Youth Sports

Jr NBA Basketball (Winter)

Jr. NBA is a Youth Development based instructional league geared towards all youth, ages 5-14. Players will learn the fundamental skills and strategies of basketball through both practice and gameplay. Practices will be held during the week and games will be on Saturdays. The season consists of a season-opening Skills Clinic, six (6) games, and a season finale Skills Competition. All players receive an NBA replica reversible jersey and various swag items throughout the season. Mouthpieces are required, if you need assistance obtaining one, please contact us. For more information, please contact the Youth Sports Coordinator, Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org. Registration Opens November 13, 2024 @ 12pm (reg link below will activate at this time)

Cost
$25 per player (Scholarships Available)

Scholarship Information Page
Last day to submit a scholarship application is December 3, 2024

Program Dates*
January 7, 2025 - March 8, 2025

*Player Evaluation Day on December 7th, 2024 @ George Sim Event Center

  • 5-7 Division: 9a-10a 
  • 8-11 Division: 10:30a-11:30a
  • 12-14 Division: 12p-1p

Program Locations
Oak Park Community Center Gym and George Sim Event Center

Days
Each team will have one scheduled practice during the week (time frame/days listed below) and one game on Saturday. Practices will be played at the chosen location; all games will be played at George Sim Event Center. The coach will determine the exact practice time, you will receive this information along with the team roster via email on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Oak Park Community Center Gym Practice Info

  • 5-7 Division: Wednesdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 1/8/2025)
  • 8-11 Division: Thursdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 1/9/2025)
  • 12-14 Division: Fridays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 1/10/2025)

George Sim Event Center Practice Info

  • 5-7 Division: Tuesdays from 4:30p-6:30p (first day of practice is 1/7/2025)
  • 8-11 Division: Wednesdays from 4:30p-6:30p (first day of practice is 1/9/2025)
  • 12-14 Division: Wednesdays from 4:30p-5:30p (first day of practice is 1/8/2025)

Family Tip-Off Meeting
Prior to start of season, we will have a mandatory program overview/orientation meeting via zoom for families where we will review everything related to 2025 Jr. NBA. Meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 6pm-7pm. Zoom link will be sent out via e-mail a week prior to meeting.

Questions? 
E-mail Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org

Junior Giants (Summer)

Youth Development based, non-competitive baseball/softball program open to all youth, ages 5-18. Players will receive all necessary equipment to play; baseball hat, t-shirt & glove (if needed). Junior Giants baseball/softball is a non-competitive baseball program. Rules are flexible and geared towards beginners. Score is not kept, games are self-officiated, and the program centers around player success rather than the final score.

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Registration Opens April 1, 2025

Cost
FREE

Program Dates
June 7, 2025 thru August 2, 2025

Program Locations
William Land Park 

Days
Each team will have one scheduled practice during the week and one game on Saturday morning. Practice days and times are determined according to location and division participant is in:

William Land Park Schedule:

  • T-Ball practices on Tuesdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 8am 
  • Minors Baseball practices on Wednesdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 9am 
  • Majors Baseball practices on Thursdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 10am 
  • Seniors Baseball practices on Thursdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 10am 
  • Minors/Majors/Seniors Softball practices on Fridays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 11am

Important League Dates:

First Pitch Meeting
May 29, 2025; 6pm-7pm via Zoom
This meeting will give registered families an overview of the Junior Giants and what to expect for the 2025 season. This meeting will be conducted via zoom, link will be sent out via email a week prior to meeting date.

Coach Clinic & Volunteer Meeting (2-part training)

Part 1
May 31, 2025; 10am-12pm @ Coloma Community Center Auditorium
This meeting is geared towards all volunteers and will help you have a smooth season with your players! We’ll review best practices and strategies for leading your team so that you are ready to go at first practice!

Part 2
June 14, 2025; 10am-12pm @ William Land Park, Diamond #5
This meeting will give volunteer coaches and team parents a chance to run through some skill drills and get support on best practices for having a successful season. We’ll have Junior Giants coaches from previous seasons out there as well as some “baseball experts” that will provide a great foundation before stepping on the field with players.

Season Opening Play Ball Clinic
June 7, 2025; 8am-12pm @ William Land Park, Diamond #5
To open our Junior Giants season, we’re hosting a MLB play ball clinic where players will be taken through a series of skill development stations to help them get ready to go for the season. Practices begin the following week.

Tball Division
8a-9a
Minors Baseball
9a-10a
Majors & Seniors Baseball
10a-11a
Minors, Majors & Seniors Softball
11a-12p

Questions?
E-mail Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org

NFL Flag Football (Fall)

NFL Flag is a Youth Development based instructional league geared towards all youth, ages 5-14. Players will learn the fundamental skills and strategies of flag football through both practice and game play. Practices will be held during the week and games will be on Saturdays. Season consists of a season opening Skills Clinic and Six (6) games. All players receive an NFL replica reversible jersey, set of flags, and various swag items throughout the season. Mouthpieces are required, if you need assistance obtaining one, please contact us. For more information, please contact the Youth Sports Coordinator, Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org.

Registration opens on July 16, 2025 @ 12pm (link will appear at that time)

Cost
$25 per player (Scholarships Available)

Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
Last day to submit scholarship application is August 15, 2025.

Program Dates*
August 23, 2025 – November 1, 2025

*Player Evaluation Day on August 23, 2025 @ Hagginwood Park

  • 5-7 Division: 9a-10a
  • 8-10 Division: 10:30a-11:30a
  • 11-14 Division: 12p-1p

Program Locations
Hagginwood Park & Tahoe Park

Days
Each team will have one scheduled practice during the week and one game on Saturday. Practices will be at chosen location, times and days for each division are listed below. All games will be played at Hagginwood Park, game schedules will be distributed first week of practice.

Practice Info

  • 5-7 Division: Wednesdays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 9/3/2025) 
  • 8-10 Division: Thursdays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 9/4/2025) 
  • 11-14 Division: Fridays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 9/5/2025)

Family Kick-Off Meeting

Prior to start of season, we will have a mandatory program overview/orientation meeting via Zoom for families where we will review everything related to 2025 NFL Flag. Meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 6p-7p. Zoom link will be sent out via e-mail a week prior to meeting.

Questions?
E-mail Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org

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