Sports Leagues

Sports

About Howell Recreation Youth Sports

The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority’s Youth Sports Program is designed to allow youth the opportunity to participate in various sporting activities in a non-competitive environment.  All athletes get an equal amount of attention and playing time regardless of ability.  All programs are first-come, first-served. Programs can fill to capacity before the deadline. Teams are formed based off registration details: practice day preference, time preference, coach, etc.

Please note: Any teams without a coach (teams titled Coach *NEEDED*) at the close of registration will be merged into existing teams, which may increase roster sizes.

We can’t wait for another great season of play and FUN!

Oceola Community Center Gym Courts Calendar

UPDATE REGARDING STREET SHOES:

Fall and winter weather brings all sorts of rain, mud, snow and salt that can damage the gymnasium floors. Street shoes are not permitted when using the courts. Please bring an extra pair of shoes to wear when using the gym space at the Oceola Community Center. Thanks for your understanding and patience!

The Oceola Community Center Sports Calendar is set up for the current month. Below is a list of which sports are set up for each day.
*Calendar is subject to change.

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ADULT LEAGUES

Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament (2.5-3.5)

Skill Level 2.5: Saturday, December 13th - 9:00am-11:00am
Skill Level 3.0: Saturday, December 13th - 11:00am-1:00pm
Skill Level 3.5: Saturday, December 13th - 1:00pm-3:00pm

Ugly Sweaters and Pickleball is taking over the Oceola Community Center! The 2025 Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament presented by Howell Recreation's "Rec the Halls" is here this December, 13th 2025 at OCC. Wear your ugliest sweater to join us for some friendly competition and a chance to win some sweet prizes. This will be open to 8 teams per skill level (2.5, 3.0, and 3.5) and is open to mixed, women's and men. Only ONE member of your team needs to register. Games will begin promptly at 9:00am and follow suit 15 minutes after.

Guaranteed Number of 3 Matches: 3 matches guaranteed. Please see tournament format below.

Officials: ALL medal matches will be officiated. During pool play, officials will be on the floor over seeing all courts.

Tournament Format:

• Pool Play - round robin - best to 11, win by 2

• Pools of 4 team, top team from each pool will advance to tournament play

• Tournament play bracket- best to 11, win by 2

• Championship match - best to 2 out of 3, first to 11, win by 2

• Medals will be distributed to all first, second and third place teams for the 2.5-3.5 group

• Chance to win: Ugliest Sweater!

Please ensure you bring your own paddle, change of flat, clean tennis shoes and don't forget to dress to impress!

Registration opens: October 15th. Deadline to register is December 6th at 6pm.

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $30/team of 2

Co-Ed Kindergarten Basketball League

Saturdays, January 17th - February 28th - Games played 9:00am-2:00pm

This Howell Youth Basketball League features players in Kindergarten and will play at the Oceola Community Center.

Co-Ed Kindergarten Basketball will ONLY met on Saturdays

Practice and Games will be held on Saturday mornings starting at 9:00am! (30 minutes practice followed by four, 5 minute quarters)

Our leagues depend on Parent Volunteer Coaches, we appreciate all of the help and hard work put in to this league and would love to have your support!

Registration opens October 8th. Deadline to register is November 19th.

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $75 (Resident) | $115 (Non-Resident)
*No games 2/14.