Middleburg Heights Recreation Department Athletic Programs

Sports Participation & Travel Team Policies

Since we are a municipal recreation department, our sports participation policies may be different from those you've experienced in other settings. Click on the links to learn about how we appeal to everyone.

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• opens in a new windowTravel Team Policies 

Youth Leagues Athletic Registration Dates

Participants in our clinic or youth sports programs must reside in or attend a public or private school located within the boundaries of the Berea City School District, or have a current non-resident membership at the MHCC (includes corporate memberships).

SPORT (Clinic/Youth/Adapted)	Ages / Grades	Beginning Registration Dates
Volleyball - Spring	Grades 3-8	January
Clinic Soccer - Spring	Ages U4-U5	February
Soccer - Spring (waitlist only)	Ages U6-U15	February
Adapted Soccer - Spring	7 years and older	February
Lou Groza Flag Football - Spring	Grades 1-6	February
Clinic T-Ball - Summer	Ages 3-5	February
Baseball/Softball - Summer	Ages 5-18	February
Learn Bocce - Summer	Ages 6-12	April
Lou Groza Football Clinic - Fall	Ages 4-5	June
Lou Groza Football/Cheer - Fall	Grades PreK-6	June
Adapted Baseball - Fall	7 years and older	July
Clinic Soccer - Fall	Ages U4-U5	July
Soccer - Fall	Ages U6-U15	July
Volleyball - Fall	Grades 3-9	August
Clinic Basketball - Winter	Grades PreK-K	October
Basketball (Boys/Girls) - Winter	Grades 1-8	October
Basketball High School 4x4 - Winter	Grades 9-12	October
Adapted Basketball - Winter	7 years and older	October

Forms

• opens in a new windowLindsay's Law Info
• opens in a new windowConcussion Information Sheet
• Medical and Photo Release Form
• Background Check Form

Adult Leagues Athletic Registration Dates

Sport	Beginning Registration Date
Coed Outdoor Bocce Ball	April 1st
Men's Outdoor Bocce Ball	April 1st
Coed Indoor Bocce Ball	October 1st
Men's Indoor Bocce Ball	October 1st
Indoor Cornhole	October 1st

Athletics FAQs

My child will not have reached the school grade or age required for a specific athletic program, but I think he/she is ready to participate at that next level. Can we sign up for that program?

If this particular program does not have a limit on number of registrations, you may sign up and attend evaluations for the program you wish to have your child participate in. Our staff will determine readiness.

Do you have to be a resident of Middleburg Hts. to participate in youth athletic programs?

Participants in our youth sports programs must reside in or attend a public or private school located within the boundaries of the Berea City School District, or have a current  membership at the MHCC (includes corporate memberships).

Can my child be placed on the same team with another for transportation purposes?

We get many similar requests, but we cannot guarantee placing children other than siblings on the same team. In fairness to all participants, our objective is to make teams as equal as possible. This request would be considered if, after evaluations, it is determined that it would have no effect on the parity of the teams.

Can I request to have or to not have my child on a team with a specific coach?

We will consider such a request, providing there are more than 2 coaches in that particular program and doing so would not affect parity of the league. For example, if we have only 2 U8 soccer teams, we would not guarantee being placed with 1 or the other coach.