Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

Church Co-Rec Softball League - Summer 2025

Church Co-Rec Softball League – Bring your local church this summer for Co-Ed Softball in Wake Forest.  Fellowship and fun on the field!

Depending on team numbers, we’ll organize the league into one of two tournaments at the end of the season.

Eligibility - Participants must be 18 years or older to join.

Schedule - Teams can expect to play 1-2 games per week.

Game Rules & Equipment

• Strike Mat: A strike mat will be used for all games.
• Balls Provided: All game balls will be supplied by the league.

Rosters and Player Add/Drop Policy

• Roster Submission: All teams must submit their rosters before the season’s first game.
• Add/Drop Period: Teams can adjust rosters within the first two weeks of the season. After this window, rosters will be locked for the remainder of the season.

Locations

• Flaherty Park Field 1: 1100 N White St & Heritage High (Lower Field): 1150 Forestville Rd

League Overview

• Start Date: League play begins in Mid-June.
• Game Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays.
• Game Times: Start times are 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.

Baseball, Softball, T-Ball Leagues - Spring 2025

Spring 2025 Youth Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball Leagues

Registration opens February 1, 2025 for boys ages 5-17 and girls ages 5-16. Join us for skill-building, teamwork, and fun!

League Age: Determined by the participant’s age as of April 30, 2025. New participants must provide a birth certificate at registration to confirm age.

Limited Spaces: Each age group has limited spots available. Once an age group reaches capacity, a waitlist will begin. Note: League/age assignments are strictly based on age, with no exceptions.

Participant Fees:

• Town of Wake Forest Residents: $60, registration opens February 1
• Non-Residents: $100, registration opens February 8
• Residency is determined by the participant’s home address within Town limits.

Team Placement: Siblings in the same age group will be placed on the same team, but requests for specific teams, players, or coaches cannot be accommodated.

Practice & Game Schedule:

• Practices: 1-2 times per week, with 5-7 sessions.
• Games: 8-10 game season (depending on field space and the number of teams), with a tournament for ages 10U and up (tball & rookie league - regular season only)

• Season Duration:

  • Evaluations: Mid/late March (no evaluations for tball & rookie leagues)
  • Practices: Late March through April
  • Games: April through June (with potential to extend into late June if necessary)

Volunteer Coaching Opportunities: Interested in coaching? Register your child first, then signup online to volunteer. Each team may have up to 1 head coach and 2 assistants.

Requirements for Coaches (after being selected):

• Complete a background screening before the first practice
• Complete NAYS Coaches Training before the first game
• Coaching spots are limited and may reach capacity

NOTE: ALL LEAGUES ARE NOW ON A WAITLIST AS OF 2/27/25

Fall Baseball, Softball, T-Ball - Fall 2025

Fall 2025 Youth Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball Leagues

Registration opens June 1, 2025 for boys and girls ages 5-16. Join us for skill-building, teamwork, and fun!

League Age: Determined by the participant’s age as of April 30, 2025. New participants must provide a birth certificate at registration to confirm age.

Limited Spaces: Each age group has limited spots available. Once an age group reaches capacity, a waitlist will begin. Note: League/age assignments are strictly based on age, with no exceptions.

Participant Fees:

• Town of Wake Forest Residents: $60, registration opens June 1
• Non-Residents: $100, registration opens June 8
• Residency is determined by the participant’s home address within Town limits.

Team Placement: Siblings in the same age group will be placed on the same team, but requests for specific teams, players, or coaches cannot be accommodated.

Tball and Rookie League Players will be randomly placed on team and ALL minor, little, junior, and seniors players will participate in evaluations and drafted (coaches kids are automatically placed)

Practice & Game Schedule:

• Practices: 1-2 times per week, with 5-6 sessions.
• Games: 8-10 game season only (depending on field space and the number of teams)
• Season Duration:
• Evaluations: Late July (no evaluations for tball & rookie leagues)
• Practices: Early/Mid-August through October
• Games: August through October

Volunteer Coaching Opportunities: Interested in coaching? Register your child first, then signup online to volunteer. Each team may have up to 1 head coach and 2 assistants.

Requirements for Coaches (after being selected):

• Complete a background screening before the first practice
• Complete NAYS Coaches Training before the first game
• Coaching spots are limited and may reach capacity

FREE AGENT SIGNUP - Annual 2025

2025 Adult Sports Free Agent Sign-Up

Looking to get active, meet new people, and join a team this year? Sign up as a free agent for our 2025 Adult Sports Leagues! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to have fun, we will try and find a spot for you.

Our leagues include:

• Adult Softball (Adult and Co-Rec Church)
• Co-Rec Kickball
• Co-Rec Volleyball

Why Join as a Free Agent?

• Perfect for individuals or small groups without a full team.
• Great way to make friends and connect with others who share your interests.

Our goal is to assist teams that are short on players by connecting them with available individuals. If there are enough free agent players, we will form a new team to ensure everyone has the opportunity to play.

Youth Volleyball League (Girls) - Spring 2025

We’re excited to announce our Youth Volleyball League, hosted in collaboration with Cap City Volleyball.

Eligibility and League Age

• League Age: Determined by age on September 1, 2025
• Age Verification: New participants must provide a birth certificate
• Limited Spots: Each age group has limited availability. Once full, waitlists will open.

Fees

• Wake Forest Residents: $60 (Registration opens April 1)
• Non-Residents: $100 (Registration opens April 8)
• Residency: Determined by your home address within Town limits

Team Placement

• Siblings in the same age group will be placed on the same team.
• No specific requests for teammates or coaches can be accommodated.

Practice & Game Schedule

• Days & Age Groups:
  • 10U & 12U: Monday/Wednesday
  • 14U & 16U: Tuesday/Thursday
• Practice & Game Times: 6:15 PM, 7:15 PM, or 8:15 PM

Evaluations

• Dates: May 12–15
• Details: Times/Days - TBA
  • Participation Required: All coaches & players, including coaches' children, must attend evaluations.

Season Details

• Games: 10 games + a postseason tournament
• Championship: Held on the 3rd or 4th Saturday in July

Equipment Needs

• Required: Knee pads
• Optional: Arm sleeves (helpful but not required)

Coaching Opportunities

1. Register your child.
2. Sign up online to volunteer.

Coach Requirements:

• Complete a Background Screening and NAYS Training before practices and games.
• Each team can have up to 2 coaches—no volleyball experience needed! Bring a positive attitude and leadership skills to support your team.

Girls NFL FLAG Football - Summer II 2025

Join the fun with our non-contact NFL Flag Football League — perfect for players of all skill levels!

Season Duration: July-September

Age Groups: Middle School Girls Division (Rising 6th-8th Graders), High School Girls Division (Rising 9th-12th Graders)

Age is Determined by August 31st, 2025.

Siblings that are participating within the same age group will be placed onto teams together - no requests for placement onto a team with a specific player (or coach) will be considered.

REGISTRATION JUNE 1-7 IS FOR WAKE FOREST RESIDENTS ONLY (must live within Town limits).

Limited spaces are available in each age group.  When an age groups has reached capacity, a wait list will begin. NOTE:  No exceptions are made related to league/age assignments.

Please note that participants new to the program must provide proof of age (birth certificate) at registration.

PARTICIPANT FEE:  $60 (residents), $100 (non-residents).  Resident status determination: participant must reside within the Town limits.