Youth Programs
Basketball (Winter 2022-2023)
- Instructional (4 years - 1st Grade, Co-ed)
- Instructional (2nd Grade, Co-ed)
- Recreational (Grades 3-12, Boys & Girls)
- Travel (Grades 5-8, Boys & Girls)
- Informal (Pick-up) Basketball (Grades 9-12, Boys)
- Informal (Pick-up) Basketball (Grades 9-12, Girls)
- Informal High School Boy's Basketball
Instructional (4 years - 1st Grade, Co-ed)
Registration Closes: Friday, November 18th
Join the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department and learn how to play basketball! This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of basketball through coach-led drills and non-competitive games. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Kevin Barrett (Recreation Coordinator) at kbarrett@ellington-ct.gov.
Where: Ellington Middle School Gymnasium
When: December 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11
Time: 1st Grade 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Kindergarten 9:45AM - 10:45AM
4 year old's 11AM - 11:30AM
Cost: $55 (includes T-shirt)
Attire/Equipment: Basketball shoes, water bottle (labeled with name), 27.5" Basketball (4 year old's do not need their own ball)
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4 year old's kindergarten 1st grade
Instructional (2nd Grade, Co-ed)
Registration Closes: Friday, November 18th
Join the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department and learn how to play basketball! This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of basketball through coach-led drills and non-competitive games. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Kevin Barrett (Recreation Coordinator) at kbarrett@ellington-ct.gov.
Where: Center Elementary School Gymnasium
When: December 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11
Time: 8:30AM - 9:30AM, 9:45AM - 10:45AM, or 11AM - 12PM (depending on the game schedule)
Cost: $55 (includes T-shirt)
Attire/Equipment: Basketball shoes, water bottle (labeled with name), 27.5" Basketball
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Recreational (Grades 3-12, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Friday, November 18th
Ellington's Recreational Basketball Program, for youth in grades 3 - 12 generally meets December through early March, pending facility approvals. For more information on our recreational basketball program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Windermere Elementary School - 2 Abbott Road (Ellington, CT)
Center Elementary School - 49 Main Street (Ellington, CT)
Crystal Lake Elementary School - 59 South Road (Ellington, CT)
Ellington Middle School - 46 Middle Butcher Road (Ellington, CT)
Ellington High School - 37 Maple Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games are typically played on Saturdays (January - early March)
* Weeknight and Sunday games are possible
Practices: 1 per week (based on coach and gym availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and gym availability)
Cost: $130 (includes jersey)
* Early Bird (before November 1st) = $115
Attire/Equipment: Basketball shoes, water bottle (labeled with name), 28.5" basketball (Boys 7/8: 29.5")
Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Kevin Barrett (Recreation Coordinator) at kbarrett@ellington-ct.gov.
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3rd & 4th grade girls 5th & 6th grade girls 7th & 8th grade girls 3rd & 4th grade boys 5th & 6th grade boys 7th & 8th grade boys
Travel (Grades 5-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Friday, September 30
Ellington's Travel Basketball Program, for youth in grades 5 - 8 generally meets October through early March, pending facility approvals. For more information on our travel basketball program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Tryouts: Only those that want to play at our most competitive level (travel) should attend the basketball tryouts. All others that register will be placed on an age-appropriate recreational basketball team. Players must attend and participate in a minimum of 2 tryouts (out of 3) to be eligible for selection to a travel team. Please remember that players must be registered before attending tryouts. Tryouts are typically held during the month of October.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Windermere Elementary School - 2 Abbott Road (Ellington, CT)
Crystal Lake Elementary School - 59 South Road (Ellington, CT)
Ellington Middle School - 46 Middle Butcher Road (Ellington, CT)
Ellington High School - 37 Maple Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games will be based on the NCC Travel Schedule
Practices: 1-2 per week (based on coach and gym availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and gym availability)
Cost: $115 + additional travel fee if selected for a travel team
Attire/Equipment: Basketball shoes, water bottle (labeled with name), basketball
Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Dustin Huguenin (Recreation Director) at dhuguenin@ellington-ct.gov.
Tryout Dates 2022:
Informal (Pick-up) Basketball (Grades 9-12, Boys)
Registration Closes: Wednesday, September 28th
Where: Windermere Elementary School Gymnasium
When: September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16 (minus any school closures)
Time: 7PM - 8:30PM
Cost: $10
Register Here
Min: 12 / Max: 20
Informal (Pick-up) Basketball (Grades 9-12, Girls)
Registration Closes: Wednesday, September 28th
Where: Windermere Elementary School Gymnasium
When: September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16 (minus any school closures)
Time: 5:30 - 7:00PM
Cost: $10
Register Here
Min: 12 / Max: 20
Informal High School Boy's Basketball
Registration Closes: Monday December 5th
Ellington's Recreational Basketball Program, for youth in grades 3 - 12 generally meets December through early March, pending facility approvals. For more information on our recreational basketball program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Windermere Elementary School - 2 Abbott Road (Ellington, CT)
Center Elementary School - 49 Main Street (Ellington, CT)
Crystal Lake Elementary School - 59 South Road (Ellington, CT)
Ellington Middle School - 46 Middle Butcher Road (Ellington, CT)
Ellington High School - 37 Maple Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games are typically played on Saturdays (January - early March)
* Weeknight and Sunday games are possible
Practices: based on coach and gym availability
Time: TBD (based on coach and gym availability)
Cost: $115
Attire/Equipment: Basketball shoes, water bottle (labeled with name), 29.5" basketball
Soccer (Fall 2022)
- Instructional (3 years - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
- Recreational (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
- Travel (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Instructional (3 years - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
Registration Closes: Thursday, August 25th
Join the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department and learn how to play soccer! This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of soccer through coach-led drills and non-competitive games. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Kevin Barrett (Recreation Coordinator) at kbarrett@ellington-ct.gov.
Where: Robert Tedford Memorial Park (Small Soccer Fields - A, C, D; Full Size Field)
When: September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 3 & 4 year old's 8:45AM - 9:30AM
Kindergarten 8:45AM - 9:30AM
First Grade 10AM - 10:45AM
Second Grade 11AM - 11:45AM
Cost: $55 (includes T-shirt)
Attire: Children are required to wear shin guards, soccer socks and proper foot attire (cleats)
Equipment: Size 3 soccer ball, water bottle (labeled with name)
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Recreational (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Monday, August 1st
Ellington's Recreational Soccer Program, for youth in grades 3 - 8 generally meets August through early November. Teams are comprised based on age and play against towns in the local area. For more information on our recreational soccer program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Robert Tedford Memorial Park - 45 Sadds Mill Road (Route 140) (Ellington, CT)
Pinney Street Fields - 63 Pinney Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games are typically played on the weekends (September - early November)
* Weeknight games are possible
Practices: 1-2 per week (based on coach and field availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)
Cost: $90 (includes team performance shirt)
Attire/Equipment: Children are required to wear shin guards, soccer socks and proper foot attire
Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Dustin Huguenin (Recreation Director) at dhuguenin@ellington-ct.gov.
Travel (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Monday, June 13th
Ellington's Travel Soccer Program, for youth in grades 3 - 8 generally meets August through early November. Teams are comprised based on age and play against towns in the local area. For more information on our travel soccer program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Rising Age Groups for 2022/23:
- U9 (born 2014 - 2015)
- U10 (born 2013)
- U11 (born 2012)
- U12 (born 2011)
- U13 (born 2010)
- U14 (born 2009)
- U15 (born 2008)
* Age groups may be combined depending upon the league composition
Tryouts: Only those that want to play at our most competitive level (travel) should attend the soccer tryouts. All others that register will automatically be placed on an age-appropriate recreational soccer team. Players must attend and participate in a minimum of 2 tryouts (out of 4) to be eligible for selection to a travel team. Please remember that players must be registered before attending tryouts. Tryouts are typically held during the month of June.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Robert Tedford Memorial Park - 45 Sadds Mill Road (Route 140) (Ellington, CT)
Pinney Street Fields - 63 Pinney Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games are typically played on the weekends (September - early November)
* Weeknight games are possible
Practices: 1-2 per week (based on coach and field availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)
Cost: $90 (includes team performance shirt)
Attire/Equipment: Children are required to wear shin guards, soccer socks and proper foot attire
Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Dustin Huguenin (Recreation Director) at dhuguenin@ellington-ct.gov.
T-Ball (Spring 2022)
Instructional (Ages 4-5, Co-ed)
Registration Closes: Friday, April 15th
Join the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department and learn how to play tee ball! This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of baseball/softball through coach-led drills and non-competitive games. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Kevin Barrett (Recreation Coordinator) at kbarrett@ellington-ct.gov.
Where: Ellington High School (Softball Field)
When: May 7, 14, 21; June 4, 11
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Cost: $30 (includes T-shirt)
Equipment: Participants must provide their own glove, water bottle (labeled with name)
Note: No wood or metal bats are allowed in this program
* Age 4 in 2021 up to those who turned 5 years old before 12/31/2021 *
Lacrosse (Spring 2022)
- Instructional (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
- Lightning (Grades 1-2, Boys & Girls)
- Bantam (Grades 3-4, Boys & Girls)
- Junior (Grades 5-6, Boys & Girls)
- Senior (Grades 7-8, Boys & Girls)
Instructional (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
Registration Closes: Friday, April 1st
Join the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department and learn how to play lacrosse! This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of lacrosse through coach-led drills and non-competitive games. Our program is also non-contact, so children are able to learn the basics without having to worry about wearing all of the equipment.
Where: Pinney Street Fields (Small Fields A&B)
When: April 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
Time: 9AM - 10AM
Cost: $30 (includes T-shirt)
Equipment: All of the equipment needed to participate in this program will be provided by the Recreation Department. With that being said, players should bring their own water bottle (labeled with name).
Lightning (Grades 1-2, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 15th
Ellington's Lightning Lacrosse Program, for youth in grades 1 - 2 generally meets April through mid-June, pending facility approvals and adequate field conditions. For more information on our lacrosse program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Ellington High School - 37 Maple Street (Ellington, CT)
Pinney Street Fields - 63 Pinney Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games: Both weeknight and weekend games are possible
Practices: 1-2 per week (based on coach and field availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)
Cost: $50
Equipment Required:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard and cleats
Boys: Helmet (black), mouth guard, shoulder & elbow pads, cleats, athletic supporter, gloves and regulation stick.
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Boys Girls
Bantam (Grades 3-4, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 15th
Ellington's Bantam Lacrosse Program, for youth in grades 3 - 4 generally meets April through mid-June, pending facility approvals and adequate field conditions. For more information on our lacrosse program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Ellington High School - 37 Maple Street (Ellington, CT)
Pinney Street Fields - 63 Pinney Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games: Both weeknight and weekend games are possible
Practices: 2-3 per week (based on coach and field availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)
Cost: $100
Equipment Required:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard and cleats
Boys: Helmet (black), mouth guard, shoulder & elbow pads, cleats, athletic supporter, gloves and regulation stick.
Register on ActiveNet:
Boys Girls
Junior (Grades 5-6, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 15th
Ellington's Junior Lacrosse Program, for youth in grades 5 - 6 generally meets April through mid-June, pending facility approvals and adequate field conditions. For more information on our lacrosse program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Ellington High School - 37 Maple Street (Ellington, CT)
Pinney Street Fields - 63 Pinney Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games: Both weeknight and weekend games are possible
Practices: 3-5 per week (based on coach and field availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)
Cost: $110
Equipment Required:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard and cleats
Boys: Helmet (black), mouth guard, shoulder & elbow pads, cleats, athletic supporter, gloves and regulation stick.
Register on ActiveNet:
Boys Girls
Senior (Grades 7-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 15th
Ellington's Senior Lacrosse Program, for youth in grades 7 - 8 generally meets April through mid-June, pending facility approvals and adequate field conditions. For more information on our lacrosse program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations:
Ellington High School - 37 Maple Street (Ellington, CT)
Pinney Street Fields - 63 Pinney Street (Ellington, CT)
When: Games: Both weeknight and weekend games are possible
Practices: 3-5 per week (based on coach and field availability)
Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)
Cost: $120
Equipment Required:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard and cleats
Boys: Helmet (black), mouth guard, shoulder & elbow pads, cleats, athletic supporter, gloves and regulation stick.
Register on ActiveNet:
Boys Girls