Athletic Programs

The Daphne Sports & Recreation Department operates recreational athletic programs, such as youth football, youth basketball, youth baseball, as well as adult softball leagues. Local organizations oversee cheerleading, softball, lacrosse, flag football, and soccer programs.

The Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex at W.O. Lott Park offers tennis & pickleball clinics.  

Please visit the registration portal for registration information. Be sure to click on the program name for details prior to registering.

Upcoming Programs

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Daphne Youth Basketball Registration will be open from October 9th to November 3rd for grades 1st through 8th (23/24 academic year).

Most games will take place on Saturday with the possibility of mid-week games with practices held once or twice per week. 

Game jersey and shorts are included with registration and will be provided by the City of Daphne. Players must provide footwear. 

  • $100 per participant / Residents
  • $125 per participant / Non-Residents (applies to individuals who do not live within the incorporated limits of Daphne; although you may have a Daphne postal address).

If you are new to our registration portal, you will need to first create the 'head of household' (parent/guardian) account, then add additional members (child/participant) under your household. 

Please contact Athletic Programs Manager, James Weems, with any questions at jweems@daphneal.com or 251-620-2703.

Once open, please visit the registration portal to register.

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Quick-Start Tennis Tuesdays are adult beginner tennis clinics that teaches participants how to play tennis with proper technique; focusing on the rules of play. Join us during the August Session, September Session, and October Session 2023 from 8:00am to 9:00am on the below dates. Clinics are for ladies and gentlemen and are held at Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex at W.O. Lott Park, 2000 Main Street.  The cost is $65 per participant, per session (4-clinic session).  

  • August Session: 8, 15, 22, 29 - 2023
  • September Session: 5, 12, 19, 26 – 2023
  • October Session: 3, 10, 17, 24 - 2023

Registration closes Monday prior to each session start date. For more information and to register, please visit the registration portal. 

If you have additional questions, please reach out to David at 251-620-2710.

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Dream Court Daphne is an adaptive tennis program for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, striving for inclusion and acceptance. This program goes beyond sports alone! Dream Court Daphne focuses on promoting an active lifestyle, modeling social behaviors, and developing self-esteem. Most importantly, to encourage inclusion and acceptance in sports and in day-to-day life.

Our goal is to enhance not only the life of the special need athlete, but to strengthen their family as a whole. Tennis is the perfect tool to connect special needs athletes with their families and the rest of the community.  

Join us for any or all of our 2023 Dream Court Daphne Camps at the Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex located at 2000 Main Street. Registration is FREE. Camps run from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on all dates:    

  • March 4, 11 & 25, 2023
  • September 16, 23 & October 7, 2023 
  • December 2, 9 & 16, 2023

To register as a volunteer or athlete, please click here.  If you have any additional questions, please contact the Tennis & Pickleball Coordinator David Pantovic at 251-620-2710.

Programs Managed by the City of Daphne

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 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. For more information, please visit the registration portal when registration is open. Be sure to click on the program name for additional information prior to registering.

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 City provides game jersey and shorts. Players must provide footwear. 

Registration normally takes place each October. For more information, please visit the registration portal when registration is open. Be sure to click on the program name for additional information prior to registering.

Youth Baseball 

Daphne Youth Baseball is open to children from 4 - 15 years of age. 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 more information, please visit the registration portal when registration is open. Be sure to click on the program name for additional information prior to registering.

Adult Programs Managed by the City of Daphne

Men’s/Adult Softball

Registration cost for Men's/Adult Softball is $400 per team. Games are held on Monday nights.

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 (when registration is open), please visit our registration portal. 

Adult Open Coed Softball

Registration cost for Adult Open Coed Softball is $400 per team. Games are held on Wednesday nights. 

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 (when registration is open), please visit our registration portal. 

Programs Managed by Other Organizations

The following youth sports are held at our athletic facilities and managed by other organizations. Please contact those organizations directly for more information: