Mayor’s Nights youth sports leagues kick off this weekend. Here’s how to get involved
If any kids are looking for a fun, safe activity this summer, Mayor’s Nights youth sport leagues start this weekend. The Nights leagues include Night Hoops basketball, Night Nets volleyball and Night Kicks soccer.
The kick off event will be Saturday, June 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center.
“Each year, I look forward to Mayor’s Night Hoops—which provides a fun, safe, and educational environment for hundreds of Kansas City’s young people each summer,” Mayor Quinton Lucas said in a statement.
Each league costs $10 per player and will be hosted at community centers around Kansas City. Youth in all three leagues are also required to attend an educational session. Sessions include ACT test preparation, job training and life skills.
Participating students can range from ages 6 to 18, depending on the sport.
Night Hoops
Night Hoops basketball league is available for elementary, middle and high school students. There are also separate leagues for boys and girls at each age.
The league will meet at Brush Creek Community Center, Garrison Community Center and Southeast Community Center throughout the summer.
Night Hoops’ programming details vary depending on age and gender. Check here to learn more.
Night Nets
For any kids looking to improve their spike, Night Nets will have summer volleyball for boys and girls from June 17 until August 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hillcrest Community Center.
Volleyball is only available for middle and high school students between the ages of 11 and 20 years old. To learn more, visit here.
Night Kicks
Night Kicks
Mayor’s Night Kicks soccer league is available for both boys and girls at Central Park Athletic Field and Observation Park.
The high school league is for 15 to 20 year olds and will run from June 17 until August 22. Players will meet on Fridays from 5:30 p.m. until midnight.
The middle school teams are reserved for 11 to 14 year olds and will run from June 15 until August 22. Middle school students will meet on Saturdays from 3:30 until 10 p.m.
“Youth activities and programs like this one make a difference, and this is an important program in our goal to keep our young people engaged in positive activities and to keep our neighborhoods safe,” Mayor Lucas said in a statement.
“I’m excited to lace up on the court this season and show our kids we care about them.”
To learn more about any of the three leagues call 816-513-7567 or email kevin.kearney@kcmo.org.