Athletics
The following links will take you to information about the various programs offered, including links to PDF registration forms and/or PDF schedules where applicable.
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Online payment of Recreation fees is now available.
Coaches Corner
All league teams in Southern Pines Recreation Sports Programs are dependent upon having adult managers and assistant coaches to provide instruction, leadership, and coordinating team practices. Their knowledge, time and efforts make a difference in our youth's experience while participating in team sports. Become a Volunteer Coach or Coach Helper and experience with your child the fun and excitement of youth sports and competition. Join the team - print out the form(s) listed below and return to Southern Pines Recreation Department 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387 today! (must be 16 years of age or older). Coach's will need to fill out both forms.
Volunteer Release (PDF)
Volunteer Coach Application (PDF)
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Winter Youth Basketball Leagues
Leagues are held for youth 5 to 12 years old (ages as of October 16, 2008). The 5 & 6 and 7& 8 years old will practice on week nights and play on Saturdays. The 9 & 10 years old league is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays. The 9 to 12 year old girls league is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The 11 & 12 years old boys' league is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All games and practices are held at the Southern Pines Recreation Center and Southern Pines Elementary School Gym.
Registration through November 14
Fee: $10r / $25nr
Volunteers will be need to coach basketball. If you're interested in coaching, contact Jordan Phillips, Athletic Coordinator at 692-2463.
Registration (PDF)
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13-15 Year Old Basketball League
This league was designed for older youth who don't play school basketball to get the opportunity to come out and play. The league is fun and exciting. You are eligible if you are between the ages of 13-15 as of October 16, 2008. The league runs December through March.
Registration dead line November 21
Fee: $10r / $25nr
Volunteers will be need to coach basketball. If you're interested in coaching, contact Jordan Phillips, Athletic Coordinator at 692-2463.
Registration (PDF)
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Industrial Basketball League Organizational Meeting
A Men's Industrial League will be offered. A team representative must attend. Call 692-2463 for questions or to advise you will be attending. Important information such as fees, rules and regulations, and dates will be discussed.
Location: Campbell House - 482 E Connecticut Avenue - Southern Pines
Date: Wednesday, December 10
Time: 6:00 pm
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Sunday Open Gym
Are you tireed of just sitting around and watching television during the winter months? Get up, get moving, and get some exercise. The Southern Pines Recreation Center Gyms are open each Sunday for pick up basketball games from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Open Gym requires a season pass available at the Southern Pines Recreation Department Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. You must have a pass and ID at the Open Gym. Passes are good for the whole season and are not pro-rated.
Location: Southern Pines Recreation Center
Date: December 7 through March 1 (except December 28)
Fee: $5r/ $10nr youth 15 and under
$10r / $20nr ages 16 and up
Registration (PDF)
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Youth Tennis Lessons
(5 hours of instructions)
What do serve, volley, and deuce mean?
These are just some of the terms used in tennis, which is a sport that can be played for a lifetime. Bob Adams will instruct Youth Tennis Lessons for beginners. Lessons are co-sponsored with the Sandhills Tennis Association. Need a racquet? Check one out at the Recreation Office. Registration: open until classes fill. Pre-register by mail, fax (910-692-1835), or come by the office at 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines. Location: Will be having new classes in the Spring.
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Youth Golf Lessons (ages 7-15)
5 hours of instruction
Golf is a sport you can play for a lifetime. Dale Briggs, Head Golf Professional at Knollwood Fairways will teach the fall lessons. Class emphasis is on basics of golf. Lessons are co-sponsored by Knollwood Fairways. Junior Golf clubs are availabe for check out at the Campbell House. Pre-register by mail, fax (910-692-1835), or come by the office at 482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines.Registration open again in the fall. Look for our brochure to come out in August with all the new information
Will be having new classes in the spring.
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Community Golf Day
The Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department is offering Community Golf Day in Southern Pines. Money will be raised to help pay for enhancements of the golfing programs & opportunities available to area citizens offered by the Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department.
(When you call for a reservation tell them you are playing as part of the Southern Pines Community Golf Day)
Fees: $25
Date: Tuesday, December 9th
1st Location: Southern Pines Elks Lodge - (for reservation call: 692-6551)
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
2nd Location: National Golf Club - (for reservations call: 295-5340)
Mid Pines Resort - (for reservation-
cash only-call 692-9362)
Please come out and play some golf to help support your local recreational facilities.
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Adult Flag Football League
Congratulations to League Winners 2008
Old South Team 
Also, Congratulations to our Second Place Team 2008
Vass Pools Team
Final Tournament Bracket (PDF)
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