Sports

Sports

Sports allow children to build confidence, learn teamwork, make friends, and enjoy the spirit of healthy competition. In Fairfield County, our exciting sports program includes baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and softball. Get more information about each below, and register to join in on the fun!

Important Notes

Online Registration: When registering online, please read all the information before completing the form. Once registered, you’ll receive information via email regarding program schedule, skills evaluations, and more.

Picture Day: All players are required to take a team picture on picture day, but do not have to purchase any team or individual pictures. We use team pictures to give to our sponsors as a token of our appreciation. Picture times and sites are TBA and vary per sport.

Team Distribution: Players will not automatically return to the team they played for the previous year and there are not guaranteed

Sponsors: Due to the way teams are distributed, we can’t guarantee a request. It is the coach’s responsibility to honor the request during the draft.

Player Skill Evaluations: Dates and times will be TBA. Evaluations are not tryouts and will consist of various skill-related drills. These evaluations will be used in the draft process to make teams more evenly matched. All registered participants need to attend. Evaluations may not be conducted for every league or in an age group if there isn’t more than one team. Following evaluations and the draft, you should hear from your coach no later than a week after your child’s evaluation. Practices will begin a week or so following your child’s evaluation.

***In the event of inclement weather, please check our weather hotline 803-815-GAME, Facebook, Website and/or your voicemails and email for notifications regarding cancellations and rescheduling of events.

Baseball

Children ages 4-12 will learn the fundamentals of America’s favorite pastime by joining our baseball league. Broken down by division, we offer: Tee Ball (Co-ed 4-6), Machine Pitch (7-8), Minors (9-10), and Majors (11-12). The age cutoff date is May 1, and each player will receive a uniform set including jersey, pants, socks, and hat.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens early January for Spring Baseball - Fee is $20

Softball

By learning how to catch, throw, hit, and more, children ages 7-12 can improve their hand-eye coordination while having fun in our softball league. (Those between the ages of 4-6 can start by playing Tee Ball, which is detailed in the Baseball section above). The softball divisions breakdown as follows: Minors (7-10) and Majors (1-12). The age cutoff date is May 1, and each player will receive a uniform set including jersey, pants, socks, and visor.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens early January for Spring Softball - Fee is $20

Basketball

Get in the gym and give it your best shot! Our basketball league is designed for players ages 4-12 to learn the basic fundamentals of in-game situations. We offer the following divisions: Co-ed 6U (4-6), Boys 8U (7-8), Boys 10U (9-10), Boys 12U (11-12), Girls 10U (7-10), and Girls 12U (11-12). The age cutoff date is January 1, and each player will receive a uniform including jersey and shorts.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens end of October, early November for Winter Basketball - Fee is $20

Football

Hut, Hut, Hike! Are you ready for some football? Kids ages 4-12 can join our youth football league to learn the fundamentals of the most popular sport in our state. Divisions are broken down as follows: Flag (4-7), Pee Wee Tackle (7-9), and Junior Tackle (10-12). The age cutoff date is August 1. Each flag player will receive a uniform set including jersey and shorts, plus will be provided with flag belts. Pee Wee tackle and Junior tackle players will receive helmets, shoulder pads, football pants, jersey, and mouthpiece. Please note that the jersey, helmet, and shoulder pads must be returned once the season is complete. Failure to return these items will result in a charge of the equipment’s market price.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens in July for Fall Football - Fee is $20

Soccer

She shoots, she scores! Our soccer league inspires youth to learn the basic fundamentals of the game, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and more. For ages 4-12, the divisions breakdown as follows: Co-ed Pee Wee (4-7) and Co-ed Junior (8-12). The age cutoff date is August 1, and each player will receive a regular season uniform set including jersey, shorts, and socks. Junior league players are required to wear shin guards (to be purchased separately by parent or guardian).

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens in July for Fall Soccer - Fee is $20

Volunteer Coaches

We encourage parents, guardians, family members, and friends to volunteer as youth sports coaches. Get in on the action and have some fun by teaching kids about the joy of sports, the triumph of giving their best effort, and the rewards of working together as a team. All volunteers are required to complete a Background Screening Authorization Form. Please click below and fill it out online. If you have any questions, call (803) 635-9114.

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Contact Us

1851 US HWY 321 N.
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180

Main Office Phone: (803)635-9114
Fax: (803)635-5132
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Russell Price
Director
+1 803-635-9114
russell.price@fairfield.sc.gov

Barbara Mack
Deputy Director
barbara.mack@fairfield.sc.gov

Lucas Vance
Athletic Coordinator
lucas.vance@fairfield.sc.gov

Larry Perry
Athletic Specialist
larry.perry@fairfield.sc.gov

Tony Ashford
Health & Fitness Coordinator
tony.ashford@fairfield.sc.gov

Cindy Pauley
Program Coordinator
cindy.pauley@fairfield.sc.gov

Marsha Cloud
Program Specialist
Marsha.Cloud@fairfield.sc.gov

Joe Novaro
Maintenance Coordinator
joe.novaro@fairfield.sc.gov