Ranger Sports

Tackle Football

Grades 5th & 6th - Lakewood Recreation Department is taking registrations for children in grades 5th and 6th to participate in the Little Southwest Tackle Football Conference. This is an instructional league where fundamentals and participation are stressed. Players will participate in a 7 game season against teams from Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Sheffield. Cost is $85 per Lakewood resident/$100 per non-resident. Practice starts early August. All participants must have a current physical on file at the Recreation Department at the time of registration.

Grades 3rd & 4th - Lakewood Recreation Department is taking registrations for children in grades 3rd and 4th to participate in the In-House Instructional Tackle Football program. This is an instructional in-house league where fundamentals and participation are stressed. Players will participate in a 5 game season; season format based on number of registrations. Cost is $65 per Lakewood resident/$80 per non-resident. Practice starts early August. All participants must have a current physical on file at the Recreation Department at the time of registration.

Flag Football

Ages 4-8 - Lakewood Recreation Department is taking registrations for children in ages 4-8 to participate in the Flag Football program. This is an instructional in-house program where fundamentals and participation are stressed. Players will participate in a 5 game season. Cost is $45 per Lakewood resident/$65 per non-resident. Games will begin Saturday, September 18th. All participants must have a birth certificate on file at the Recreation Department at the time of registration. Deadline for registration is August 31st. Practices based on coach’s availability. Volunteer coaches needed. Interested parents must contact the Recreation Department.

Cheerleading

Grades 5th & 6th – Lakewood Recreation Department is taking registrations for children in grades 5th & 6th. Participants will cheer for the 5th & 6th grade tackle football teams participating in a 7 game season in the Little Southwest Conference Tackle Football League. Cost is $65 per Lakewood resident/$80 per non-resident. Practice starts in September. Deadline for registration is August 1. All participants must have a current physical on file at the Recreation Department at the time of registration.

Grades 3rd & 4th - Lakewood Recreation Department is taking registrations for children in grades 3rd & 4th to participate in the in-house cheerleading program. Participants will cheer for the 3rd & 4th grade in-house tackle football teams participating a 5 game season. Cost is $45 per Lakewood resident/$60 per non-resident. Practice starts in September. Deadline for registration is August 1. All participants 10 years of age and older must have a current physical on file at the Recreation Department at the time of registration.

Cross Country

Lakewood Recreation Department is taking registrations for Cross Country for students in grades 6th through 8th. Participants will run in approximately 10 races. Cost is $65 per Lakewood resident/$80 per non-resident. Practice starts toward end of August/early September. Deadline for registration is August 1. All participants must have a current physical on file at the Recreation Department at the time of registration. Register in person at the Recreation Department located at 1456 Warren Road. For more information call the Recreation Department at 216-529-4081. For a complete list of recreational and educational opportunities go to www.lakewoodrecreation.com.

LEBL Open Gyms

Lakewood Recreation Department is offering open gyms for boys and girls in grades 4th through 6th who are interested in participating in the Lake Erie Basketball League (LEBL). The Recreation Department will be entering several boys and girls teams in the Lake Erie Basketball League this fall. The purpose of the LEBL is to provide 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys and 5th & 6th grades girls the opportunity to play a competitive level of basketball and to learn and enjoy the game. Players will participate in various divisions, representing 27 suburbs of Cleveland, mainly the western and southern suburbs. Players are encouraged to attend these open gym sessions as we begin forming teams. Coaches needed. Interested parents must contact the Recreation Department. Open gyms will be held from August 24 to September 23 at Roosevelt Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Open gyms are available to Lakewood Students only. All participants will be asked to sign in and provide their address, phone number and an emergency contact phone number. LEBL Tryouts will be held September 25 and 26.

Register in person at the Recreation Department located at 1456 Warren Road. For more information call the Recreation Department at 216-529-4081. For a complete list of recreational and educational opportunities go to www.lakewoodrecreation.com.