Parks & Recreation | Leisure Services

With the changing times and new technology, the Department of Leisure Services strives to do everything possible to be at the forefront of expanding into new and inventive programs. Today, we provide a broad range of youth and adult sports programming. We currently offer soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, golf, tennis and swimming to our youth with hopes for new programming in the near future. The City of Andalusia will continue to meet the needs of its citizens by generating new and exciting programs for the people of Andalusia and the surrounding areas.

Youth Sports

Our Mission:

To expand recreational athletic activities for youth throughout our community.

Our Purpose:

To promote interest and participation in the various individual and team sports in which are offered.
To promote the development of physical activities and encourage the standardization of rules dealing with all amateur, games, and competitions.
To give the youth in our community every opportunity we can through leisure activities.

Sports | Online Registration:

Basketball

Registration is typically open November 1-15.

Ages: 5-12 years old (age determination date is September 1st of 2023)

Registration Fee: $35 for one child

$55 for two children

$75 for three or more children

(Bring a copy of your child's Birth Certificate at Johnson Park from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.)

Scholarships are available upon request but are based on financial need. All scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Andalusia Rec Board. This program is open to ALL children in Covington County.

Baseball

Registration is open through Jan. 31, 2024.

The age cut of date to determine if your child is eligible is as follows:

Dixie Baseball - May 1, 2024 (Determined by Dixie Youth Baseball)

Registration Fee:

1 child - $35.00

2 children - $55.00

3 or more living in the same household - $75.00

(If there is not a copy of your child's birth certificate on file, you will need to bring a copy to Johnson Park from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, or email a copy to Youth Sports.)

Scholarships are available upon request but are based on financial need. All scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Andalusia Rec Board. A $20 processing fee is due at the time of registration. This program is open to ALL children in Covington County.

To register for 6U Baseball, click here.

To register for 8U Baseball, click here.

To register for 10U Baseball, click here.
To register for 12U Baseball, click here.

Softball

Registration is open through Jan. 31, 2024.

Ages: 4-15 years old

The age cut off date to determine if your child is eligible is as follows:

Dixie Softball - January 1, 2024 (Determined by Babe Ruth Softball)

Registration Fee:

1 child - $35.00

2 children - $55.00

3 or more living in the same household - $75.00

(If there is not a copy of your child's birth certificate on file, you will need to bring a copy to Johnson Park from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. or email a copy to Youth Sports.)

To register for 6U Softball, click here.

To register for 8U Softball, click here.

To register for 10U Softball, click here.
To register for 12U Softball, click here.

Swim League

Registration is typically held in early April. Dates for 2024 TBD.

Ages: 5-18 years old

Registration Fee:

1 child - $35.00

2 children - $55.00

3 or more living in the same household - $75.00

Be sure to bring sweats and a towel as the water will be cool. Swim Team Try-outs will be April 22, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Cooper Pool. Practices will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The first week of swim team practice will be a trial week for any child that would like to see if the swim team is for them. The Andalusia Stingray Swim Team is open to any child in Covington County regardless of where they live or go to school.

Tennis

Registration is typically open May 1 - 15.

Ages: 5-18 years old

Registration Fee:

$30 for one participant; $50 for two participants; $65 for three or more.

Schedule - 3 days per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Week 1: June 6, 7, 8

Week 2: June 13, 14, 15

Week 3: June 20, 21, 22

Week 4: June 27, 28, 29

Week 5: July 11, 12, 13

Week 6: July 18, 19, 20

Times Ages

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8 & under

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9 & 10-year-olds

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 11 & up Beginners

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11 & up Intermediate & Advanced

Golf

Soccer

Swim Lessons

Sessions are 2 weeks, Monday-Friday

Only ages 5-14 may participate.

2 Sessions per Summer-Can do one or two sessions

Registration for each session is separate! Sign-ups are during business hours (8 a.m. until 5 p.m) at Johnson Park.

Registration Fee: $30.00 per session

Session 1 will be June 24th - July 5th, at 8, 9 and 10 a.m.

Session 2 will be June 10th - June 21st, at 8, 9 and 10 a.m.

For information, contact Johnathan at 334-222-2714.

Flag Football

Registration Location: Johnson Park, or click here.

Ages: 7-12 years old

(Age Determination Date: August 1st)

Registration Fee:

1 child - $35.00

2 children - $55.00

3 or more living in the same household - $75.00

(If your child's birth certificate is not on file at Johnson Park, please bring a copy to Johnson Park from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. or email a copy to Youth Sports.)

This program is open to All Children in Covington County. Tryouts/Skill rating will be Monday, May 29, at 6 p.m. at the Kiwanis Complex. Rubber cleats or tennis shoes are approved. Metal cleats are Prohibited. All Participants must wear a mouthpiece.

Volleyball

Registration is open to girls in 3rd through 6th grades, August 1-15.

Registration Fee:

1 child - $35.00

2 children - $55.00

3 or more living in the same household - $75.00

To register a student in 3rd or 4th grades, click here.

To register a student in 5th or 6th grades, click here.

(If there is not a copy of your child's birth certificate on file, you will need to bring a copy to Johnson Park from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, or email a copy to Youth Sports.)