Our youth sports programs balance fun with valuable instruction. The main focus is on participation and learning, not on competition. We believe in teaching more than sports skills. Good sportsmanship, dedication and respect are all part of the Lancaster Rec youth sports experience. Our youth dance classes strive to balance the mind, body and spirit through positive experiences.
We aim to provide a lifelong motivation and determination to stay fit and healthy.
Baseball / Softball
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Tee Ball and Rookie League Baseball
March/April – June | Ages 5-8 (Use Age Chart)
Registration:
Batter up! Learn the fundamentals and rules of the game in our Little League Tee Ball & Rookie Leagues and move your way up through Lancaster Baseball.
*Spring 2020 age chart click here.
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Lancaster Baseball
February/March – June | August – October | Ages 9-14 (Use Age Chart)
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Lancaster Baseball is for ages 9 to 14. 10U, 12U & 14U players are assessed by skill level and placed on the appropriate team. For more information on Lancaster Baseball, click here.
Practices and games are held at Lancaster Community Park, Lancaster City Parks and School District of Lancaster Ball Fields.
Important: Players for 10U, 12U and 14U must attend the mandatory skill assessment and registration. Players are assessed by skill level and placed on the appropriate team.
*Spring 2020 age chart click here.
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Lancaster Softball
March – June | Ages 6-14 (Age as of 1/1/20)
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Lancaster Rec and St. Joe Softball joined forces to create Lancaster Softball. The partnership’s goal is to get more girls involved in softball and ensure that they are playing at the appropriate skill level. All Lancaster Softball teams will play in the Donegal Rheems Girls Softball League. Practices start in March with games twice/week from mid-April through mid-June.
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Back to Baseball Clinic
January | Ages 7-14
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Develop your skills & get ready for the season with help from the Lancaster Barnstormers!
Clinic is held at a School District of Lancaster Gym.
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Softball Clinic
January – February | Ages 6-14 (Age as of 1/1/20)
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Learn the fundamentals of softball as part of our Future Red Tornado Clinics, led by the McCaskey High School coaching staff.
Clinic is held at a School District of Lancaster Gym.
Basketball
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Little Hoopers Basketball
February – March | October – November | Grades K-2
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Nothing but net! This fundamental coed program develops a strong skill foundation with appreciation for the game of basketball. Players participate in scrimmages to experience a non-competitive game environment.
Practices are held at School District of Lancaster Gyms with three Saturday morning scrimmages played at the Lancaster Rec Center.
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Jr. NBA/WNBA Youth Basketball League
November – February | Grades 3-6
Registration: Begins in September
It’s a slam dunk! These two leagues offer great fundamental basketball experiences for boys and girls. Players receive equal playing time to create an atmosphere of skill development and sportsmanship.
Practices and games are held at School District of Lancaster Gyms.
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Jr. NBA Teen League Basketball
February – May | Grades 7-10
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Our basketball league is competitive with the spotlight on learning, improving and having fun. Playing time is balanced so players of all ability levels can develop skills through game play. Coaches encourage good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Practices and games are held at School District of Lancaster Gyms.
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Hoop For Hope Summer Basketball League
June – July | Grades 3-12
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Looking for a summer basketball league? Look no further! Teams will be coed. Coaches will notify players of practice days and times.
Grades 3-6* play Monday games. Grades 7-10* play Tuesday games. Games 11-12* play Wednesday games. Games will be played at Brandon Park.
*Grade going into Fall 2020
CJ’s Hoop for Hope is a partnership program and is not operated by Lancaster Rec.
Cheerleading
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Jr. Tornado Cheer
July – November | Ages 5-12* (*must be 6 by September 1)
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Participants learn cheer fundamentals while showing their spirit, making friends and having fun. Squads practice during the week and cheer at Jr. Tornado Football games throughout Lancaster County on weekends during the fall.
Practices are held at Lancaster City/Township Parks or a School District of Lancaster facility.
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Cheer Clinic
May | Ages 5-12
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Pump it up! Our cheer clinic emphasizes enhancing spirit and basic skills such as cheers, chants and beginner stunting.
Clinic is held at the JP McCaskey Varsity Softball Field.
Dance
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Dance Classes
August – June | Ages 4-17
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Coed Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Hip Hop classes for children and teens. Classes begin the week of August 24 through June 2021. Dance in the end-of-the-year recital at McCaskey High School!
Instructors: Miss Eloise Dirk and Miss Chloe Spleen
Classes are held at the Lancaster Rec Center.
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Winter Dance Classes
February – June | Ages 5-9
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You can still be in the end-of-year recital! Join now to be a part of the big show!
Instructors: Miss Eloise Dirk
Classes are held at the Lancaster Rec Center.
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Summer Dance Camp
July – August | Ages 4-18
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Want to try a dance class? Want to keep dancing over the summer? This camp is for you. No recital, just have fun!
Camp is held at the Lancaster Rec Center.
Field Hockey
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Field Hockey Clinic
April – May | September – October | Grades 3-6
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Learn the fundamentals of field hockey as part of our Future Red Tornado Clinics, led by the McCaskey High School coaching staff.
Clinic is held at a School District of Lancaster or Lancaster City Field.
Flag Football
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NFL Flag Football League
March – May | September – November | Ages 6-12
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Boys and girls learn football skills and plays in a fun, non-contact, fast-paced environment. NFL jerseys are worn for games.
Practices and games are held at Lancaster City and/or Township Parks and/or School District of Lancaster Fields.
Football
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Jr. Tornado Tackle Football
Begins the first week in August | Ages 7-12 (age as of September 1)
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Be a part of the Lancaster City/Township youth tackle football program. Our emphasis is on learning, playing and enjoying the sport of football safely, while also fostering sportsmanship, teamwork and self-discipline. McCaskey’s football coaching staff will be training our volunteer coaches in accordance with the skills and standards used at the high school level. Our teams will play in the Red Rose Midget Football League in the B, C and D divisions. Practices begin the first week of August.
Practice will be at the McCaskey Practice Football Field, with home games in the McCaskey Stadium.
Gymnastics
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Gymnastics
February – March | April – May, September – October | Ages 5-14
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Let’s get ready to tumble! Children learn the basic gymnastics movements including cartwheels, handstands, back bends and more. Our partnership with Fusion Gymnastics brings experienced instructors and age-appropriate equipment to this great program.
Practice is held at the Lancaster Rec Center Gym.
Iddy Biddy Sports
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Iddy Biddy Sports
January – December | Ages 3-5
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Get off to a great sporting start with your preschooler. This coed program eases your child into the world of sports. Kids and parents work together to get accustomed to an organized practice in a fun, non-threatening environment. Instructors focus on sport-specific skills as well as incorporating hand-eye coordination and agility. 5-week sessions in basketball, baseball, flag football and soccer are offered.
Practice is held at the Lancaster Rec Center Gym.
Soccer
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Lancaster Soccer
March – June | August – November | Birth Years 2008-2015 (Use Age Chart)
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Our youth soccer program focuses on the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Boys and girls of ability levels enjoy teamwork and good-natured competition. Coed and Boys Divisions play on Saturdays and Girls Divisions play on Sundays.
Practices and games are held at Lancaster City and/or Township Parks and/or School District of Lancaster Fields.
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Soccer Clinic
January – February | Grades K-5
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Learn the fundamentals of soccer as part of our Future Red Tornado Clinics, led by the McCaskey High School coaching staff.
Clinic is held at a School District of Lancaster Gym.
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Learn the fundamentals of soccer as part of our Future Red Tornado Clinics, led by the McCaskey High School coaching staff.
Camp is held at the Varsity Soccer Field.
Swimming
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Get ready for summer! Children will learn this essential life skill while having fun. Lessons are taught by the McCaskey High School Swim Coach and certified lifeguard instructors.
Lessons are held at the JP McCaskey High School Pool.
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Swim Clinic
February | Ages 8-14
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Learn the fundamentals of swimming as part of our Future Red Tornado Clinics, led by the McCaskey High School coaching staff.
Clinic is held at the JP McCaskey High School Pool.
Tennis
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Tennis Lessons
April – May | July – August | September – October | Ages 6-17
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Our youth tennis programs emphasize fun and fitness. Learn and refine the skills that make tennis fun and great exercise for a lifetime.
Lessons are held at the Buchanan Park Tennis Courts.
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Join us for one of our Future Red Tornado Summer Tennis Camps! Learn tennis skill fundamentals led by the McCaskey High School Tennis Team coaching staff along with help from the high school tennis team.
Camp is held at the McCaskey High School Tennis Courts.
Track & Field/Cross Country
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Jr. Tornado Track Club
April – June | Ages 8-14
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Train like a track star and get fit! Join the Jr. Tornado Track Club to learn the fundamentals of track and field.
Club is held at the McCaskey High School Track.
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Running Club
September – October | Ages 8-13
Registration: Begins in August
On your mark…get set…GO! Our coed Running Club focuses on teaching the basics of track and field and is a great way to get your child active and healthy. Instructors stress running technique and proper mechanics while building endurance and confidence.
Club is held at Buchanan Park.
Volleyball
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Volleyball Clinic
January – March | Grades 3-6
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Led by the Franklin and Marshall College coaches and team, players will practice skill fundamentals and learn to work as a team.
Clinic is held at Lafayette Elementary School Gym.
Encouragement, Sportsmanship and Respect
Parents are held to a standard of behavior that provides a positive youth sports environment for all children through encouragement as well as support for volunteer coaches.
Coaches are held to a standard of behavior that provides a positive youth sports environment for players. Focus is placed on a child’s growth and development, sportsmanship, respect, and fundamental skills.