Tot Tee-Ball

Ages: Coed 4 Year Old (Age as of May 1)

Dates & Times: Tues & Thurs: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Locations: Edwards, Cove & Emerson Fields

Resident: $65

Non-resident: $85

REGISTER HERE

Registration deadline: March 31, 2026

Important Dates

Registration Opens: January 6, 2026
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Season starts: Late May-Early June
Season Ends: Mid July

All participants must have a birth certificate at the time of registration. Registration by phone and online is available if birth certificate is on file.

League placement based on age as of May 1, 2026

Co-Ed teams playing classic Tee-Ball to learn the fundamentals and the joy of the game! 1 - 2 games per week on either Tues/Thurs/Sat at Edwards, Cove and Emerson Fields. No games on Wednesday, Thursday prior to the 4th of July.

Season ends the 3rd week of July, weather permitting.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

The Recreation Department relies on volunteer coaches to coordinate each team. Coaches are required to:

Complete Volunteer Application
Background check.
Concussion Certificate (free here)

Please indicate your interest in coaching at the time of registration, call the Recreation Department at 216-529-4081 or email mitchell.robida@lakewoodcityschools.org.

Documents

2026 Coaches PPT Presentation
2026 Ranger Baseball-Softball Rule Book
Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy
Emergency Procedures
2026 Tot Tball Regular Season Schedule
2026 Youth Sports Picture Schedule

5 & 6 Year Olds

Tee Ball

Ages: Boys & Girls Ages 5 - 6 (Age as of May 1)
Dates & Times: Mon. & Wed., 5:30pm/6:30 pm
Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Edwards, Cove and Emerson Fields

Resident: $65
Non-resident: $85

REGISTER HERE-BOYS

REGISTER HERE-GIRLS

Registration deadline: March 31, 2026

Important Dates

Registration Opens: January 6, 2026
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Season starts: Late May
Season Ends: Mid July

All participants must have a birth certificate at the time of registration. Registration by phone and online is available if birth certificate is on file.

League placement based on age as of May 1, 2026.

Classic Tee-Ball with boys and girls teams formed to continue to learn the fundamentals and the joy of the game! 1-2 games per week on either Mon/Weds/Sat at Edwards, Cove and Emerson Fields.

Season ends the 3rd week of July, weather permitting.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

The Recreation Department relies on volunteer coaches to coordinate each team. Coaches are required to:

Complete Volunteer Application
Background check.
Concussion Certificate (free here)

Please indicate your interest in coaching at the time of registration, call the Recreation Department at 216-529-4081 or email mitchell.robida@lakewoodcityschools.org.

Documents

2026 Coaches PPT Presentation
2026 Ranger Baseball-Softball Rule Book
Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy
Emergency Procedures
2026 6U Boys Tball Season Schedule
2026 6U Girls Tball Season Schedule
2026 Youth Sports Picture Schedule

7 & 8 Year Olds

7 & 8 Year Olds - Rookie Coach Pitch Boys Baseball & Girls Softball

Ages: Boys and Girls 8U
Dates & Times: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-7:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm

Resident: $85
Non-resident: $105

Registration deadline: March 31, 2026

REGISTER HERE-BASEBALL

REGISTER HERE- SOFTBALL

Physical form no longer needed for Recreations level sports

Next step after tee ball! Coaches will pitch to their own batters. Players will field all positions; runs and outs are counted. Both baseball and softball pitching motions will be used.

Important Dates

Registration Opens: January 6, 2026
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Season starts: Late May-Early June
Season Ends: Mid July
Group Practices: TBD

Lakewood Ranger Baseball Camp/Group Practices will be for all Rookie, Minors and Majors players. You will receive times for your division in a separate email and times will be posted on the website.

All participants must have a birth certificate. Registration by phone and online is available if birth certificate is on file.

League placement based on age as of May 1, 2026

Teams play 1 to 2 games per week starting the beginning of June. No games 4th of July week. Games are played at Cove, Emerson and Harding Fields.

Two travel players permitted per team. Head coaches can request a maximum of six players for their team, all other players will be placed using the Team Formation Policy.

All bats must be be compliant with USSSA standards for small barrel bat rules:

USSSA stamp of approval
2.25-inch barrel
BPF 1.15
Not to exceed 33inches in length

Documents

2026 Coaches PPT Presentation
2026 Ranger Baseball-Softball Rule Book
Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy
Volunteer Coach Application
2026 8U Boys Rookie Schedule
2026 8U Girls Softball Schedule
2026 Youth Sports Picture Schedule

9 & 10 Years Old

9 & 10 Year Old - Minors Boys Baseball & Girls Softball

Ages: Boys and Girls leagues 10U
Times: Mon.-Weds., 5:00pm & 7:00 pm game times
Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm

Resident: $85
Non-resident: $105

Registration deadline: March 31, 2026

REGISTER HERE- BASEBALL

REGISTER HERE- SOFTBALL

Coach pitch transitioning to player pitch depending on formation of teams. Modified high school rules for development.

Important Dates

Registration Opens: January 6, 2026
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Season starts: Late May-Early June
Season Ends: Mid July
Group Practices: TBD

Lakewood Ranger Baseball Camp/Group Practices will be for all Rookie, Minors and Majors players. You will receive times for your division in a separate email and times will be posted on the website.

All participants must have a birth certificate. Registration by phone and online is available if birth certificate and physical are on file.

League placement based on age as of May 1, 2026

Teams play 2 games per week starting the beginning of June. No games 4th of July weekend. Games are played at Lakewood Park's Lakefront and Old Stone House fields and Harding Field.

Two travel players permitted per team. Head coaches can request a maximum of six players for their team, all other players will be placed using the Team Formation Policy.

All bats must be be compliant with USSSA standards for small barrel bat rules:

USSSA stamp of approval
2.25-inch barrel
BPF 1.15
Not to exceed 33inches in length

Documents

2026 Coaches PPT Presentation
2026 Ranger Baseball-Softball Rule Book
Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy
Volunteer coach application
2026 10U Minors Baseball Schedule
2026 10U Minors Standings
2026 10U Minors-Playoff Bracket
2026 10U-12U Girls Softball Schedule
2026 Youth Sports Picture Schedule

11 & 12 Years Old

11 & 12 Year Olds - Majors Boys Baseball & Girls Softball

Ages: Boys and Girls leagues 12U
Times: 5:00pm & 7:00 pm game times weekdays
Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm

Resident: $85
Non-resident: $105

Registration deadline: March 31, 2026

REGISTER HERE - BASEBALL

REGISTER HERE - SOFTBALL

Important Dates

Registration Opens: January 6, 2026
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Season starts: Late May-Early June
Season Ends: Mid July
Group Practices: TBD

Lakewood Ranger Baseball Camp/Group Practices will be for all Rookie, Minors and Majors players. You will receive times for your division in a separate email and times will be posted on the website.

All participants must have a birth certificate at the time of registration. Registration by phone and online is available if birth certificate is on file.

League placement based on age as of May 1, 2026

Teams play 2 games per week starting the beginning of June. No games 4th of July week. Games are played at Lakewood Park's Lakefront and Old Stone House fields and Harding Field.

Two travel players permitted per team. Head coaches can request a maximum of six players for their team, all other players will be placed using the Team Formation Policy.

All bats must be be compliant with USSSA standards for small barrel bat rules:

USSSA stamp of approval
2.25-inch barrel
BPF 1.15
Not to exceed 33inches in length

Documents

2026 Coaches PPT Presentation
2026 Ranger Baseball-Softball Rule Book
Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy
Volunteer coach application
2026 10U-12U Girls Softball Schedule
2026 12U Majors Baseball Schedule
2026 12U Majors Baseball Standings
2026 12U Majors Baseball Playoff Bracket
2026 Youth Sports Picture Schedule

13 - 15 Years Old

Excel Baseball

Ages: 13 - 15 (Age as of May 1)
Dates and Times: Weekdays, 5 pm/7pm; Saturdays - various
Location: Foxx Field at Kauffman Park - LHS Baseball Stadium - various

Resident: $85
Non-resident: $105

REGISTER HERE

High school rules on 90-foot bases. Will play in area leagues if not enough in-house teams

Important Dates

Registration Opens: January 6, 2026
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Season starts: Late May-Early June
Season Ends: Mid July
Group Practices: TBD

All participants must have a birth certificate at the time of registration and for the duration of the season. Registration by phone and online is available if birth certificate and physical are on file.

League placement based on age as of May 1, 2026.

Teams play 1 to 2 games per week starting the last full week of May. No games July 4. Games are played at Kaufmann Park Foxx Field and the LHS Baseball Stadium. Games officiated by certified umpires from Suburban Umpire Association.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

The Recreation Department relies on volunteer coaches to coordinate each team. Coaches are required to:

Complete Volunteer Application
Background check.
Concussion Certificate (free here)

Please indicate your interest in coaching at the time of registration, call the Recreation Department at 216-529-4081 or email mitchell.robida@lakewoodcityschools.org.

Documents

2026 Coaches PPT Presentation
2026 Ranger Baseball-Softball Rule Book
Code of Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy
Volunteer coach application
2026 Regular Season Schedule
2026 Youth Sports Picture Schedule
2026 Excel Baseball-STANDINGS
2026 Excel Baseball Playoff Bracket

Travel

2026 LCBA Travel Baseball

Must have a birth certificate on file. Physical form is no longer needed for Lakewood Recreation.

Ages: 8U to 14U

Cost: $425.00 to $465.00

8U REGISTER HERE 11/1/2025 - 7/20/2026 $450.00

9U REGISTER HERE 11/1/2025 - 7/20/2026 $450.00

10U REGISTER HERE 11/1/2025 - 7/20/2026 $450.00

11U REGISTER HERE 11/1/2025 - 7/20/2026 $450.00

12U REGISTER HERE 11/1/2025 - 7/20/2026 $455.00

13U REGISTER HERE 11/1/2025 - 7/20/2026 $465.00

14U REGISTER HERE 11/1/2025 - 7/20/2026 $465.00

Players invited to play on the Summer 2026 teams must make payment in order to secure their spot on a 2026 roster.

If there is an issue with payment or you have questions related to payment, please contact Leslie Favre Krogman at leslie.krogman@lakewoodcityschools.org.

By accepting the invitation through Playmetrics and making payment for your player through the Lakewood Recreation Department, you agree to all guidelines and expectations set forth by the LCBSA for the 2026 season. We will be holding our Parent Meeting for the 2026 LCBSA Season in October.

Please send questions about Lakewood travel baseball to: Info@lkwdbaseball.org

2026 LCBA Travel Softball

Must have a birth certificate on file. Physical form is no longer needed for Lakewood Recreation.

Ages: 8U to 14U

Cost: $375.00

10U REGISTER HERE

12U REGISTER HERE

14U REGISTER HERE

Players invited to play on the Summer 2026 teams must make payment in order to secure their spot on a 2026 roster.

If there is an issue with payment or you have questions related to payment, please contact Leslie Favre Krogman at leslie.krogman@lakewoodcityschools.org.

By accepting the invitation through Playmetrics and making payment for your player through the Lakewood Recreation Department, you agree to all guidelines and expectations set forth by the LCBSA for the 2026 season. We will be holding our Parent Meeting for the 2026 LCBSA Season in October.

Girls, ages 8-13, interested in playing SUMMER SOFTBALL (including Emerald Necklace) Tryouts for 2026 are over

If you have any questions about Emerald Necklace, please contact Coach Lucas Yousko: lucas.yousko@lakewoodcityschools.org

Documents:

2026 Rule Book

Softball Fall Quick Pitch Camp

Basketball

Boys

In-House League

Ages: Grades 3- 6
Dates: Winter 2026
Instructor: Volunteer coaches needed
Location: Games played at various gyms throughout Lakewood City Schools

Resident: $95
Non-resident: $115
Note: A $15.00 late fee may be applied to any registration accepted after the deadline on November 21, 2025.

REGISTER HERE boys 3 & 4 GRADE

REGISTER HERE BOYS 5 & 6 gRADE

The Ranger Boys Basketball program provides youth the opportunity to develop fundamental basketball skills, learn the rules of the game, make new friends, and have fun while participating in a healthy activity which encourages teamwork and good sportsmanship. Season format based on registration10 weeks + 1 day tournament.Saturday games beginning early January. Game sites to be determined. All players receive a game jersey and shorts.

Players will be placed on teams based on the Team Formation Policy.

YOUTH BASKETBALL TEAM FORMATION GUIDELINES

1. Equitable Team Composition

· Strive to create balanced teams in terms of skill level, experience, and player development needs.

2. Player Requests

· Consider player and parent requests (e.g. for teammates or coaches) where possible, but not at the expense of overall team balance.

· Limit the number of request-based placements to maintain fairness across all teams.

3. Fair distribution of Travel Team Players

· Distribute experienced travel or advanced-level players evenly among teams

Documents

2026 Winter Youth Basketball Coach Meeting PPT
Code of Ethics
Rule Book
2026 5/6th Grade Boys Game Schedule
2026 5th/6th Grade Boys - Standings
2026 5th/6th Grade Boys Playoff Bracket
2026 3rd/4th Grade Boys Game Schedule
2026 3rd/4th Grade Boys - Standings
2026 3rd/4th Grade Boys Playoff Bracket
Winter Picture Schedule
If you would like to coach, please complete the Volunteer Coach Application here

Boys Pee Wee Grades 1 & 2 Basketball

Ranger Boys Pee Wee Basketball

Ages: Grades 1 & 2
Date: Winter 2026
Instructor: Volunteer coaches needed
Location: Games played in various gyms throughout Lakewood City Schools

Resident: $70
Non-resident: $90

Note: A $15.00 late fee may be applied to any registration accepted after the deadline on November 21, 2025.

REGISTER HERE boys PEE WEE

The pee wee program provides kids the opportunity to be part of a team, make new friends and have fun while participating in a healthy activity which encourages teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Documents

2026 Winter Youth Basketball Coach Meeting PPT
Code of Ethics
Rule Book
2026 Boys Pee Wee Basketball Season Schedule
Winter Picture Schedule
If you would like to coach, please complete the Volunteer Coach Application here

Travel League

Boys Travel Basketball League

Ages: Grades 3-6
Instructor: Alex Cammock
Location: Various

Travel basketball is a program for advanced basketball players and is heavily embedded in competition. It is not a recreation league. We only accept 10 players per team (league rule). Practices and games are mandatory. For tryouts, please wear appropriate athletic clothing, shoes and bring a water bottle. All players tryout for their grade level team. LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS ONLY.

Boys Travel Basketball Tryout Information

Where: Emerson Elementary School

When: 10/13 & 10/14 5th Graders 6:00pm - 6:45pm
10/13 & 10/14 6th Graders 7:00pm - 7:45pm
10/15 & 10/16 3rd Graders 6:00pm - 6:45pm
10/15 & 10/16 4th Graders 7:00pm - 7:45pm

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR TRYOUTS

PRE-REGISTER HERE

League Registration occurs after Tryouts

REGISTER HERE - NOT OPEN YET

Middle School Collaborative

Registration - TBD

Ages: Grades 7 & 8
Date: Winter 2025/2026
Instructor: Volunteer coaches needed
Location: Practice in Lakewood / Games played in Bay Village, Fairview Park & Rocky River (transportation not provided)

Resident: $95
Non-resident: $115

Note: A $15.00 late fee may be applied to any registration accepted after the deadline on November 21, 2025.

REgister Here

The Collaborative League is for girls who do not play for their school basketball team.

Girls

In-House League

Ages: Grades 3- 6
Dates: Winter 2026
Instructor: Volunteer coaches needed
Location: Games played at various gyms throughout Lakewood City Schools

Resident: $95
Non-resident: $115
Note: A $15 late fee may be applied to any registration accepted after the deadline on November 21, 2025.

REGISTER HERE GIRLs 3 & 4 GRADE

REGISTER HERE GIRLS 5 & 6 gRADE

The Ranger Girls Basketball program provides youth the opportunity to develop fundamental basketball skills, learn the rules of the game, make new friends, and have fun while participating in a healthy activity which encourages teamwork and good sportsmanship. Season format based on registration10 weeks + 1 day tournament.Saturday games beginning early January. Game sites to be determined. All players receive a game jersey and shorts.

Players will be placed on teams based on the Team Formation Policy.

YOUTH BASKETBALL TEAM FORMATION GUIDELINES

1. Equitable Team Composition

· Strive to create balanced teams in terms of skill level, experience, and player development needs.

2. Player Requests

· Consider player and parent requests (e.g. for teammates or coaches) where possible, but not at the expense of overall team balance.

· Limit the number of request-based placements to maintain fairness across all teams.

3. Fair distribution of Travel Team Players

· Distribute experienced travel or advanced-level players evenly among teams

Documents

2026 Winter Youth Basketball Coach Meeting PPT
Code of Ethics
Rule Book
2026 5th/6th Grade Girls Game Schedule
2026 5th/6th Grade Girls - Standings
2026 5th/6th Grade Girls - Playoff Bracket
2026 3rd/4th Grade Girls Game Schedule
2026 3rd/4th Grade Girls - Standings
2026 3rd/4th Grade Girls - Playoff Bracket
Winter Picture Schedule
If you would like to coach, please complete the Volunteer Coach Application here

Girls Pee Wee Grades 1 & 2 Basketball

Ranger Girls Pee Wee Basketball

Ages: Grades 1 & 2
Date: Winter 2026
Instructor: Volunteer coaches needed
Location: Games played in various gyms throughout Lakewood City Schools

Resident: $70
Non-resident: $90

Note: A $15 late fee may be applied to any registration accepted after the deadline on November 21, 2025.

REGISTER HERE GIRLs PEE WEE

The pee wee program provides kids the opportunity to be part of a team, make new friends and have fun while participating in a healthy activity which encourages teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Documents

2026 Winter Youth Basketball Coach Meeting PPT
Code of Ethics
Rule Book
2026 Girls Pee Wee Basketball Season Schedule
Winter Picture Schedule
If you would like to coach, please complete the Volunteer Coach Application here

Middle School Collaborative

Registration - TBD

Ages: Grades 5 & 6
Date: Winter 2025/2026
Instructor: Volunteer coaches needed
Location: Practice in Lakewood / Games played in Bay Village, Fairview Park & Rocky River (transportation not provided)

Resident: $95
Non-resident: $115

Note: A $15 late fee may be applied to any registration accepted after the deadline on November 21, 2025.

REgister Here

The Collaborative League is for girls who do not play for their school basketball team.

Travel League

Girls Travel Basketball League

Ages: Grades 5-6
Instructor: Julie Work
Location: Various

Travel basketball is a program for advanced basketball players and is heavily embedded in competition. It is not a recreation league. We only accept 10 players per team (league rule). Practices and games are mandatory. For tryouts, please wear appropriate athletic clothing, shoes and bring a water bottle. All players tryout for their grade level team. LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS ONLY.

Girls Travel Basketball Tryout Information

Where: Lakewood High School, Gymnasium

When: Wednesday (10/22) & Thursday (10/23) 6:30pm-8:00pm

Please plan on attending both nights of tryouts!!

**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR TRYOUTS**

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCPC0t3_s6yyphquo0DOOOJ4rsXEAAbE4q7rz9Idg9e5-6MQ/viewform

(League Registration occurs after Tryouts)

REGISTER HERE

Purple and Gold Classic 5th graders

2026 Lakewood Ranger Purple & Gold Classic

This annual Lakewood City School District tournament is held each year to promote Ranger Pride, healthy competition and bring together each individual elementary school community. It is a one day, single elmination bracket that culminates with the crowning of a champion and presentation of the prestigous Commissioner's Cup. The winning school has an engraved plaque that is added to the troph each year.

Ages: Current 5th graders
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 3 pm
Location: Lakewood High Gym

Concessions sold throughout the day in the LHS Concession stand located in the cafeteria.

Entrance Fee:

Bring one non-food item in great demand, which will be donated to the Lakewood Community Service Center. We ask each family to bring one of the following:

Toilet paper
Paper towels (in individual wrap not unwrapped)
Personal Care/Hygiene Products (deodorant, bar soap, shampoo/conditioner - not in travel size, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc)
Hand Soap
Laundry Detergent
Disposable Diapers

Parking:

Entrances will be Door 32 (front of LHS by the Bookroom) and Door 26 (back of high school, facing the baseball field). DO NOT PARK in the angled spaces off Bunts Road. That is for Recreation Department and Fitness Facility users only. You will be towed if you are found to be parking there for this event.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

2026 Purple & Gold Classic Rulebook
2026 Tournament Bracket
Code of Conduct/Sportsmanship Policy

HS Intramural

High School Intramural

Ages: Grades 9-12
Date: Winter 2026
Location: TBD

Resident: Lakewood

High School students not participating on their high school basketball team.

Cost is $65 per player (includes game jersey)
TBD-Games are played on Sundays at LHS Gymnasium.
League meeting TBD
A minimum of four teams is required for a league. Maximum of 12 Players per team.
Registration DEADLINE - (11/21/2025) (uniforms are ordered immediately after the deadline)
Individual registration: advise the team you would like to be on at the time of registration.
Player information such as name, birthdate, address, phone number, email address, grade, jersey size, Maximum of 12 players per team.
Registration can be done in person at the Recreation Department, Door 31 at LHS, over the phone, or online.
6 weeks total, 5 weeks of games, 1 week for the playoffs.

REGISTER HERE

This co-ed league is for current Lakewood High Schools Students who are looking for a fun league to play with friends. Teams are self formed and managed by team captain.

Cheerleading

3rd & 4th Grade

Travel Football Cheerleading

Registration is closed- The program will be offered again next Fall

Ages: Grades 3-4
Dates: Practices weekdays with games Saturdays at various locations
Time: TBD
Location: Various locations

Resident: $45
Non-resident: $60

REGISTER HERE

Physical form no longer needed for Recreations level sports

Important Dates

Registration Starts: June 1, 2025
Registration deadline: August 5, 2025
Practices start: Early August
Season Starts: September

Lakewood Recreation Department participates in the Little Southwest Conference Tackle Football League, which consists of teams from Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, and Westlake. Players will participate in a 7-game schedule on Saturdays.

If you would like to coach, email
sharon.mathaios@lakewoodcityschools.org

5th & 6th Grade

Travel Football Cheerleading

Ages: Grades 5-6
Dates: Practices weekdays with games Saturdays at various locations
Time: TBD
Location: Various locations

Resident: $65
Non-resident: $80

REGISTER HERE

Important Dates

Registration Starts: June 1, 2025
Registration deadline: August 5, 2025
Practices start: Early August
Season Starts: September

Lakewood Recreation Department participates in the Little Southwest Conference Tackle Football League, which consists of teams from Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, and Westlake. Players will participate in a 7-game schedule on Saturdays.

If you would like to coach, email
sharon.mathaios@lakewoodcityschools.org

Documents

Basketball Cheerleading

Ages: Grades 3-6
Dates: Winter 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Various locations

Resident: $75
Non-resident: $90

REGISTER HERE

Important Dates

Registration Starts: 8/27/2025
Registration deadline: 11/21/2025
Practices start: Mid December
Season Starts: Begining of January

Participants will cheer for the in-house Ranger Basketball program. Games are held on Saturdays. Uniforms provided by the Recreation Department, some additional apparel may be required at the cost of the participant.

Documents

Cheerleading Camps

Lakewood Cheerleading Camps

DECEMBER 7, 2024:

Join Ranger Cheerleaders in the 2024 Light Up Lakewood Parade!

50 maximum participants, grades K-6 ($35 per person)
Deadline to register: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
Merch: Participants will receive a matching winter hat to wear in the parade!
Rehearsal: 8:30-10:30 AM at Harding Middle School
Performance: 4-6 PM, Downtown Lakewood - Light Up Lakewood Parade (coaches will share more event details by Dec. 1!)

JANUARY 22, 23 & 24, 2025

Join Ranger Cheerleaders for a Varsity basketball halftime routine!

100 maximum participants, grades K-6 ($65 per person)
Deadline to register: Friday, January 10, 2025.
Merch: Participants will receive a Lakewood Cheerleading t-shirt and matching hair bow.
Rehearsals: 6-8 PM on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan 23 at Harding
Performance: 4-6 PM, Lakewood High School Gymnasium - 6:00-7:30p (Varsity home game halftime routine vs. Buckeye High School)

FEBRUARY 26, 27 & MARCH 2, 2025

Join Ranger Cheerleaders for the Lakewood Cheerleading End-of-Year Showcase!

100 maximum participants, grades K-6 ($65 per person)
Deadline to register: Monday, Feb. 24, 2025
Merch: Participants will receive a Lakewood Cheerleading t-shirt and matching hair bow.
Rehearsals: 6-8 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 27 at ** Garfield
Performance: 5-6:30 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

REGISTER HERE

Football

Travel Tackle Football

Grades: 5-6
Dates: Practices weekdays with games on Saturdays
Time: Various
Location: Various

Resident: $125.00
Non-resident: $150.00

REGISTER HERE

Important Dates

Registration Starts: June 1, 2025
Registration deadline: August 5, 2025
Equipment Distribution and Practices start in early August
Season Starts: Mid August 2025

Lakewood Recreation Department participates in the Little Southwest Conference Football League, which consists of teams from Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, North Ridgeville and Westlake. Players will participate in a seven-game schedule of games played on Saturdays.

Equipment distribution and practice will start in early August. The registration deadline is based on the number of participants. Games are played on Saturdays starting in September at various locations provided by participating communities. Home games will be played at Garfield or LHS Stadium.

Player Assessment - The coaches will evaluate players' skills during the first week of practice to help guide the placement of players and create parity among teams.

Documents

Boys Travel Flag Football

Travel Flag Football

Grades: 1-4
Dates: Practices weekdays with games on Saturdays
Time: Various
Location: Various

Resident: $90
Non-resident: $110

REGISTER HERE-1st & 2nd

REGISTER HERE-3rd & 4th

Physical form no longer needed for Recreations level sports

Important Dates

Registration Starts: June 1, 2025
Registration deadline: August 5, 2025
Equipment Distribution and Practices start: Early August
Season Starts: Mid August 2025

Lakewood Recreation Department participates in the Little Southwest Conference Football League which consists of teams from Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, North Ridgeville and Westlake. Players will participate in a 7 game schedule games played on Saturdays.

Documents

Code of Ethics
If you would like to coach, email, sharon.mathaios@lakewoodcityschools.org
2025 Regular Season Schedule(s)
2025 LSWFC Flag Footbal Rules

Girls Travel Flag Football

Grades: 1-4
Dates: Returns 2026
Time: Various
Location: Various

Resident: $90
Non-resident: $110

REGISTER HERE-1st & 2nd

REGISTER HERE-3rd & 4th

Physical form no longer needed for Recreations level sports

Important Dates

Registration Starts: June 1, 2026
Registration deadline: August 5, 2026
Equipment Distribution and Practices start: Early August
Season Starts: September

Lakewood Recreation Department participates in the Little Southwest Conference Football League which consists of teams from Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Rocky River, and Westlake. Players will participate in a 7 game schedule games played on Saturdays.

Documents

Code of Ethics
If you would like to coach, email
sharon.mathaios@lakewoodcityschools.org
2026 Regular Season Schedule

Futsal

Team Training

Register Here-High School

Register Here-Elementary/Middle School

The high school team will have a limit of 40 and the middle / elementary will have a limit of 120.

All registrations will be $65 registration will close on 01/10/2025

Sunday Night Futsal

High School Boys, 8th grade boys intending to play Lakewood HS soccer, otherwise invitation only.
Feb 23
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13
LHS Gym Sunday Nighst
questions reach out to Chris Klein
chriseklein@gmail.com

Register Here-High School

Running

CROSS COUNTRY 3th -6th grade

CROSS COUNTRY 3th -6th grade

WHEN
Begins: Wednesday, September 6
Ends: Monday, October 16
PRACTICES
Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Saturdays 8:30-9:30am

WHERE
Practices will take place in the Metroparks
• Participants should have quality running shoes and
proper running attire
• Bring a full water bottle to each practice
• This program will be conducted using public spaces and
there will be times when coaches do not have visual
contact with all participants

REGISTRATION
COST
$50: Lakewood Resident
$60: Non-Resident

DEADLINE
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

QUESTIONS?
Send an email to:
Eric Standley
djstanman76@gmail.com

Or
Lauren Hurley

laurenmichelesloan@gmail.com

RUNNING RANGERS CROSS COUNTRY

GRADES 3-6

WHEN
Begins: 9/3/2025
Ends: 10/11/2025
PRACTICES
Mondays/Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Saturdays 8:30-9:30am

Resident: $70
Non-resident: $80

WHERE
Practices will take place in the Metroparks
• Participants should have quality running shoes and
proper running attire
• Bring a full water bottle to each practice
• This program will be conducted using public spaces and
there will be times when coaches do not have visual
contact with all participants

REGISTER HERE

Soccer

Sunday Night Program

not offered at this time

Ages: Open to all current 8-11th graders with experience in high level soccer or futsal training.
Dates:
Time: 6-8:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 for warmups)
Location: Lakewood High School gym, 14100 Franklin Blvd.
Players enter/exit through door 26 at the rear of the building. Players, coaches and officials only in the building.

Resident: $80
Non-resident: $90

REGISTER HERE

Enjoy the fast-paced game of futsal, keeping your soccer skills tuned with quick ball movement, game awareness and off-ball positioning in a competitive and energizing environment! Certified futsal referees are used for all games.Futsal/gym shoes (not cleats) and shin guards are required.

Players should bring their own water bottles.

Registered players will be provided a code to enter a Remind messaging group for updates.

L.U.F.C.

Lakewood United Football Club

Ages: U9-U15

2026 Spring:

REGISTER HERE

2025 Fall & 2026 Spring:

REGISTER HERE

Registration Deadline: February 1, 2026

Physical form no longer needed for Recreations level sports

The Community Recreation & Education Department's Lakewood United Football Club is interested in all soccer players of all ages to come join us!

We teach, train, and coach talented girls and boys soccer athletes from ages 8 to 15. Small sided games are essential in our training sessions. We are a growing presence in the highly competitive culture of the Northeast Ohio soccer community. We are an organization that is working to bring this great sport to the newly arrived immigrants and low income families of the city of Lakewood. All are welcome to join!

Check out the Lakewood United F.C. website here.

There you will find fee information, tryout dates, times, and locations, and more information!

Rec Level Soccer

Recreation Level Soccer

Ages: U5-U14
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Memorial Fields

For more information and to register, check out the Lakewood Soccer Association website below:

LSA WEBSITE

Saturday Soccer gets kids off the screens and onto the field where they learn soccer skills and fundamentals in a fun, safe environment that encourages teamwork and good sportsmanship. Participants develop both as players and as people and form lasting friendships while discovering their mutual passion for the game of soccer. There are no tryouts - players are welcome at all skill levels. All games are held on Saturday mornings at Memorial Fields in the Metroparks.

Saturday Soccer is run by the Lakewood Soccer Association (LSA), a non-profit, volunteer organization that provides recreational-level programming for youth players in Lakewood and the surrounding communities.

FUTSAL

L.U.F.C. U8 Academy

Ages: U8

Groups: Boys & Girls

Locations: Harding Middle School Gym

LUFC's U8 Academy is a developmental program to create a pathway from recreational soccer to travel soccer for boys and girls with a birth year of 2018. Training sessions start in the beginning of November thru December (ends before Christmas break) and starts back up with an 8 game indoor soccer league thru February. No sessions on holidays or other dates as provided by Coach Stalzer. A uniform shirt is provided.

Space is limited, and this will fill up fast, do not delay and register NOW!

https://www.lakewoodunitedfc.org/u8-academy

REGISTER HERE - GIRLS

REGISTER HERE - BOYS

L.U.F.C. U10 Academy

Ages: U10

Groups: Boys & Girls

Locations: Emerson Middle School Gym

LUFC’s U10 Academy is a developmental indoor program designed to help players born in 2016 and 2017 continue building their skills and prepare for the transition to competitive travel soccer. Training focuses on foot skills, ball mastery, and small-sided games to promote creativity and confidence on the ball.

The U10 Academy runs in two sessions — one from November through December, and another beginning in early 2026. Each session includes five weeks of 1-hour training.

• Girls train Saturday mornings
• Boys train Sunday mornings

Players should wear futsal or flat indoor shoes (tennis shoes are fine if needed).

Cost: $50 per session

Space is limited, and spots fill quickly — don’t delay, register today!

REGISTER HERE - GIRLS

REGISTER HERE - BOYS

Tennis

Volleyball

Instructional Volleyball
Summer Volleyball Camp

Instructional Volleyball

Instructional Youth Volleyball Clinics

Volleyball players (3rd & 4th) grade will learn basic volleyball skills and rules. They will be assisted in improving on existing skills (passing, setting, serving and downball) over the six session clinic.

Grades: 3-4
Dates: Thursdays, (4/17-5/29)
Time: 5:30-6:45pm

Grades: 5-6
Dates: Thursdays, (4/17-5/29)
Time: 7:00-8:30pm

Location: Garfield Middle School, Gym

Resident: $50
Non-resident: $70

REGISTER HERE

Summer Volleyball Camp

Track and Field 3th -6th grade

Wrestling

Hockey

Ranger Long Term Athletic Development LTAD

Ranger Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD)

Class meets in the student weight room every Tuesday and Thursday. Please use door 26 to enter the building.

6:15 pm to 7:15 pm This is for Middle school students in grades 6 to 8

Cost is $85.00 per month - Lakewood students only

If you have any questions, please contact james.gajewski@lakewoodcityschools.org

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Ranger LTAD focuses on our student-athletes needs throughout their development stages. It provides a reference point for sport-specific coaches, administrators, parents,
and sports performance coaches. The model recognizes both participation and performance-
orientated pathways in sport and physical activity. The framework also guides to
improve the quality of sport and physical activity by helping children become physically literate.
Athletes under the Ranger LTAD model will experience developmentally appropriate training and
competition programs for all ages. This model increases their participation in athletics, reduces
the risk of injury, and optimizes performance. Student-athletes will be exposed to an
environment that develops physical literacy, specialization, ability to train, intellectual
emotional and moral growth, an understanding of periodization, an ability to compete, an
alignment and integration into the Lakewood High School system, and continuous improvement
during their time in Ranger LTAD.
Lakewood High School’s Director of Sports Performance, Coach Jimmy Gajewski, uses the
LTAD model in his programming to help ensure these qualities improve during each athlete’s
unique developmental cycle.

Register here

Empower Sports

Start Smart Soccer

Start Smart Sports

Ages 3-6

Instructor Terry Chesney - Instructional program that prepares children for the world of organized sports. Parents work together with their children to learn all of the basic skills such as throwing, catching, kicking and batting.

Emerson Elementary School, Gym

13439 Clifton Blvd.

Resident $50/NR $70

Saturdays: 9/20-10/25 9:00am-10:00am

REGISTER HERE

Youth Athletics