Fall Sports
Activities are listed in chronological order and the registration link is listed under each activity.
If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply here.
Activities are listed in chronological order and the registration link is listed under each activity.
If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply here.
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July 28- Oct 25
Reg by Aug 1
Girls, Ages 7-12
Tues, Thurs, Sat, 6-7:30pm
Barker Field
$50, includes use of cheer uniform for the season
Youth cheer program to operate along side our youth football program.
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Season: Aug - Nov 8
Register by August 8
Boys, Ages 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12
Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat, 6-7:30pm*
$30 until March 15, $50 after | Price includes Use of helmet, game pants, game jersey. Each player will also receive a t-shirt.
Once the season starts in July, practices will be T, W, Th and games on Saturdays.
Practices take place at Barker Field. Home games will be played at HHIHS stadium. The Gator football program will return to tradition in 2025. This youth contact program has been on Hilton Head Island since 1969. With our return, we will be going back to our traditional colors (green and yellow). In addition to developing football skills and techniques there will be a strong focus on teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and life skills. Many coaches with varying levels of playing and coaching experience will help guide these young men.
Please bring/wear: Cleats, practice pants and shirt. The program will provide all game day wear (ie jersey, pants, helmet, shoulder pad).
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Aug 18 - Sept 29
Register by Sept. 17
Coed, age 9 as of August 1
must be in 4 or 5 grade
Mondays, 3:15-4:15pm
Charles Perry Gymnasium - Island Rec Center
$85, includes Island Rec Volleyball T-shirt
An introduction to the sport of Volleyball! participants will learn all the basic skills of the sport including passing, setting, spiking, and serving. Participants will also learn the rules of the game and how to play and be given plenty of opportunity to learn through playing!
Sessions will be led by Island Rec Athletics Superintendent Chuck Mullen, who has a 20 year background in coaching volleyball at the college level.
please bring/wear: knee pads are encouraged but not mandatory
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Aug 18 - Sept 29 | Reg by Aug 17
Coed, ages 11-13
must be in 6, 7, or 8 Grade
Mondays, 4:30-5:45pm
Charles Perry Gym - Island Rec Center
$85, includes Island Rec Volleyball T-Shirt
Participants will actively learn and work on all skills of the sport with the opportunity to learn how to play the game as well and opportunities for team play.
Sessions will be led by Island Rec Athletics Superintendent Chuck Mullen who has a 20 year background in coaching volleyball at the college level.
Please bring/wear: knee pads are encouraged but not mandatory
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Register by August 29
Sept 20 - Nov 15
$95, Full jersey kit (jersey, shorts, socks) and age-appropriate size ball U6/U8 - size 3 U10 - size 4 U12/U14 - size 5
Come be part of the largest and premier Island Recreation program offered! Participants will be placed on teams in their age division and with a coach. Coaches decide on their practice day and times during the week and communicate that with their team. There is a 7 week regular season and followed by a 1 week playoff tournament that every team 1st grade and up participates in. Island Rec Athletics staff governs the program and volunteer coaches assist with the teams they coach
Program is led by Volunteer coaches who enjoy the aspects of coaching and the sport of soccer. They can request 1 player outside of their own child for their team. Requests outside of that may be made, but are not guaranteed in the interest of creating balanced teams and fair competition.
Please bring/wear: shin guards and non-metal cleated soccer shoes
Practices will be held during the week scheduled by coaches between 4-7pm
Pre K/K games are on Friday evenings at Crossings Park
1st graders and older play Saturdays and/or weeknights at Chaplin Park
Groupings by Current Grade or Appropriate Age
Girls: Pre K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th/8th grade
Boys: Pre K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade
September, October, November
Coed, ages 7 - 14
Mon & Wed, 2:45-6pm
Transportation from the school campus is provided!
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September, October, November
Thursdays
Elementary & Middle School Children
Session 1: 3pm-4pm
Session 2: 4-5pm
Climbing Wall at the Island Rec Center
*child must be between 40-300lbs
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September, October, November
Coed, ages 7 & up
Tuesdays, 2:45 - 6pm
Bristol Sports Arena
Transportation is provided from Rec!
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Register by Sept 5
Sept. 12 - Oct. 24
Coed | Fri, 4:30-5pm
Crossings Park | $75, includes Jersey and size 3 ball
Must be 3 by Sept. 1
Our introduction to the beautiful game! The Future Stars program is the first chance to learn the basic skill of the sport. Participants will learn foot control on the ball, and go through skill stations of shooting, passing, dribbling and throw-ins. Live play will also be incorporated. This is not a league, there are no full games or pre-made teams. Participants are there to learn the skill and incorporated them in modified game play each week.
Program is led by Island Rec Athletics Staff members and any interested volunteer coaches who would like to help teach skills.
Please bring/wear: shin guards and cleated soccer shoes
September 12, 5-7pm
October 24, 4:30-6:30pm
November 14, 4-6:00pm
Mid Island Tract | Coed, ages 8 & up (adults too!) | $30/person
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Monthly Sessions
Coed, Ages 5-12
Wed & Thurs: 6:15-7:00pm
Fitness Classroom 2 | $130
New students must pay for a uniform. Through this program, you will learn self-confidence, a mixture of cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and flexibility exercises. This will improve reflexes and coordination while increasing strength and stamina. Overall fitness will be achieved.
Oct 23, 25
Wed/Fri | $50
Coed, ages 3 to 12
Oct 23 4-5:30pm
Oct 25 6:30-7:30pm
Hilton Head Island High School
Participants will practice 10/23 from 4 to 5:30 at Hilton Head Island High School. Arrive by 6:30 pm 10/25. Participants will then perform with the cheer and dance team at the pre-game show.
10/23 practice from 4:00 to 5:30 pm - Participants will learn cheers and pom dance to perform on Friday Night.
10/25 6:30 to 7:30 pm - Participants will perform pre-game with the cheer and dance team.
Led by Seahawk Cheer Head Coach, Annette Lee. She has been Head Coach for 14 years.
Oct 2 - Nov 6
Coed, ages 6-12
Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm
Chaplin Park | $60
Coaches will use teaching methods designed to help beginners and advanced beginners quickly develop the skills they need to rally, play modified games, to learn to play their first points and have fun!
Public Tennis Inc. offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and special athletes. Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers equipped to teach levels from beginner through advanced. Public Tennis is a USTA Community Tennis Association and a USTA Foundation NJTL chapter.
Racquets will be provided to those who need them.
bring wear: proper shoes, racquet and water
Sept 30 - Nov 4
Register by September 27
Coed, ages 7-14
Mondays, 5-6:30pm
Chaplin Park | $70
This program, for intermediate-to-advanced level youth, is designed to accelerate “play-aware” skills development and to learn how to use the skills in singles and doubles game and set play. It’s all about playing the game! Playing is where the fun is!
Public Tennis Inc. offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and special athletes. Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers equipped to teach levels from beginner through advanced. Public Tennis is a USTA Community Tennis Association and a USTA Foundation NJTL chapter.
bring/wear: tennis racquet, proper shoes and water. Racquets are available if needed.
Sept 12 - Oct 24
Thursdays
Boys: 5:30-6:30pm (Middle School)
Girls: 6:30-7:30pm (Middle & High School)
Island Rec Center | $125
Organized gameplay. 3 v 3, 4 v 4 and 5 v 5. Participants will be placed on a team and play competitive games for an hour.
Jesse Eddy, Hilton Head native, and local basketball standout played at Armstrong Atlantic State University before going on to the European summer league. As a starting point guard, he led his team to a championship before returning to his home here on Hilton Head to work with developing players. Jesse uses his background in biology, physical therapy, and personal training and his deep passion for and knowledge of the game of basketball to train the next generation of athletes into the best players they can be.
Sept 8 - Oct 27
Boys, Grades 3-8
Sundays, 1-2:30pm
HHIHS Swamp Field
$35, includes tshirt
Skills and development training for boys interested in lacrosse. Open to all experience levels. Possibility of scrimmages (TBD).
Coaches Rick Saba, John Friday, others TBD
Please bring/wear: Helmet, Gloves, Stick, Chest/shoulder Pad, Elbow Pads, Cleats
Register by August 15
August 20 - Oct 15
Coed, Age 7-12 (as of 8/1/2024)
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6-9pm
Barker Field, 70 Baygull Road, HHI
$55, includes Jersey
A fun recreational experience with flag football. Practices and games will take place on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays starting the third week of August, and continuing into October.
Nov 9 - Dec 12
Boys, Grades 6-12
Tues/Thurs, 6-7:30pm
$90, includes Water bottle
Bristol Sports arena
Boys in middle and high school will meet every Tuesday & Thursday evening at Bristol Sports arena to practice and play box lacrosse. John Friday and Rick Saba will lead this program
Please bring/wear: helmet, stick, gloves, elbow pads, shoulder/chest pad, athletic shoes (not cleats)
August 19 - October 7
Girls, Grades 3rd-8th
Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm
HHIHS Lacrosse Field
$60.00, includes jersey
Players will be grouped by age/experience level. Coach Kara, along with HS players will run sessions. There will also be two "play dates". Coach Kara Cooke and high school players.
Please bring Stick, Goggles, Cleats/athletic shoes, Mouth guard
Oct 22-23
Ages 9-11: 11am-1pm
Ages 12-16: 1-3pm
Hilton Head Rec Center
$50/ 1 day or $75 for both, price includes wrist band and towel
This is a pre-season basketball training program that will involve agility, speed, stamina, and basketball skill training. Come in, work hard, see where your game is and push yourself to get better. This is a process - nothing given everything EARNED!
Reggie Stovell is a basketball coach and fitness trainer - he played overseas in France, Germany, and Sweden. He has held basketball clinics and coaching events in Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Greece to name a few. He knows how to maximize basketball players potential and teach the fundamentals and skills that can make you successful.
Session 1: Oct 1-2
Session 2: Oct 22-23
Ages 9-11: 11am-1pm
Ages 12-16: 1-3pm
Hilton Head Rec Center
$50/ 1 day or $75 for both, price includes wrist band and towel
This is a pre-season basketball training program that will involve agility, speed, stamina, and basketball skill training. Come in, work hard, see where your game is and push yourself to get better. This is a process - nothing given everything EARNED!
Reggie Stovell is a basketball coach and fitness trainer - he played overseas in France, Germany, and Sweden. He has held basketball clinics and coaching events in Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Greece to name a few. He knows how to maximize basketball players potential and teach the fundamentals and skills that can make you successful.
August 20, 27
Girls, Age 8-13
Free Clinics on August 20 and 27 (9-10:30am)
HHIHS Lacrosse or Swamp fields
Instructed by Kara Cooke
> High School All-American • Penn Wood High School • Philadelphia, PA
> 3x College All-American • University of Virginia
> US National Team Member
> World Cup Champion • 2001
> World Cup Silver Medal • 2005
> Named WPLL “Legend” • 2017 (Women’s Professional Lacrosse League)
Also instructed by various current HS players, Julia Lisi
Please bring/wear: Goggles, mouthguard, stick
Register by September 12
Coed, ages 6-12
Sundays, 4-5pm | $90
Hilton Head High School "Swamp" field
Introductory instructional Lacrosse skills clinic that introduces the sport to beginners. This 8-week program will start September 12 and run thru November 7 (taking Halloween weekend off).
Originally from Savannah, Georgia, he began his lacrosse career with the Coastal Empire String in 2010 and then transitioned into high school playing his freshman year with Savannah Lacrosse. He continued out the rest of his high school years at Benedictine Military School, being a part of two state championships, awarded most valuable midfielder, senior team captain, and #10 recipient. He also played for Team Palmetto, based out of South Carolina, for four years under Coach Scott Sharp, Dennis Daly, and Rich Thomas. After high school, he played four years of Dl lacrosse at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Coach Dustin now resides in Savannah where he is the Director of Scoops Lacrosse GA/SC, a youth developmental lacrosse program, and the Field Director for Coastal Empire Lacrosse. He also continues to be a community coach at many high schools throughout the area.
Please bring wear: cleats. Bring your own water.
