Youth Sports
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 volunteer coaches, and hope that at the conclusion of the season your child learned about the game, improved skills, and wants to play again.
Our youth baseball league provides children (ages 4-14) the opportunity to learn, or continue to learn, about baseball in a recreational league. Teams will practice once per week and play a game once per week against other Erie teams.
Divisions
- 5U – T-ball
- 7U – Coach Pitch
- 9U – Coach Pitch
- 11U – Minors (kid pitch)
- 14U – Intermediate (kid pitch)
Tentative Season Dates
- End of May - Early August
2023 Baseball Sponsored by:
Our youth basketball leagues provide children (ages 4-12) the opportunity to learn, or continue to learn, about basketball in a recreational league. Teams will practice once per week and play games on Saturdays against other Erie and Carbon Valley teams. Some travel is required (3-6th only).
Divisions
- 5U – Little Dribblers
- 7U (1st Grade) - Coed
- 9U (2nd Grade) - Coed
- 10U (3rd/4th Grade) – Boys & Girls
- 12U (5/6th Grade) – Boys & Girls
Registration Dates
Fall Registration (3-6th Grade):
- Opens: Early September
- Closes: Mid October
Winter Registration (5U – 2nd Grade):
- Opens: Late November
- Closes: End of December
Season Dates
- Fall Season Dates (3-6th Grade): Early November – Mid January
- Winter Season Dates (5U – 2nd Grade): Mid January – Early March
What a better way to learn the game of football than a youth flag football league? This league will teach players (ages 5-13) fundamental football skills in an exciting and limited-contact environment. Teams in our 8U-13U leagues practice once per week and play games on Saturdays against other Erie teams. While our 6U league includes a 30-minute practice, followed by a 30-minute game, both on Saturdays. Fee includes a t-shirt and one mouth guard.
Leagues
- Coed 6U Little Flag Footballers
- 8U-13U Youth Flag Football
Equipment
Fee includes a game jersey and one mouth guard.
Tentative Season Dates
- Spring Season: March-May
- Fall Season: August-October
Leagues
- Coed U5 Little Kickers Soccer (ages under 5)
- Coed U6 Soccer (ages under 6)
- Coed U7 Soccer (ages under 7)
- Boys U8 and Girls U8 Soccer (ages under 8)
- Boys U10 and Girls U10 Soccer (ages under 10)
- Boys U12 and Girls U12 Soccer (ages under 12)
- Boys U14 and Girls U14 (ages under 14)
Please Note: In order to provide the most consistent and appropriate playing opportunities for players ages 12 and over, registrations will now be directed to Colorado Ignite. Please contact Kelly Thomson with Colorado Ignite for more information.
Equipment
For U6 leagues and above, the fee includes a jersey and socks. All players must provide their own shin guards. Molded soccer cleats recommended but not required.
Tentative Season Dates
- Spring Season: April-May
- Fall Season: Sept.-Oct.
2023 Spring Soccer Sponsored by:
Girls (ages 7-18) build upon fundamental skills while incorporating game strategies in a slightly more competitive environment. Indian Peaks Girls Softball Association (IPGSA) consists of other agencies in the area and traveling is required. Teams practice in Erie a minimum of once per week and play games at home and away locations.
Leagues
- 8U-18U
Equipment
The fee includes a jersey and visor; all players must provide their own glove.
Tentative Season Dates
- March-July
Fall Youth Softball: If you are interested Fall Youth Softball visit the IPGSA website.
Tennis
Drop-in sport offering. Clinics and tournaments also be available through our partners at Gonzo Tennis.
Mini's | Ages 5-6
- Developmental equipment (cones, shapes, various balls) are used to introduce beginning movement and skills.
- Games-based activities will help to develop coordination.
Tiny's | Ages 7-8
- Developmentally appropriate balls, racquets and other equipment used to improve existing coordination and skills.
- Fun activities will introduce more advanced aspects of the game.
Mighty's | Ages 9-10
- Further attention to stroke development and movement.
- Introduction to scoring and strategy using game-based activities.
Junior Beginners | Ages 11-16
- Developmental equipment is used to introduce the basic skills and movements.
- Game-based activities provide a fun approach to development.
Junior Intermediate | Ages 11-16
- Includes additional stroke development and basic tactics
- Game-based activities are used to make learning fun.
Team Gonzo Tennis | Ages Vary
- An advanced developmental program for juniors that includes weekly practices, match play and tournaments.
Bump, set and spike your way into our coed recreation volleyball leagues (ages 8-12)! Teams will practice once per week and play games on Saturdays against Erie and nearby teams; some traveling required.
Leagues
- Coed 8U (ages 8 and under)
- Coed 10U (ages 10 and under)
- Coed 12U (ages 12 and under)
Equipment
The fee includes a jersey. All players must provide their own knee pads (required).
Tentative Season Dates
- Fall Season: August-October
Volunteer Coaches Needed
All teams are coached by parent volunteers. If you are interested please email our volunteer program and let us know!
Youth Sport Photos
All youth sport team and individual photos are taken by Lifetouch.
Special Events
- Colorado Rockies Skills Challenge | Ages 6-13
- Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge | Ages 6-13
Local Competitive Organizations
- Baseball: Coal Creek Little League
- Basketball: Colorado Titans Basketball
- Football: Erie Youth Football League
- Lacrosse: Rocky Mountain Rattlers
- Rugby: Rugby Colorado
- Soccer: Colorado Ignite
- Softball: IPGSA
- Volleyball: Flatirons Volleyball Club
- Wrestling: Erie Tigers Wrestling Club