There are several opportunities for youth and adults to participate in organized sports through the year.  Below is a listing of sport organizations along with their contact information.  If you have any further questions or would like your organization listed, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (413) 322-5620.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Holyoke Youth Baseball - Holyoke Youth Baseball League accommodates about 600 youngsters each year between the ages of 7-14 in four divisions, with over 30 teams.

Holyoke Girl's Softball - The Holyoke Girl's Softball League provides opportunities for girls in grades 1 - 8 to learn and play the sport of softball.

Valley Wheel Over-30 Baseball League - A recreational baseball league for those aged 30 and up.

BASKETBALL

Suburban Basketball - The City of Holyoke offers the opportunity for 5th - 8th grade boys and girls to play Suburban basketball.  Teams formed for this competitive league travel to the surrounding communities to play as well as home games and tournaments in the City.  The program is for experienced players and is run through the Parks & Recreation Department during November - March.  Please email or call the department for more information.

Teen Winter League - The Parks & Recreation Department, in a partnership with the YMCA, offers a winter recreational league for teens ages 13-17 years.  The league runs from January - March on Sunday afternoons at the Holyoke YMCA.  All are encouraged to participate.  Sign ups are typically held in early January.  Please call or email the department for more information.

Teen Summer League - The Parks & Recreation Department, in a partnership with Holyoke Community College, offers a summer recreational league for teens ages 13-17 years.  The league runs from June - July at Holyoke Community College.  All are encouraged to particiapte.  Sign ups are typically held in early June.  Please call or email the department for more information.

Adult Basketball Leagues -  The Parks & Recreation Department offers a winter and summer league for adults.  Those interested in entering a team in either of these competitive leagues should contact the department through email or phone.  The winter league runs November - February and the summer league runs June - August. 

FIELD HOCKEY

Holyoke Youth Field Hockey - The Parks & Recreation Department offers girls in grades 5-8 an opportunity to play the sport of field hockey.  The season runs from August - October and games are played in Holyoke and the surrounding communities.  Sign ups are typically held in late spring and players are given the necessary equipment to play.  Please email or call the department for more information.

Adult Pick-Up Games -The Holyoke Parks & Recreation Department offers pick-up field hockey for adults.  Players, ages 15+, can get together and play casual small sided games.  The games will take place at the Roberts’ Field Sports Complex on the synthetic field, Wednesdays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm starting in mid-June.  The cost is $5 per person.  Roberts’ Field is located at Holyoke High School, 500 Beech Street, Holyoke,MA.  Space is limited and on site registration is on a first come, first serve basis.  For more information, please call the Holyoke Parks & Recreation office (413) 322-5620.

Nomads Field Hockey Club - The Nomads provides players an opportunity to play field hockey from December - March indoors and outdoors in the spring.  High quality coaching and facilties are available through their U12, U14, U16 and U19 local and national levels. 

FOOTBALL

Holyoke Youth Football - The Holyoke Youth Football League provides children in grades 3 - 8 an opportunity to play organized football.  Games are played in Holyoke and surrounding communities.  There may be age restrictions which exclude some eigth grade students.

SOCCER

Holyoke Youth Soccer - A recreational fall league that services Holyoke residents ages 5 -14 years old and not in high school.  All players are placed on a team and all games are played in Holyoke.

Paper City Soccer Club- Founded in 2002, the Club is committed to fielding competitive soccer teams for boys and girls from Holyoke, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. The Club's teams compete in the Pioneer Valley Junior Soccer League (PVJSL) in the fall and spring. During the winter months, there is an opportunity to play local indoor soccer.  The Club has teams for players 9 thru 16 years of age.

TENNIS

Adult Women's Tennis - The Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a team for area women in the USTA beginner’s tennis league. Holyoke’s team, The Paper Dolls, plays surrounding area Parks and Recreation teams on Monday nights at 6 PM starting in June and will continue play through August.  Teams consist of 10-12 players who are ranked at the USTA 2.5-3.0 beginners’ level.  Players can be ranked after signing up.  Practices are held at either Roberts or Crosier Field.  There is a $40 fee for the USTA annual membership which comes with benefits.  For more information please contact the Holyoke Parks and Recreation Department at 322-5620.

Youth Tennis - The Parks & Recreation Department offers youth tennis programs throughout the summer months.  Please call for more information.

Teen Tennis - The Parks & Recreation Department sponsors a USTA Jr. Team Tennis team for play at various times throughout the year.  Please call for more information.

Tennis Lessons - Private or group lessons are available through the Parks & Recreation Department.  Please call for more information. 

VOLLEYBALL

Adult Drop-In Volleyball -  The Parks & Recreation Department offers drop in volleyball for those aged 15 years and up.  Typically sessions are held on Fridays from 6:30 PM  - 9:00 PM at the William Peck School gym from November - April.  May - August sessions are held at the outdoor courts at the Roberts' Sports Complex.  All abilties are welcome.  Please call or email the department for more information.

Volleyball League - The Great Holyoke YMCA offers an opportunity for teams and individuals to join a volleyball league.  Please visit their website:  www.holyokeymca.org for more information. 

Volleyball Camp - The Holyoke Parks & Recreation Department offers a week long youth volleyball camp as part of their summer programming.  Please call for more information, 322-5620. 

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