
Gator Cheer
Register Now
July 28- Oct 25
Reg by Aug 1
Girls, Ages 7-12
Tues, Thurs, Sat, 6-7:30pm
Barker Field
$50, includes use of cheer uniform for the season
Youth cheer program to operate along side our youth football program.


Gator Football
Register Now
Season: Aug - Nov 8
Register by August 8
Boys, Ages 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12
Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat, 6-7:30pm*
$30 until March 15, $50 after | Price includes Use of helmet, game pants, game jersey. Each player will also receive a t-shirt.
Once the season starts in July, practices will be T, W, Th and games on Saturdays.
Practices take place at Barker Field. Home games will be played at HHIHS stadium. The Gator football program will return to tradition in 2025. This youth contact program has been on Hilton Head Island since 1969. With our return, we will be going back to our traditional colors (green and yellow). In addition to developing football skills and techniques there will be a strong focus on teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and life skills. Many coaches with varying levels of playing and coaching experience will help guide these young men.
Please bring/wear: Cleats, practice pants and shirt. The program will provide all game day wear (ie jersey, pants, helmet, shoulder pad).

4th/5th Grade Volleyball
Register Now
Aug 18 - Sept 29
Register by Aug. 17
Coed, age 9 as of August 1
must be in 4 or 5 grade
Mondays, 3:15-4:15pm
Charles Perry Gymnasium - Island Rec Center
$85, includes Island Rec Volleyball T-shirt
An introduction to the sport of Volleyball! participants will learn all the basic skills of the sport including passing, setting, spiking, and serving. Participants will also learn the rules of the game and how to play and be given plenty of opportunity to learn through playing!
Sessions will be led by Island Rec Athletics Superintendent Chuck Mullen, who has a 20 year background in coaching volleyball at the college level.
please bring/wear: knee pads are encouraged but not mandatory

Middle School Volleyball
Register Now
Aug 18 - Sept 29 | Reg by Aug 17
Coed, ages 11-13
must be in 6, 7, or 8 Grade
Mondays, 4:30-5:45pm
Charles Perry Gym - Island Rec Center
$85, includes Island Rec Volleyball T-Shirt
Participants will actively learn and work on all skills of the sport with the opportunity to learn how to play the game as well and opportunities for team play.
Sessions will be led by Island Rec Athletics Superintendent Chuck Mullen who has a 20 year background in coaching volleyball at the college level.
Please bring/wear: knee pads are encouraged but not mandatory

Rubgy Clinic
Register Now
August 22
Coed, ages 8-14
Friday, 4:30-6pm
Crossings Park
Free, includes shirt
Come join us for a FREE, ONE NIGHT ONLY Youth Rugby Clinic with members of the USA Olympic Team and other capped internatonal players, as well as your favorite Hilton Head Rugby Club members. No experience required, come give it a try and bring a friend.
Hilton Head Rugby’s Alex MacDonald will be one of the leads on the clinic, but will be joined by official USA players and coaches from some of the best youth teams in the country. Stay tuned for a hopeful announcement on a surprise guest!
Please bring/wear: Water Bottle, cleats if you have them


Rec Soccer Leagues
Register Now
Register by August 29
Sept 20 - Nov 15
$95, Full jersey kit (jersey, shorts, socks) and age-appropriate size ball U6/U8 - size 3 U10 - size 4 U12/U14 - size 5
Come be part of the largest and premier Island Recreation program offered! Participants will be placed on teams in their age division and with a coach. Coaches decide on their practice day and times during the week and communicate that with their team. There is a 7 week regular season and followed by a 1 week playoff tournament that every team 1st grade and up participates in. Island Rec Athletics staff governs the program and volunteer coaches assist with the teams they coach
Program is led by Volunteer coaches who enjoy the aspects of coaching and the sport of soccer. They can request 1 player outside of their own child for their team. Requests outside of that may be made, but are not guaranteed in the interest of creating balanced teams and fair competition.
Please bring/wear: shin guards and non-metal cleated soccer shoes
Practices will be held during the week scheduled by coaches between 4-7pm
Pre K/K games are on Friday evenings at Crossings Park
1st graders and older play Saturdays and/or weeknights at Chaplin Park
Groupings by Current Grade or Appropriate Age
Girls: Pre K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th/8th grade
Boys: Pre K/Kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, 7th-9th grade


Outdoor Rec Afterschool Club
September, October, November
Coed, ages 7 - 14
Mon & Wed, 2:45-6pm
Transportation from the school campus is provided!
Learn More

Climb Club
September, October, November
Thursdays
Elementary & Middle School Children
Session 1: 3pm-4pm
Session 2: 4-5pm
Climbing Wall at the Island Rec Center
*child must be between 40-300lbs
Learn More

After School Skateboarding Club
Learn More
September, October, November
Coed, ages 7 & up
Tuesdays, 2:45 - 6pm
Bristol Sports Arena
Transportation is provided from Rec!

3 Year Old Soccer
Register Now
Register by Sept 5
Sept. 12 - Oct. 24
Coed | Fri, 4:30-5pm
Crossings Park | $75, includes Jersey and size 3 ball
Must be 3 by Sept. 1
Our introduction to the beautiful game! The Future Stars program is the first chance to learn the basic skill of the sport. Participants will learn foot control on the ball, and go through skill stations of shooting, passing, dribbling and throw-ins. Live play will also be incorporated. This is not a league, there are no full games or pre-made teams. Participants are there to learn the skill and incorporated them in modified game play each week.
Program is led by Island Rec Athletics Staff members and any interested volunteer coaches who would like to help teach skills.
Please bring/wear: shin guards and cleated soccer shoes


Try Archery
September 12, 5-7pm
October 24, 4:30-6:30pm
November 14, 4-6:00pm
Mid Island Tract | Coed, ages 8 & up (adults too!) | $30/person
Learn More



Karate
Register Now
Monthly Sessions
Coed, Ages 5-12
Wed & Thurs: 6:15-7:00pm
Fitness Classroom 2 | $130
New students must pay for a uniform. Through this program, you will learn self-confidence, a mixture of cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and flexibility exercises. This will improve reflexes and coordination while increasing strength and stamina. Overall fitness will be achieved.