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Baseball Skills Instruction - Three programs are
offered to teach young children basic, fundamental
baseball/softball skills in a non-competitive, engaging
atmosphere. The lessons are organized to mimic a
league atmosphere with children assigned to teams
and playing games rather then classes with a specific
lesson time. The focus is on teamwork,
sportsmanship, and fun. All three programs are held
in Neahwa Park at Ted Christman Field with
afternoon game times. All three programs are for
both boys and girls with tee-ball teaching the most
basic skills, softball for players ready to hit a pitched
ball for the first time, and baseball priming players
for little league major division play.
Registration Period - REGISTRATION WEEK
Location - Ted Christman Field, Neahwa Park
Season - Late June to early August, 6 weeks
Time - Games start between 12 PM and 3 PM
Players who have already played on a major division little league team are
ineligible for this introductory program.
Drop-in Playgrounds - This popular program is
based out of the Laskaris Skateroom in Neahwa Park.
Playground attendants supervise children in a host of
fun summertime games and arts and crafts projects
that utilize Neahwa Park’s various amenities and
open spaces. All activities are geared to build self-esteem,
confidence, and social skills while subtly
emphasizing fitness, health, and safety.
Registration Period - REGISTRATION WEEK
Location - Laskaris Skateroom, Neahwa Park
Season - Late June to early August, 7 weeks
Time - Weekdays 9 AM and 4 PM
Eligibility - Children enrolled in K-6 during the school
year preceding the program.
American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" Classes -
Certified Water Safety Instructors teach swimming and safety skills
using the Red Cross' progressive six level course curriculum.
Half hour morning classes take place at Wilber Park's Briggs Pool.
Registration Period - REGISTRATION WEEK
Location - Briggs Pool, Wilber Park
Season - Late June to late July, 5 weeks
Time - Half hour classes start between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
PCAC Class is at 12 PM.
Eligibility - Ages 6 months and up as of June 21st.
Teenage Baseball Teams - The City offers this
program to allow teenage baseball players to continue
playing past little league age. Teams are coached by
volunteer/parent coaches and are entered in the
Otsenango PONY League (ages 12-15) and the
Delaware Junior Legion League (ages 17 and under).
Practices and home games take place in Neahwa and
Catella Parks.
Registration Period - Mid May, call for dates
Location - Neahwa/Catella Park Baseball Fields
Season - Early June to Early August, 5 weeks
Time - Games and practices take place weekday
evenings with some Saturday practices
Eligibility - Ages 12-17 as per league regulations
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Rotary Tee-Ball - Games on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
Participants must be 5-7 as of June 21st.
Kiwanis Softball - Games on Monday and Wednesdays,
Participants must be 5-8 as of June 21st.
Kiwanis Baseball - Games on Monday and Wednesdays,
Participants must be 8-12 as of June 21st.
Tennis Lessons - Affiliated with the USTA, this
program teaches tennis to children of various skill levels using drills
that are engaging and fun. Beginner curriculum focuses on fundamentals,
and sportsmanship. Intermediate students focus on serves, strokes, and ball
control. Advanced students learn technique refinement and strategy.
Registration Period - REGISTRATION WEEK
Location - Waddington Tennis Courts, Wilber Park
Season - Late June to early August, 6 weeks
Time - Hour classes start between 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Eligibility - Ages 5 and up as of June 21st.
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Youth Fishing Derby - Hosted annually in
partnership with the Susquehanna Bass Association, the Fishing Derby
is one of Oneonta's oldest traditions, started by the city's first
parks director, Dutch Damasche. Children ages 5-15 are free to
participate with prizes given out to all children and trophies for the
winners in three age groups.
Registration Period - Pre-Registration starts in July
Location - Hodges Pond, Neahwa Park
Date - A Saturday afternoon in August
Eligibility - Ages 5-15 as of event day
NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick - A local qualifier for the NFL's
nationwide competition. Local winners qualify to move on to sectional competition.
From sectionals children can advance to compete at a Jets or Giants home game.
National qualifiers compete at a playoff game.
Registration Period - Pre-Registration starts in September
Location - Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park
Date - Saturday in late September
Eligibility - Ages 8-15 as per NFL guidelines
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Meet the Tigers - This long standing event is an annual
favorite of area youths. The annual Meet the Tigers youth baseball clinic
gives young Tigers fans the chance to meet and learn from their favorite
Tigers players and coaches.
Registration - None required
Location - Damaschke Field, Neahwa park
Date - A weekday morning in July or early August
Eligibility - Ages 5-12 as of event day
Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run - A local
qualifier for MLB's nationwide competition. Local winners qualify to move on to
sectional competition. From sectionals children can advance to compete at the
new Yankee Stadium. National qualifiers compete as part of the MLB All-Star week.
Registration Period - Pre-Registration starts in April
Location - Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park
Date - Saturday in early May
Eligibility - Ages 7-14 as per MLB guidelines
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In addition to the programs offered by the city, many distinguished private organizations offer a
variety of youth programming within city parks. These groups include the Greater Oneonta Football
Association, Oneonta Baseball Club, Oneonta Little League, Oneonta Soccer Club, Oneonta Youth
Soccer Association, and the Otsego County Federation of Sportsmen,
and the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club. For contact information on any
of these groups and many others call the Recreation Office.
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