YMCA:
Youth Basketball
Youth basketball runs year-round at the YMCA, with five different seasons taking place throughout the year for kids from five to 17 years old. Fall leagues will begin on August 7
Dance and Cheer
Dance: Programs offered at different times throughout the year, from 18 months old through 17 years old. Cost varies based on age and/or skill level, along with length of session.
Non-competitive cheerleading and tumbling: Programs offered at different times throughout the year, for kids four years old to 11 years old. Cost will be $35 for members and $65 for non-members.
Soccer
Plant City’s fall soccer season begins August 7 with three coed age groups including 3-5 years old, 6-8 years old and 9-11 years old. Registration costs $60 for members and $165 for non-members.
Swim Lessons
The Plant City YMCA offers swim lessons for both kids and adults starting at three years old, ranging from introductory classes to semi-private and private lessons. Swim lessons, not including semi-private and private lessons, will cost $70 for members and $120 for non-members.
Exercise
The Plant City YMCA offers a number of health and fitness programs ranging from diabetes prevention, personal and group training, programs for veterans, life coaching, healthy steps for older adult and more.
For more information on what your local YMCA offers, visit www.tampaymca.org.
BASEBALL
Plant City Little League
Plant City Little League’s fall season is getting geared up to begin, with registration now open. Plant City Little League offers several divisions for kids from four to 16 years old. Online registration for the fall season is open through August 19 at www.plantcitylittleleague.com and in-person registration is available at the PCLL Board Room on Aug. 7, 14 and 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Tryouts will take place on August 19 and games begin the week of Sept. 11.
YOUTH FOOTBALL/CHEER
Plant City is home to three different youth football and cheer programs, with the Plant City Dolphins, Plant City Colts and Turkey Creek Trojans. Youth programs feature teams for players and cheerleaders ranging from six years old to 14 years old, with some ranging from five to 15. For registration, cost and contact information, find each organization on Facebook or visit their respective websites below.
Plant City Dolphins: www.plantcitydolphins.com
Plant City Colts: www.plantcitycolts.sportngin.com
Turkey Creek Trojans: www.turkeycreektrojans.com
PLANT CITY PARKS & REC
The Plant City Parks & Recreation department offer a number of city-sponsored youth leagues, as well as public parks and athletic facilities.
Youth Basketball League
The Sadye Gibbs Martin community center hosts a youth basketball league for boys ages eight to 16 and girls ages eight to 15. An informational flyer about the league will be available starting October 19 on request by email to recinfo@plantcitygov.com or by calling 813-659-4255. Registration begins in mid-October to early November and the league runs throughout January and February with practices beginning in early December. A birth certificate is required for all competitors and age is determined as of March 1 of the season year. The registration fee for the league is $40 and includes an eight-game season for all age groups and a jersey.
Youth Flag Football
Plant City Parks & Rec introduces youth athletes to the game of football with their youth flag football league for boys and girls from four to 15 years old. An informational flyer about the league will be available starting in August on request by email to recinfo@plantcitygov.com or by calling 813-659-4255. A birth certificate is required for all competitors and age is determined as of November 1 of the season year. The registration fee for the league is $40 and includes an eight-game season for all age groups as well as a jersey and insurance. Players are expected to provide black shorts and either cleats or sneakers. The league features no practices and team only meet on game days, with no coaches, exclusively featuring “instruction officials” that act as both referee and coach. One official works the offense for both teams, another official works the defense for both teams.
Youth Soccer
Plant City Parks & Rec hosts a youth soccer league for kids ages four through 18. Registration runs from early January through February and the league runs from late March through late May. The league features several different age groups, with co-ed divisions for U5, U6, U7, U8 and U19 divisions and both boys and girls leagues for the U10, U12 and U15 divisions. A birth certificate is required for all competitors and age is determined as of June 1 of the season year. The registration fee for the league is $40 and includes an eight-game season for all age groups as well as a jersey. Players are expected to provide all other necessary equipment, including shin guards, black shorts and either cleats or sneakers. Teams are limited to two meetings a week: two practices, one practice and one game or two games. One or two preseason only meetings for U5-U6, none during the season. No coaches or practices for U19
For more information on leagues and opportunities offered through Plant City Parks & Recreation, visit www.plantcitygov.com/parksrec.
COMPETITIVE SOCCER
The Plant City Lancers are a competitive soccer club that is partnered with IMG Academy’s Affiliate Club Program, giving players the opportunity to develop and compete at the highest levels of soccer in the US, including MLS NEXT and The Girls Academy League. The Lancers’ offer teams for several age groups for both boys and girls with a season that begins in August and ends in the early part of May. Practices will be held two-three nights per week and registration was most recently $575 for the 2022-2023 competitive season — not including uniforms, tournaments or extra leagues. Prior to competition, players must fill out a number of forms that include a medical release form, FYSA informed consent regarding concussions, club bylaws, an FYSA communicable disease agreement and a registration form/player contract. For more information or to register, visit www.plantcityfc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL
Plant City, Strawberry Crest and Durant all offer a number of upcoming Fall and Winter sports that include cross country, football, golf, swimming, volleyball, basketball, competitive cheerleading, soccer and wrestling. Prior to competition, students will need to upload an FHSAA EL2 Completed Physical, a birth certificate, a proof of residency, a parent/guardian’s driver’s license and a proof of school insurance along with completion of three National Federation of State High School Associations videos (heat, concussions, cardiac.) Students are not eligible to participate until they have received a cleared status from their respective school’s administration. For application information, visit www.athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org. For coach contact, tryouts, schedules and team social media visit the school’s athletic page through www.hillsboroughcountyschools.org.