Athletics

Athletic Programs

Programs beginning on or after September 1 will be available for registration starting August 16, unless stated in the program description. 

Amazing Athletes 

Explore, learn, develop, and play with Amazing Athletes Sport Discovery! For ages 2-4, this four week ‘mini season’ is designed to empower kids to discover their inner athlete & their love of the sport. Together, we explore three sports (Basketball, Football, & Baseball) with 4 weeks of concentrated play & practice, followed by a ‘finale’ game. Your Amazing Athlete will have the opportunity to develop skills with practice, apply what they’ve learned with confidence, have fun with gameplay, and discover sports they love!

• Thursdays, November 2 – 30 Flag Football (no programming November 23)
• Thursdays, December 7 – 28 Baseball 
• $56 City Residents | $60 Nonresidents 1 Sport Rate (4 weeks)
• $112 City Residents | $120 Nonresidents 2 Sport Rate (8 weeks)
• $168 City Residents | $180 Nonresidents 3 Sport Rate (12 weeks)
• 2 – 4 Years | 5:00 – 5:50 pm
• Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 North Dillard Street 

Amazing Athletes Karate Zoo 

In Karate Zoo we teach the fundamentals of martial arts to children age 3-6 years old in a high-energy progression-based program. Students learn & practice the traditions & skills of the sport, and receive colored belts and stripes for their achievement. Each skill introduced is designed for progression with beginner, immediate, and advanced modifications allowing each student to progress at their own pace in a mixed ability group setting. Inspired by the traditions & practices of martial arts, Karate Zoo is designed to benefit a child’s physical, social & emotional development while building confidence & teaching practical life lessons. Hi-yah!

• Mondays, November 27 – February 5 (No Programming December 25, January 1, and January 15) 
• $127 City Residents | $135 Nonresidents 8 Week Session (Belt included in fee)
• Optional purchases | $25 Karate Zoo Jersey | $40 Karate Gi 
• 3 – 6 years | 5:00 – 5:50 pm 

ESports Club 

Look no further, ESports Club Orlando has made it to Winter Garden. Upon joining the program, children 8 - 14 years old will learn leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the opportunity to interact with other peers their age, all while engaging in video game play. Children will be coached by trained Rocket League and Fortnite Coaches. 

• Games Played: Rocket League & Fortnite 
•  January 8 – March 4 (No programming January 15) 
• 5:30 - 6:30 pm 
• 6 week session $84 City Residents | $90 Nonresidents 
• 8 week session $112 City Residents | $120 Nonresidents 
• Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 North Dillard Street
• ESports Jersey to be purchased as option during registration $45

Kickball - Adult Fall League

Your favorite game during grade school recess just turned into your weeknight get-together. Come out and KICK IT with our Thursday night co-ed league. 

• Games | 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm, & 8:45 pm
• $300 per team for season
• Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

POLAR BEAR LEAGUE

• League begins January 11
• Registration | November 13 – December 8

SPRING LEAGUE

• League begins March 28
• Registration | January 29 – February 23

Pickleball Group Lessons

Beginners

This course will introduce players to pickleball beginning with the very basics.  It will include instruction on rules, equipment, shots, strategies, skills, and techniques associated with pickleball. The goals of the course are to enable the students to participate confidently, with an understanding of the game along with possessing the skills necessary for open play.      

• Saturdays, January 13 – 27           
• Tuesdays, January 16 – 30
• 12:30 – 2:00 pm
• $100 Residents | $125 Nonresidents per two week session
• Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Avenue

Advanced Beginners

Course is for players who have been playing for less than a year or desire to elevate their game.   They are interested in improving their shots, knowledge of the game, developing game strategies, working on techniques, and gaining confidence to a point they feel they are participating equally with players during open play.

• Saturdays, January 13 – 27           
• Tuesdays, January 16 – 30
• 2:30 – 4:00 pm
• $100 Residents | $125 Nonresidents per two week session
• Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Avenue

Soccer – Adult 4v4 Recreational Fall League

Striker Soccer Academy provides fun recreational soccer leagues for local residents of all abilities. Divisions include Men’s, Women’s, Co-ed and over 35’s. The adult soccer league encourages good sportsmanship and camaraderie among all players. Bring a team or register as a free agent. Playing in the 4v4 league is an ideal way to have fun, maintain fitness and meet new people! Visit www.soccerinorlando.com for more information.

Super Soccer Stars

Super Soccer Stars is a soccer development program for children 12 months - 3 years old. All classes teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through our age - specific curriculum we use soccer to nurture and build self confidence and team work. Each session last 8 weeks. 

• Tuesdays, December 5 – January 23
• Saturdays, December 9 – January 27
• 18 – 24 months | Weekdays 5:00 – 5:35 pm, Weekends 9:00 – 9:35 am
• 2 – 3.5 years | Weekdays 5:50 – 6:30 pm, Weekends 9:50 – 10:30 am 
• $176 City Residents | $186 Nonresidents 8 Week Session 
• Super Soccer Stars Jersey to be purchased as option at start of program $30
• Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 North Dillard Street

USSSA Softball - Adult League

Snag a line drive, make a diving catch and crush a game winning homerun in our adult softball leagues. Church, Men’s and Co-ed leagues offered Monday - Thursday. 

*A returning team is classified as a team that has participated in any of our softball leagues within one of the past three consecutive seasons. 

• Games | 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm, & 8:45 pm
• $460 per team for season
• Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard
• Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Avenue

POLAR BEAR LEAGUE

• League begins January 8
• Returning Teams Registration* | November 13 – December 8
• New Team Registration | November 20 – December 8

SPRING LEAGUE

• League begins March 18
• Returning Teams Registration* | January 29 – February 23
• New Team Registration | February 5 – February 23

*A returning team is classified as a team that has participated in any of our softball leagues within one of the past three consecutive seasons.

Youth & Adult Tennis Lessons 

Highly skilled instructor brings years of experience and knowledge to participants. Class space is limited, advanced registration required. Program is for participants 5 and older. For adult lesson information, please contact efischer@cwgdn.com to get in contact with the instructor. 

• Session 3: January 22 – March 2 
• 5 years and older
• Chapin Station Neighborhood Park, 501 West Crown Point Cross Road

Youth Soccer – Development Academy

Striker Soccer Academy offers a skill-based training program for ages 3-12. Techniques taught by professional soccer coaches include ball striking, dribbling, passing, shooting, controlling, defensive skills teamwork and good sportsmanship! For more information please visit www.soccerinorlando.com.

YOUTH SOCCER - SPRING LEAGUE

Cheer your child on while they have a great time with friends! This recreational program emphasizes an environment that is fun for all ages. We focus on each child through positive coaching, teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development and more! Fee includes an eight week season, an end of season award and a team jersey and socks.

We want you! Coaches pay only $10 for one child’s registration.

Paid officials are also needed.

• City residents register December 6 – January 3. Nonresidents register December 20 – January 3. Registration may close early due to limited availability in each age division.
• Practices begin the week of January 29 │ Games begin February 10
• 3 – 13 years old (age as of September 1, 2023)
• $110 City Resident / $130 Nonresident
• Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

Umpires and Scorekeepers Needed

The City of Winter Garden is currently looking for paid Adult Slowpitch USSSA Softball Umpires and Scorekeepers to participate in games at Braddock Park and Veterans Memorial Park on the evenings of Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Experience for these roles is preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided. These positions are open to ages 18 and up.
 
For more information on these positions, please contact the Winter Garden Parks and Recreation office at 407-656-4155 or email recinfo@cwgdn.com.
 
 Braddock Park – 13460 Lake Butler Blvd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Veterans Memorial Park – 420 S Park Ave Winter Garden, FL 34787