Youth Sports

Passion knows no limits!

Check current offerings in: Adaptive Sports

Follow your passion, wherever it leads you. We offer adaptive sports and also support inclusion services with adaptive equipment. Interested in learning more about inclusion services? Learn more.

Batter’s Up!

Check current offerings in: Baseball &  Softball

Bitty Baseball League – Ages: 4 – 5
Season Dates: April – June

Held at The Pavilion, this league is a great introduction for the younger player, Bitty Baseball will focus on skill development, teamwork and fun. Teams meet for practice and scrimmages for 60 minutes each Saturday. Team t-shirt and hat included.

Girls ASA Softball – Girls Ages 6 – 14
Season Dates: April – June

Join us for this fast growing girls fast pitch softball program. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants. Practices will occur during the week and most games will be played during the week. This program emphasizes skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Volunteer coaches are utilized. Learn more.

Start Smart Sport Sampler – Ages: 3 – 6 Season Dates: April – June

Sample a variety of sports this spring! Move through stations with your child as they learn motor skills and the basics of lacrosse, golf and baseball. Adult must attend and participate with their child. All equipment provided.

Hoops, there it is!

Check current offerings in: Basketball

Start Smart Basketball – Boys & Girls Ages 3 – 5

Season Dates: January – March

Get involved with your child in this fun, developmentally appropriate program. Children will learn basic basketball skills that include agility, dribbling, passing, and shooting.  A parent-child participatory program.

Bitty Ball – Boys & Girls, Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 2

Season Dates: November – December

This is a developmentally appropriate program designed for the player too young to participate in our traditional leagues. Focus is on developing skills, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants. Program will occur on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Youth Basketball – Boys & Girls, Grades 3 – 5

Season Dates: League canceled for 2021; skills & drills program available January – February

This program emphasizes skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Program will occur on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Middle School Basketball – Boys & Girls, Grades 6 – 8

Season Dates:

Boys: League canceled for 2020; skills & drills programs available November – December

Girls: January – March (tentative for 2021)

This is a joint program of the Bend-LaPine School District and the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District.  The program emphasizes skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun.  Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants.  Practices and games will occur during the week.  Volunteer coaches are utilized.

High School Basketball – Freshman/Sophomore Division & Junior/Senior Division

Season Dates: January – March (tentative for 2021)

Open to anyone who is not playing on a high school basketball team. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants with players serving as team captains. Games will be played on Sundays.

Gearin’ up the fun!

Ready to hit the track? We offer a variety of seasonal camps for all ability levels. Check the registration page for program information and times.

Interested in learning more about biking in Bend? Big Sky Bike Park has the latest pump track and skills courses in the area. You can also find more information on our Biking page under Activities in Parks and Trails.

Touchdown!

Check current offerings in: Football

Start Smart Football – Boys & Girls, Ages 5 – 7
Season Dates: September – October

Get involved with your child in this fun, developmentally appropriate program. Children will learn basic football skills that include agility, passing, catching, and kicking. A parent-child participation program.

Youth Flag Football – Boys & Girls, Grades 1 – 6

Season Dates: September – November

This program will stress the fun and excitement of flag football. Flag football promotes physical fitness and teaches youngsters valuable lessons about teamwork and fair play.  Kids will learn basic football fundamentals, game play, and good sportsmanship.  Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants.  Practices will occur during the week and games will be played on Sundays. Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Tackle football update, spring 2023 – 

BPRD will not offer its tackle football league program in fall 2023.

For 6-8 grade tackle football opportunities, check out camp offerings and touch base with your middle school office for their fall league (including 6^th grade) with registration beginning in July.

The BPRD flag football program is another great option to learn fundamentals and gain teamwork experience.

Play FOUR fun.

Check current offerings in: Golf

Youth Golf Lessons – Boys & Girls, Ages 8 – 14
Introduce your child to this lifelong sport. Emphasis is on basic fundamentals including grip, posture, ball position, alignment, and swing mechanics. Golf etiquette will also be covered.  Maximum student to teacher ratio is 8:1. Bring your own clubs or we have a limited number of golf sets to loan.

Start Smart Sport Sampler – Ages: 3 – 6

Check the registration page for details.

Sample a variety of sports this spring! Move through stations with your child as they learn motor skills and the basics of lacrosse, golf and baseball. Adult must attend and participate with their child. All equipment provided.

Ice cold excitement.

Check current offerings in: Ice Hockey & Skate Lessons

See the Ice Sports page to learn more.

Youth Skate Lesssons – Boys & Girls, Ages 4 – 15
Season Dates: November – March
This program offers progressive classes designed to increase your recreational skating experience and develop the basic skills that are fundamental to figure skating. We offer small classes with age and skill appropriate groupings.

Learn more.

Youth Learn to Play Hockey – Boys & Girls, Ages 4 – 15
Season Dates: November – March
Our “Learn to Play” program is designed to introduce players with no or very little experience (zero to one year) playing hockey to the sport of ice hockey. It’s designed to develop the fundamentals of the game, promote fitness and above all else have fun. This program is broken down to two skill-based levels.

Youth Hockey League – Boys & Girls, Ages 7 – 15
Season Dates: League canceled for 2020-21 season. Learn to Play and skill development programs available.
Let’s play hockey! We’re talking hockey skill development and game action for both boys and girls. Prior skating and/or hockey experience is required before registering for this league.

There are also sign-up times for Stick Time.

LAX to the MAX!

Check current offerings in: Lacrosse

Youth Lacrosse – Boys & Girls, Ages 6 – 14

Season Dates: April – June

The exciting fast-paced sport of Lacrosse is sweeping across the nation and quickly becoming a popular activity with today’s youth. This program will emphasize skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants. Practices and games will occur during the week.  Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Start Smart Sport Sampler – Ages: 3 – 6

Season Dates: April – June

Sample a variety of sports this spring! Move through stations with your child as they learn motor skills and the basics of lacrosse, golf and baseball. Adult must attend and participate with their child. All equipment provided.

Dedication and discipline.

Check current offerings in: Martial Arts

Classes incorporate martial arts principles with physical activity to teach discipline, self control, confidence and teamwork. See our current offerings to learn more.

Get rolling!

Roller hockey lessons and leagues available at The Pavilion. Check registration for offerings. Programs are designed for all ages and abililities.

Trick it out.

Our classes, clinics and camps teach riders the basics of riding, control and getting comfortable on around features. Advanced riders can work on level up and unlock advanced skills with one-on-one direction from coaches. All this and more in fun and controlled environments with plenty of high fives. Check registration for offerings.

Make fun your Gooooaaaal!

Check current offerings in: Soccer

Soccertots – Boys & Girls, Ages 18 Months – 6 Years
This is a child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and create self confidence. We stress fun above all else.

Start Smart Soccer – Boys & Girls,  Ages 3 – 5

Season Dates: April – June

Get involved with your child in this fun, developmentally appropriate program. Children will learn basic soccer skills that include agility, dribbling, kicking, passing, and trapping. This is a parent-child participation program.

Kindergarten Soccer – Boys & Girls, Entering Kindergarten

Season Dates: September – October

This is a developmentally appropriate program designed for the player too young to participate in our traditional leagues. Focus is on skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants. Practices and games will occur on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Youth Fall Soccer – Boys & Girls, Grades 1 – 8

Season Dates: Late August -October

This program emphasizes skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants. Practices will occur during the week and games will be played on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Level up your skills.

Check current offerings in: Sports Camps

We offer a wide variety of Youth Sports Camps designed for children of all ability levels. Camps range from basic introductory level instruction all the way to advanced level instruction. If your child is interested in sports, we offer baseball, basketball, flag football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tackle football, track, wrestling and volleyball camp opportunities.

H2-Ohhh Yeah.

Learn more about: Swimming & Water Programs

Springboard Diving – Boys & Girls, Ages 9 – 12
See our current offerings to learn more about springboard diving with classes designed to build confidence and skills, from beginner to advanced techniques.

Swim Team & Swim League – Boys & Girls, Grades 1 – 10
See our current offerings to see seasonal times and learn more about Novice Swim Team, Middles School Swim Team, Juniper Swim League – at every skill level and ability. Classes and leagues have swimming requirements.

Water Polo – Boys & Girls, Ages 6 – 14
Join the fast-moving game for boys and girls that require individual skill and teamwork. See current offerings for details on introductory classes, novice workshops and instructional league schedules.

Sports to Love.

Check current offerings in: Tennis & Pickleball

Check Tennis Courts Schedules or Pickleball Court Schedules

Youth Tennis Lessons – Boys & Girls, Ages 6 – 14

Season Dates: April – June

Join our USPTA trained staff for a summer of tennis fun.  Our professionally-trained staff will teach you the basics of the game as well as help you improve your game. We offer a variety of sessions to choose from. USA Tennis I sessions focus on basic playing skills and court positioning. USA Tennis II sessions focus on continued skill development coupled with actual match experiences.

Tournament Training – Boys & Girls, Ages 10 – 17

Join our energetic USPTA staff to help improve your game. Through advanced drills, strategies, conditioning, and match play, they will get you tournament tough.

Middle School Team Tennis – Boys & Girls, Grades 6 – 8

Season Dates: September – October

This program emphasizes skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants. Practices and matches will occur during the week. Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Family Pickleball – Ages 5 & Up

A great activity for the whole family, pickleball is an exciting and easy-to-learn sport. BPRD offers classes to help everyone learn the basics from rules and scoring to court positioning and equipment. Bring the family out to play!

Get in the game.

We hosts many local and regional sports tournaments throughout the year. Learn more about our fields and how your organization can host a tournament with Bend Park and Recreation District.

Learn more:

• Learn more about tournaments.
• Learn more about field rentals.

On your mark. Get set… FUN!

Check current offerings in: Track & Field

Get a jump on the competition with Bend Park and Recreation. See our current offerings for seasonal camps and clinics.

Serve up the good times.

Check current offerings in: Volleyball

Youth Volleyball – Boys & Girls, Grades 3 – 5, Grades 6 – 8.

Season Dates: League in October – December with sign-ups typically in August; skills & drills programs available November – December.

This program emphasizes skill development, maximum participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun.  Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants.  Practices and games will occur during the week.  Volunteer coaches are utilized.

Creating a balance of strength and agility.

Check current offerings in: Wrestling and Weight Training

Learn safe, effective wrestling techniques and pair them with training to increase your strength, stamina, speed and agility.