Recreational Sports Philosophy

Erie Parks & Recreation strives to provide a positive, safe, and fun environment to allow children of all skill levels the opportunity to play. We hope to create an environment that balances teamwork, commitment, hard work, sportsmanship and competition. We provide 2-3 contacts per week with enthusiastic parent volunteer coaches, and hope that at the conclusion of the season your child learned about the game, improved skills, and wants to play again.

Recreational Sports Age Classifications

For a majority of our leagues, we classify our league offerings by age. Unless otherwise noted in each program/league’s description, the age calculation date for all youth sports programs/leagues will be calculated by the first league contact day.

• The “U” before the age number stands for “under” (e.g., U9 stands for ages under 9).
• The “U” after the age number stands for “and under” (e.g., 9U stands for ages 9 and under).

Registrations

Registrations for all leagues will be accepted from when the league’s registration opens through the registration deadline or until each league reaches maximum capacity, whichever comes first.  League practice days, times and locations are subject to change.

Interested in Volunteer Coaching?

All teams are coached by parent volunteers. If you are interested in coaching, please contact volunteer@erieco.gov and we will respond within 5 business days. 

Winter/Spring Sports 2025

• Youth Soccer (U5-U15 Age Divisions)
  • Mid March - Mid May
  • Registration date is January 22nd at 7am for Erie Residents. Registration for non-residents will be available January 29th at 7am. 
• Youth Flag Football (6U-13U Age Divisions)
  • Mid March - Mid May
  • Registration date is January 22nd at 7am for Erie Residents. Registration for non-residents will be available January 29th at 7am.
• Youth Volleyball (8U-12U Age Divisions)
  • Mid March - Mid May
  • Registration date is January 22nd at 7am for Erie Residents. Registration for non-residents will be available January 29th at 7am.
• Youth Softball (8U-18U Age Divisions)
  • Mid March - Late June
  • Registration date is January 22nd at 7am for Erie Residents. Registration for non-residents will be available January 29th at 7am. 
• Youth Track and Field / Running (Ages 5-13)
  • Late March - Late May
  • Registration date is January 22nd at 7am for Erie Residents. Registration for non-residents will be available January 29th at 7am. 
• Youth Baseball (5U-14U Age Divisions)
  • Late May - Early August 
  • Registration date is April 9th at 7am for Erie Residents. Registration for non-residents will be available April 16th at 7am. 
• Youth Multi Sport Camps (ages 4-14) - Skyhawks Multi Sport Camps
• Youth Multi Sport Classes (ages 2-5) - SuperTots Multi Sport Classes
• Registration is now open for Challenger Sports Soccer Camps - Registration for Summer Challenger Soccer Camps