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Athletic Programs
The Daphne Sports & Recreation Department operates recreational athletic programs, such as youth football, youth basketball, youth baseball, as well as adult softball leagues. Local organizations oversee cheerleading, softball, lacrosse, flag football, and soccer programs.
The Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex at W.O. Lott Park offers tennis & pickleball clinics.
Please visit the registration portal for registration information. Be sure to click on the program name for details prior to registering.
Upcoming Programs
Join our 2023 Junior Summer Tennis Camps at Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex at W.O. Lott Park, 2000 Main Street. Children of all levels are welcome!
Camp begins at 10am and will run until 11:30am each day. Cost is $90 per camper per session.
- June 5-8 (registration ends June 1st)
- June 26-29 (registration ends June 22nd)
- July 24-27 (registration ends July 20th)
Participants must bring their own racquet; the City will provide all balls.
Registration ends Thursday prior to each camp session. If you have additional questions, please reach out to David at 251-620-2710.
In partnership with Daphne High School, we announce the 2023 Daphne Summer Youth Sport Camps (JUNE)! All camps are held at Daphne High School, 9300 Champions Way.
1st through 6th Grades (6th graders must be in the Daphne Feeder Pattern)! Football, Cheer, Wrestling, Soccer, Track, Basketball, Baseball, Softball & Volleyball.
Breakfast (served 7:30-8:00 AM) and Lunch (served 11-11:30 AM) included in registration fee.
Please follow this link for more information and to register.
Camps are held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- June 5 - 9
- June 12 - 16
- June 19 - 23
- June 26 - 30
Participants pay only $25 for all camps, all summer!!
Join the Daphne Doubles Pickleball Tournament at Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex at W.O. Lott Park, 2000 Main Street on July 29, 2023. Youth and adult players of all levels are welcome!! Must be 10 years old to register.
Tournament will begin at 8am and will run until approximately 2:00pm. Cost is $30 per participant. Please list your doubles partner during registration.
Participants must bring their own paddle; the City will provide all balls.
That's My Dogg & More food truck will be on site for your convenience.
Registration ends Monday, July 24th.
Please click here to register.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to David at 251-620-2710.
Quick-Start Tennis Tuesdays are adult beginner tennis clinics that teaches participants how to play tennis with proper technique; focusing on the rules of play. Join us during the August Session, September Session, and October Session 2023 from 8:00am to 9:00am on the below dates. Clinics are for ladies and gentlemen and are held at Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex at W.O. Lott Park, 2000 Main Street. The cost is $65 per participant, per session (4-clinic session).
- August Session: 8, 15, 22, 29 - 2023
- September Session: 5, 12, 19, 26 – 2023
- October Session: 3, 10, 17, 24 - 2023
Registration closes Monday prior to each session start date. For more information and to register, please visit the registration portal.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to David at 251-620-2710.
Dream Court Daphne is an adaptive tennis program for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, striving for inclusion and acceptance. This program goes beyond sports alone! Dream Court Daphne focuses on promoting an active lifestyle, modeling social behaviors, and developing self-esteem. Most importantly, to encourage inclusion and acceptance in sports and in day-to-day life.
Our goal is to enhance not only the life of the special need athlete, but to strengthen their family as a whole. Tennis is the perfect tool to connect special needs athletes with their families and the rest of the community.
Join us for any or all of our 2023 Dream Court Daphne Camps at the Daphne Tennis & Pickleball Complex located at 2000 Main Street. Registration is FREE. Camps run from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on all dates:
- March 4, 11 & 25, 2023
- Sept 16, 23 & 30, 2023
- Dec 2, 9 & 16, 2023
To register as a volunteer or athlete, please click here. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Tennis & Pickleball Coordinator David Pantovic at 251-620-2710.
Programs Managed by the City of Daphne
Youth Football
The Daphne Youth Football League participates in the Baldwin County Youth Football League (BCYFL). The league is open to children from 7 - 12 years of age. Most games take place on Saturdays, with practices held once or twice per week. The City provides players with helmets, shoulder pads, mouthpieces, and game jerseys. Players must provide pants, pads for pants, chin strap, socks, and footwear.
Registration normally takes place in June through mid-July of each year. For more information, please visit the registration portal when registration is open. Be sure to click on the program name for additional information prior to registering.
Youth Basketball
Daphne Youth Basketball is open to those in 1st - 8th grade. Most games take place on Saturdays, with practices held once or twice per week. The City provides game jersey and shorts. Players must provide footwear.
Registration normally takes place each October. For more information, please visit the registration portal when registration is open. Be sure to click on the program name for additional information prior to registering.
Youth Baseball
Daphne Youth Baseball is open to children from 4 - 15 years of age. Players are responsible for providing their own bat, glove, helmet, pants, and footwear. Daphne Youth Baseball provides jersey and hat.
Registration for Spring League usually runs January - February and August - September for Fall League. For more information, please visit the registration portal when registration is open. Be sure to click on the program name for additional information prior to registering.
Adult Programs Managed by the City of Daphne
Men’s/Adult Softball
Registration cost for Men's/Adult Softball is $400 per team. Games are held on Monday nights.
Summer league registration is held at the first of July; games start at the end of July. Fall league registration is held in September; games start in October.
For more information (when registration is open), please visit our registration portal.
Adult Open Coed Softball
Registration cost for Adult Open Coed Softball is $400 per team. Games are held on Wednesday nights.
Summer league registration is held at the first of July; games start at the end of July. Fall league registration is held in September; games start in October.
For more information (when registration is open), please visit our registration portal.
Programs Managed by Other Organizations
The following youth sports are held at our athletic facilities and managed by other organizations. Please contact those organizations directly for more information:
- Daphne Youth Cheerleading - please visit https://www.facebook.com/DaphneYouthCheerleading.
- Daphne Girls Softball - please visit www.daphnegsa.org.
- Union 10 Baldwin County Recreation Soccer - please visit https://www.union10fcbaldwincounty.com/cityleague.
- Eastern Shore Flag Football - please visit www.easternshoreflag.com.
- Lower Alabama BayHawks Lacrosse - please visit https://www.lallax.com/ .
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Charlie McDavid
Director, Sports & Recreation
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James Weems
Athletic Programs Manager
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Kristie Green
Administrative Assistant
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Sports & Recreation
Physical Address
27961 US Hwy 98, Suite 20
Daphne, AL 36526
Mailing Address
PO Box 400
Daphne, AL 36526
Phone: 251-620-2700