Gator Cheer
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Gator Cheer

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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.

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Gator Football
Aug
8

Gator Football

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Season: Aug - Nov 8
Register by August 8
Boys, Ages 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12
Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat, 6-7:30pm*
$50, price includes Use of helmet, game pants, game jersey. Each player will also receive a t-shirt.

*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). 

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4th/5th Grade Volleyball
Aug
17

4th/5th Grade Volleyball

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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

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Middle School Volleyball
Aug
17

Middle School Volleyball

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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

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Rec Soccer Plus
Aug
19
to Oct 14

Rec Soccer Plus

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Tuesdays, Aug 19 - Oct 28
6-7pm : 1st-2nd graders
7-8pm: 3rd-4th graders
Chaplin Park
$15/drop in or $165/11 weeks

Player Evaluations: To ensure a competitive and appropriate training environment, Rec Plus player evaluations will take place on Tuesday, August 12th.

Elevate your soccer game with our Rec Plus Soccer program at the Island Rec Center! Designed for players transitioning from recreational soccer to a more competitive environment, this 11-week program will provide advanced training under the guidance of a professional coach. Intrasquad Scrimmages: Players will engage in two (2) friendly matches to apply skills learned during training. End-of-Season Tournament: Participate in an exciting 3v3 tournament to showcase your progress!

Join us for a fun and developmental soccer experience that bridges the gap from recreational to travel play. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Led by Coach Lindsay Taylor. Coach Lindsay has over a decade of youth soccer coaching experience and currently heads up our Rec Plus Soccer program. She loves injecting energy and fun into all of her teaching sessions.

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Free Rubgy Clinic
Aug
22

Free Rubgy Clinic

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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

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Rec Soccer Leagues
Aug
29

Rec Soccer Leagues

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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

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Climb Club
Sep
1
to Sep 5

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
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3 Year Old Soccer
Sep
5

3 Year Old Soccer

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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

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Aces Beginner Tennis Clinic
Sep
20

Aces Beginner Tennis Clinic

Registration ends 5 days before session begins
Mondays: Register Now
w/Coach Wendy Phelps
Sept 15-Oct 20, 4-4:45pm

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w/Coach Mike Endicott
Sept 16-Oct 21, 4-4:45pm

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w/Coach Emily Zapiec
Sept 17- Oct 22, 4:45-5:30pm

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w/Coach Mike Endicott
Sept 18 – Oct 23, 4-4:45pm

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w/Coach Wendy Phelps
Sept 20 – Oct 25, 9-9:45am

Coed, Ages 4 – 7
Chaplin Park Tennis Courts
$60/6 weeks

Is your 4-7 yr. old child new to tennis? If so, is program is for you. Smaller racquets and slower balls are a game changer in terms of learning quickly, developing basic tennis and aletic skills, and having fun. Public Tennis (PTI) offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and adaptive athletes. We make tennis fun! Email julie@publictennis.org with questions including choosing the right clinic for your child.

Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers who are equipped to teach levels from beginner rough advanced. Public Tennis, Inc. is a UA Community Tennis Association and a UA Foundation NJTL chapter.

Loaner racquets will be provided for those who do not have them.

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Future Beginners Tennis Clinic
Sep
20

Future Beginners Tennis Clinic

Registration ends 5 days before session begins
Tuesdays: Register Now
w/Coach Mike Endicott
Sept 16-Oct 21, 5-6pm 

Wednesdays: Register Now
w/Coach Emily Zapiec
Sept 17-Oct 22, 5:30-6:30pm

Thursdays: Register Now
w/Coach Mike Endicott
Sept 18-Oct 23, 5-6pm

Coed, Ages 8-11
Chaplin Tennis Courts
$72/6 weeks

Is your 8-11 yr. old child new to tennis? If so, is program is for you. Smaller racquets and slower balls are a game changer in terms of learning quickly, developing basic tennis and althetic skills, and having fun. Public Tennis (PTI) offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and adaptive athletes. We make tennis fun! Email julie@publictennis.org with questions including choosing e right clinic for your child.

Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers who are equipped to teach levels from beginner rough advanced. Public Tennis, Inc. is a UA Community Tennis Association and a UA Foundation NJTL chapter.

Loaner racquets will be provided for those who do not have them.

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Intermediate Tennis Clinic
Sep
20

Intermediate Tennis Clinic

Registration ends 5 days before session begins
Mondays: Register Now
w/Coach Wendy Phelps
Sept 15 – Oct 20, 5-6pm

 Wednesdays: Register Now
w/Coach Mike Endicott
Sept 17 -Oct 225:30 -6:30pm

Saturdays: Register Now
w/Coach Wendy Phelps
Sept 20 – Oct 25, 10-11am

Coed, ages 8-15
Chaplin Park Tennis Courts
6 Week session - $72.00

Has your child been involved in introductory tennis either at Chaplin or another facility? This program will help them take their game from beginner to the next level. In is clinic, our focus on ball control, rallying, and fundamental playing skills opens up a variety of fun and productive tennis games! Public Tennis (PTI) offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and adaptive athletes. We make tennis fun! Email julie@publictennis.org with questions including choosing the right clinic for your child.

Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers who are equipped to teach levels from beginner rough advanced. Public Tennis, Inc. is a UA Community Tennis Association and a UA Foundation NJTL chapter.

Loaner racquets will be provided for those who do not have them.

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Stars Advanced Yellow Balls Tennis Clinic
Sep
20

Stars Advanced Yellow Balls Tennis Clinic

Registration ends 5 days before session begins
Mondays: Register Now
w/Coach Brad Osborne
Sept 15-Oct 20, 6-7:30pm

Thursdays: Register Now
w/Coach Mike Endicott
Sept 18-Oct 23, 6-7:30pm  

$84/6 weeks
Coed, ages 10-16
Chaplin Park Tennis Courts

This is an advanced “yellow ball” clinic. To qualify, players mu be able to demonstrate advanced skills and fundamentals including groundstrokes, serves, dep, spin and control on a full 78-foot court. is clinic will focus on weapon development, transitioning between offense and defense, adding pace and spin, and direction of shots. Public Tennis (PTI) offers tennis clinics and introductory play opportunities for children, adults, and adaptive athletes. We make tennis fun! Email julie@publictennis.org with questions including choosing e right clinic for your child.

Our coaching team at Chaplin includes certified teaching pros and volunteers who are equipped to teach levels from beginner rough advanced. Public Tennis, Inc. is a UA Community Tennis Association and a UA Foundation NJTL chapter.

Loaner racquets will be provided for those who do not have them

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Karate
Oct
22

Karate

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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.

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