Youth Sports
Eligibility Requirement
Participants must reside within the City of Salem or attend a City of Salem public school to be eligible for youth team sports.
Click here to view the full policy.
The goal of our athletics program is to provide an enjoyable experience for each youth participant while developing character, sport-related skills, sportsmanship and promoting goodwill among all teams and individuals. Although sports are competitive by nature, the City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department's intentions are to place less emphasis on winning, while promoting the foundation for a lifetime of physical activity and good health for each participant.
YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATIONS.
Youth basketball registrations will run September 1 - October 5, 2025. This will be followed by a 1-week late-registration period ending on October 10 that will include a $25 late fee.
Register your child online and view the Registration Poster (PDF).
For a Spanish version of the registration dates: Registration Poster (Spanish)
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Spring Leagues (March - June)
| Ages | 6-7 Yr. Old (Age Cut-Off Date: May 1, 2026) |
| Registration | December 22, 2025 - February 1, 2026 |
| Late Registration | February 2-6, 2026. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | March 16, 2026. Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| Games Begin | April 13, 2026. Monday, Wednesday, Friday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week |
| By-laws | Click to view |
| Register | Click here to register now. |
- Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: hat, jersey, pants and socks.
- Seven year old's who have played one year of Tee-Ball for the City of Salem are eligible to move up to Coach Pitch.
| Ages | 7-15 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: May 1, 2026) |
| Registration | December 22, 2025 - February 1, 2026 |
| Late Registration | February 2-6, 2026. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | March 16, 2026. Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| Games Begin | Week of April 13. Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| By-laws | Coach Pitch , 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 15 & Under |
| Player Evaluations | All participants are encouraged to attend evaluations so that talent may be evenly distributed across the entire league. Click here to view evaluation dates/times. |
| Register | Click here to register now. |
Note: Seven year olds must play at least one year of Tee Ball in order to be eligible for this program.
- Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: hat, jersey, pants, belt and socks.
- Particpants must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
| Ages | 7-18 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: January 1, 2026) |
| Registration | December 22 - February 1, 2026 |
| Late Registration | February 2-6, 2026. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | March 16, 2026. Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| Games Begin | Week of April 13. Monday-Saturday at various fields located in the Roanoke Valley. Typically 2 per week. |
| By-laws | |
| Player Evaluations | All participants are encouraged to attend evaluations so that talent may be evenly distributed across the entire league. Click here to view evaluation dates/times. |
| Register | Click here to register now. |
Note: Seven year olds must play at least one year of Tee Ball in order to be eligible for this program.
- Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: hat, jersey, shorts and socks.
- Participants must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
| Ages | 6-11 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: May 1, 2026) |
| Registration | December 22 - February 1, 2026 |
| Late Registration | February 2-6, 2026. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | March 16, 2026. Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| Games Begin | Week of April 13. Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| By-laws | Click to view |
| Player Evaluations | All participants are encouraged to attend evaluations so that talent may be evenly distributed across the entire league. Click here to view evaluation dates/times. |
| Register | Click here to register now. |
Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: shorts, jersey and socks. Participants will be required to provide their own shin guards.
- Participants must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
Winter Leagues (November - February)
| Ages | 6-18 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: September 30, 2025) |
| Registration | September 1 - October 5, 2025 |
| Late Registration | October 6 -10, 2025. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | November 10, 2025. Monday-Saturday at various city gyms. Typically 2 per week. |
| Games Begin | January 5, 2026. Monday-Saturdays. Typically 2 per week. |
| By-laws | Click to view |
| Player Evaluations | All participants are encouraged to attend evaluations so that talent may be evenly distributed across the entire league. |
| Register | Click here to Register |
Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: game jersey and shorts.
- Participants must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
Fall Leagues (August - October)
| Ages | 6-12 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: September 30, 2025) |
| Registration | April 21 - June 8, 2025 |
| Late Registration | June 9-13, 2025. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition paying students |
| Practices Begin | August 2, 2025. Monday - Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| Games Begin | August 23, 2025 (Tackle). Monday - Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| By-laws | Click to view |
| Uniform Handout Dates | TBD |
| Register | Click here to register |
Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: skort, top and bloomers.
- Participants must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
| Ages | 6-12 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: September 30, 2025) |
| Registration | April 21 - June 8, 2025 |
| Late Registration | June 9-13, 2025. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | August 2, 2025. Monday - Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 practices per week. |
| Games Begin | August 23, 2025 (11U & 13U) September 2, 2025 (7U & 9U). Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2 per week. |
| By-laws | Click to view |
| Player Evaluations & Equipment Handout Dates | All participants are encouraged to attend evaluations so that talent may be evenly distributed across the entire league. |
| Register | Click here to register |
Game jersey, mouth piece and flag belt included with each paid registration.
- Participants must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
| Ages | 7-12 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: September 30, 2025) |
| Registration | April 21 - June 8, 2024 |
| Late Registration | June 9-13, 2024. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | August 2, 2025. Monday - Saturday at various city fields. Typically 3-4 practices per week. |
| Games Begin | August 23, 2025. Monday - Saturday at various fields located across the Roanoke Valley. Typically 2 per week to include Saturdays. |
| By-laws | Click to view |
| Player Evaluations & Equipment Handout Dates | All participants are encouraged to attend evaluations so that talent may be evenly distributed across the entire league. |
| Register | Click here to register |
- Game jersey and mouthpiece are included with each paid registration.
- Participants will be provided the following equipment to use during the season: practice jersey, helmet, chin strap, shoulder pads, practice pants and game pants.
- All equipment must be returned immediately following the conclusion of league play. Participants will be billed for any unreturned equipment.
- Participants must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
| Ages | 6-16 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: December 31, 2025) |
| Registration | April 21 - June 8, 2025 |
| Late Registration | June 9-13, 2025. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | August 2, 2025. Monday - Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2-3 per week. |
| Games Begin | August 23, 2025 (U14 & U17) |
| By-laws | Click to view |
Player Evaluations | All participants are encouraged to attend evaluations so that talent may be evenly distributed across the entire league. |
| Register | Click here to register |
- Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: shorts, jersey and socks. Participants will be required to provide their own shin guards.
- Participant's must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.
| Ages | 12-16 Yr. Olds (Age cut-off date: December 31, 2025) |
| Registration | April 21 - June 8, 2025 |
| Late Registration | June 9-13, 2025. An additional fee of $25 will be assessed during this period. |
| Cost | $40 Salem Residents, $90 Tuition Paying Students |
| Practices Begin | August 2, 2025. Monday-Saturday at various city fields. Typically 2-3 per week. |
| Games Begin | August 23, 2025. Monday-Saturday at various field located in the Roanoke Valley. Typically 2 per week. |
| By-laws | Click to view |
| Player Evaluations | Typically player evalauations are not necessary in this league. However that could change depending on the total number of participants that register. |
| Register | Click here to register |
Uniforms are included with each paid registration. This includes: shorts, jersey and socks. Participants will be required to provide their own shin guards.
- Participant's must play at least one year in "current age" division before being allowed to move up.