Athletic Program - Middleburg Heights

Recreation Department & Community Center Resources

Rec & Community Center Hours

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday

7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday

12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Main Phone Number:

(440) 234-2255

Information Line:

(440) 239-6312

Press 1 Aquatics

Press 2 Youth Programs

Press 3 Adult Programs

Pool closes 10 minutes before the center closes.

The Athletic Department offers programs that give every boy and girl in the community an opportunity to participate in team sports, regardless of skill level and physical capability.

For questions concerning our Youth Sports contact Athletic Supervisor, Danny Colonna at dcolonna@middleburgheights.com 440.234.2255 ext 1435. For Questions regarding Youth Soccer & Youth Bocce Ball, Adult Sports contact Athletic Supervisor, Mike Cieslik at mcieslik@middleburgheights.com 440.234.2255 ext 1405.

Did you know?…….We use Crimcheck to do background research on all those who work with our youth sports coaches.

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.

Youth Leagues

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 2nd
Clinic Soccer – Spring	Ages 3 & 4	January 2nd
Soccer – Spring	Grades K-8th	January 2nd
Flag Football – Spring	Grades 1-6	February 1st
Clinic T-Ball – Summer	Ages 3-5	February 1st
Baseball/Softball – Summer	Ages 5-18	February 1st
Youth Summer Bocce	Ages 6-14	March 1st
Football Clinic – Fall Groza Titan	Ages 4-5	April 1st
Football/Cheer – Fall Groza Titan	Grades PreK-6	April 1st
Clinic Soccer – Fall	Ages 3 & 4	June 1st
Soccer – Fall	Grades K-8th	June 1st
Volleyball – Fall	Grades 3-9	June 1st
Clinic Basketball – Winter	Grades PreK-K	October 1st
Basketball (Boys/Girls) – Winter	Grades 1-8	October 1st
Basketball High School 4×4 – Winter	Grades 9-12	October 1st
Basketball – Winter	7 years and older	October 1st

Recdesk Registration

Forms

Adult Leagues

Adult Leagues Athletic Registration Dates

Sport	Beginning Registration Date
Coed Outdoor Bocce Ball	March 1st-April 30th
Men’s Outdoor Bocce Ball	March 1st-April 30th
Coed Indoor Bocce Ball	September 1st-October 31st
Men’s Indoor Bocce Ball	September 1st-October 31st
Indoor Cornhole	September 1st

Recdesk Registration

FAQs

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 may be a member, resident or non-member.

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.