Youth Basketball - Winter 2024 - Winter 2024

Kearney Parks & Rec Proudly Presents Youth Basketball!

Games Start after school Winter Break.

Practices tentatively starting early Dec (Depending on how many teams / registrations by cutoff date).

All games played on Saturdays Hawthorne Elementary School. Practices at various elementary schools in Kearney on weekday evenings TBD.

Teams are coed and randomly assigned by computer.

Buddy System: Players can choose a buddy to play with. Buddies must choose each other to be paired together.

Games on Saturdays at Hawthorne Elementary. **Makeup games could possibly be played mid-week, if snow forces cancellations**

Practice times / days will be based on gym availability and the coach's availability. This means there will be practices during the week, possibly including Wednesdays. No team transfers will be granted. 

3 Divisions:

1-2 Grade

3-4 Grade

5-6 Grade

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Fall 2024 Youth Flag Football - Fall 2024

Kearney Parks & Rec is proud to offer low-contact youth flag football. Flag football is great for kids to familiarize themselves with the game of football in a fun and challenging way!

Teams are assigned via random computer draw. Exceptions can be made for siblings only.

All teams play a minimum of 6 games. Games will be played on Saturday mornings (it's possible a makeup game might have to occur on a weeknight) Games tentatively scheduled to start in late Sept. Only 2 weeks will be added to the end of the season for make-up games.

Your coach will provide information about practice and game times.  KPR will provide a jersey and a mouthpiece for each player. Parents are responsible for shoes, socks, shorts/pants, etc.  

2024 Flag Football Rules

**All games are played at Jesse James Park**

Volunteer Coaching: Our recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches will receive a free registration for their child (credit for future use on your account after practices start). The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Fall 2024 Youth Soccer League - Fall 2024

This league is designed to get kids familiarized and involved in soccer through fun and engaging activities and games.

Practice & Games: 1-2 practices per week, starting in late August. 6 games will be played on Saturdays (games start in late Sept).

Who Plays: 4 - 14 year old children

Where: Jesse James Park Soccer Fields 3001 N. Hwy 33, Kearney, MO 64060

Age As Of Date: Aug 1 - This means the age your child is on Aug 1 will dictate the division they play in this session. If your child is 8 on August 1, they will play in the Under 10 division. If they are 10 on August 1, they will play in the Under 12 Division, and so on. This holds true even for children whos birthday is during the season. Example: If a child is 7 on Aug 1 but turns 8 on Sept 15 they still play in the Under 8 division.

Rules: Soccer Rules 

KPR will provide a jersey. Parents/Guardians will need to provide shoes, shorts, socks, & shin guards

Volunteer Coaching: Our recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches will receive a free registration for their child (credit for future use on your account after practices start). The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Fall 2024 Youth Volleyball - Fall 2024

Kearney Parks & Rec is offering youth volleyball. Youth volleyball is an excellent way for kids to have fun, and make new friends while learning the game! Teams are assigned via random computer draw. Exceptions can be made for siblings only.

This year we are teaming up with Smithville Parks and Rec and Platte City Parks and Rec to provide you with a more diverse game experience. You may play a few away games at Smithville and Platte City.

All teams will play a minimum of 6 games. Games will be at Kearney, Smithville and Platte City. Only 2 weeks will be added to the end of the season for make-up games. Games tentatively scheduled to start mid-sept

Youth Volleyball Rules

Your coach will provide you with information about practice times.

KPR will provide a jersey for each player. Parents are responsible for shoes, socks, shorts/pants, knee pads etc.

Volunteer Coaching: Our recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches will receive a free registration for their child (credit for future use on your account after practices start). The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Senior Day Trips - Fall 2024

Senior day trips are offered monthly through Kearney Parks & Recreation. We meet and leave from the parking lot of Mack Porter Park at 10:30 am, and are generally home by 4:30 pm. The $65 trip includes transportation, lunch, and tickets to a show. We'd love to have you come along! For more info, call Ryan at 816-903-4730.