Midget Tarheel

6 - 8 weeks……April - June
Ages: 9 - 10 years
Registration: January - February
Games played at Northside Ballfield, Monday, Wednesday - 5:30 p.m., Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Little Tarheel

6 - 8 weeks……April - June
Ages: 11 - 12 years
Registration: January - February
Games played at Northside Ballfield, Tuesday, Thursday - 5:30 p.m., Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Junior Tarheel

6 - 8 weeks……May - June
Ages: 13 - 14 years
Registration: January - February
Games played at Westside/Jaycee Ballfield, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Senior Tarheel Boys

6 - 8 weeks……May - July
Ages: 15 - 17 years
Registration: January - February
Games played at NCHS Field, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles
· A Non-Resident and Uniform fee is charged

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Basketball

· Youth Basketball Leagues (Boys and Girls)

6 - 8 weeks……..January - February
Ages: Bantam 6 - 8 years old
Midget 9 - 12 years old
Junior 13 - 15 years old
All Bantam & Midget games played at Newton Recreation Center
Juniors play on a Home & Away basis
Bantam Games: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Midget Games: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Contact Person: Carol Stiles
· Registration dates: October - November
· A Non-Resident and Uniform fee is charged
· Games begin in January

· Midget Boys and Girls Holiday Tournament

Tournament for ages 9 - 12 years old are usually held the 3rd week in December. Entry fee is $40.00 per team. All games played at Newton Recreation Center.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· NBA McDonald's 2-Ball Contest

Tournament is held on a Saturday in January for boys and girls 6 - 14 years old. Contest is held at Newton Recreation Center. Open to anyone in this age group.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

-Adult Basketball-

· Men's Industrial Basketball League

League registration is held the month of September, with games tentatively scheduled to begin in October. All games are played at Central Recreation Center. Entry fee is $400.00 per team and a $20.00 non-resident fee will be charged. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday.
Contact Person: Charles James

· Church Co-ed League

Any church in the area can participate in this league. Players must be 15 years and older. Limit to 10 players with four females and six males per team. All games played on Saturdays, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Central Recreation Center. Entry fee is $50.00 per team and each team will be responsible for paying officials. League begins in September - November. Registration deadline end of August.  Contact Person: Charles James

· "Say No to Drugs" Basketball Tournament

Held the 3rd week in March at Central Recreation Center
Ages: 16 years and older
Entry fee: $120.00 per team
Registration limited to first 8 teams
Contact Person: Charles James

· East Newton Heritage Festival Tournament

Held the third week in June
Ages: 16 years and older
Entry fee: $120.00 per team
Registration limited to the first 8 teams
Contact Person: Charles James

· Moretz Invitational Holiday Tournament

Held the 2nd week in December.
Registration limited to the first 16 teams @ $10.00 per player
Contact Person: Charles James

· Women's Reunion Basketball Tournament

Held the 2nd week in August at Newton Recreation Center
Registration limited to the first 8 teams @ $10.00 per player
Ages: anyone 16 years and older
Contact Person: Charles James

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Football

· Mighty Mites Football League

4 - 6 weeks………September - October
Ages: 4 - 6 years
Games Days: Monday - Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. at Westside/Jaycee Park
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Bantam/Flag Football League

4 - 6 weeks………September - October
Ages: 7 - 8 years
Games Days: Monday - Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. at Westside/Jaycee Park
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· JV Tackle Football League

4 - 8 weeks………September - November
Ages: 9 - 10 years
Games Days: Saturdays, Home & Away games, home games played @ Westside/Jaycee Park
A physical is required to participate in the Tackle program
Department participates in the Catawba County Football League
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Varsity Tackle Football League

4 - 8 weeks…….…September - November
Ages: 11 - 12 years
Game Days: Saturdays, Home & Away basis, home games played @ Westside/Jaycee Park
A physical is required to participate in the Tackle program
Department participated in the Catawba County Football League
Contact Person: Carol Stiles
· A Non-Resident and Uniform fee is charged to participate in the leagues
· Registration dates: July - August

· NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Contest

The Department along with Gatorade co-sponsors this local and sectional competition. The event is held at Westside/Jaycee Park. It is open to boys and girls ages 8 - 15, with top finishers in each of the eight age groups advancing to sectional competition. Local competition is held during the month of September and sectional in October - Contact Person: Carol Stiles.

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Golf

· Junior and Adult Golf Lessons

Ages: Junior 9 - 17 years
Adults 18 - older
Held at Rock Barn Golf and Spa
Spring and Fall program

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Soccer

· Fall Soccer League

4 - 8 weeks……..September - October
Ages: Mighty Mites (Co-ed): 4 - 6 Bantam: 7 - 8 years old Midget: 9 - 10 years old Little: 11 - 12 years old Junior: 13 - 15 years old
Home Games: played at Northside Park
Bantam & Little Games: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Midget Games: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Junior Games: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Spring Soccer League

4 - 8 weeks……..April - May
Ages: Bantam: 6 - 8 years old
Midget: 9 - 10 years old
Little: 11 - 12 years old
Junior: 13 - 15 years old
Home Games: Played @ Northside Park
Contact Person: Carol Stiles
· A Non-Resident and Uniform fee will be charged
· Registration for fall league is July - August; spring league is January - February
· Department competes in the Western Youth Athletic Association and Statewide activities conference, also Catawba Valley Soccer Association and other recreational tournaments.

· Indoor Soccer League

4 - 6 weeks……..December - January
Co-ed: 5th - 8th grades
Ages: Midget 9 - 10 years old
Little 11 - 12 years old
Games played on Sundays @ the Central Recreation Center
Contact Person: Charles James
· A Non-Resident and Uniform fee will be charged
· Registration is October - November

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Softball

· Girls Fast Pitch Softball League
6 - 8 weeks……May - June
Ages: Midget: 9 - 12 years
Little: 13 - 14 years
Registration: January - February
Home Games played at Westside/Jaycee, Tuesday, Thursday - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles
· A Non-Resident and Uniform fee is charged

-Adult Leagues-

· Men's Industrial League

16 teams in (2) divisions "A" & "AA"
Ages: 16 years and older, employed by said company
Registration: February - March
Entry Fee: $420.00 per team - $20.00 Non-Resident
Games played at Broyhill Ballfield Monday - Saturday, March - July
Contact Person: Charles James

· Men's Open Fall League

16 teams
Ages: 16 years and older
Registration: July 1st - 2nd week in August
Entry Fee: $420.00 per team - $20.00 Non-Resident
Games begin 3rd week in August - October
Games played at Broyhill Ballfield Monday - Saturday
Contact Person: Charles James

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Tennis

· Instructional Tennis Blitz
Youth Instructional Tennis Lessons.
Lessons are held in April, May and June
· Tennis (Youth & Adult)
Ages: Youth: 6 – 9 years old/10 – 13 years old.
Adult: 14 years old and up.
Season Begins: The third week of April, May and June.
Site: Northside or Westside/Jaycee Park and NCHS Tennis Courts.
Days & Times: Varies according to the particular group you would be a member of.
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

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Volleyball

· Fall Youth Girls League

Ages: Midget: 9 - 11 years old
Little: 12 - 14 years old
Junior: 15 - 16 years old
Registration: August - September
Games played: September at Recreation Center on a Home & Away basis
Contact Person: Carol Stiles

· Spring Youth Girls League

Ages: Midget: 9 - 11 years old
Little: 12 - 14 years old
Junior: 15 - 16 years old
Registration: January - March
Games played: March at Recreation Center on a Home & Away basis
Contact Person: Carol Stiles
**Non Resident and Uniform Fees will be charged.

· Adult Church Co-ed League

Games played: April - June
Open to all Churches in the area
Ages: 15 years and older
Registration: February - 3rd week in March
Entry Fee: $20.00 per team
All games played on Saturday at East Gym @ 10:00 a.m.
Contact Person: Charles James

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Special Athletic Interests

· Tennis Court Rental Fees

Resident Fee
$5.00 per court/4 hour time limit
Non-Resident Fee
$10.00 per court/4 hour time limit
· Must fill out a rental information sheet
· For pricing and availability of court call Newton Parks and Recreation Department.
· Mail or bring payment to Newton Parks and Recreation Department. Reservation is complete upon receiving fee.

· Field Rental Fee

League Fee
1st hour - $20.00
Non-League Fee
1st hour - $30.00
· Each additional hour or any portion thereof will be $5.00 per hour. Fees apply to all teams/person renting fields for night practices.
· The Recreation Department will be responsible for turning on lights. Lights are not available Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights.
· For pricing and availability of field call Newton Parks and Recreation Department.
· Bring payment to Newton Parks and Recreation Department. Reservation is complete upon receiving field fee.
· Fields cannot be rented during departments scheduled games or activities. Concession building is not available.

· Field Rental - Tournaments

Resident Fee
$ 75.00 per day + light fee
Non-Resident Fee
$150.00 per day + light fee

· Youth Registration

· Make sure Birth Certificates is on file with the department.
· Parents must sign travel release form and Medical/Surgical Treatment Form in front of a Notary, valid up to one year.
· Football only: ask for a physician completed physical form if child is 9 or older.
· Parents must sign a Parents Code of Ethics Form.
· Fill out registration card.
· Pay Non-Resident Fee.
· Pay a Uniform Fee.

· Adult Registration

Fill out a registration card. · Players ID - license, work badge
Proof of employment - check stub, insurance card
Player and Manger needs to sign card
Play Non-Resident Fee

· Open Leagues

· Fill out registration card
· Player ID - license
· Player and Manager needs to sign card
· Pay Non-Resident Fee

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Light Fees

· Resident Fee
· $20.00 - 1st hour
· $ 5.00 - each additional 1/2 hour
· Non-Resident Fee
· $30.00 - 1st hour
· $ 5.00 - each additional 1/2 hour
· Non-Resident Fees
· Those person who live outside the City limits of Newton (non-residents) may be able to participate after playing a nominal fee if space is available in the program.
· $25.00 per person per youth sport
· $20.00 per person per adult sport

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Other Information

· Issuing Uniforms

· All youth sports uniforms are issued at the Recreation Center. Adult teams are responsible for their own uniforms.

· Youth Coaches Certification

· The Newton Parks and Recreation Department has adopted and required the National Youth Sports and Coaches Association (NYSCA) Certification Program for all coaches interested in coaching in the Department's Youth Sports Program. All coaches are screened for background checks.
· The NYSCA Program consists of: 4-hour videotape program designed to provide formal training opportunities for volunteer coaches who are coaching in an organized youth sports program. The tapes provide information on first-aid and prevention of injury, understanding the psychological/physiological aspects of coaching youth, how to organize meaningful practices and the teaching of proper skills for particular sports.
· Cost of certification is $20.00.
** For further information contact the Newton Parks and Recreation Department at (828) 695-4317.

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