Youth Program Information

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Lansing Parks & Recreation offers a variety of youth activities throughout the year. For more information about any programs listed below, contact the Parks & Recreation Office at (913) 727-2960 or email us at parks@lansingks.org.

Parks and Recreation has new / updated policies regarding registration special requests and team selection. Please view the PDF document linked at the bottom of this page.

Information on this page is subject to change.

 

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YOUTH SPORTS

Late registrations may not be accepted.

Are you interested in coaching? Applications for volunteer coaches are accepted online, by phone, email, or in person at the office.

Apply to be a coach through our Sports Registration site.

 

SOCCER (Spring & Fall)

Spring Registration: January 1st - 31st

Fall Registration: July 1st - 31st

Five divisions are offered: Pre-K & Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades, 3rd & 4th Grades, 5th & 6th Grades, and 7th & 8th Grades. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Pre-K participants must be 4 years of age by August 31st of the current year.

Spring Soccer: Practices can be twice a week on weekday evenings and begin in early March. Games are played on Saturdays starting in late March and running through May.

Fall Soccer: Practices can be twice a week on weekday evenings and begin mid-August. Games are played on Saturdays starting in September and running through October.

Fall 2025 Important Season Information:

The participant's age division is based on their grade level for the 2025/2026 school year.

All scholarship requests must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21st, 2025.

Refunds will NOT be offered after the uniform and equipment order is placed on Friday, August 15th, 2025.

A cancelation fee of $5.00 will be applied to all registration refunds. Non-resident fees, late fees, and card processing fees are non-refundable.

 

 

BASEBALL | SOFTBALL | T-BALL

Registration: March 1st - 31st

All ages are as of June 1st of the current year.

Practices begin in early May; games start after the Memorial Day Holiday and run through mid-July.

T-BALL:  Open to children ages 5 and 6.

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL:  There are four age divisions offered. All divisions of Softball are fast-pitch.

          8U (Coach Pitch): Ages 7 – 8

          10U: Ages 9 – 10

          12U: Ages 11 – 12

          15U: Ages 13 – 15

 

FLAG FOOTBALL

Registration: July 1st - 31st

Three age divisions are offered in this program: 1st & 2nd grade, 3rd & 4th Grade, and 5th & 6th grade.

Practices can be twice a week on weekday evenings and begin mid-August; games are played on Saturdays starting in September and running through October.

Fall 2025 Important Season Information:

The participant's age division is based on their grade level for the 2025/2026 school year.

All scholarship requests must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21st, 2025.

Refunds will NOT be offered after the uniform and equipment order is placed on Friday, August 15th, 2025.

A cancelation fee of $5.00 will be applied to all registration refunds. Non-resident fees, late fees, and card processing fees are non-refundable.

 

CHEERLEADING

Registration: July 1st - 31st

Children participating in this program will cheer for the Lansing Youth Football program offered by Lansing Parks & Recreation. Youths ages 5 to 12 as of August 31st of the current year may participate.

Practices can be twice a week on weekday evenings and begin mid-August; games are played on Saturdays starting in September and running through October.

Fall 2025 Important Season Information:

All scholarship requests must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 21st, 2025.

Refunds will NOT be offered after the uniform and equipment order is placed on Friday, August 15th, 2025.

A cancelation fee of $5.00 will be applied to all registration refunds. Non-resident fees, late fees, and card processing fees are non-refundable.

 

BASKETBALL

Registration: October 1st - 31st

Children currently in 1st through 6th grades are eligible to participate.

Practices can be twice a week on weekday evenings, starting in December. Games are on Saturdays Beginning after the holiday break in January and will continue through mid-March. 

 

 

City-Sponsored Youth Events

 

David Trinkle Jr. Youth Fishing Derby

This event is held on a Saturday morning in May at Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park.  Registration for this event is open to youth up to and including 15 years of age as of the day of the derby.  Registration fees include bait and a picnic lunch.  Prizes are given for numerous categories.

Spooky Center

This Halloween celebration is provided by the Parks & Recreation Department and the Lansing Community Library.  Spooky Center is scheduled for the Saturday before Halloween and features various carnival games, prizes, and refreshments - all free. This event is for ages up to and including 8th grade.

*No strollers allowed

**Strobe lights are used at this event