Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board : Winter Youth Sports Registration Is Open!

Press release from the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

2021-10-27

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) offers great opportunities for youth to play organized sports this winter! Registration just opened for basketball, hockey, gymnastics and wrestling programs and leagues across the city.

Click the “Register” button to learn more, browse options and sign up. You can also contact your local recreation center with questions.

Basketball

Boys and girls are welcome to join the MPRB Citywide Youth Basketball program.

League Information
January-March, Ages 8-18

All teams are guaranteed eight regular season games officiated by MPRB referees.

Divisions

11U: Open and Girls
12U: Open
13U: Open and Girls
14U: Open
16U: Open and Girls
18U: Open and Girls

Hockey

MPRB Youth Hockey is geared toward recreational or beginning level play and emphasizes having fun while learning the fundamentals of hockey. Leagues teach kids to skate, the rules of hockey and importance of teamwork.

League Information
January-February, Ages 6-15

All teams are guaranteed seven regular season games. Games are scheduled at several locations throughout Minneapolis.

Divisions

Squirts: Boys and Girls K-4th Grade

11U: Open
13U: Open
15U: Open
18U: Open

Penguins: Girls Grades 3-6
Polar Bears: Girls Grade 7-9

Gymnastics

MPRB Youth Gymnastics programs are available for beginners or more experienced gymnasts.

League Information
March-May, Ages 9-14, 8-year-olds may be waived up

There are four regular season meets and a Citywide Meet at the end of the regular season. Meets are scheduled at North Star School Gym, 2410 Girard Ave. N (Door 10).

Wrestling

MPRB Youth Wrestling is organized for boys and girls. The sport encourages positive attitudes, builds self-discipline and teaches leadership qualities. It’s an opportunity to develop physical strength, technique, coordination, balance and agility while building new friendships.

League Information
January-March, Ages 6-13, Children turning 14 on or after Sept. 1, may participate

There are eight regular season matches and a Citywide Tournament at the end of the regular season. Meets are scheduled at several locations across the city.

Officials

The MPRB is always looking to hire more sports officials! Earn extra cash and stay involved in the sports you love! Follow the link below to get started:

Become a Sports Official

Coaches

Volunteer coaches and instructors for youth sports are needed throughout the year for Citywide Youth Sports programs. Follow the link below to get started:

Become a Coach

Recreation Fee Assistance

Minneapolis residents who cannot afford instructional fees because of economic need may apply for fee assistance through the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Fee Assistance Program.

This press release was produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. The views expressed here are the author’s own.