Youth sports in spring
KQ Mom asked the other day about where to find a program to sign her 5-year-old up for spring soccer or lacrosse, and I've been meaning to answer her question.
It appears that the most efficient way to explore kids' sports in your area is to go through local recreation councils. This Baltimore County site has links to a number of local councils with various activities, and a phone number to call if you don't see yours listed. In Howard County, you can download a schedule of spring and summer activities (including youth sports) here. Anne Arundel County has links to its councils here, and you can download a Baltimore city program guide here (look for it along the right rail of the site). Links to Harford County's councils are here, and Carroll County's are here.
I'm sure there may be some groups not covered in these guides or through these links. If you're part of one that is still signing up spring players, please post information in the comments section below.
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It's hard to get in the loop of all the sports that are offered - as Kate pointed out, there are many different rec councils, and you don't have to use the one where you live. Also, you often have to think a season in advance - many leagues register months in advance. Another option is to check out your local YMCA. Their registration is usually not done too far in advance, and they have lots of programs for kids, especially preschool and elementary school age.
Posted by: Christine | March 14, 2008 8:54 AM
Super Mom Jennifer is taking Jay to swimming lessons from the Infant Swimming Resource. This is not your YMCA infant swiming with lifevests and floatation devices; this is survival swimming--the kids float on their backs on Day One! It is fabulous stuff--locate an ISR instructor in your area today!
Posted by: Matt | March 16, 2008 5:51 PM