Here to register? To enroll in a youth recreation athletic program, visit the City's program registration website, or complete our registration form and return it by mail or in person to the City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351). For more information, please call (954) 747-4600.

The City of Sunrise offers a wide variety of youth sports programs in order to encourage the participation of children of all ages and levels of experience. Here's a quick overview of our opportunities:

Youth RECREATION Programs 

Our youth recreation athletic programs are designed for children who want to have fun and participate in an activity in a non-competitive environment. Players are assigned through a blind draft system that attempts to create balanced teams. There are mandatory play rules in place for each of these programs. Time commitment includes three practices and/or games a week for a specified period of time, usually no more than 4 months. Games and practices are all held at parks and facilities within Sunrise.  Registrations and seasons generally take place as follows:

Beginning in 2022, the Youth Athletics Incentive Program now makes available one $50.00 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card per eligible child who participates in a City of Sunrise youth recreation athletics program.

Travel Program	Season
Tackle Football/Cheerleading Travel Baseball Travel Soccer Travel Softball Travel Basketball	July - November Year 'round Year 'round Year 'round Year 'round

More information about travel programs is available via these websites and/or points of contact:

• Sunrise Hurricanes Tackle Football and Cheer: https://www.sunrisecanes.org/  
• ECB Sunrise Sharks Travel Baseball: https://www.ecbsunrise.com/ and Colby Costanzo at (954) 648-2782
• Sunrise Surf Soccer Club: https://sunrisesurfsoccer.com/ and info@sunrisesoccer.net
• TNT Travel Softball: https://tntfloridasoftball.com/ and Rick Hirsch at (954) 895-5493 or rickhirsch68@gmail.com 
• Hoopster Travel Basketball: https://www.hoopsterbasketball.com/
  

Programs for SPECIAL POPULATIONS 

The City of Sunrise partners with volunteer-led community organizations to host recreational sports programs that engage and enrich the special populations community. These include:

• Challenger Baseball: Players age 6+ with disabilities learn the fundamentals of baseball and experience the excitement of playing on a team. Each participant is paired with a buddy who assists them during games, and special rules apply. Call (954) 747-4600 for details.
• TOPSoccer: This program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities is offered through select US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs. Sunrise is currently home to the only TOPSoccer program in Broward County. Call (954) 747-4600 for details.

Other Youth Athletics Programs

The City of Sunrise offers a variety of other youth athletics programs, including but not limited to:

• Start Smart Soccer
• Start Smart Baseball
• Start Smart Basketball
• Basketball Clinics and Camps
• Karate
• Gymnastics
• Swimming

Coaching Opportunities!

The start of each new sports season brings with it the need for volunteer coaches. We often have more children who want to play a sport than adult volunteers who are willing to coach them. 

If you have never coached before, we will be happy to provide you with instructional materials to help and support you.  As an added benefit, head coaches are eligible for a 50% discount on their child’s registration. Another alternative is to volunteer as an assistant coach.

Head coaches should volunteer at the time of registration; head coaches and assistant coaches will be selected and notified immediately following the registration deadline. All coaches are required to be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal background check. 

If you are interested in serving as a coach, please complete the application for Youth Athletics volunteers and return it to the Leisure Services Department for processing.  Thank you for your involvement!

Game and Practice Cancelations

There are times when inclement weather will require the cancelation of a scheduled game or team practice.  If this is the case, coaches will notify their players of the cancelation. Parents are encouraged to make certain your child's coach has up-to-date contact information. To receive email and text alerts regarding youth athletic programs, opt in at https://simplifiedsms.com/onlineSignup/Sunrisefl.gov/signup.

Spectator Attendance

We encourage the friends and families of players to attend sporting events and cheer on the teams. All spectators are asked to comply with the Spectator's Code of Conduct. Attendance at the events and adherence to the Code will ensure that everyone involved will have a memorable and positive experience.

AS A SPECTATOR AT A YOUTH SPORTING EVENT, I WILL:    Demonstrate good sportsmanship. Support coaches and officials. Remember the children participate to have fun.

 

Youth Athletics Sponsorships

Show your community spirit by sponsoring a youth athletics program in Sunrise! Your business will benefit from the visibility and name recognition, and you'll demonstrate your commitment to and support of the youth of our City. Two sponsorship options are available:

• Banner. For a sponsorship fee of $150, your organization's name (or one-color logo) will be printed on a 3' x 6' banner, to be placed at your choice of a variety of highly-utilized athletic fields/facilities for the duration of one sport season.
• Team Jerseys. For a sponsorship fee of $250, your orgainzation's name will be imprinted on the jerseys of one team for the duration of one sport season.

To become a youth athletics sponsor please review our Youth Athletics Sponsorship Program packet.  The packet covers the program's policies and guidelines, and includes the sponsorship application and payment information.

 

"Sunrise Shares" Program

City of Sunrise Leisure Services staff is collecting clean, gently-used athletic equipment. This equipment will be distributed to children who want to participate in a youth athletic program, but do not have the equipment necessary to play. For donation guidelines - as well as an application to request equipment - please view our "Sunrise Shares" Information Packet.

 

Rule Books for Youth Sports

Are you new to youth athletics? Do you need a quick refresher course on game rules? Please call Sean London at (954) 747-4600 to request a rule book.

For additional information about any of the topics listed above, please call the Leisure Services Department at (954) 747-4600.