Archery Classes

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Beginner Archery

Eligibility: Ages 7 and up.

Skills Offered:

  • Archery safety
  • History of Archery
  • Understanding of Commands
  • Proper preparation, shooting, and arrow retrieval techniques
  • Archery equipment uses and upkeep

Fees: $30 per session

Program Timeline: 1 Fall Session (September 13 – October 11, 2022 – Tuesday class) &  1 Spring Session (January – March, 2023 dates TBA)

Class Location: Lynn View Community Center (257 Walker Street)

Class Registration: Register online or in person at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street)

For More Information, Contact (423) 343-9723

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Advanced Archery

Eligibility: Must have completed the Beginner Archery class.

Fees: TBA

Program Timeline: 1 Spring Session (March – May)

Class Location: Lynn View Community Center (257 Walker Street)

Class Registration: V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street)

For More Information, Contact (423) 343-9723

Miracle League of Kingsport

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How to Register: 

Click here to access the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Catalog.
Click “Youth League” (17 & under) or “Adult League” (18 & older)
Click “KPR Athletics Miracle League”.
If this is your first time registering on our CivicRec system, you will need to create an account.

You may also register in person at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium Athletics Office (1550 Fort Henry Drive).

Divisions:

Ages 17 & Under
Ages 18 & Older

Cost:

FREE!

Location:
2021 Brickyard Park Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660

Miracle League (Spring)

Registration Period: April
Games Played: Saturdays in May and June

Miracle League (Fall)

Registration Period: Late July – mid August. (Deadline is August 22, 2022 for Fall 2022 season.)
Games Played: Saturdays in September and October (2022 season will begin Saturday, August 27.)

 

For more information, please contact:

Jason Wilburn (JasonWilburn@KingsportTN.gov or 423-229-9459)

Homeschool P.E.

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This class is designed to help promote fitness and activities for home school children. Each class will focus on learning new agilities and drills for motor skills development. Classes will also consist of a fun and exciting team game or sport.

Eligibility:

Ages 6 and up.

Fee:

$10 per month per child

Program Timeline:

September – May

Location:

V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street)

For more information, please call (423) 224-2489 or (423) 343-9723.

Summer Program

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KPR Summer Program 2022

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is excited to welcome families back for a fun-filled Summer!

Kingsport Parks and Recreation Summer Program is open to children ages 6-12 years old. (If your child is not yet 6, they must have completed Kindergarten and turn 6 by September 1st)

Activities include swimming, sports camps, on-site activities and games, & much more! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Each site has a maximum registration limit and site availability cannot be guaranteed. Participants are registered on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Program Sites, Dates, and Times:

  • Lynn View Community Center and V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex
    • Session One: May 31- June 17th, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    • Session Two: June 20 – July 8, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    • Session Three: July 11 – July 29, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    • Program Cost – ALL FEES ARE PER SESSION BASIS
      • $50.00 City Residents
        $75.00 Non-City Residents
  • Lincoln Elementary
    • Session One: May 31 – June 24, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    • Session Two: June 27 – Junly 22
    • Program Cost – ALL FEES ARE PER SESSION BASIS
      • $75 City Residents
      • $95 Non-City
  • John Adams Elementary
    • July 5 – July 22
    • Program Cost – ALL FEES ARE PER SESSION BASIS
      • $50 City Residents
      • $70 non-city

 

Registration Dates:

Registration can be completed online or in-person at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street, Kingsport).

 

V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex: April 18
Lynn View Community Center: April 20
Lincoln Elementary: April 19
John Adams Elementary: April 20
Non-City: April 21

For more information, please contact Renee Ensor (423-224-2489) or Travis Sensabaugh (423-343-9723).

 

Youth Soccer (Spring)

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Eligibility:
All children who qualify for the offered age groups are eligible to participate.

Leagues offered:
U5/6 Girls
U5/6 Boys
U7/8 Girls
U7/8 Boys
U9/10 Coed
U11/12 Coed
U13/15 Coed

There are two divisions offered by Kingsport Rec Soccer:

Rec Soccer – This division is open to players ages 3 to 15 who are primarily devoted to the enjoyment and love of the game without a strong emphasis on competition. Players meet twice a week—on a weekday evening and on Saturdays.

Tribe Soccer – This division is open to players ages 8 to 15 who are interested in competitive soccer and committed to attending additional training and games, as well as developing skills on their own. Players meet 3 to 4 times a week.

Fees: Contact recdir@kingsportsoccer.org

2023 League Timeline:
The 11-week program begins with assessments the week of February 13 and pre-season training the week of February 20. The deadline to register for any division is February 19.

Locations:
Eastman Park at Horse Creek

Volunteers:
Volunteer coaches are needed for the spring season. For more information about becoming a volunteer coach contact Shane Davis at 423-408-8144.

Program Administrator:
Tri-Cities United / Kingsport Rec Soccer

For More Information:

(423) 408-8144 or recdir@kingsportsoccer.org

More information can be found on the website: https://www.tricitiesunited.org or in the attached press release about Spring Soccer.

Youth Soccer (Fall)

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Eligibility:
All children who qualify for the offered age groups are eligible to participate.

Leagues offered:
U5/6 Girls
U5/6 Boys
U7/8 Girls
U7/8 Boys
U9/10 Coed
U11/12 Coed
U13/15 Coed

Fees: $65. 00 per player ($35. 00 per each additional child) for one season

League Timeline:
Registration Period – Early July – Mid August
Leagues Begin – Early September
Leagues End – Early November

Locations:
Eastman Park at Horse Creek

Program Administrator:
Tri-Cities United / Kingsport Rec Soccer

 

For More Information:

(423) 408-8144 or recdir@kingsportsoccer.org
More information can also be found on the website: http://www.kingsportsoccer.org

Youth Outdoor Volleyball (Summer)

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Eligibility:
All teams who qualify for the offered age groups are eligible to participate

Leagues offered:
12U – Teams
14U – Teams

Fees:
A $15.00 registration fee per player plus a non-resident fee of $2.00 per player who lives outside of the City of Kingsport is required.

Locations:
Legion Field at Civic Auditorium

Timeline:
Registration Period: Early April – Early May
Leagues Begin: Mid May
Leagues End: Early July

Volunteers:
During the league registration period, volunteers, 18 years or older, will need to inform the Athletics’ Office of their interest. Volunteers will be selected by the Athletics Office before the season begins and upon selection, will be sent a link via email, to complete a background check.

For More Information:
Call (423) 229-9460

Youth Open Gym

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Youth Open Gym

Eligibility: Youth 18 and under

Program Offered: Basketball Open Gym

Fee: No Fee

Locations: V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis St, Kingsport) & Lynn View Community Center (257 Walker St, Kingsport)

Timeline: August-May (V.O. Dobbins) Monday-Friday 3:00-5:30 (Lynn View) Monday – Friday 3:00-5:30

 

For More Information, Contact (423) 343-9723 or (423) 224-2489

Youth Basketball (Winter)

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How to Register: 

Click here to access the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Catalog.
Click “Youth Leagues”
Click “KPR Athletics Youth Basketball” and select the desired league.
If this is your first time registering on our CivicRec system, you will need to create an account.

Eligibility:
All children who are residents of the City of Kingsport, whose parents own property in the City of Kingsport, or children who attend Kingsport City Schools are eligible to participate.

Leagues offered:
Bantam– (Ages 5-6 Coed)
Pee Wee Boys – (Ages 7-8)
Pee Wee Girls – (Ages 7-9)
Rookie Boys – (Ages 9-10)
Junior Boys – (Ages 11-12)
Junior Girls – (Ages 10-12)
Intermediate Boys – (Ages 13-14)
Intermediate Girls – (Ages 13-15)
Senior Boys – (Ages 15-17)

Fees:

$20.00 Registration Fee

$20.00 – $30.00 Jersey Fee

League Timeline:
Registration Period (Ages 5-10 Boys & 5-9 Girls): Early September – Late September
Leagues Begin: Late October
Leagues End: Mid December

Registration Period (Ages 11-17 Boys & 10-15 Girls): Early November – Late November
Leagues Begin: Early December
Leagues End: Late February

Volunteers:
During the league registration period, volunteers, 18 years or older, will need to inform the Athletics’ Office of their interest. Volunteers will be selected by the Athletics Office before the season begins and upon selection, will be sent a link via email, to complete a background check.

For More Information:
Call (423) 229-9460

Youth Baseball/Softball (Fall)

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How to Register: 

Click here to access the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Catalog.
Click “Youth Leagues”
Click “KPR Athletics Youth Baseball-Softball” and select the desired league.
If this is your first time registering on our CivicRec system, you will need to create an account.

You may also register in person at the Kingsport Civic Auditorium Athletics Office (1550 Fort Henry Drive)

Eligibility:
All children who are residents of the City of Kingsport, whose parents own property in the City of Kingsport, or children who attend Kingsport City Schools are eligible to participate.

Age Determination Date:

Fall Programs: August 15 of the current year

Leagues offered:
T-Ball (Ages 5-6)

Coach Pitch Baseball (Ages 7-8)

Coach Pitch Softball (Ages 7-9)

Rookie Baseball Machine Pitch (Ages 9-10)

Junior Softball Machine Pitch (Ages 10-12)

Junior Baseball (Ages 11-12)

Intermediate Baseball (Ages 13-15)

Intermediate Softball (Ages 13-15)

Fees:
$20.00 Registration Fee, excludes cost of jersey and hat.

League Timeline:
Registration Period: Mid July to Early August
Leagues Begin: Mid August
Leagues End: Mid October

Locations:
Domtar Park
Brickyard Park

Miracle Park

Volunteers:
During the league registration period, volunteers, 18 years or older, will need to inform the Athletics’ Office of their interest. Volunteers will be selected by the Athletics Office before the season begins and upon selection, will be sent a link via email, to complete a background check.

For More Information:
Call (423) 229-9460