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Athletics & Sports

Our Athletics & Sports classes are great for those interested in learning a new skill, building teamwork, or just having fun with a group. From sports leagues to clinics, we have offerings for all ages, skill levels and abilities. For more information, call 727-518-3016 or call the recreation center that is conducting the sport you are interested in.

Adults

Adult Archery

Southwest Recreation Complex

Saturday 9:30-10:30a

Ages: Adult Register

Would you like to learn archery? Join Coach Joseph Pike, a Level-3 United States Archery Association Archery Instructor, for this beginner adult archery class. You’ll learn to safely handle and shoot an arrow with a bow, increase hand-eye coordination, strengthen your upper body, improve your focus and confidence, and have loads of fun.

*Registration is required by 5p the day before class begins.
$70/$140 per month
No program May-August

Personal Training Sessions
The instructor offers one-on-one personal archery training sessions. The cost is $80 per person for an hour. To schedule a date and time please contact Joe Pike at (727)222-8854 or josephpi@hotmail.com.

Coed Badminton

Highland Recreation Complex

Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Times Vary

Ages: Adults

Easy on joints, increases circulation, and cardiovascular fitness. Beginner to advanced players. Court usage limited to games of 21.

Wednesdays | 8am-1pm
Fridays | 6-8pm
Saturdays | 11:30am-2:30pm (No program 3^rd Saturday)
Sundays | 11am-2:30pm (No program 3^rd Sunday)

$3/$6 per visit
This class is healthcare program eligible.

Drop in Adult Basketball

Highland & Southwest

See Date and Time Info Below

Highland
Adult Drop in times:
Monday-Friday | 11am-1pm
Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm (No program Nov 7 - Dec 21)
Thursdays | 6pm-8pm (No program Nov 7 - Dec 21)
Sundays| 8:30am-12:30pm (No program 3^rd Sunday)
Teen Drop in times:
Monday-Friday | 3-5:30p
Family Drop in times:
Saturdays | 7-9a (No program 3^rd Saturday)
Sundays| 12:30-2:30pm (No program 3^rd Sunday)

Southwest
Adult Drop in times:
Mondays: 6-8p
Sundays: 8-10:30a
Teen Drop in times:
Fridays: 6-8p
Sundays: 10:30-12p

Free for members/$5 for non-members

Drop In Volleyball

Highland Recreation Complex

Wednesdays 6-8pm

Ages: 18 & Up

Wednesdays | 6-8pm
Fridays | 6-8pm (No Program Dec 8, Dec 15, Feb 2, Feb 9, Apr 5, & Apr 12)

$3 for members/ $6 for non-members

Pickleball at Highland

Highland Recreation Complex

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8am-2:30pm

Ages: Adults

Pickleball at Southwest

Southwest Recreation Complex

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday See below

Ages: Adults

Combining badminton, tennis, and table tennis, this fun sport is the latest sports craze sweeping the country. Its rules are simple to learn, and the game is perfect for all ages and athletic abilities. Paddles and balls are available for use.

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Friday: 9a-1p
Saturdays: 8-11am

No Pickleball:
Dec 22, Dec 26-29, 2023
Jan 1-5, 15, 20, Feb 16th,19th, Mar 11-15th, 29th, Apr 26th

$3/$6 drop in
Healthcare Eligible

Pickleball Lessons

Southwest Recreation Complex

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-2pm

Ages: Adults Register

Come learn the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a cross between ping pong, badminton and tennis. It is relatively easy to learn and offers good exercise without being too strenuous. Lessons are for all skill levels. Equipment is provided.

Pre-registration Encouraged- Max 12 people per lesson.
$10/$20

No Pickleball Lessons:
Nov 10, 24, Dec 25, 2023
Jan 1, 2024

Softball League

Whitesell Softball Complex

Mondays (Men's), Tuesdays (Men's & New Women's League), Thursdays (Men's), Fridays (Co-ed) 6:45, 7:45 and 8:45pm

Ages: 16 and Up Register

The Largo Slow Pitch Softball league is a great place to go out, get exercise, meet friends, and get some competitiveness going.

Monday Men's- Competitive/Intermediate/Recreation
Tuesday Women's- One Division
Tuesday Men's - One Division (Intermediate/Recreation)
Thursday Men's Competitive/Recreation
Friday Co-Ed Competitive/Intermediate/Recreation

The cost for the league is $400 per team.

Flag Football

Largo Sports Complex

January 11-12 Monday (Competitive), Tuesday (35 & Up/Non Competitive) 6:45, 7:45 and 8:45pm

Ages: 16 and Up Register

The Largo Flag Football has grown into a very competitive and exciting league for all. The Monday Night league has become so competitive that we have created another separate league on Tuesdays that is for the over 35 crowd and for the not as competitive teams.

$370 per team for 8 games plus playoffs for top teams.

Youth & Teens

Basketball Basics (Currently Postponed)

Highland Recreation Complex

Saturdays Times Vary

Ages: 6-17 Register

**Program is Currently Postponed at this time**

This class reinforces and applies the fundamentals of basketball. Focus will be on skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship through drills and informal scrimmaging. Skills taught are dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and team play.

Ages 6-9: 9:30-10:15am
Ages 10-17: 10:30-11:15am

$30/$60 per month

Basketball League

Highland Recreation Complex

Nov 7-Dec 21 Tuesday & Thursday 6-8:30pm

Ages: 6-12 Register

This recreational program will emphasize fundamentals, skill development, sportsmanship, fun, and a better understanding of basketball. Practice will be on Tuesdays and games will be on Thursday. Game times will be assigned based on assigned team, games pay be played at one facility.

$75/$150

Cheerleading-Champions in Motion

Southwest Recreation Complex

View Dates Below Wednesdays View Times Below

Ages: 4-17 Register

Champions in Motion offers fun and exciting cheerleading for all levels ranging from ages 4 to 17. This program is designed to empower young athletes by means of providing a safe learning environment for exercise, fun, friends, and a positive team experience.

Class Schedule
Jan 31-April 24 (No Program Jan 3-24, Mar 13)

Ages 4-6	Ages 7-9	Ages 10+
5:45-6:30pm	6:30-7:15pm	7:15-8pm
Cost per class: $10 for members/$20 for non-members

Please note, that tournaments and cheerleading gear will be offered at an additional cost but are optional. There is no purchase needed of any kind in addition to class fees to participate.

Join Champions in Motion's Facebook group page for updates.
Visit Champion in Motion's Shop to view optional merchandise for purchase.

Drop In Basketball-Teens

Highland Recreation Complex and Southwest Recreation Complex

Ages: Teens

Come and join us after and shoot some hoops! It is free when you get a membership with the City of Largo!

Highland Drop in times:
Teen Drop in times:
Monday-Friday | 3-5:30p
Family Drop in times:
Saturdays | 7-9a (No program 3^rd Saturday)
Sundays| 12:30-2:30pm (No program 3^rd Sunday)

Southwest Drop in times:
Fridays: 6-8p (No program Sept 1, 22, Nov 17, 24)
Sundays: 10:30a-12p

Free/$5

Florida Celtic Soccer

Belcher Soccer Complex

Ages: 4-18 Register

Visit the Florida Celtic website for more information

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Greater Largo Little League

Largo Sports Complex & Highland Senior Field

Indoor Volleyball Clinics

Highland Recreation Complex and Southwest Recreation Complex

See days and times below

Ages: 6-17 Register

This program reinforces and applies the fundamentals of volleyball. The focus will be skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship through drills and informal scrimmaging.

Highland Recreation Complex
Mondays
Beginner: 5:45-6:30pm
$30/$60 per month

Intermediate: 6:30-8pm
$40/$80 per month

Southwest Recreation Complex
Wednesdays
Intermediate: 5:30-6:30pm
$40/$80 per month
Drop In: $11/$22

Advanced: 6:30-8pm
$40/$80 per month
Drop In: $11/$22

Instructional Sports

Southwest Recreation Complex

January-April Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-7:15p

Ages: 5-9 Register

This program will focus on various drills used to improve hand-eye coordination and conditioning of the young player. It is designed for first time players or those wanting to improve fundamental skills. Players will gain the confidence to participate in Largo leagues in the future. T-Ball and Flag Football will be held outside.

January 2-30 : Soccer
February 1-29: Flag Football
March 5-28: Basketball
April 2-30: Baseball

$60/$120 per month

NZone Sports Flag Football League

Multi-Purpose Field

Jan-March Tuesday & Thursday

N Zone Sports operates youth flag football leagues with an emphasis set on fun and building core sports values such as leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork while instilling confidence in players regardless of their skill level or experience. Games and Practices will be held weeknights on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Largo Sports Complex.

Follow the link or call (727) 547-3900 to register!

Pee Wee Sports at Highland & Southwest Rec

Highland and Southwest Recreation Complex

Ages: 3-5 Register

Your little athlete will be introduced to various sports with a focus on skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Classes may be held both inside and outside.

$28/$56 per month

Highland on Saturdays
10:30-11:15am

Jan: Super Sports	May: Super Sports	Sep: Super Sports
Feb: T-Ball	Jun: T-Ball	Oct: T-Ball
Mar: Soccer	Jul: Soccer	Nov: Soccer
Apr: Basketball	Aug: Basketball	Dec: Basketball

Southwest on Tuesdays
10:30-11:15am
*Starting January 2nd, Southwest will be 5:15-6p

Dec: Basketball

Jan: Soccer

Feb: Flag Football

Mar: Basketball

Apr: Tee Ball

Teen Archery

Southwest Recreation Complex

Saturdays 10:45-11:45a

Ages: 11-17 (6th-12th Grade) Register

Would you like to learn archery? Join Coach Joseph Pike, a Level-3 United States Archery Association Archery Instructor, for this beginner teen archery class. You’ll learn to safely handle and shoot an arrow with a bow, increase hand-eye coordination, strengthen your upper body, improve your focus and confidence, and have loads of fun.

$65/$130 per month
No program May-August

Personal Training Sessions
The instructor offers one-on-one personal archery training sessions. The cost is $80 per person for an hour. To schedule a date and time please contact Joe Pike at (727)222-8854 or josephpi@hotmail.com.

Specialty Volleyball Clincs

Southwest Recreation Complex

Dec 7th and 14th Thursdays 6-8p

Ages: Youth/Teen

Sign up for one of our Special Volleyball Clinics for the first two Thursdays in December.

Thursdays:
Dec 7th and 14th

6-8pm
$75 per clinic.

Events

Glow in the Dark Pickleball Tournament

Southwest Recreation Complex

January 20, 2024 Saturday 8am-2pm

Ages: Adults

Join our first glow in the dark Pickleball tournament. Normal Pickleball rules apply
(according to USPBA). Lines and nets will be marked so they are visible. Decorate your
paddles and clothes to be seen by opponents. Balls will be provided as well as glow
necklaces and wristbands.

Register in person at Southwest Rec, by January 10

Cost: $20 per team