2025 Fall Youth Sports Registration
City of Anniston Youth Sports Programs: Fall 2025
Get ready for another exciting season of youth sports in Anniston! From soccer to football and cheerleading, our Parks & Recreation Department is offering a wide variety of programs to keep kids active, learning, and having fun.
Registration Information
No refunds
Birth certificate required for all athletes
Register online: https://annistonal.gov/parks-recreation/pard_registration
Call for more info: 256-820-3860
For questions or more information, please contact our city athletic director at: 256-820-3860 or dspruill@annistonal.gov.
Fall 2025 Sports Programs
Cheerleading
Cost: $70 per athlete (includes t-shirt, shorts, cheer socks, and pom-poms; optional uniform fee may apply)
Schedule: Practices on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Games on Saturdays. Jamboree in August.
Youth Football
Cost: $120 per athlete (includes jersey, padded pants, helmet, and shoulder pad rental)
Schedule:
Summer training begins July 1
Practices on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Season starts in September
Jamboree in August
Games on Saturdays
Registration Deadline: June 26, 2025
T.O.T. Soccer (Ages 1–3)
Cost: $50 per player (includes t-shirt, ball, and 6 sessions)
Additional Shirts: Available for $10 each
Schedule: Meets once a week in the evenings
Youth Soccer (Ages U6, U8, U10, U12)
Cost: $85 per athlete (includes jersey, shorts, and socks; players must bring cleats and shin guards)
Schedule:
Games take place during the week
Skills Evaluation/Draft: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Fall Registration Deadline: August 22, 2025
2025 Youth Summer Sports Registration
City of Anniston Youth Sports Programs: Summer 2025
Get ready for another exciting season of youth sports in Anniston! From soccer to football and cheerleading, our Parks & Recreation Department is offering a wide variety of programs to keep kids active, learning, and having fun.
Registration Information
No refunds
Birth certificate required for all athletes
Register online: https://annistonal.gov/parks-recreation/pard_registration
Call for more info: 256-820-3860
For questions or more information, please contact our city athletic director at: 256-820-3860 or dspruill@annistonal.gov.
Summer 2025 Sports Programs
NFL Flag Football
Cost: $60 per athlete (includes a reversible NFL jersey)
Schedule: Games held Mondays and Thursdays in June & July at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM
MLS GO Soccer
Cost: $60 per athlete (includes a reversible MLS GO jersey)
Schedule: Games held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM
Summer Registration Deadline: May 23, 2025
2026 Spring Break Activities!
Spring Break is right around the corner, and the City of Anniston Recreation Centers have a week full of activities planned for youth and families from March 23 through March 27. Join us on Monday, March 23, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Carver Community Center for a day of games, crafts, and fun activities for everyone. On Tuesday, March 24, all recreation centers will offer Free Play from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, giving participants the opportunity to enjoy open gym time and recreational activities. The fun continues on Wednesday, March 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the South Highland Community Center with more games, crafts, and engaging activities. On Thursday, March 26, recreation centers will again host Free Play from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We will wrap up the week on Friday, March 27, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Hodges Community Center with another exciting day of games, crafts, and fun.
Additional activities will also take place at the Wiggins Community Center. On Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, participants can enjoy Canadian Arena Football, trivia, indoor soccer, and other recreational games. On Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wiggins will host Community Bingo, indoor soccer, and an introduction to baseball featuring wiffle ball activities.
We encourage everyone to come out, stay active, and enjoy a fun-filled Spring Break at our community centers!
Annual Arbor Day Tree Give-Away!
Join us on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM CT for our annual Arbor Day Tree Give-Away! The event will take place at the Anniston City Market (114 West 11th Street, Anniston, AL 36201). We thank Alabama Power for graciously donating the trees each year for this event!
For information on what trees will be available, please contact Doug Gaddy at: 256-241-7164 or dgaddy@annistonal.gov.
2026 Anniston Heritage Festival!
The City of Anniston, Alabama, is excited to reveal our star-studded lineup for the 2026 Heritage Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Zinn Park’s historic MLK Pavilion!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
???? Gold Sponsor ($3,000+): Logo on festival t-shirts, all advertisements, opportunity to speak on stage, plus 20 VIP tickets.
⚪️ Silver Sponsor ($2,000+): Logo on festival t-shirts and all advertisements, plus 15 VIP tickets.
???? Bronze Sponsor ($1,000+): Logo on festival t-shirts and all advertisements, plus 10 VIP tickets.
☎️ To become a sponsor, contact 256-241-7164 or 256-454-2724.
Come celebrate Juneteenth in Anniston with an unforgettable night of music and community at Zinn Park! Stay tuned for more details by visiting www.AnnistonAL.gov or following us on social media!
Southern Spinners Baton!
Southern Spinners Baton
Every Monday
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Instructor: Patty Mixon
Location: Norwood Hodges Community Center
3125 Spring Valley Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
More Information: 256-231-7627