Youth Athletic Programs
ESSEX JUNCTION LITTLE LEAGUE
ESSEX JUNCTION LITTLE LEAGUE is a non-profit organization, with the purpose of providing children with an outlet of healthful activity in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. The League is dedicated to helping children learn more about the game, improve skills, gain confidence, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and learn the value of hard work, responsibility, accountability, and teamwork. Volunteers are needed and financial assistance is available if needed.
ROOKIE TBALL: Introductory Level, Pre-K and K
COACH PITCH: Grades K-2
MINORS: ages 8, 9, and 10 as of August 31
MAJORS: ages 11 and 12 as of August 31
Maple Street Park & Cascade Park
Evaluations: March 7 or 12, 6-7:30pm at EHS (Minors and Majors only) | Season: Mid April-June
Fee: Rookie TBall and Coach Pitch= $75 | Minors and Majors = $100 | $140 Max Per Family [If your total exceeds this, please call (878-1375) or come into the office so that we can charge you appropriately. This discount cannot be achieved by registering online.]
***REGISTRATION CLOSES 3/17 @ 9PM***
For inquiries after 3/17, please register for the waitlist and then email lisamcclellan2@gmail.com
EJLL Website
Essex Youth Lacrosse and Tiny Sticks
Tiny Sticks (Grades K-2) and Essex Youth Lacrosse (Grades 3-8) serve as the recreational lacrosse program available to both Town of Essex and City of Essex Junction residents. These recreational lacrosse programs focus on basic skill development, understanding of the game, and competitive game play in the Northern Vermont Youth Lacrosse League (No games for Tiny Sticks). Registration for these programs is run through the Town Parks and Recreation office and EJRP is happy to help connect you to the program!
Tiny Sticks- Saturday, May 4-June 15 / 8:30-10AM / EMS Prairie Field and Maple Street Park
Essex Youth Lacrosse- Weekday practices, April 1-June 7 Saturday games for Boys, Sunday games for Girls
Registration available through EPR’s website, www.essexvt.org
Soccer Sparks
Soccer Sparks offers age-appropriate soccer classes for kids ages 2 to 9 in a low-pressure, high-skill learning environment. The Soccer Sparks approach utilizes fun and games so that children develop a passion for soccer without the stress of competitive play. Taught by USSF Nationally Certified coaches, Soccer Sparks’ “all-ball” training techniques help kids meet their maximum potential while emphasizing fair play and enjoyment of the sport.
MAPLE STREET PARK / FLEMING
Sat: May 4 - 25 | June 15 – July 13 (No class on July 6th) | August 3 - 24
AGES 2–3: 9–9:30AM
AGES 3–4: 9:35–10:05AM
AGES 4–5: 10:10–10:55AM
AGES 6–9: 11–11:45AM
$55
DRAGOMIR PARVANOV OF SOCCER SPARKS
Sixes Co-Ed Volleyball League
Coed Sixes format. Teams can be coed or all female but must have a minimum of 2 females on the court. One registration covers entire team and team rosters including a captain and their cell phone number are required at time of registration. Individual free agent registration is also available for players without a full team!
GRADES 9–12 / ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL
MON, APRIL 29–JUNE 3 / 6:30–8:30PM
TEAM: $150 / FREE AGENT: $30
JEN LIGUORI
Summer Youth Track and Field Team
Jump higher, run faster, and throw longer. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of track and field events in a fun, relaxed team environment throughout the summer. In addition to our weekly practices, we’ll compete in several mini-meets on Saturdays with the season culminating in our Tri-state track meet at St Johnsbury Academy on July 20th.
GRADES 2–8 / ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
MON/WED/THU/SAT, JUNE 19–JULY 20
5:30–6:30PM
$95
JESS LIBRIZZI, ADL COACH
Swish Summer Youth Basketball League
This summer youth basketball league will provide fun, recreational games for students entering grades 4 and up! We’ll be keeping play moving as this league is all about getting those extra runs in. Grade groups: 4–5; 6–7; 8–9; 10–12.
GRADES 4–12 / ESSEX MIDDLE SCHOOL & ADL
MON–THU, JUNE 24–AUGUST 8
5–9PM
FULL REGISTRATION: $150
GAME ONLY REGISTRATION: $85
TEAM ENTRY/GAMES ONLY: $325
CHRIS MCCURLEY, SWISH BASKETBALL
Junior Hornets Soccer Clinics
This exciting parent/child introductory program prepares your child for organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment. Age-appropriate equipment will be used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, and agility.
3–5 YEARS W/ PARENT / MAPLE STREET PARK
MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 OR WED, JULY 10–AUGUST 14
4:45–5:30PM
$50
EHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER
Young Hornets Soccer Clinics
This new program is designed to take your Jr Hornets career to the next level. Coach Barber and the EHS Girls Varsity team will take the field with your child to further develop the foot/eye coordination, balance, and footwork needed to play the game.
MAPLE STREET PARK
ENTERING GRADES K–1: MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12
ENTERING GRADES 2–3: WED, JULY 10–AUGUST 14
5:30–6:15PM
$50
EHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER
Parent/Child Tennis
This parent and child program teaches both the adult and the child the fundamentals of tennis. In all of our busy lifestyles, it is nice to learn and exercise with your child. Have fun and play the game of tennis with your kiddo this summer!
ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL
AGES 4–7: MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 / 5:30–6:30PM
AGES 4–7: TUE, JULY 9–AUGUST 13 / 5:30–6:30PM
AGES 7–10: MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 / 6:30–7:30PM
AGES 7–10: TUE, JULY 9–AUGUST 13 / 6:30–7:30PM
$95
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