To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, Mount Sterling Montgomery County Parks and Recreation provides a youth sports experience unlike any other teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. We believe the value we provide must go far beyond the sport itself. It must be about more than the rules of the game. About more than who plays what position. About more than the score. While sport offerings vary by age groups and seasons, MSMC Parks offers and supports baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, tee ball and tennis programs.
Dates for all sports programs are subject to change based on COVID-19.
Zero Tolerance Policy:
This policy is implemented with the purpose of upholding a healthy and enjoyable environment for the entire community and participants of Montgomery County Mt Sterling Parks and Recreation (MSMCPR) athletics programs.
- Players, managers, spectators, or coaches ejected from a game will not be allowed to attend/play the next scheduled game, not including the game of the infraction.
- Profanity will not be tolerated in any form by any players, managers, coaches, or spectators. It will be to the game officials’ (umpires, referees, etc.) discretion to issue any warnings or ejections.
- Players, managers, coaches, or spectators guilty of making threatening gestures (verbal or by sign) against other players, coaches, spectators, officials, MSMCPR personnel or any other person/people/group shall receive a two (2) game suspension, not including the current game.
- Players, managers, coaches, or spectators guilty of pushing, striking, or other physical contact against any other players, coaches, spectators, officials, MSMCPR personnel or any other people shall receive a minimum of one-year suspension to a maximum of lifetime suspension.
- Violations of A, B, C or D, will result immediately in leaving the premises entirely without any visual or verbal contact with their team for the entire suspension. All violators will be on probation for one year from the date of the incident. Any subsequent violation during probation will result in further disciplinary actions.
- For all MSMCPR competitions, positive cheering by players, coaches and spectators is encouraged. Any negative cheering/remarks/heckling of officials, players, managers, coaches etc. may result in a warning and/or removal from the site.
- If a coach, player, or a spectator runs onto a field or court before, during, or after a contest or incites their fans/parents to become disorderly before, during, or after a contest, or makes any action that is not within the sportsmanship of the game will be subject to a one (1) game suspension (not including current game).
- Suspension from programs/games carries over to include All-Stars or subsequent sports if the infraction occurs at the end of a season.
Violators of the above policy will be handled in accordance with penalties set forth. However, MSMCPR reserves the right to impose penalties greater than those outlined if a situation dictates, based on severity. We further reserve the right to suspend coaching, player and spectator privileges where appropriate.
Spring Programs:
- Soccer
- Baseball- GLL
- Softball- GLL
Summer Programs:
- Swim Lessons
- Gators Swim Team
- Tennis
Fall Programs:
- Tackle & Flag Football
- Soccer
- Basketball- MCYB & Upward
Youth Soccer – Spring Season Only
The Parks and Recreation department offers Spring Soccer for boys and girls ages 3-14 (based on birth year). Registration starts January 1st. The program is split into 1 instructional (Happy Feet) and 5 leagues:
- If you are questioning which league your child should play in, please call our office at 859-498-8728.
League Breakdown:
Click here to find the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association Birth Year Chart
League: Birth Range: Guide
12 Under January 1, 2013 thru December 31, 2014
10 Under January 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2016
8 Under January 1, 2017 thru December 31, 2018
6 Under January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2020
Happy Feet January 1, 2020 thru December 31, 2021
Season Information
- Spring Soccer signups open January 1st.
- All teams are co-ed.
- Rosters and leagues are auto generated from our teamsideline account.
- All the leagues play at the Soccer Complex located at the east end of Easy Walker Park.
- The season length is approximately 4 weeks with NO tournament for all leagues.
- By Week for spring break
- No picture day provides in spring season – only fall season
- No trophies included in spring season – only fall season
- No guarantee for number of games.
- WE MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 40 PLAYERS IN A LEAGUE to make program and games run and work smoothly.
- We will not allow our community to play in poor weather conditions. With that being said, we ask for your respect when games get cancelled or rescheduled. We will do our best to get all games rescheduled, but no promises due to conditions out of our control.
- If you are signing up for more than one spring sport, NOTE: SPRING SPORTS MAY OVERLAP WITH EACH OTHER.
What your child will need:
- Cleats- NO metal allowed
- Soccer Ball if they would like their own
We provide- Shirts, Shorts & Socks
Youth Baseball/Softball/T-Ball –
Registration: Gateway Little League Baseball/Softball Registration
Questions? Please contact Gateway Little League at:
- (502) 536-1572
- dennis@gatewayyouthlittleleague.com
Gator Swim Team
- Registration Opens 4/1/2025
- The Mt. Sterling Gators are a competitive swim team for swimmers ages 5-18.
- The age cut off is June 1 for placements in age groups
- We will practice on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday each week in the morning. There might be an occasional optional Saturday practice.
- The season will begin on Monday, May 26, and will continue through Wednesday, July 16.
- Swimmers will be broken into three practice groups based on age and ability.
- You will be notified of your swimmer’s practice time the week before practice begins.
- Cost: $135.00
Please understand that Gators is not swim lessons! Swimmers age 7 and older need to be able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted—it can be ugly, but they must be able to swim.
Swimmers 6 and under need to be able to swim at least 15 feet unassisted. Swimmers must be willing to get in the water and put their face in!
Swimming is a family participation sport! In order for meets to happen, family members will have to volunteer. Please understand that each family will be expected to provide volunteers multiple times through the season.
Our team philosophy is for EVERY swimmer to learn proper stroke technique, develop a love of the sport, and to have fun! Summer swimming is all about learning something new with your friends while displaying team spirit and sportsmanship at all times. The coaches can’t wait to get started! Go Gators!
- Meets are on Wednesday evenings beginning June 5th. Most of our meets are away due to the limitations of our pool, and we could be asked to travel throughout Central Kentucky, though the bulk of our meets will be in or around Lexington.
- The conference championships are in July in Lexington.
- A detailed meet schedule will be available the last week in April.
Swim Lessons- Summer 2025
Child must be at least 3 years of age. Each session will be 30 minutes long. Groups will be divided by level of swim experience!
Once enrollment session is full, signups will close for that session.
We will offer 3 sessions:
Session 1: June 9th- 13th ONE WEEK ONLY
We will offer 2 different session times 8:00am & 9:00am
Session 2: June 9th – July 7th MONDAY NIGHTS ONLY – 5 weeks long/one night a week
We will offer 3 different morning times 6:15pm, 7:00pm, or 8:00pm.
Session 3: July 9th-August 6th WEDNESDAY MORNINGS ONLY – 5 weeks long/one night a week
We will offer 3 different morning times 8:00am, 9:00am, or 10:00am.
Fall Flag Football
All Flag Football teams are co-ed- boys and girls. Grades K-12.
Leagues are:
- K-1st Grade
- 2-3rd Grade
- 4-5th Grade
- 6-7-8th Grade
- 9-10th Grade
- 11-12th Grade
Rules:
Season Information
- WE MUSUT HAVE A MINIMUM OF 40 PLAYERS IN A LEAGUE to make program and games run and work smoothly.
- Rosters and leagues based upon registration coach, and official availability
- All Flag Football leagues play at the Soccer Complex located at the east end of Easy Walker Park.
- NFL Flag Sanctioned
- The number of teams is dependent upon the number of registrations.
- To coach a team, you can sign up online, or contact our office at 859-498-8728, or email msmcprograms@gmail.com
What your child will need:
- Cleats- NO metal or tennis shoes
- Mouth piece
We provide- Jersey and flags
We’re pleased to announce our new and improved Flag Football Program. We are thrilled to be partnering with NFL Flag which is the largest youth flag football league in the U.S. NFL Flag has more than 600,000 participants and it continues to evolve!
While youth participation in sports has declined 13 percent over the last decade, flag football has become one the fastest growing youth sports in the country. In fact, the number of 6-to-12-year-olds playing has increased by 38 percent, to more than 1.5 million, since 2015. And NFL FLAG is leading the way as the largest flag football league in the U.S., with more than 1,600 leagues in 50 states.
While partnering with NFL Flag, jerseys will have an NFL team on them and each child that signs up will also receive their own set of flags. We encourage you to follow the link from the NFL Flag site about the benefits and to learn more about our new program.
https://nflflag.com/benefits (https://nflflag.com/benefits)
Youth Tackle Football
- Contact/Tackle Football:
- The equipment you receive will be in good faith and needs to be returned at the end of the season including jerseys. If the equipment is not returned, you will be expected to pay for the equipment (approximately $500.00). Your child will need cleats (no metal), a mouth piece, and socks for your child to play.
- The number of teams is dependent upon the number of registrations.
- To coach a team, you can sign up online, or contact our office at 859-498-8728, or email msmcprograms@gmail.com
Contact/Tackle Season Information
- Practices are at the MCHS Football practice facilities that will be determined by staff and are limited to twice a week, and no more than 1 1/2 hours.
- Game scheduling will be determined after all registration is complete and teams are divided.
- Games are played in Mt. Sterling and at locations in surrounding counties. Travel is not provided by the Parks Department.
- Pads (shoulder and pants) and helmets are provided and MUST be returned at the end of season. If equipment is not returned at the end of the season you will be mailed a bill and expected to pay for your equipment.
What your child will need:
- Cleats- NO metal
- Socks
- Mouth piece
We provide- Jersey, Shoulder Pads, Pants & Helmet
Youth Soccer – Fall Season Only
The Parks and Recreation department offers Fall soccer for boys and girls ages 3-14 (based on birth year). Registration starts June 1st. The program is split into 1 instructional (Happy Feet) and 5 leagues:
- Signups open June 1st
- 3 years old (Happy Feet)
- Under 6
- Under 8
- Under 10
- Under 12
Season Information
-
- Fall Soccer signups open June 1st.
- All teams are co-ed.
- Rosters and leagues are auto generated from our teamsideline account.
- All the leagues play at the Soccer Complex located at the east end of Easy Walker Park.
- The season length is approximately 6 weeks WITH tournament for all leagues U6 and up.
- No guarantee for number of games.
- Picture day IS provided
- Medals and trophies included
- WE MUSUT HAVE A MINIMUM OF 40 PLAYERS IN A LEAGUE to make program and games run and work smoothly. Note- Typically U10 and U12 merge due to low enrollment numbers.
- If you are signing up for more than one fall sport, NOTE: FALL SPORTS MAY OVERLAP WITH EACH OTHER.
What your child will need:
- Cleats- NO metal
- Soccer Ball if they would like their own
We provide- Shirts, Shorts & Socks-(excluding happy feet)
Youth Basketball
We are so excited to announce that MSMC will be supporting the MCYB and Upward basketball program!
We will share signup information and link as soon as its available.
MCYB Link:
http://MCYB Basketball Signups
https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/MontgomeryCountyYB/home?fbclid=IwY2xjawFiZ3VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQAbOQv0pCUCLBL29Dwm4XCgc8uwNiEV2qn0RYS1RvHjG0mQBuVZhcXQ1Q_aem_hG1lHgXAEbzEbOxctWMgqw
Upward Link:
https://www.gccky.church/upward
Questions? Please call 859-498-8728 or email msmcparks@gmail.com