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Youth Football and Youth Cheer
Youth Cheer
Dates: July - November
Time: 6:00 p.m. or 7:15 p.m.
Cost: $250.00
Age: Entering grades 1 – 6
Location: Multiple Parks
Early-Bird Registration: March 30, 2026 - May 11, 2026
Late Registration: May 12-18, 2026
Cheerleading teaches our youth the fundamentals of cheerleading and positive sportsmanship. Practice days vary between all days of the week. Games are played during the week against teams from surrounding communities.
In-person and Online Registration will open March 30, 2026.
For more information, email Charlie Sanders, Recreation Coordinator-Athletics
Youth Tackle Football
Dates: July – November
Time: 6:00 p.m. or 7:15 p.m.
Cost: $210.00
Age: Entering grades 1 - 6
Location: Multiple Parks
Early-Bird Registration: March 30, 2026 - May 18, 2026
Late Registration: May 18-25, 2026
Pelham Youth Football is a founding member of the Jefferson/Shelby Youth Football League. Members of our league include Cahaba Valley, Chelsea, Gardendale, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Oak Mountain, Spain Park, Thompson, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. Youth football teaches the fundamentals of football, skill development, and the value of team sports. Practices and games are played during the week against teams from surrounding communities.
In-person and Online registration will open March 30, 2026.
For more information, email Charlie Sanders, Recreation Coordinator-Athletics
You don't have to be experienced to be a volunteer coach or official for Pelham Parks & Recreation. If you are interested, please create an account and submit an application online.
The City of Pelham conducts annual background checks on all volunteers associated with its recreational programs. These include national and state criminal history checks. Pelham Parks & Recreation coaches are also required to complete the CoachSafely program annually. Individuals that do not consent to the background check are not allowed to volunteer.
To complete a CoachSafely certification, please visit their website.
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Charlie Sanders
Recreation Coordinator - Athletics, CYSA, CPRPPhone: 205.623.5784