Youth Sports

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 and rules are loose and geared towards beginners. Score is not kept, games are self-officiated, and the program centers around player success rather than the final score.

Registration Opens April 1, 2024 (link will open at this time)

 

Cost
FREE

Program Dates
June 11, 2024 thru August 3, 2024

Program Locations
William Land Park & George Sim Park. Practices will take place at chosen league location. All games will be played at 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 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 8am
  • Minors Baseball practices on Wednesdays from 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 9am
  • Majors Baseball practices on Thursdays from 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 10am
  • Seniors Baseball practices on Thursdays from 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 11am
  • Minors/Majors Softball practices on Fridays from 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 11am

George Sim Park Schedule:

  • T-Ball practices on Thursdays from 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 8am
  • Minors Baseball practices on Thursdays from 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 9am
  • Majors Baseball practices on Thursdays from 5p-6:30p & games on Saturday, 10am
  • Seniors Baseball practices on Thursdays from 6:30p-8p & games on
  • Saturday, 11am Minors/Majors Softball practices on Thursdays from 6:30p-8p & games on Saturday, 11am

 

First Pitch Meeting
May 29, 2024; 5pm-6pm | May 30, 2024; 6pm-7pm
Meetings will be conducted virtually this year, links will be sent to registered families a week prior to each meeting. Meetings are mandatory for all players, parents/guardians. Attendees will learn more about the Junior Giants program and what to expect in regards to 2023 summer season.

Coach Clinic & Volunteer Meeting
June 1, 2024; 9am-11am @ George Sim Park, Matt Cain Field
We will conduct a coach clinic and volunteer meeting that will give volun, teer 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 8, 2024; 8am-12pm @ William Land Park
To open our 2023 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
Minors Softball
11a-12p
Majors Baseball
10a-11a
Majors Softball
11a-12p
Seniors Baseball
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 July 19, 2024 (link will open at this time)

 

Cost
$25 per player (Scholarships Available)

Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
Last day to submit scholarship application is December 1, 2023.

Program Dates
September 4, 2024 - October 26, 2024

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-6:30p (first day of practice is 9/4/2024)
  • 8-11 Division: Thursdays from 5p-6:30p (first day of practice is 9/5/2024)
  • 12-14 Division: Fridays from 5p-6:30p (first day of practice is 9/6/2024)

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 2024 NFL Flag. Meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5p-6p. Zoom link will be sent out via e-mail a week prior to meeting.

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

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 game play. Practices will be held during the week and games will be on Saturdays. 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.

Register Here

 

Cost
$25 per player (Scholarships Available)

Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
Last day to submit scholarship application is December 1, 2023.

Program Dates
January 10, 2024 - March 9, 2024

Program Locations
South Natomas Community Park, Oak Park Community Center Gym, George Sim Event Center, and Pannell Meadowview Community Center Park

 

Days
Each team will have one scheduled practices during the week (times and days listed below) and one game on Saturday. Practices will be played at chosen location, all games will be played at George Sim Event Center.

South Natomas Park Practice Info

  • 5-7 Division: Wednesdays from 4p-5p (first day of practice is 1/10/2024)
  • 8-11 Division: Thursdays from 4p-5p (first day of practice is 1/11/2024)
  • 12-14 Division: Fridays from 4p-5p (first day of practice is 1/12/2024)

Oak Park Community Center Gym Practice Info

  • 5-7 Division: Wednesdays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 1/10/2024)
  • 8-11 Division: Wednesdays from 6p-7p (first day of practice is 1/10/2024)
  • 12-14 Division: Thursdays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 1/11/2024)

George Sim Event Center Practice Info

  • 5-7 Division: Thursdays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 1/11/2024)
  • 8-11 Division: Thursdays from 6p-7p (first day of practice is 1/11/2024)
  • 12-14 Division: Fridays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 1/12/2024)

Pannell Meadowview Community Park Practice Info

  • 5-7 Division: Wednesdays from 4p-5p (first day of practice is 1/10/2024)
  • 8-11 Division: Thursdays from 4p-5p (first day of practice is 1/11/2024)
  • 12-14 Division: Fridays from 4p-5p (first day of practice is 1/12/2024)

 

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 2024 Jr. NBA. Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 5p-6p. 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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