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Athletic Programs
The Daphne Sports & Recreation Department operates recreational athletic programs, such as youth football, youth basketball leagues, as well as adult softball leagues. Local organizations oversee the youth baseball, cheerleading, softball, lacrosse, flag football, and soccer programs.
The Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex at W.O. Lott Park will be hosting tennis tournaments through both the USTA & UTR. We hope to host pickleball tournaments in the near future so please check back for more updates or you may contact our Tennis & Pickleball Complex at 251-620-2710.
For more information regarding upcoming events, please visit www.daphnerecreation.com.
Youth Programs
Youth Football
The Daphne Youth Football League participates in the Baldwin County Youth Football League (BCYFL). The league is open to children from 7 - 12 years of age. Most games take place on Saturdays, with practices held once or twice per week. The cost per participant is $75/resident and $100/non-resident. The City provides players with helmets, shoulder pads, mouthpieces, and game jerseys. Players must provide pants, pads for pants, chin strap, socks, and footwear. Registration normally takes place in June through mid-July of each year. To register, please visit www.daphnerecreation.com.
Youth Cheerleading
The Daphne Youth Cheerleaders cheer for our Youth Football teams and are open to children from 5 - 12 years of age. Most games take place on Saturdays and practices are usually held once or twice per week. Uniform costs are separate and includes everything needed including footwear (bow to toe). Registration normally takes place in May 1st to May 31st of each year. For more information, please visit their Facebook page here.
Youth Basketball
Daphne Youth Basketball is open to those in 1st - 8th grade. Most games take place on Saturdays, with practices held once or twice per week. The cost is $75/resident and $100/non-resident per participant, and the City provides game jersey and shorts. Players must provide footwear. Registration normally takes place each October. To register, please visit www.daphnerecreation.com.
Youth Baseball
Daphne Youth Baseball is open to children from 4 - 15 years of age. The cost is $100/resident and $125/non-resident per participant. Players are responsible for providing their own bat, glove, helmet, pants, and footwear. Daphne Youth Baseball provides jersey and hat. Registration for Spring League usually runs January - February and August - September for Fall League. For additional information, please visit www.daphneyouthbaseball.com.
Girls Softball
Daphne Girls Softball is open to children from 4 - 18 years of age. Daphne Girls Softball Association provides helmets and game jersey. Players must provide bat, glove, helmet, and footwear. For more information, please visit their website at www.daphnegsa.org.
Daphne Rangers Recreation Soccer
Recreation soccer leagues are open to ages 6 - 12 and coordinated through the Daphne Rangers Football Academy. Most games take place on Saturdays, with practices held once or twice per week. For additional information and registration, please visit their website at www.daphnerangers.com.
Eastern Shore Flag Football
The Eastern Shore Flag Football Spring Season is open to children from 5 - 14 years of age and the Fall Season is open to children from 5 - 12 years of age. Registration for Spring takes place in February and Fall League registration usually runs July 1-mid through August. The Eastern Shore Flag Football provides game jersey. Players must provide shorts with no pockets, mouthpiece, and footwear (no metal spikes). For more information, please visit www.easternshoreflag.com.
Lower Alabama BayHawks Lacrosse
The Lower Alabama Lacrosse program is open to boys and girls ages 7 - 17 (graduation year determines age division). Registration takes place October to mid-December. Spring season practices begin in January and games are held February - May.
Fall 'Learn to Play' is held on Sundays during October.
For additional information and registration, call 251-210-8891, email lallax@lallax.com or visit their website at www.lallax.com.
Adult Programs
Men’s/Adult Softball
Registration cost for Men's/Adult Softball is $400 per team. Games are held on Monday nights.
Spring league registration is held in April; games start in May. Summer league registration is held at the first of July; games start at the end of July. Fall league registration is held in September; games start in October.
For more information, please visit www.daphnerecreation.com or call Athletic Programs Manager Ben Davis at bdavis@daphneal.com.
Adult Open Coed Softball
Registration cost for Adult Open Coed Softball is $400 per team. Games are held on Wednesday nights.
Spring league registration is held in April; games start in May. Summer league registration is held at the first of July; games start at the end of July. Fall league registration is held in September; games start in October.
For more information, please visit www.daphnerecreation.com or call our Athletic Programs Manager, Ben Davis, at bdavis@daphneal.com.
For more information on any of our athletic programs or partner programs, please contact our Athletic Programs Manager, Ben Davis at bdavis@daphneal.com.