Youth Athletic Programs
Essex Youth Lacrosse and Tiny Sticks
Tiny Sticks (Grades K-2) and Essex Youth Lacrosse (Grades 3-8) serve as the recreational lacrosse program available for EWSD families. These recreational lacrosse programs focus on basic skill development, understanding of the game, and competitive game play in the Northern Vermont Youth Lacrosse League (No games for Tiny Sticks). This program is run through the Essex Youth Lacrosse Board of Directors. More information is available at www.essexyouthlacrosse.com and questions may be directed to essexyouthlacrosse@gmail.com. Equipment Available Upon Request.
Tiny Sticks- Saturday, May 3-June 7 / 8:30-10AM / Essex High School
Essex Youth Lacrosse- Weekday practices, March 31-June 8 Saturday games for Boys, Sunday games for Girls
Essex Junction Little League
The following baseball programs are available to CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION RESIDENTS only. EJLL participants will practice and play home games at Maple Street and/or Cascade Park. Registration and further details are available at EJLLVT.org.
FIRST TIMER: AGES 4–6, PREK OR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM SERVING AS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SPORT. PARENT PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED IN THIS PRACTICE ONLY PROGRAM.
TEE BALL: AGES 4–6 OR KINDERGARTEN. PRACTICE & GAMES.
COACH PITCH: AGES 6–8 & GENERALLY GRADE 1–2.
MINORS: AGES 8, 9, & 10 AS OF AUGUST 31
MAJORS: AGES 11 & 12 AS OF AUGUST 31
MAPLE STREET PARK & CASCADE PARK
EVALUATIONS: MARCH 12 (MINORS & MAJORS ONLY) , 5:45-8PM at EHS
SEASON: MAY 3–JUNE 7
FIRST TIMER & ROOKIE: $75 / MINORS & MAJORS: $125
Essex Town Little League
The following baseball programs are available to TOWN OF ESSEX RESIDENTS only. ETLL participants will practice and play home games at Foster Road Park. Registration and further details are available through their website, www.essextownlittleleague.org.
T-BALL: AGES 4-6
FARM: AGES 7-8
MINORS: AGES 8, 9, & 10 AS OF AUGUST 31
MAJORS: AGES 11 & 12 AS OF AUGUST 31
FOSTER ROAD PARK
EVALUATIONS: MARCH 16 AT THE STRIKE ZONE, TIMES TBD (MINORS AND MAJORS ONLY)
SEASON: MAY 5–JUNE 7
$90 PRIOR TO 3/16, $100 AFTER 3/16
Essex Youth Softball
The following softball programs are available to both CITY OF ESSEX JUNCTION and TOWN OF ESSEX residents. Softball is played at Foster Road Park. Registration and further details are available through the ETLL website, essextownlittleleague.org.
FARM: AGES 7–8
MINORS: AGES 8, 9, & 10 AS OF AUGUST 31
MAJORS: AGES 11 AND 12 AS OF AUGUST 31
FOSTER ROAD PARK
EVALUATIONS: MARCH 16 / THE STRIKE ZONE, TIMES TBD (MINORS AND MAJORS ONLY)
SEASON: MAY 5–JUNE 7
$90 PRIOR TO 3–16, $100 AFTER 3–16
Soccer Sparks
Soccer Sparks offers age-appropriate soccer classes for kids ages 2–9 in a low pressure, high skill learning environment. The Soccer Sparks approach utilizes fun and games so that children develop a passion for soccer without the stress of competitive play. Taught by USSF Nationally Certified coaches, Soccer Sparks’ “all-ball” training techniques help kids meet their maximum potential while emphasizing fair play and enjoyment of the sport.
MAPLE STREET PARK / FLEMING
SAT
MAY 10–31
JUNE 14–JULY 12 (NO CLASS JULY 5)
JULY 26–AUGUST 16
AGES 2–3: 9–9:30AM
AGES 3–4: 9:35–10:05AM
AGES 4-5: 10:10–10:55AM
AGES 6–9: GIRLS: 11–11:45AM / BOYS: 11–11:45AM
$60
DRAGOMIR PARVANOV, SOCCER SPARKS
Summer Youth Track and Field Team
Jump higher, run faster, and throw longer. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of track and field events in a fun, relaxed team environment throughout the summer. In addition to our weekly practices, we’ll compete in several local mini-meets. There is a season culminating state championship meet at St. Johnsbury Academy on July 19th.
GRADES 2–8 / ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
MON/WED/THU, JUNE 16–JULY 19 / 5:30–6:30PM
$95
JESS LIBRIZZI
Junior Hornets Soccer Clinics
This exciting parent/child introductory program prepares your child for organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment. Age-appropriate equipment will be used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, and agility.
3–5 YEARS WITH PARENT / MAPLE STREET PARK
MON, JULY 7–AUGUST 11 OR WED, JULY 9–AUGUST 13
4:45–5:30PM
$50
EHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER & COACH DALLAS BRODHEAD
Young Hornets Soccer Clinics
This new program is designed to take your Jr Hornets career to the next level. Coach Brodhead and the EHS Girls Varsity team will take the field with your child to further develop the foot/eye coordination, balance, and footwork needed to play the game.
MAPLE STREET PARK
ENTERING GRADES K–1: MON, JULY 7–AUGUST 11
ENTERING GRADES 2–3: WED, JULY 9–AUGUST 13
5:30–6:15PM
$50
EHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER & COACH DALLAS BRODHEAD
Parent/Child Tennis
This parent and child program teaches both the adult and the child the fundamentals of tennis. In all of our busy lifestyles, it is nice to learn and exercise with your child. Have fun and play the game of tennis with your kiddo this summer!
ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL
AGES 4–7: MON, JULY 7–AUGUST 11 / 5:30–6:30PM
AGES 4–7: TUE, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 / 5:30–6:30PM
AGES 7–10: MON, JULY 7–AUGUST 11 / 6:30–7:30PM
AGES 7–10: TUE, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 / 6:30–7:30PM
$95
USTA
Essex Chargers Youth Football
The Essex Chargers Youth Football program is a non-profit, volunteer run organization which strives to inspire the participants with the fundamental principles of teamwork and fair play, while having a strong focus on fun. The Essex Chargers are part of the Northern Vermont Youth Football League (NVYFL), which has been in existence since the 1960’s. The VT youth football community within the league currently consists of 17 teams. Each year more than 100 children participate in the Essex Chargers Flag (grades 1–4) and Tackle (grades 5–6/7–8) programs. Visit EssexChargersFootball.com for more info and to register!
GRADES 1–8 / MAPLE STREET PARK AUGUST 11–NOVEMBER 1
FLAG FOOTBALL: GRADES 1–4 / $80
TACKLE FOOTBALL: GRADES 5–8 / $150
CHARGERS FOOTBALL BOARD
Registration and More Info
Chargers Youth Cheerleading
Chargers Youth Cheerleading is for aspiring cheerleaders entering grades 3–8 looking for some additional coaching and participation opportunities outside of the competitive Winter cheerleading season. This program will be led by ADL and EMS cheerleading coaches with instruction focused on but not limited to chants/cheers, jumps, stunts, tumble, and more. This is a good introduction to cheerleading, and it allows participants to continue practice of skills that they will use in competitive winter season if they choose. Participants will be broken into grade groupings for teams with the program culminating by cheering at Chargers Youth Football games at Maple Street Park.
GRADES 3–8 / MAPLE STREET PARK
AUGUST 11–NOVEMBER 1
GRADES 3–4: SUN, 9–10AM
GRADES 5–6: THR 6:30–7:30PM & SUN 10–11AM
GRADES 7–8: TUE 6:30–7:30PM & SUN 11AM–1PM
$215