Recreation Programs
The City of Seward offers several sports and recreation programs throughout the year. Our City promotes genuine community spirit by providing friendly, quality services to people who live, work and play in Seward. Leagues are designed to emphasize fundamentals through practices and game play and rely on volunteer coaches.
Recreation Department: 402-643-4000 option 4, Game Information: 402-643-9574
Rec@cityofsewardne.gov, Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Baseball and Softball
T-Ball – Pre – K – Kindergarten will begin in June and
registration now open. League games will take place on either Tuesday or Thursday (single game a week). Beginning of the season will be practice followed by only game play. (6) Six week guaranteed season including practices, league length dependent on player registration. All game equipment and uniforms are provided by The City of Seward. (Player must have own glove)
Boys and girls 8U, 10U, and 12U will participate in the Blue River League that begins in May. Baseball will play Tuesday and Thursday and Softball will play Monday and Wednesday. Registration will begin in February and practices begin in April. Blue River League is consisted of surrounding towns and teams will travel to play away games. All equipment and uniforms are provided by The City of Seward. (Player must have own glove)
Online registration CLOSED for boys Blue River League.
Girls Blue River League online registration CLOSED.
American Legion Baseball (High School) Registration now open and all players are required to submit a copy of their original birth certificate included at time of registration. League play will begin at the end of May. Jersey cost is a separate fee.
Football
Flag Football for 3rd – 4th Grade Registration will begin in July and the league will start in September. League will have weekly practices with games on Saturdays at Plum Creek Park with a (5) five game length schedule. Players are required to purchase and wear a mouth guard to participate. All equipment and uniforms will be provided by The City of Seward.
Youth Tackle Football for 5th & 6th Registration will begin in May with practices beginning in August. League games will be on Sunday afternoons starting in September with a 5-6 game schedule. Players must have a physical and copy of insurance card in order to participate. Equipment provided will be a helmet, uniform top, uniform pant, and shoulder pads.
Swimming
Swimming lesson registration happens in April.
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Volleyball
Volleyball for 3rd -6th Grade Registration will begin in August and the program will consist of fundamental skill development with some game play. Start date will be in October and will last (4) four weeks at Seward Middle School. All game/practice equipment will be provided by The City of Seward. Registration form due October 5th. Program runs October 10-31, 2020
Adult Women’s 3 on 3 Volleyball Registration will open in October and game play will begin in November. League season length will vary depending on the amount of teams.
Adult Women’s 6 on 6 Volleyball Registration is now open and game play will begin January 10, 2021. League season length will vary depending on the amount of teams.
Basketball
Youth basketball for 3rd – 6th Grades Registration begins in October and will start in December. This program is designed to teach fundamentals through a drill and game setting. Each week will have (45) forty-five minutes of drills, (45) forty-five minutes of games, and teams will be divided each day.
Soccer
Spring Soccer Program for Pre-Kindergarten-2nd Grade Registration will begin January and league play will begin in April with the length of the league to be determined by player registration numbers (guaranteed 4 games). Pre-K – Kindergarten will be on Tuesday evening and 1st-2nd grade will be on Thursday evening. Weekday will consist of a combined practice with game to follow and Saturday will be a full length game. All game/practice equipment and uniform will be provided by The City of Seward. Registration form due March 1, 2021.
Fall Soccer program for Pre-Kindergarten-2nd Grade Registration will begin in July and league play will start in September with the length of the league to be determined by player registration numbers (guaranteed 4 games). Pre-K – Kindergarten will be on Tuesday evening and 1st-2nd grade will be on Thursday evening, no weekend games. All game/practice equipment and uniform will be provided by The City of Seward.
Spring Skill Development Camp for 3rd-6th Grade Registration will begin in January and the camp will be on Sunday afternoons from 3:00pm – 4:00pm at Plum Creek Park starting in April. This camp will focus on fundamentals through instruction and game play. All equipment will be provided by The City of Seward and participants will receive a t-shirt. Registration form due March 21, 2021. Online registration closed.
Wrestling
Youth Wrestling for Pre-K – 6th Grade Registration will begin October and will start November 23, Monday evening, and ends December 14th. This instructional program will teach participants the proper techniques. Program will meet on Monday evenings and no experience is required. Registration form due November 17, 2020.