Registration

Adult Summer Basketball League - Summer 2025

The Summer Adult Basketball League is offered on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday nights, and Thursday nights. This league is a great way to compete against teams in the area. Teams must provide their own jerseys with numbers on them. If your team would like to purchase Holland Recreation reversible jerseys they can do so below.

Adult Basketball Jersey Order Form
Please register/pay for your jersey order below in the offerings section. Jerseys will not be ordered until paid in the "Team Reversible Jerseys" section

Adult Fall Basketball League - Fall 2025

The Fall Adult Basketball League is offered on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday evenings, and Thursday evenings. This league is a great way to compete against teams in the area. Teams must provide their own jerseys with numbers on them. If your team would like to purchase Holland Recreation reversible jerseys they can do so below.

Adult Basketball Jersey Order Form
Please register/pay for your jersey order below in the offerings section. Jerseys will not be ordered until paid in the "Team Reversible Jerseys" section

Adult Flag Football League - Fall 2025

The Adult Flag Football League is an opportunity for you and your team to compete on the gridiron. 7v7 non-tackle format makes this league fun for all abilities. Register for one of the evening leagues, but teams must be flexible to play on another evening for divisional placement. Teams are guaranteed nine games including an end-of-season tournament.

Adult Fall Golf League - Fall 2025

The Holland Recreation Golf League is open to individuals looking for a fun and leisurely round of golf on a weekly basis.  Fee includes 9 holes of golf per week for 5 weeks, a chance to win weekly prizes, weekly scoring, and standings update.  Additional $10/week cart fee to be paid at the course if you choose to rent a cart.  League is held at Winding Creek Golf Course located at 4514 East Ottogan St., Holland, MI  49423.

Teams can be made up of any combination of males and/or females. Only one person from each team needs to register.

Weather cancellations can occur and will be determined by golf course management.

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Pickleball Clinics: Session 2 - Summer 2025

Come learn the fastest growing sport in America. Clinics & camps will take place at various times and locations between May - September. Deadlines and fees vary depending on class. All clinics will be led by qualified instructors and aim to expand participants' knowledge of the game. Offerings available for beginner players through advanced players. For this class, you will need a pickleball paddle, but a limited amount of paddles on hand for you to use if you do not yet have one. Balls will be provided.

Pickleball Clinics: Session 3 - Summer 2025

Come learn the fastest growing sport in America. Clinics & camps will take place at various times and locations between May - September. Deadlines and fees vary depending on class. All clinics will be led by qualified instructors and aim to expand participants' knowledge of the game. Offerings available for beginner players through advanced players. For this class, you will need a pickleball paddle, but a limited amount of paddles on hand for you to use if you do not yet have one. Balls will be provided.

Individual Pickleball Leagues - Summer 2025

Join a pickleball league to meet and play with people of your skill level. Each week players will be assigned a court and players to play with for the evening. Individuals will move courts each week depending on how well they do. A prerequisite for joining leagues is that players know a majority of the rules of the game. Players should be aware that league scores may be recorded in DUPR.

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Partner Pickleball Leagues (August - September) - Summer 2025

Join a pickleball league to meet and play with people of your skill level. Each week teams will be assigned a court and players to play with for the evening. Teams will move courts each week depending on how well they do. Partner leagues will be any combination of male/male, female/female, or male/female. To the best of your ability, please sign up for your appropriate level of play, view the links at the bottom of the page to help determine your pickleball rating. Teams are not guaranteed to remain at the level they sign up for. Partners do not need to register individually for this program. Players should be aware that league scores may be recorded in DUPR.  

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Adult Summer Softball 12 Game League - Summer 2025

Holland Area Softball League is a collaboration between the City of Holland & Holland Charter Township Recreation Departments. There are a guaranteed 13 games, 12 regular season games followed by a single elimination tournament.

Adult Fall Softball League - Fall 2025

Holland Area Softball League is a collaboration between the City of Holland & Holland Charter Township Recreation Departments. There are a guaranteed 7 games, 6 regular season games followed by a single elimination tournament.

Prizes will be awarded to the regular season champion and the tournament champion.

Adult Fall Softball Scramble - Fall 2025

This program is great for individuals looking to play softball but don't have a team. The format is similar to an open gym style. Players will show up each week and be assigned a team at random. Each game day will consist of two 5-inning games with a 55-minute time limit for each game. Rosters and lineups change after each game. This league will consist of 6 game days.

Games will take place at Matt Urban Recreation Complex. Games will begin in the evening after 6:00PM.

Adult Sand Volleyball League - Summer 2025

All Holland Parks & Recreation sand volleyball leagues are 4v4 leagues. Teams will participate in eight weeks of league games, followed by a single-elimination tournament. Competitive and recreational nights available to accommodate teams of varied skill levels.

Adult Indoor 4v4 Volleyball League - Fall 2025

Teams have the chance to compete against other Holland area teams in this Indoor 4v4 Coed Volleyball League. The league will consist of 6 regular season games, followed by a single-elimination tournament.

Sal Perez Youth Scholarship Donation - Annual 2026

Donations are used to fund youth recreation scholarships, based upon financial need.  

Help provide youth iDesignn the City of Holland the opportunity to participate in recreation programs at a reduced rate.

October Kids' Night Out - Fall 2025

Holland Recreation and Gazelle Sports have teamed up to offer Kids’ Night Out. Drop your kids off with us and they’ll enjoy a night of fun with Holland Recreation staff and other kids their age. The focus of this program is movement, and introducing kids to new sports and activities, such as 9 Square, basketball, coloring, board games, dodgeball and more. A pizza dinner is included.

Banner Sponsorship - Annual 2026

Promote your business at the Matt Urban Sports Complex

Package includes 5' x 3' banner printed in color. Design is choice of the sponsor; pending Holland Recreation approval. Banner is displayed from April - October. Banner is purchased for a 3-year span, with sponsor choosing between two payment options.

Banner Requirements
After sponsorship banner fee is paid, please email your 5' x 3' banner design or logo to k.hilton@cityofholland.com. 
Illustrator design file is the preferred format. 

Banner Sponsorship Pricing
Option 1: One Time Payment in Full; Covers All Three Years of Banner Sponsorship
   Year 1: $900

Option 2: Sliding Payment Schedule; Billed Annually Over Three Years
    Year 1: $400,  Year 2: $300,  Year 3: $200

Youth Team Sponsorship - Annual 2026

Add a team sponsorship for your preferred sport to your cart. Submit your logo, which will be placed on the front of participant's shirts along with your business name listed on league schedules

Youth Sports with Team Sponsorship Opportunities:
     *Basketball
     *Soccer
     *Football
     *Volleyball

Logo Requirement
After your Youth Team Sponsorship is paid, send highest resolution of logo to be placed on t-shirts and website to rec@cityofholland.com.

Miscellaneous Sponsorships - Annual 2026

Complete your special event sponsorship here. Select the offering at the correct value and place your order.

Logo Requirement
k.carter@cityofholland.com.

Watercolor - Landscapes of Holland - Summer 2025

Learn the basic techniques of watercolors and color theory. Every week we will paint a different scene inspired by our favorite surroundings here in West Michigan. From Big Red Lighthouse, to De Zwaan windmill, we will explore landscape watercolor techniques while we paint some of our favorite places.

Hand-Building or Wheel Throwing Functional Wares - Fall 2025

No matter your experience level, come create some awesome works of art with clay. Use the wheel or learn hand-building techniques for creating functional or decorative works of art. To accommodate all experience levels, there will be opportunities for both independent and instructor-led work.

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Adaptive Sports Exploration - Fall 2025

This is a collaborative program with the City of Holland, Hope College and Special Olympics of Michigan and is intended to help children with varying disabilities explore movement and motor skills. Children grades 2nd - 6th are invited to participate and will learn basic sport skills through fun and engaging activities. Student volunteers from Hope College's Sports Studies program will come alongside participants, to help guide them through each activity at a pace that fits their current ability and progression. 

Dates: Sundays, October 19 – November 9, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 2:50 PM

Grades: 2^nd – 6^th as of 2025/2026 school year

Location: TBD

Fee: $10 by 10/6/25

7th/8th Grade Girls Lakeshore Basketball Individual - Fall 2025

Join Holland Recreation's Middle School Girls Basketball league. Teams will be divided by school and compete against other Holland Recreation teams and other Lakeshore communities. Practices will take place during the week in the evening with games being held on Saturday mornings. Teams will practice one to two times a week. Jerseys and team shooter shirts will be provided by Holland Recreation.

7th/8th Grade Girls Lakeshore Basketball Team - Fall 2025

Teams will register at a per game rate in this format. Jerseys and practices are the responsibility of the coach/team. Games will take place in various lakeshore communities on Saturday mornings. There will be six weekends of games. Five regular season games plus an end of the season tournament.

7th/8th Grade Preseason Basketball Clinic - Fall 2025

The 7th/8th Grade Preseason Basketball Clinic is an opportunity for players to work on their skills before the season starts. This is an instructor led program that will focus on improving players basketball skills and knowledge. All ability levels are welcome.

3rd-6th Grade Preseason Basketball Clinics - Fall 2025

The 3rd-6th Grade Preseason Basketball Clinic is an opportunity for players to work on their skills before the season starts. This is an instructor led program that will focus on improving players basketball skills and knowledge. All ability levels are welcome.

3rd & 4th Grade Preseason Clinic - 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM

5th & 6th Grade Preseason Clinic - 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM

This program will work on skills through drills and activities. This is not a league and teams are not formed for this program.

Balance Buddies - Learn to Bike - Summer 2025

Come meet us this summer as we stride and scoot and get comfortable on balance bikes. We will play, be silly, hear stories, learn and most importantly have FUN on BIKES! New this year we will have three classes per session where we will build on our skills learned the previous week. This program is for kids who are learning to ride a balance bike or still getting comfortable on a balance bike

*Intended for those learning how to use a balance bike*

Pedal Pals - Learn to Bike - Summer 2025

New to 2 wheels or so close you can almost taste the freedom of 2 wheels? Well come hang out with us at Pedal Pals. We will meet this summer and play games, be silly, hear stories and have fun all while working on our bike skills. Pedal Pals focuses on teaching how to ride on two wheels (no training wheels). New this year we will have three classes per session where we will build on our skills learned the previous week.

*Intended for those new to riding a 2 wheeled bike; no training wheels*

1st & 2nd Grade Sideline Cheer Team - Fall 2025

The Holland Recreation Cheer Team runs in conjunction with the 1st & 2nd Grade Youth Flag Football program. Participants will spend the fall developing new cheerleading skills and working together to cheer the Holland Flag Football teams to victory. Participants will need to provide their own black shorts or leggings. Holland Recreation will provide participants with a cheer shirt.

3rd - 5th Grade Sideline Cheer Team - Fall 2025

The Holland Recreation Cheer Team runs in conjunction with the 5th & 6th Grade Youth Tackle Football program. Participants will spend the fall developing new cheerleading skills and working together to cheer the Holland Football team to victory. Participants will need to provide their own black shorts or leggings. Holland Recreation will provide participants with a cheer shirt. Participants will cheer at three or four games over the course of the season.

Jazz Gym Clinic - Summer 2025

This class will provide a fun and creative space for kids to discover high-energy movement. Classes will include a short warm-up, gentle stretching, basic fundamentals of jazz dance and gymnastics technique, and creative encouragement through imaginative exercises. Our final class will include a short performance to show family and friends all they’ve learned.

Tumble Time - Fall 2025

An introduction to basic ballet and gymnastics. Participants will use tumbling mats and learn simple terminology.

Tricks & Kicks - Fall 2025

In this class, participants will be learning more about flexibility and exploring advanced tumbling skills. We will be using a combination of jazz basics and gymnastics to choreograph a dance to show their friends and family at the end of the session.

Rhythm & Movement - Fall 2025

Students will be introduced to jazz and hip-hop in an age-appropriate style. They will explore the fundamentals of jazz and hip-hop, and learn about moving to the rhythm of the music. Students will give a short performance on the last day of class so their family can see what they’ve learned.

Beginner's Bucket Drumming Camp - Summer 2025

During this camp participants will learn basic beats and rhythms. Each participant will receive a bucket drum and sticks at the end of the course. No equipment needed.

Ceramics: Hand Building Functional Wares - Fall 2025

Little Footballers - Fall 2025

Little Footballers is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the sport and the basic motor skills necessary to play. This is an instructional clinic, not a league. No teams will be formed. This is a parent-child interactive program, so each child is required to have a parent/guardian join them in the program. Classes are limited to 20 children.

1st & 2nd Grade Flag Football - Fall 2025

Participants will learn the fundamentals of football in a non-tackling league. Participants will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays to begin the season. Once games begin, teams will practice on either Tuesday or Thursday and have a game on the other day.

Flag belts and jerseys will be provided by Holland Recreation.  Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required. 

3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football - Fall 2025

Participants will learn the fundamentals of football in this non-tackling league. Flag belts will be used instead of tackling. Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required. Games will be played on Saturdays with practices held during the week, as determined by the volunteer coach.  Volunteer coaches make this league possible.

3rd/4th Grade Football - After School Practices - Fall 2025

The After School teams will practice on two weekday afternoons per week and play games on Saturday mornings. Practices will take place at an HPS elementary school. 

After school practices will begin at the conclusion of the school day and go until 5:15 PM. Transportation after school to practice sites will be provided by Holland Recreation. Parents and guardians are responsible for picking their child up after practice at 5:15 PM.

5th/6th Grade Tackle Football - Fall 2025

5th & 6th graders will compete in the West Michigan Junior Football League (WMJFL) on Saturdays with practices held during the week.  Holland Christian and Holland Public teams will be formed. Kids from any school are allowed registered for this program. Participants will be provided a game jersey by Holland Recreation.  Players are responsible for all required football equipment including black pants and white football helmet.  

Fall Martial Arts - Fall 2025

Early Skillz  3 and 4 year olds love physical activity and anything involving play. Kids in this age group tend to have a hard time with structure in a group environment like what is commonly found in most Martial Arts schools. With that said, a special Martial Arts program that targets their developmental stage and keeps them entertained by introducing early skill based training in Martial Arts has proven to be successful.  The 8 age-appropriate skills that make up the Early Skillz program are kicking, blocking, hopping, running, punching, crawling, rolling and catching. 

Basic Skillz 5 and 6 year old students make for an incredibly enthusiastic class, they love creativity and problem solving. With the structured Basic Skillz class the students will work on martial arts skills and self defense movements that work to build skills such as, focus, teamwork, control, memory, balance, discipline, fitness and coordination. All experience levels welcome.

Core Skillz 7 - 12 year olds are becoming more proficient in their overall abilities. Core Skillz is a self defense program that targets their stage of development in a manner that adapts to their adventurous attitude and youthful nature while at the same time building skills that set them up for success. Martial Arts skill focus during training will also include agility, technique, courage, flexibility, intensity, perseverance, speed and concentration.

Introduction to Fishing - Fall - Fall 2025

Participants will learn the basic fundamentals and techniques of fishing. In this instructor led program, participants will be educated on what species live in West Michigan waters. Fishing equipment will be provided by Holland Recreation. If your child wishes to bring their own fishing equipment they are welcome to do so.

Junior Adventure Day Camp - Summer 2025

Your child will have so much fun at Junior Adventure Day Camp this summer. Daily camp activities include field trips to Holland area attractions, athletics, games, lots of time outdoors and the chance to hang out with other kids their age. Junior Adventure Day Camp has become one of Holland’s top summer attractions with kids returning year after year. Choose the one-week session that fits your summer schedule the best.

Program runs Monday - Thursday; activities start each day at  9:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Children should wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a sack lunch. More detailed information will be emailed to each participant containing important information regarding pick-up and drop-off times and locations one week prior to the session start date.

Parents/Guardians are required to complete the Medical Information/Release Form.

Fall Little Kickers - Fall 2025

Little Kickers is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the sport and the basic motor skills necessary to play. This is an instructional clinic, not a league. No teams will be formed. This is a parent-child interactive program, so each child is required to have a parent/guardian join them in the program.

Kindergarten Soccer - Fall 2025

Kindergarten Soccer is a program focused on skill development. Players will be broken into teams. Boys and girls will play separately. The first three Saturdays will consist of practice and drills, and the final three Saturdays will be game days. Volunteer coaches are needed for this league.

1st & 2nd Grade Soccer League - Fall 2025

Youth Soccer Leagues are focused on skill development & sportsmanship. Participants must wear shin guards. Cleats or tennis shoes are recommended. Volunteer coaches needed for this league. Games will primarily be played on Saturdays. Practices take place during the week at the discretion of the volunteer coach.

3rd/4th Grade Soccer - After School Practices - Fall 2025

The After School teams will practice on two weekday afternoons/week and play games on Saturday mornings. Practices will take place at an HPS elementary school. 

After school practices will begin at the conclusion of the school day and go until 5:15 PM. Transportation after school to practice sites will be provided by Holland Recreation. Parents and guardians are responsible for picking their child up after practice at 5:15 PM.

3rd - 6th Grade Lakeshore Soccer League - Fall 2025

The Lakeshore Soccer League is focused on skill development & sportsmanship. Shin guards are required. Cleats are recommended. Volunteer coaches needed for this league. Teams will play two or three games outside the City of Holland against other communities in the Lakeshore Area. Games will primarily be played on Saturdays, with occasional games on weekday evenings. Practices take place during the week at the discretion of the volunteer coach.

3rd & 4th Grade Volleyball Clinic - Fall 2025

A great introductory volleyball experience. Participants will learn the basics of indoor volleyball in this program that will include drills and fun games. This is an instructional clinic, so no teams will be formed. Boys and girls may participate.

5th & 6th Grade Volleyball League - Fall 2025

Participants in this league will have the opportunity to compete against other area communities in the Lakeshore Volleyball League. Players sign-up individually and are placed on a team. Saturday games will require some travel to local communities. Volunteer coaches are needed for this league.