Youth Athletics

Bedford Parks and Recreation offers youth athletics leagues and programs throughout the year, including fall and spring soccer, winter basketball, and spring/summer youth baseball.  We have also partnered with Rookie Sports Club, LLC to offer additional programs are we are working hard to enhance current offerings.   See current youth athletics information below.  Join the fun!

The Recreation Department relies on volunteer coaches at all levels to coordinate each team.  If you or anyone you know is interested in coaching a youth sports team please indicate so at the time of registration or contact the Recreation Department at 440-735-6570.  Interested volunteer coaches can also submit an email to recreation@bedfordoh.gov.

Volunteer coach applicants are required to complete a volunteer application, concussion certification, Lindsay’s Law compliance, and background check.

Jr. Cavs Youth Basketball

Jr. Cavs Bear Cub Basketball (Grades PK-K)
This is an 8-week instructional basketball program for boys and girls in Pre-K (must be 4 years old) and Kindergarten.  Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting; as well as, basic offense and defense.  Players will then apply what they learned in fun, non-competitive games.  Indicate preferred time, 5:45 pm or 6:45 pm at time of registration. Bear Cub Basketball will use a 7-foot basket.

Location: Ellenwood Center Gym
Dates: Wednesday evenings starting January 8, 2025
Times 5:45pm-6:35pm or 6:45pm-7:35pm
Fee: $55 Resident/$65 Non-Resident
Registration Deadline December 6

Jr. Cavs Grades 1-2
Program will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Ellenwood Center. First four weeks will consist of group practices both evenings. Beginning week five, players will practice on Tuesday evenings and play a scrimmage/game on Thursday evenings.  Indicate preferred time, 5:45 pm or 6:45 pm, at time of registration. Grades 1-2 use an 8-foot basket.
Registration Deadline December 6


Location: Ellenwood Center Gym

Dates: Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning January 7, 2025
Times: 5:45pm-6:40pm or 6:45pm-7:40pm
Fee: $55 Resident/$65 Non-Resident

Jr. Cavs Grades 3-6

Players will participate in group instruction the first 3 weeks.  Following group instruction players will be placed on teams based on skill levels.  Players will then participate in a 6-week season in a 5x5 league format.  Please note that special requests for team assignments will be limited.

Location: Heskett Middle School Gym or Ellenwood Center Gym
Dates: Saturday mornings/early afternoons beginning January 4, 2025 (possible weekday evening practices also)
Registration Deadline December 6

Each player receives a Jr. Cavs reversible jersey and two Cavs tickets/vouchers, with ability to purchase additional tickets.

All dates, times, fees, locations subject to change.

Spring Bearcat Youth Volleyball

Boys and girls grades 1-6. Participants will learn, play, and develop fundamental skills of volleyball in a dynamic and engaging environment. Rookie Sport Club coaches will provide hands-on instruction on the essential skills such as serving, passing, and setting, all while enjoying a variety of drills and games tailored to their age and ability. Limited to 20 participants per age group. Don’t delay! Registration Deadline extended to March 7.
 
Instructor: Rookie Sports Club LLC. 
Location: Ellenwood Center Gym 
Dates: Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9

Grades 1-3 Time: 5:00 pm - 5:45pm
 
Grades 4-6 Time: 5:50 pm - 6:40 pm
Grades 4-6 Time: 6:45 pm - 7:35 pm

 

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Spring Bearcat Youth Soccer

Ages 5-8: Instructional clinic with group practices and scrimmages.

Ages 9-12: NEW! Instructional league that consists of several group practices in a clinic format, then players will be placed on teams and play scheduled games. 

Saturday mornings/early afternoons beginning April 5, weather permitting. Led by Rookie Sports Club coaches. Participants will receive a shirt. Participants must provide and wear their own shin guards.  Soccer cleats are recommended.

Location is Bearcat Stadium or Hutchinson Field.  
Fee: $55 Resident/$65 Non-Resident
Registration Deadline for Spring Soccer - March 7 

The mission of the Bearcat Sports programs is to teach, develop, organize, manage, and offer youth players the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of a variety of sports while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, teamwork, discipline, respect and sportsmanship 

 

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Summer Bearcat Youth Baseball

Boys and girls ages 5-12
Weeknights and/or Saturdays beginning in June; weather permitting. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate each team. Practice may begin in late May or June and will be scheduled based on coaches availability.

Participants receive a game shirt and hat. Every player should have a pair of white baseball pants and a mitt.

The number of registered participants at any age group will determine the program format. Which may include running in a camp/clinic format with instruction from Rookie Sports Club, LLC.  The schedule, subject to change, is tentatively as follows:

Ages 5-6, Saturday morning at 9 or 10am at Ellenwood

Ages 7-9 on Saturday morning at 10 or 11am at Ellenwood

Ages 10-12 on Thursday evenings at 6pm at Ellenwood

Fee: $55 Resident/$65 Non-Resident
Registration Deadline for Youth Baseball - April 4

Boys and girls ages 13-15

Weeknights beginning in June; weather permitting. Participants receive a game shirt and hat. Every player should have a pair of white baseball pants and a mitt. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate each team. Practice will begin based on players' eligibility after the school season and the coaches availability.

 

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The mission of the Bearcat Sports programs is to teach, develop, organize, manage, and offer youth players the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of a variety of sports while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, teamwork, discipline, respect and sportsmanship 

 

Questions? Call 440-735-6570

Fall Bearcat Youth Soccer

Boys & Girls Ages 5 to 12. Participants will be assigned to groups based on age/enrollment. Program consists of weekly (Saturday mornings or early afternoons) instructional group practices and scrimmages in a clinic format, led by Rookie Sports Club LLC. Participants receive a T-shirt. Participants must provide and wear their own shin guards.  Soccer cleats are recommended. Location is Hutchinson Field, 350 W. Grace St.  All dates, times, locations, fees subject to change. Program will begin early September, weather permitting.

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