Fitness & Athletics Programs

Fitness & Athletics Programs

Registration

Register online, or register in person for athletic programs Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center located at 405 University Drive. All participants must present a birth certificate with the appropriate age by the start of the program at the time of registration. 

Equipment: Team athletic equipment is provided by Coral Gables Community Recreation.  

Uniforms: Uniforms are provided by the Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Division. Full uniforms must be worn by all participants in order to participate in games. Shoes, shin guards, knee guards etc. are the responsibility of the participant.  

Transportation: Players are responsible for their own transportation to and from practices and games.  

Volunteer Coaches: The Coral Gables Youth Center athletics programs are supported by volunteer coaches, made primarily of parents. If you are interested in volunteering your time as a coach, please contact Carlos Pichardo at (305) 460-5600 for more details. Thank you to all our Current Volunteers!  

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Coral Gables Soccer

Learn more about and register for the different soccer programs Community Recreation offers.

Coral Gables Soccer

The mission of the program is to provide community youth with a recreational basketball opportunity. The program has adopted the philosophy of a fun, non-pressured, 'athlete first and winning second', environment. To ensure the quality of the athletic program, children need the parents' commitment to attend practices and games. All practices will be held at the Youth Center.

Divisions:
7-8 years old
9-10 years old
11-12 years old
13-15 years old

Blue Devils Baseball program is an instructional baseball program where participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball while playing in a league. Participants will receive specialized instruction on throwing, catching, batting, fielding and agility. Players will learn all aspects of baseball to prepare them for the next level of play. 

Divisions

6 - 7 years old
8 - 9 years old 
10 - 12 years old 

Blue Devils Tee-Ball program is an instructional baseball program where participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball while playing in a league. Participants will receive specialized instruction on throwing, catching, batting, fielding and agility. Players will learn all aspects of baseball to prepare them for the next level of play. 

The goal of this program is to develop the fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, and passing skills. Players will progress through basic techniques into drills and mini-games. Practices will be held at the Coral Gables Youth Center, 405 University Drive.

Ages: 9-12 years old

The Coral Gables Youth Center is proud to present an exciting 3 on 3 basketball competition for boys and girls ages 15-18 years old. Form your own team and sign up for this great opportunity to play half-court basketball and improve your skills. No practices, no coaches, just competitive games.

Ages: 15-18 years old

 

The martial arts all originated as a total system of training, with an ultimate aim to radically transform the very being of the practitioner. The martial arts are not merely fighting skills; they are a way of life and a way of thinking. The study of martial arts can improve you as a person. It teaches balance, control of aggression, and reduces insecurities through the diligent practice of physical techniques and the internalization of philosophical principals.

Ages: 7+