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ADULT SPORTS

Adult Softball Leagues

SIGN UP takes place on the dates noted under each sport, at the Parks & Recreation office, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glendale Parks and Recreation does not place individuals on teams, but individuals may be listed on a Free Agent List made available to teams short on players. If you would like to be placed on the Free Agent List or have any questions about Adult Sports, please contact Mike D. at 623-930-2841 or mdavis@glendaleaz.com. Adult Sports program participants must be age 18 or older.

To receive Glendale resident rates, proof of residency must be provided. Proof must show address and be current within 60 days. Examples include driver’s license, water bill, etc. (Teams will pay the maximum non-resident fee until proof of residency is verified, then a refund will be issued for the appropriate amount. Refunds take 7-10 business days.)

Click here for the Adult Softball Schedules/Standings

GLENDALE ADULT SOFTBALL FORMAT

Sign up for a variety of adult leagues six nights a week. The Glendale Parks and Recreation rules along with ASA modified rules will be applied. Team trophy and shirts are awarded to first place teams and a team trophy for runner-up and 3rd place teams. Entries spaces are limited for 8 teams in each division.

  • REGISTRATION STATUS:
    FEES FOR RETURNING/NEW RESIDENT TEAMS OR NON RESIDENT TEAMS: $505-$595 depending on your team status. To b a resident team you must have at least 4 Glendale residents on your roster. ($50 off registration fees for attending the mandatory coaches meeting (Coaches meeting are held 2 – 3 weeks prior to start of each season.
  • 2012 SOFTBALL SEASONS:
    Games will be played on some holidays only excluding a few.
    WINTER SEASON: January – mid March (Offering only Coed divisions at FSC & SRSC)
    SPRING SEASON: early April – mid June (Offering all divisions at FSC & SRSC)
    SUMMER SEASON: late July – late September (Offering all divisions at FSC & SRSC)
    FALL SEASON: early October – mid December (Offering all divisions at FSC & SRSC)
  • LEAGUE/LOCATIONS (can change from season to season)
    All leagues play double headers format one night a week. 14 games double header regular season with end of the season with single elimination tournament at these locations. 15 GAMES GUARANTEED!
    FSC=Foothills Sports Complex, 19070 N. 57th Ave.
    SRSC=Sahuaro Ranch Sports Complex, 9895 N. 63rd Ave.
  • LEAGUE FORMAT: All DIVISION will consist of eight (8) teams.
  • GAME TIMES: Fridays: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 p.m. • Sundays: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m.

WINTER LEAGUE INFORMATION

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS MON., DECEMBER 12, at the City Council Chambers, 5850 W. Glendale Ave. RETURNING TEAMS meet 6 p.m.; NEW TEAMS 7:30 a.m. Teams represented by a manager or team player during the entire meeting will receive $50 OFF league sign up. Meeting topics will include league format, rule changes, sign up and lottery information.

SIGN UP TUES., DECEMBER 13 THROUGH FRI., DECEMBER 16. Sign up packets will be available 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on these dates at the Glendale Parks & Recreation office, 5850 W. Glendale Ave. Sign up packets are due in the Parks and Recreation office for RETURNING TEAMS, December 13–16 by 5 p.m. and NEW TEAM sign up packets are due DECEMBER
15, by 5 p.m. NEW TEAM registration/lottery will be held SAT., DECEMBER 17. (New teams who choose to be a resident team may call 623-930-2841 on or after December 15 to confirm team resident status.) For more information, call 623-930-2841.

RATES: Returning and Glendale resident teams: $505 • New Resident Teams (minimum of 4 Glendale residents): $505 • New Non-resident Teams: $595. (Fees Include double-header, 14-game regular season and a single-elimination tournament; administrative fees; ASA sanction fee; softballs; lights; awards for winning teams; officials and field staff). $50 off these rates is available to teams who attend the December 12 organizational meeting (see above). To receive Glendale resident rates, proof of residency must be provided and must show address and be current within 60 days. Examples include driver’s license, water bill, etc. Teams will pay the maximum non-resident fee until proof of residency is verified, then a refund will be issued for the appropriate amount. Refunds take 7-10 business days.

NUMBER OF TEAMS: Leagues are based on 8 maximum, 6 minimum. If leagues do not fill, teams will be placed in another league if space permits.

FORMAT/DAYS/LOCATIONS: Teams play a doubleheader format one night a week at the following times and locations.PARKS: FSC=Foothills Sports Complex, 57 Ave. & Union Hills Dr.; SRP=Sahuaro Ranch Sports Complex, 63 Ave. & Mountain View Rd.

LEAGUE NIGHT LOCATION START DAY
Coed B/C Friday SRSC Jan. 6
Coed B/C Sunday SRSC Jan. 8
Coed C/D Friday FSC Jan. 6
Coed C/D Sunday SRSC Jan. 8
Coed C/D Sunday FSC Jan. 8
Men’s C Thursday SRSC Jan. 12
Men’s CL Tuesday SRSC Jan. 10
Men’s D Tuesday SRSC Jan. 10
Men’s D Wednesday SRSC Jan. 11
Men’s D Thursday SRSC Jan. 12
Women’s D Wednesday SRSC Jan. 11
Senior Monday SRSC Jan. 9

Golf 101

Want to start playing golf, or have you been playing but need to sharpen your skills? Learn the FUNdamentals including grip, swing, chipping, putting, short game, rules, confidence,
etiquette and more. Ages 18+. 1-½ hours. 4 weeks. Held at Glen Lakes Golf Course, 5450 W. Norhern Ave. Instructor: SWARTZ. • $108 (Non-resident $129) Click here to register.

Begin Date Day Time Sign Up Code
JAN. 14 SA 10 AM #141181-01
JAN. 17 TU 6 PM #141181-02
FEB. 5 SU 1 PM #141181-03
FEB. 18 SA 9 AM #141181-04
MAR. 1 TH 6 PM #141181-05
MAR. 7 W 7 PM #141181-06
MAR. 17 SA 8 AM #141181-07

Tennis

TENNIS I: For those who have played little or no tennis. Learn the basic strokes to enjoy the game. TENNIS II: For those who have graduated from Tennis I or haven’t played for a while. Learn advanced strokes, scoring and playing strategies. Ages 19+. 1 hour. Instructor: PASEO RACQUET CENTER PROFESSIONALS. Held at the Paseo Racquet Center, 6330 W. Thunderbird Rd. • $66 (Non-resident $79) Click here to register.

Course Begin Date Day Time Sign Up Code
Tennis I Jan. 11 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 141131-01
Tennis II Jan. 11 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. 141135-01

Click here for a variety of adult Exercise and Sports classes available.

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