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

Adult Women’s Volleyball League (18+)

Wednesdays, October 8th - December 10th
Games held 7:30pm-10:00pm

The Howell Recreation Women's Volleyball League features players 18 years of age and older; we will play at the Oceola Community Center. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings with start times from 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Depending on number of teams single elimination tournament could start December 3rd. No more than 12 players per team.

*Until further notice: Games will be self-officiated* 

*ANY team registered after 10/1 will pay a $20 late registration fee*

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $325/team (Resident) | $400/team (Non-Resident)

*No Matches 11/26

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League (18+)

Wednesdays, October 8th - December 10th
Games held 6:30pm-10:00pm

The Howell Recreation Co-Ed Volleyball League features players 18 years of age and older; we will play at the Oceola Community Center. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings with start times of 6:30pm. Depending on number of teams single elimination tournament could start December 3rd. Teams must have 6-12 players.

*Until further notice: Games will be self-officiated*

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $325/team (Resident) | $400/team (Non-Resident)

*No Matches 11/26

Co-Ed Specific RULES:

1. Co-Ed ball may be hit directly across by either male or female team members but if there is more than one hit, a female must touch the ball before it goes over.

2. Co-Ed Inter-Change is allowed. Back row male may block but not attack.

3. Co-Ed Leagues – if your team contacts the ball more than once (after the block) to send it over the net, a female must contact the ball.

4. Teams will consist of a maximum of 6 players (3 men and 3 women) to a minimum of 3 players. You can have more women than men playing on the court but there is a maximum of 3 men players.

Adult Men’s Basketball League (30+)

Saturdays, October 18th - January 10th
7:00am-11:00am

Howell Recreation's Men's 30+ Basketball League is a chance for men over the age of 30 to get in the gym and participate in friendly, competitive fun.  This league will feature official referees that will call fouls, manage the clock, and keep score.  Games will consist of two, 20-minute halves. 

*Each team will be required to pay officials $40 (cash) before the start of each game* This cost is not included in registration.
Single Elimination Tournament starts January 3 depending on number of teams)

*There is a $20 late fee if registered after 10/10/2025*
*This is the price for a TEAM ENTRY; Free agents - email nwattles@howellrecreation.org and we will do our best to find a team for you.  

Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $550/team (Resident) | $650/team (Non-Resident)

*No games on November 29th, December 27th, and January 3rd. 

Ugly Sweater Pickleball (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 CQenter, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $30/team of 2

Co-Ed Kindergarten Basketball League

Saturdays, January 17th - February 28th - Games played 8:00am-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.