ACC Basketball

ACC Basketball League (Currently Cancelled due to COVID)

A top quality basketball experience for youth and teens ages 5-13+. The program focuses on teaching fundamental basketball skills, team work, sportsmanship, leadership, and enhancing the mental and physical development of each participant. The season consists of practice and play. League play occurs during the winter. 

Games are played at East Athens Community Center and Lay Park. 

For more information, call 706-613-3991.

ACC Basketball Clinic

A top basketball experience for youth ages 5-12. The program focuses on improving players abilities. The clinic is a 3 weeks long, 2 classes per week (Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday depending on age group), 1 hour per session. Classes are small group so players can get more repetitions and more time with the coach.

Clinics are held at East Athens Community Center.

For more information, call 706-613-3991.

Register for ACC Basketball Clinic

Pick-Up Basketball

Available at several Athens-Clarke County courts. Please call each location for hours.

Baton

Come twirl with the best! We offer instruction in dance-twirling, strutting, marching technique and more! Our majorette program is the hit of the town! Classes fill quickly. You do not want to miss the chance to have your daughter receive training from the best instructors around.

Students may have also the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in community performances depending on COVID-19.

Classes are held at Bishop Park under the covered tennis courts. Please be sure to read the Parent Information Letter. Batons and uniforms are an additional charge.  

Baton Basics (Skills and Fundamentals) Beginner - for students ages 5-12 

Students will learn the basic skills and fundamentals of baton twirling including basic twirls, beginner tricks, bodywork and more! A baton is required for this class and must be ordered by October 13. Participants in this class will not participate in community performances and will not need to purchase uniforms.

Baton I (Beginner) - for students ages 5 and older 

Students will learn twirling fundamentals needed to be successful in Baton II and III. Basic twirling skills, beginner tricks, bodywork, marching techniques and more will be taught! Students will learn marching and dance twirl routines and perform these routines at various community events. A baton and uniforms are required for this class.

Baton II (Intermediate) - for students who have completed a minimum of two years of Baton I and/or have been evaluated by the class Instructor are allowed in this class.

Students will continue to practice the skills learned in Baton I while building their knowledge as they learn intermediate twirling skills, tricks, two-baton twirling (the use of two batons), and bodywork. Students will learn marching and dance twirl routines and will perform these routines at various community events. Two batons and uniforms are required for this class.

Baton III (Advanced) - Students who have completed a minimum two years of Baton I and a minimum of two years of Baton II and/or have been evaluated by the baton instructors are ready for Baton III.

Students will continue to practice skills learned in both the Baton I and II classes as they begin to learn advanced baton twirling skills, bodywork, tricks, and three baton twirling (the use of three batons). Competition twirling will be a required element of this class and students will compete at local competitions. Students will learn marching and dance twirl routines and will perform these routines at various community events. Three batons, uniforms and competitions fees are required for this class.

• Classic City Majorettes*

*Please note this is an affiliate organization. Affiliate organizations have been approved to hold organized leagues at Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services parks. Independent teams and leagues not associated with an approved organization will not permitted.

2021 Details:

• Ages: 5 and older
• Program Online Registration: ACC Residents: Saturday, Feb. 6 - 9:00 a.m.; Non-ACC Residents: Monday, Feb. 8 - 12 noon.
• Spring Session: March 2 - May 11, 2021 (No classes April 6)
• Time:Tuesdays
  • Basics - 5:00-5:45
  • Baton I, II and III - 5:45-6:45
• Fee: $65 ACC resident; $97.50 Non-resident
• Location:Bishop Park Covered Courts, 706-613-3589
• Contact: Melanie Baer, 706-207-5890 or email

Register for Baton.

Flag Football

Flag Football is for players of all skill levels and promotes a competitive, confidence building, non-contact football experience. Camps and clinics are held throughout the year.  

For more information please call 706-613-3991 or email youthsports@accgov.com.

Tackle Football

Tackle football is played "under the lights" at Virginia Walker Park. For program and registration information, please visit the association websites listed below. 

• Northeast Georgia Youth Football Conference* 

*Please note this is an affiliate organization. Affiliate organizations have been approved to hold organized leagues at Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services parks. Independent teams and leagues not associated with an approved organization will not permitted.

Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy

Gymnastics has been a part of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department for more than 45 years and a USA Gymnastics Club Member for more than 30 years. Gymnastics programming takes place at Bishop Park.

Gymnastics instruction available for children ages 12 months to 20 years old.  Advanced gymnasts compete nationally.

We invite you to browse through our gymnastics programs and if you should have questions, please email us or call our office 706-613-3589 and ask for ’Gymnastics.’

Browse Gymnastics Classes.

Register for Gymnastics.

Karate

This program promotes mental development and teaches self defense. Classes focus on the physical, mental and emotional skills of martial arts and also self-defense techniques. 

This class is offered at East Athens Community Center.

Register for Karate.

Athens- Clarke County (Recreational) Soccer League

A youth soccer program designed to promote and develop an interest in soccer among young athletes. Each player will receive a dry fit jersey. Shin guards and appropriate footwear (cleats or rubber sole shoes) required.

Our youth soccer program is run by volunteers who dedicate their time due to their love of the game of soccer and children. Our 14U, 12U, and 10U programs do travel to neighboring communities. 

Most games and practices are held at Southeast Clarke Park.

Get Involved!

We encourage parent participation in our league. Interested in coaching? Please contact us at youthsports@accgov.com or call 706-613-3991.

Register for ACC Soccer

Club Soccer League

• Athens United Soccer Association*

*Please note this is an affiliate organization. Affiliate organizations have been approved to hold organized leagues at Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services parks. Independent teams and leagues not associated with an approved organization will not permitted.

Sportstime

Sportstime is an introductory sports program designed to educate, energize, and encourage children ages 3-5.   Children learn basic skills and rules for a new sport each week, practice sportsmanship, and have fun!

This program meets at Lay Park or  Southeast Clarke Park.

Register for Sportstime

Swim and Aquatics

Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers small group swim lessons for children 6 months to adults.  All lessons are taught by certified life guards and take place at Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center, Lay Park, and Rocksprings Community Center pools.

For a complete list of Swim Lessons, please visit our Aquatics page.

Parent / Tot Swim School (ages 6 months - 3 years)

Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers parent and tot swim lessons for children aged six months to three-years-old. These swim lessons are meant to introduce your child to the water and are taught by our certified lifeguards.

Swim School (ages 3-18)

Athens-Clarke Leisure Services offers small group swim lessons for children ages 3 and up. All lessons are taught by certified lifeguards. Classes are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Your child must be 3 years old or older and potty trained to participate in Swim School.The lessons are broken into three, 45-minute classes a week for three weeks, for a total of nine lessons.

Kinderswim (5 year olds)

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Kinderswim program is a free initiative started with the goal of helping ACC children learn how to swim. The program is offered to all Athens-Clarke County 5-year-old children at no cost. The lessons are broken into three, 45-minute classes a week for three weeks, for a total of nine lessons, and are available at all of the ACCLS pools. Participants who complete at least seven of the nine lessons will receive a free pool pass for the remainder of the pool season.

Bulldogs Swim Team

The University of Georgia's Athens Bulldog Swim Club provides a fun, competitve co-ed swim program.  The program focuses on learning, developing, and improving various swim strokes. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the Bishop Park Pool to register. 

• Bulldog Swim Club*

*Please note this is an affiliate organization. Affiliate organizations have been approved to hold organized leagues at Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services parks. Independent teams and leagues not associated with an approved organization will not permitted.

Register for Swim Activities.

Tennis

We offer clinics for beginners, intermediates, and all who love tennis!  Register online for group or private classes. 

Tennis lessons and matches take place at Bishop Park and the ACC Tennis Center. 

For more information, call 706-613-3991. 

Tennis Aces (Ages 5-7)

This 5 week tennis program is a beginner's red ball class where we use smaller nets to help teach tennis. The program is tailored to develop basic physical abilities and tennis stroke production, using many different games to keep it fun and interesting.  

Tennis Smashers (Ages 7-9)

This five week orange ball class will enhance physical development, introduce shot selection, use of spin, and competition in a fun and positive environment. 

Rising Stars (Ages 9-11)

Rising Stars is a five week orange/green ball class that will further improve their stroke techniques, multi-directional movement, and mental adjustment to match-play.  

Future Stars (Ages 12-18)

This five week clinic is designed for junior players of all levels using live-ball drills, match-play, and conditioning. This program will prepare juniors for tournaments and school team competition.   

Drop in Play

Drop in play is available at several ACC parks and is first-come, first-served, unless reserved in advance.   Call 706-613-3991 to reserve a court at the ACC Tennis Center.

Register for Tennis Classes

Register for Tennis Private Lessons