Sports

Parks & Recreation
Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs

Columbia Parks & Recreation offers a year round sports program designed to provide positive, recreational opportunities for adults and youth.

The Sports division is now located at the Gentry Building, #1 South 7th Street.

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General Sports

FAQ's
Hunting & Fishing In Columbia Parks
"Leisure Times" - Sports
Sports Cancellations
Sports Registration Calendar
Sports Schedules
Sports Facilities & Athletic Fields
Wheeled Sports in Columbia (biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading)

Adult Sports

Adult Team Roster Form
Available Players - Looking for a team or player?
Online Registration - NEW!
Rules for Adult Sports Leagues

Sports Schedules & League Standings

Adult Sports Leagues
Sport	Registration	Sport Season	Registration Forms
Basketball	Late September	10 games - late November to early March	Closed
Moonlight Hoops	Feb to mid-May	June to July Post season playoffs early August	Registration 2/1 - 5/6
Kickball	Late June	6 games - mid-August to early October	Closed
Softball (Summer)	Mid February	14 to 20 games - mid-April to late July	Closed
Softball (Fall)	Late June	6 games- mid-August to early October	Closed
Tennis	Early April	3 week sessions - May to mid-August	Contact Rick Odor 442-3713
Volleyball (Winter)	Early January	8 games - late February to late April	Closed
Volleyball (Mid-Winter)	Late September	8 games - mid November to late February	Closed
Volleyball (Summer)	Mid February	8 games - May to early July	Closed
Volleyball (Fall)	Late July	8 games - mid-September to early November	Closed

Youth Sports

Youth Registration forms and additional league information can be found at the following co-sponsoring youth organization Web sites:

Sports Schedules

Youth Competitions
Hershey Track & Field Youth Program
Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition

Youth Sports Leagues
Sport	Organizing Sponsor	Registration	Season
Baseball/Softball & T-Ball	Diamond Council	ages 5-18	April to July
Baseball	Douglass Bulldog	Feb to April 1	June to July
Basketball	Columbia Youth Basketball Association (CYBA)	grades 4-12	6-10 games Early Jan to early March
Football	Columbia Youth Football League (CYFL)	grades K-8	7-9 games Mid-Sept to late Oct
Lacrosse	Mid Missouri Lacrosse League	grades 3-8	Practices and play Mar-May Register Jan-Feb
Moonlight Hoops	Columbia Parks & Rec	ages 16-16 Feb to mid-May	June to July Post season playoffs early August
Soccer	Columbia Youth Soccer Club (CSC)	ages 4-18	7 games each season Spring season (late March to mid-May) Fall season (early Sept to late Oct)
Tennis	Columbia Parks & Recreation	Contact Rick Odor 442-3713	3 week sessions May to mid-Aug
Track	Blue Thunder Track Club	ages 7-17	April to July
Volleyball	Columbia Parks & Recreation in cooperation with MU Volleyball team	going into grades 4-9	4 week sessions June and July Register Mar-May

FAQ's

How do I register for an adult sports league?

Registration for leagues is just as easy as any other program registration. Come to the Parks & Recreation Administration office, 1 South 7th Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Registrations can also be made online with a Visa or Mastercard. Teams must provide a roster listing player's names, addresses and phone numbers.

How do I register for a youth sports league?

Registrations for youth sports are coordinated through the respective youth league organization (i.e. Columbia Soccer Club, Columbia Youth Football, Columbia Youth Basketball Association, Diamond Council, Mid MIssouri Lacrosse League, etc.) Registrations can be picked up from the Parks & Recreation Administration office, 1 South 7th Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Registrations must be mailed to the youth league's office. We do not accept youth league registrations. Some youth organizations may also accept online registrations through their websites.

When can I expect to get a schedule?

Schedules for adult leagues are accessible online on this web page by 12:00 noon the Wednesday prior to the first game. Copies can also be given to individuals that stop by the Parks & Recreation Administration office.

Schedules for youth leagues are accessible online on this web page.

What if I am an individual player without a team?

If you are looking to get on a team for a particular sport, you can add yourself by completing the form at the Available Players link on this page.

Do you have a league mailing list so I can receive information about a particular league?

We would be happy to send any interested players/managers a packet that will include registration information, fees, deadlines and scheduling information. Email your name, complete address and the league that you are interested in to CLR@GoColumbiaMO.com