Youth Sports
NFL Flag Football (Fall)
NFL Flag is a Youth Development based instructional league geared towards all youth, ages 5-14. Players will learn the fundamental skills and strategies of flag football through both practice and game play. Practices will be held during the week, and games will be on Saturdays. Season consists of seven (7) games. All players receive an NFL replica reversible jersey, set of flags, and various swag items throughout the season. Mouthpieces are required, if you need assistance obtaining one, please contact us. For more information, please contact the Youth Sports Coordinator, Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org.
Registration Opens August 5th, 2026 @ 12pm (registration link will be active at that time)
Cost
$25 per player (Scholarships Available)
Last day to submit scholarship application is August 15, 2026.
Program Dates
September 2, 2026 - October 24, 2026
Program Locations
Hagginwood Park & Tahoe Park
Days
Each team will have one scheduled practice during the week and one game on Saturday. Practices will be at chosen location, times and days for each division are listed below. All games will be played at Hagginwood Park, game schedules will be distributed in the first week of practice.
Practice Info
- 5-7 Division: Wednesdays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 9/2/2026)
- 8-10 Division: Thursdays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 9/3/2026)
- 11-14 Division: Fridays from 5p-6p (first day of practice is 9/4/2026)
Family Kick-Off Meeting
Prior to start of season, we will have a mandatory program overview/orientation meeting via Zoom for families where we will review everything related to 2026 NFL Flag. Meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 5p-6p. Zoom link will be sent out via email a week prior to meeting.
Questions?
E-mail Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org
Jr. NBA Basketball (Winter)
Jr. NBA is a Youth Development based instructional league geared towards all youth, ages 5-14. Players will learn the fundamental skills and strategies of basketball through both practice and gameplay. Practices will be held during the week, and games will be on Saturdays. The season consists of seven (7) games. All players receive an NBA replica reversible jersey and various swag items throughout the season. Mouthpieces are required, if you need assistance obtaining one, please contact us. For more information, please contact the Youth Sports Coordinator, Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org.
Registration Opens November 18th, 2026 @ 12pm (registration link will be active at that time)
Registration Now Closed
Cost
$25 per player (Scholarships Available)
Scholarship Information Page
Last day to submit a scholarship application is December 3, 2025
Program Dates*
January 6th, 2027 – May 1st, 2027
*5-7 & 8-11 Division Season Runs January 5th, 2027- February 27th, 2027
*12-14 Division Season March 2nd, 2027- May 1st, 2027
Program Locations
Oak Park Community Center Gym and George Sim Event Center
Days
Each team will have one scheduled practice during the week (time frame/days listed below) and one game on Saturday. Practices will be played at the chosen location; all games will be played at George Sim Event Center. The coach will determine the exact practice time, you will receive this information along with the team roster via email on Saturday, December 19th, 2026 for 5-7 & 8-11 Division; and Saturday, February 20th, for 12-14 Division. Oak Park Community Center Gym Practice Info
Oak Park Community Center Gym Practice Info
- 5-7 Division : Wednesdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 1/6/2027)
- 8-11 Division : Thursdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 1/7/2027)
- 12-14 Division : Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 3/2/2027)
George Sim Event Center Practice Info
- 5-7 Division : Wednesdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 1/6/2027)
- 8-11 Division : Thursdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 1/7/2027)
- 12-14 Division : Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30p-7:30p (first day of practice is 3/2/2027)
Family Tip-Off Meeting
Prior to start of season, we will have a mandatory program overview/orientation meeting via zoom for families where we will review everything related to 2027 Jr. NBA. Meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 16th, 2027, from 5pm-6pm. Zoom link will be sent out via e-mail a week prior to meeting. Questions?
E-mail Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org
Junior Giants (Summer)
Youth Development based, non-competitive baseball/softball program open to all youth, ages 5-18. Players will receive all necessary equipment to play; baseball hat, t-shirt & glove (if needed). Junior Giants baseball/softball is a non-competitive baseball program. Rules are flexible and geared towards beginners. Score is not kept, games are self-officiated, and the program centers around player success rather than the final score.
2027 Junior Giants Registration Opens April 1, 2027
Cost
FREE
Program Dates
June 8, 2027 – July 31, 2027
Program Locations
William Land Park
Days
Each team will have one scheduled practice during the week and one game on Saturday morning. Practice days and times are determined according to location and division participant is in:
William Land Park Schedule:
- T-Ball practices on Tuesdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 8am-9am
- First Practice 6/8, Last Practice 7/27; First Game 6/19, Last Game 7/31 - Minors Baseball practices on Wednesdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 9:05am-10:05am
- First Practice 6/9, Last Practice 7/28; First Game 6/19, Last Game 7/31 - Majors Baseball practices on Wednesdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 10:10am-11:10am
- First Practice 6/9, Last Practice 7/28; First Game 6/19, Last Game 7/31 - Seniors Baseball practices on Tuesdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, 10:10am-11:10am
- First Practice 6/8, Last Practice 7/27; First Game 6/19, Last Game 7/31 - TBall/Minors/Majors/Seniors Softball practices on Thursdays from 6p-7:30p & games on Saturday, times vary by division; TBall @8a, Minors & Majors @11:15am, Seniors @9:05am
- First Practice 6/10, Last Practice 7/29; First Game 6/19, Last Game 7/31
NOTE: There will be a check-in/ information tent at Field #3 for all practices and games. It will be open at 5:30pm for practices and 7:30am for games. Please feel free to come and check it out if you have any questions!
Important League Dates:
First Pitch Meeting
Wednesday, May 26, 2027; 5pm-6pm via Zoom
This meeting will give registered families an overview of the Junior Giants and what to expect for the 2027 season. This meeting will be conducted via zoom; link will be sent out via email a week prior to meeting date.
Coach Clinic & Volunteer Meeting (2-part training)
Saturday, May 29, 2027; 10am-11:30pm @ William Land Park, Diamond #5
This meeting is geared towards all volunteers and will help you have a smooth season with your players! We’ll review best practices and strategies for leading your team so that you are ready for first practice! This will include discussions around ways to communicate with families and how to keep them engaged throughout season. We’ll also review strategies for running a successful practice and how to manage your team on the field. Most importantly, we’ll review season structure, what field your team will practice on and what the first practice/team meeting will look like.
Junior Giants Uniform Distribution @ Coloma Community Center
June 1, 2027; 3p-5p; June 2, 2027; 4p-6p; June 3, 2027; 11a-1p or June 4, 2027; 1p-3p
Player Uniforms will be distributed week before first practices, we will be in the back of the building in the courtyard. This will be the ONLY opportunity to pick up your player(s) uniforms, if you are unable to do so, please make alternate arrangements to get your items. Please note you can have other families pick up your supplies for you, please just have player name and jersey/pant sizes ready.
Season Opening MLB Play Ball Event
June 5, 2027; 8am-12:15pm @ William Land Park, Diamond #5
To open our Junior Giants season, we’re hosting a MLB play ball clinic where players will be taken through a series of skill development stations to help them get ready to go for the season. Practices begin the following week.
Tball Division
8a-9a
Minors Baseball
9:05a-10:05a
Majors & Seniors Baseball
10:10a-11:10a
Minors, Majors & Seniors Softball
11:15a-12:15p
Questions?
E-mail Scott Jensen: sjensen@cityofsacramento.org