Youth Recreation

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FALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Solon Recreation is proud to bring a variety of youth sports, activities, and programs to the community!


ONLINE REGISTRATION

Solon Parks and Recreation now gives you the option to register for programs at your convenience using our online registration system. This allows you the option to pay by credit card when registering for programs.

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YOUTH SPORTS (A-Z)

Baseball / Softball

Coach Pitch Baseball / Softball
Mid-May - Mid June (2023)
Divisions: 1st - 2nd grade
Dates: Practices start week of May 1. Games are Tuesdays & Wednesday starting May 16 - June 14 (make-ups June 20/21)
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area

Minors Baseball / Softball
Late April - Mid June (2023)
Divisions: 3rd - 4th Grade
Dates: Practices start week of April 24. Games are on Mondays & Wednesdays starting May 15 - June 21 (Make-up date is June 26/28).
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area. Games played in Solon, Durant, Wilton, Tipton, Mechanicsville, West Branch, Anamosa, and other towns.

Majors Baseball / Softball
Late April - Mid June (2023)
Divisions: 5th - 6th grade 
Dates: Practices start week of April 24. Games are on Tuesdays and Thursday starting May 16 - June 22 (Make-up date is June 27/29). 
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area. Games played in Solon, Durant, Wilton, Tipton, Mechanicsville, West Branch, Anamosa, and other towns. 


Basketball

Dribble, pass, shoot, score in our basketball program! Participants will learn basic and advanced fundamentals before moving into game play. This program is volunteer coached. Please indicate if you are willing to coach at the time of registration.  

Basketball "Junior Hoopers" (3v3)
Divisions: Kindergarten / 1st-2nd Grade 
Dates: 2023-24 TBD
Location: Solon Community Center

Basketball 5v5 (Girls)
Mid October - Mid December
Divisions: 3rd, 4th, and 5th/6th grade
Dates: 2023 TBD
Location: Solon Community Center 

Basketball 5v5 (Boys)
Early January - Early March
Divisions: 3rd, 4th, and 5th/6th grade
Dates: 2023-24 TBD
Location: Solon Community Center


Flag Football

The 20, the 10, TOUCHDOWN! Your child is invited to play flag football and learn the game in a fun and safe environment. This program is volunteer coached. Please indicate if you are willing to coach at the time of registration.

Mid August - Early October
Divisions: Pre - K, 1st - 2nd, 3rd - 4th, and 5th - 6th.
Game Dates: Practices start the week of August 21st. Games for 5-6th grade will take place on Saturday mornings from September 9 - October 7. Games for Pre-K, 1-2nd, and 3-4th will take place on Mondays from September 11 - October 16. 
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area

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Lacrosse Clinics

Summer 
Divisions: All Ages
Dates: TBD
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature 
Fee: TBD


Soccer

GOOOOOAL! Your child will have fun while they improve their skills and learn proper sportsmanship. This program is volunteer coached. Please indicate if you are willing to coach at the time of registration. 

Spring Session (2023)
Late March - Early May
Divisions: PreK, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th grade.
Dates: Practices start week of March 27. Games are played on Tuesdays or Thursdays, April 11 - May 11.
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area

Fall Session (2023)
Mid August - Early October
Divisions: PreK, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th grade.
Dates: Practices start week of August 28. Games are played on Tuesdays or Thursdays, September 12 -  October 12.
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area 

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T-Ball

Introduce your child to the game of baseball and/or softball with this introductory level program. Children will start to learn the basics of "team"! This program is volunteer coached. Please indicate if you are willing to coach at the time of registration. 

Mid-May - Mid June (2023)
Divisions: Ages 4-5 / 5-6
Dates: Practices start week of May 1. Games are on Thursdays starting May 18 - June 15 (make-ups June 22) 
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area


Tennis Camp

Summer
Divisions: All Ages
Dates: July
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature 


Volleyball

Bump, set, pass! This program is meant to teach the basics and fundamentals of volleyball. This program is volunteer coached. Please indicate if you are willing to coach at the time of registration. 

Late August - Mid October
Divisions: 3rd - 4th / 5th - 6th grade
Dates: Practices start week of August 28. Games will take place on Sundays from September 17 - October 15.
Location: Solon Community Center

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VolleyKidz

Introduce your child to the game of volleyball with this introductory level program. This program will be ran by Solon Recreation staff.

Mid September - Mid October
Divisions: K, 1st, and 2nd grade
Dates: Sunday 12:00-12:50 from September 17 - October 15
Location: Solon Community Center

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Youth Enrichment (A-Z)

Tot Time

Fall/Winter 
Ages: 1-6
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10AM-12PM
Location: Solon Community Center
Fee: $2 per participating child. Caregivers get in free.

Ice Skating Rink

Winter 
Ages: All ages
Dates: Determined by weather
Location: Solon Recreation and Nature Area
Fee: FREE

Swim Lessons

June 
Ages: 6-12
Location: Mount Vernon Swimming Pool