The City of Athens offers a variety of recreational sports programs and annual events to increase the city’s resident’s quality of life and strengthen the fabric of the community.

Little League is for boys and girls ages 5-12 years old. All Little League home games are played at Athens Regional Park and admission is free to all league games. Players, in age group 6/7/8 and up, are placed on teams based on a skills assessment and draft. Little League players will be divided into age groups of 4/5/6, 6/7/8, 8/9/10, and 10/11/12.

For the most up to date Little League information, please visit www.quickscores.com/cityofathenstn

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A copy of the player’s birth certificate is required to be turned in by opening Day April 5th, 2025.

The League is coached by volunteers and anyone wishing to be a coach, assistant coach or league volunteer must complete a coach/volunteer application and must pass a background check.

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Tee Ball is for boys and girls ages 3-4 years old. Child must be 3 at time of registration. All Tee Ball home games are played at Athens Regional Park and admission is free to all league games.

For the most recent Tee Ball information, please visit www.quickscores.com/cityofathensntn

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The League is coached by volunteers and anyone wishing to be a coach, assistant coach or league volunteer must complete a coach/volunteer application and must pass a background check.

The City of Athens Parks and Recreation department operates the Athens youth basketball league. The league is for boys and girls ranging in age from pre-k (age 4 by Dec. 6th) through 6th grade. The focus of this recreational league is to teach the fundamentals of basketball, introduce new players to the game, and to improve the health of the players through physical exercise. This is done with a maximum two-hour per week commitment, with one hour set aside for practice and one hour for games and with all players playing a minimum of two complete quarters of each game.

2025/2026 Season Dates 

Registration opens Monday, October 20, 2025.

Games begin Saturday, January 3rd 2026.

Applications are accepted for volunteer coaches and assistants. Anyone wishing to coach, or assist, will be required to pass a background check. Coaches must also complete the online training courses below. Submit applications to recreation@athenstn.gov

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The City of Athens Parks and Recreation has partnered with Tennessee Wesleyan University to offer free youth sports camps for our local youth.

Baseball – The TWU men’s baseball team covers defensive drills, catching, pitching and hitting with boys ages 4-13. These camps are usually held in September on the Athens Regional Park baseball/softball fields. Players are asked to bring their own bats and gloves, if possible. Many of these college athletes got their start through recreational opportunities just like this, and are happy to share their love of the game with a new generation of players.

Basketball – The TWU men’s basketball team teaches boys and girls, ages 4-13, the fundamentals and drills to help develop their game. These camps are usually held in October at the James L. Robb Gymnasium at Tennessee Wesleyan University. The TWU basketball players are always interactive with the children and the kids really learn so many skills that they carry over to our basketball season.

Softball – The TWU women’s softball team covers defensive drills, catching, pitching and hitting with girls ages 4-13. These camps are usually held in September on the Athens Regional Park baseball/softball fields. Players are asked to bring their own bats and gloves, if possible. Tennessee Wesleyan University’s softball team. They are such an energetic team and all our participants leave the camp with an experience they will always remember.

Tennis – The TWU tennis team works with boys and girls, ages 5-12, with beginner-level experience, to enhance their skills and continue their development as players. These camps are usually held in October at the Ingleside Tennis Complex. Participants are asked to bring their own tennis racquets. This is a great way for children who have been introduced to tennis to further hone their skills and strengthen their appreciation of the game.

While there is no fee for these wonderful programs, players must be pre-registered. As soon as the dates are set for the camps, we will list them with a link to register your child.

The City of Athens Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Tennessee Wesleyan University tennis teams to host its popular USTA Rally Cats Beginners Tennis Program for ages 4 to 10. The four-week program is usually held in the Spring and Fall, one night per week, at the Ingleside Tennis Complex.

Rally Cats was developed by USTA to provide a fun introduction of tennis for kids and keep them on the court for years to come. Rally Cats use smaller rackets, lower nets, and modified balls, which leads to less frustration and more fun.

www.RallyCatsTennis.com

(615)953-1694

Email the following documents to recreation@athenstn.gov with the subject line containing the sport you are volunteering for or which trainings are attached.

2025 Season- Tuesdays nights at 6pm & 8pm June 24th-August 19th!

Game schedule: www.quickscores.com/cityofathenstn

Teams and individuals ages 16 and older are welcome to register for the Adult Softball League. The cost is $400 per team and $30 per free agent. Free agents will be assigned to teams at the close of the registration period. If free agents are not assigned to a team they can choose to be an alternate/sub or request a refund. There is a maximum of 30 active players per roster. Teams must have a minimum of 3 players of the opposite sex playing the field and batting.

Email completed applications to dphillips@athenstn.gov