Athletics

General Program Information

• Ages 4-6: Registration opens Aug. 1 with practices and games in September and October
• Ages 7-15: Registration opens Sept. 1, practices start November, games start December
• Ages 15-18: Registration opens May 1, with games in June and July 

Aging Date: January 1, 2024
Sibling Discount of $10

Ages 7 and Under Basketball Leagues (Fall 2024)

1. Ages 6 and under (League begins September 9, 2024 and runs through October 23, 2024)

• 5:30 P.M. on Mondays at the Davis Center (1101 Manly Ave) OR Wednesdays at the MLK Center (401 S. 8^th St)

 2. Ages 7 and under (League begins on September 9, 2024 and runs through October 21, 2024)

• 6:30 P.M on Mondays at the Davis Center (1101 Manly Ave) 
  

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Ages 7-12

Season: November to February
Deadline to register: Oct. 27
Evaluation will be in November, followed by draft.

Ages 13-15

Season starts Jan. 11
Deadline to register: Dec. 11
Evaluation will be in December.

Games & practices will be held at:

• MLK Center: 401 S. 8th St, Wilmington
• Davis Center: 1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington

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Register Online

Age: 8-18

Registration: January and August

Practice: March through May and September through October

• Youth will receive training on how to operate the scorer's table as basketball officials for the City of Wilmington’s Basketball leagues. Life skills, leadership traits, professional conduct on and off the court will be taught through interactive and engaging activities and discussions.
• Youth will participate in outdoor recreation activities and team bonding opportunities. Upon completion of the program, graduates can be hired to work for City of Wilmington’s Basketball leagues! Click here for the flyer! 

Join Athletic staff as they embark in their Fall Coach Pitch League! PROGRAM IS FULL. Please contact a staff member to be placed on the waitlist! (See below) 

This program is $35/person and can be enjoyed by those between the ages of 7 and 9. 

• League starts on September 10, 2024; ends on October 29, 2024
• Games will be held at Olsen Park on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

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Questions?
Abby Smith
910-772-4170
Email

Age: 8-15

Registration: Opens in January

Practice: Starts early March

Games: Start late March 

Greenfield Park
Located behind 302 Willard St.
6 outdoor courts, shared use with tennis courts
No lights

Robert Strange Park
401 S. 8th St
6 outdoor courts, shared use with tennis courts
With lights

MLK Center
401 S. 8th St.
Inside pickleball with sessions offered during the week

Davis Center at Maides Park
1101 Manly Avenue
Inside pickleball with sessions offered during the week and two outside courts, shared use with tennis courts

City Tennis Complex and Programs

Age: 4-6

Registration: January

Practice: Starts late March

Games: April and May

Thank you to HomeLight for sponsoring the T-ball program.

To be announced for Summer 2025.

We offer a number of paid and unpaid internship opportunities in the athletics section.

Learn more in the Athletics Internship Packet(PDF, 475KB).

Questions?
Morrell Fox
910.465.7223
Email

The athletic staff's newest program: Youth Kickball League! 

This program is $35/person and can be enjoyed by those between the ages of 6 and 10 (8U-10U).

• League starts on September 16, 2024; ends on October 24, 2024
• Games will be held at MLK Center on Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Questions?
Portia Daniels-Murphy
910-341-7824
Email