Youth Sports

Playing sports helps kids grow healthy and strong, sets them up for an active lifestyle in later years, benefits them mentally and physically, teaches them teamwork and sportsmanship, and gives them a fun outlet for their energy.

Meridian Township offers a wide variety of youth sports for children to participate in!

Youth Sports Registration:

Practice & Game Schedules:

Below are the game day schedules for girls' and boys' spring 2026 soccer:

Below are the schedules for spring 2026 t-ball, baseball, and softball:

Youth Sport Options:

2026 Sporties for Shorties (Sports for 3-5 year olds)

Registration will open on March 2, 2026.

This program is designed to develop your child's coordination and spark their interest in sports. Activities introduced include track and field, soccer, t-ball, and football.

Program sessions will start the last week of April
Registration will open on March 2, 2026.
Price is $55.00 and includes a T-shirt.
Class size is limited. It is recommended to sign up early, as sessions fill up quickly.
There is parent participation at times during the program.
Program takes place at Central Park (5151 Marsh Road, behind the former Farmers' Market Pavilion).
Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.

For more information, contact Mike Devlin at Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department at 517.853.4612 or devlin@meridian.mi.us.

Baseball (Haslett-Okemos-Williamston 1st-4th Grade)

Program runs May through June.

Baseball (Haslett-Okemos U12-U14)

Baseball plays in the Mason Pony League and follows its age requirements.

The program runs from April through June.

Basketball (Haslett K-6th Grade)

Grades Offered:

K/1 Clinic
2nd - 6th Grade Leagues

Program Dates:

K/1 clinic runs January through February
2nd - 6th grade leagues run January through March

Flag Football (K-7th Grade)

Grades Offered:

K - 7th grade

Program Dates:

K - 7th-grade leagues run September through October

Playmakers Kids Cross Crounty Club (3rd-6th Grade)

Meridian Township and Playmakers have partnered to offer this unique fitness opportunity for children in 3rd to 6th grade (the grade they are currently in).

Cross Country Club (formerly Kids Running Club) participants receive Good Form Running coaching from certified Playmakers staff during 12 training sessions with opportunities to compete in area Cross Country races. Our goal is to promote fun, healthy, active lifestyles and introduce kids to the sport of Cross Country.

At each session, participants will learn proper dynamic warm-up techniques, Good Form Running practices, and play a fun game! Mileage will start low and gradually increase to a goal of 2 miles at the end of the program.

Days and Times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Dates:
- Spring Session (TBD)
- Fall 2026 Session (August 31 - October 7)
Location: Nancy Moore Park (1960 Gaylord C Smith Ct, Haslett)
Price: $75

For questions, please contact Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Specialist, Mike Devlin, at 517.853.4612.

Soccer (Kindergarten-6th Grade)

Grades Offered:

K - 6th grade

Program Dates:

Fall and spring season
- Fall season runs September through October
- Spring season runs from April through May

Softball (Haslett-Okemos-Williamston 1st-4th Grade)

Grades Offered:

1st - 4th grade

Program Dates:

Programs run May through June

Softball (Okemos U10, U12-U14)

Softball plays in the Mason Pony League and follows its age requirements

The program runs from May through July.

T-Ball (Haslett and Williamston DK-Kindergarten)

Grades Offered:

5 and 6 year olds

Program Dates:

T-ball League runs May through June

T-Ball (Okemos)

Although we do not offer a t-ball program for Okemos students/residents, our friends at the Okemos Community Education do run a youth t-ball program for the Okemos Community.

For more information, contact Okemos Community Education at 517.349.2209.