Registration is now underway for Hickory’s youth volleyball and lacrosse programs, as well as the adult basketball league.
Online registration for all three sports leagues is available through January 17, 2024, at hickory.recdesk.com.
For youth sports, participation is free for all Hickory residents. Non-residents can also participate by paying a $40 non-resident fee. Each participant will also be required to purchase their own team jersey at the time of registration. First-time participants must submit a copy of the child’s birth certificate to the administrative offices of the Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department, located at 1451 8th Street Drive NE, before participating.
Youth volleyball
The youth volleyball program is offered to girls ages 9-15, with two different age groups, 11U for ages 9-11 and 15U for ages 12-15. Sections are determined by the child’s age as of April 1, 2024.
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Volleyball skills evaluations will be conducted in early February. For more information about youth volleyball, or for assistance with registration, please contact Sports Programmer Hannah Miller at 828-261-2296 or hmiller@hickorync.gov.
Youth lacrosse
The youth lacrosse program is offered to boys and girls ages 5 to 14, with different divisions by age group:
6U student body for boys and girls ages 5-6
Primary stage for girls from 7 to 10 years
Divisions are determined by the age of the child as of August 31, 2023. Participation in lacrosse will require travel to away games, as well as the purchase of equipment. For financial assistance in purchasing lacrosse equipment, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department regarding the Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund. For more information about Youth Lacrosse, or for assistance with registration, please contact Sports Programmer Chris Johnson at 828-261-2253 or cjohnson@hickorync.gov.
Winter basketball league for adults
Registration fee is $450 per team, paid by the team captain upon registration. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 8 games and can have up to 15 players on the roster. Players must be at least 18 years old and teams are responsible for providing their own jerseys. Games will be played at the Neil Clark Recreation Center located at 3404 6th Street Drive NW.
For additional information or questions about this program, please contact Recreation Programmer Austin Cheek at 828-328-3997 or acheek@hickorync.gov.