Youth

Great Bend RecYouth Sports

Great Bend Rec promotes active lifestyles by offering sports and leagues for youth. Explore what we have to offer for all ages of youth! Download our activity guide to learn more.

YouthBasketball

YouthBaseball

  • Blastball
    3 and 4-year-olds
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    Great Bend Rec offers an introduction to baseball and softball with this instructional program. Basic skills are developed through games and activities with both the parent and child participating.

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    Blastball Schedule
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    Blastball Flyer
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    Cancellations
    Cancellations
  • T-Ball
    5 and 6-year olds
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    Great Bend Rec offers youth T-Ball leagues for 5 and 6-year old boys.

    Registration is done individually, and players are placed on teams.

    Volunteer coaches needed! Learn more about becoming a volunteer coach by calling our sports office at  (620) 793-3755.

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    Weekly Practice Schedule
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    T-Ball League Schedule
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    T-Ball Flyer
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    Cancellations
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  • Rec Leagues
    1st - 9th Grade
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    Great Bend Rec offers youth baseball leagues for the following: Rookie League 1st – 2nd grade, Midget League 3rd – 4th grade, Mickey Mantle League 5th – 6th grade, Ralph Terry 7th – 9th grade.

    Registration is done individually, and players are placed on teams.

    Volunteer coaches needed! Learn more about becoming a volunteer coach by calling our sports office at  (620) 793-3755.

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    Weekly Practice Schedule
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    Baseball League Schedules
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    Baseball Flyer
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    Cancellations
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  • General
    Rules - Practice Request - Forms
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    Baseball Rules
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    Practice/Game Request Form
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    Transportation Request Form
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YouthSoftball

  • Blastball
    3 and 4-year-olds
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    Great Bend Rec offers an introduction to baseball and softball with this instructional program. Basic skills are developed through games and activities with both the parent and child participating.

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    Blastball Schedule
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    Blastball Flyer
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    Cancellations
    Cancellations
  • T-Ball
    5 and 6-year olds
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    Great Bend Rec offers youth T-Ball leagues for 5 and 6-year old girls.

    Registration is done individually, and players are placed on teams.

    Volunteer coaches needed! Learn more about becoming a volunteer coach by calling our sports office at  (620) 793-3755.

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    Weekly Practice Schedule
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    T-Ball League Schedule
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    T-Ball Flyer
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    Cancellations
    Cancellations
  • Rec Leagues
    1st - 9th Grade
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    Great Bend Rec offers youth softball leagues for the following: Rookie League 1st – 2nd grade, Sox League 3rd – 4th grade, Shortstop League 5th – 6th grade, Ponytail League 7th – 9th grade.

    Registration is done individually, and players are placed on teams.

    Volunteer coaches needed! Learn more about becoming a volunteer coach by calling our sports office at  (620) 793-3755.

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    Weekly Practice Schedule
    Download Schedule
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    Softball League Schedules
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    Softball Flyer
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    Cancellations
    Cancellations
  • General
    Rules - Practice Request - Forms
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    Softball Rules
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    Practice/Game Request Form
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    Transportation Request Form
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YouthFootball

YouthOutdoor Soccer

YouthVolleyball

YouthIndoor Soccer

  • Instructional Indoor Soccer
    4 and 5-year-olds
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    Great Bend Rec offers an introduction to indoor soccer with this instructional program. Basic skills are developed through games and activities with both the parent and child participating.

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    Instructional Soccer Schedule
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    Instructional Soccer Flyer
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    Cancellations
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  • Youth Rec Leagues
    Kindergarten - 5th Grade
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    Great Bend Rec offers youth indoor soccer leagues for the following: Kindergarten – 1st grade, 2nd – 3rd grade, 4th – 5th grade.

    Registration is done individually, and players are placed on teams.

    Volunteer coaches needed! Learn more about becoming a volunteer coach by calling our sports office at  (620) 793-3755.

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    Weekly Practice Schedule
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    Indoor Soccer League Schedules
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    Indoor Soccer Flyer
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    Cancellations
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  • Middle & High School Leagues
    6th - 12th Grade
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    Great Bend Rec offers youth outdoor soccer leagues for the following: 6th – 8th grade, 9th – 12th grade.

    For Middle School Leagues, registration is done individually, and players are placed on teams.

    For High School Leagues, participants create their own 12 person roster.

    Volunteer coaches needed for the Middle School program! Learn more about becoming a volunteer coach by calling our sports office at  (620) 793-3755.

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    Weekly Practice Schedule
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    Middle School Indoor Soccer League Schedules
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    High School Indoor Soccer League Schedules (Women's)
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    Middle School Indoor Soccer Flyer
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    High School Indoor Soccer Flyer/Roster
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    Cancellations
    Cancellations
  • General
    Rules - Practice Request - Forms
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    Indoor Soccer Rules
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    Practice/Game Request Form
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    Transportation Request Form
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YouthIndividual Sports

  • Disc Golf
    8 - 16-year olds
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  • Junior Golf
    8 - 16-year olds
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    Great Bend Rec offers an introduction to gold with this instructional program. Learn grip, stance, posture, chipping, putting and etiquette.

  • Tennis
    4 - 18-year olds
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    Great Bend Rec offers an introduction to tennis with this instructional program. Basic skills are developed through drills and activiteies that teach fundamentals and basic games play.

  • eSports
    5 - 17-year olds
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    Great Bend Rec is now offering the thrill and excitement of Esports to elementary students, middle school students, and young adults in a fun and healthy way.

Associated Organizations

Sports Leagues Youth Great Bend Rec Associations NAYS
National Alliance for Youth Sports
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Youth SportsMeet the Staff

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Aaron Fuller
Youth Sports Director
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Youth SportsFrequently Asked Questions

How do I become a recreation official or scorekeeper?

You need to have a desire to learn the basic skills required to work youth or adult sports. Training will be provided. Complete a job application to get started.

How do I reserve a ball field or gym court for practice or games?

Please call the Great Bend Rec office at (620) 793-3755. Online reservations will be available soon.

How do I become a Great Bend Rec coach?

There is a coaching application and background check that will be required before coaching. Coaching can really impact the youth in our community and is critical to the success of any youth sports program.

How do I apply for a scholarship?

There is an application process that needs to be completed prior to enrolling. Please stop by the enrollment desk to start the process.

Are the Rec Leagues sanctioned?

No. The Rec Leagues are not sanctioned. The only sanctioned sports leagues are the youth tournaments and the Sunflower State Baseball League.

Youth SportsPolicies & Info

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General Sports Policies
  • Facilities may be used only by Great Bend Rec/USD 428/City of Great Bend and affiliated groups or organizations for scheduled activities and practices.
  • Foul language is not permitted by players, coaches, or spectators. If you are found breaking this policy, you may be asked to leave the facility and/or banned from the tournament or league temporarily or permanently.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in any of the sports facilities.
  • Smoking is not permitted within facilities.
  • No food or drink allowed on gym floors. (only bottled water)
  • Team coolers are permitted inside the GB Sports Complex. Individual coolers are not allowed inside the complex. There is a concession stand available at the main building.
  • Grills or cookers are not permitted.
  • Pets are not permitted within facilities.
  • Soliciting is not permitted.
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Weather Related Cancellations or Postponements

Updates: All field closures and game cancellations can be found on our website or our Facebook page.

Go to Cancellations Page
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Questions about Youth Sports?

Questions about youth sports? Contact Aaron Fuller or submit an online form through our Contact page.

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Register Today for a Youth Sport

Follow the link below to register and enroll in a sport.