The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department offers baseball, softball, t-ball, and basketball leagues for the youth of Wake Forest. For adults, leagues are offered in softball, basketball, and volleyball. League registration forms are available at Town Hall during specified registration periods.
YOUTH ATHLETICS
A copy of participant's birth certificate must be filed with WFPRD along with league registration form. An athletics registration form is required for each participant/season. League age is determined by player's age on August 1, 2005.
Participant fee: $35 city residents (reside within Town limits), $60 non-residents.
- Summer Basketball:
Ages 11-17 - Registration will be held June 6-24. League drafts/team placement will be held in July. Games are played from July to early September.
- Fall Baseball & Softball:
Boys 6-13, Girls 6-15 - Registration will be held July 11-22. League drafts/team placement will be held in late July. Team practices begin in August, games are played from August to early October.
ADULT ATHLETICS
- Softball Leagues: (Co-Rec and Men's Recreational)
Team registration will be held July 5-22, with league play beginning in August. Leagues are limited to "D" and lower-classified teams. Fee: $450/team.
- Senior Softball Leagues: (Men's 50-59 and 60+)
Registration will be held July 5-22.. Teams will be formed after registration, with league play beginning in August. League age is determined by player's age on August 1, 2005. Fee: $40 per player.
- Over 35 Basketball: (3-on-3)
Team registration will be held September 19- October 7. League play will begin in October. Fee: $90/team.
- Under 35 Basketball: (3-on-3)
Team registration will be held September 19- October 7. League play will begin in October. Fee: $90/team.
YOUTH AND ADULT SWIMMING PROGRAMS
The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department operates Holding Park Pool, an outdoor 50-meter facility that is open from Memorial Day weekend to mid-August of each year. The pool is open daily (1-6 Monday-Friday, 1-7 on weekends).
- Swim Lessons:
Swim class sessions (8 sessions over 2 weeks) will be offered in June, July, and August. Specific times and dates will be available at Town Hall on May 23. Registration begins June 1. Maximum: 8 participants per class. Fee: $25 resident, $40 non-resident.
- Parent/Toddler Swim Time:
Monday-Saturday, 12-1pm. Swim time for parents and todders (ages 4 and under). Pass is for one adult and up to 2 children, ages 4 and under. Pass is required, and may be purchased at Town Hall. Fee:$30/pass.
- Lap Swim:
Monday-Friday, 12-1pm and 7-8pm. Lap Pass is required, and may be purchased at Town Hall. Fee:$30/pass.
- Open Swim:
Monday-Friday, 1-6pm, weekends 1-7pm. Daily admission is available ($1 for ages 2 and under, $3 for ages 3-12, and $4 for 13 and over), or pool passes may be purchased at Town Hall ($40 for Wake Forest residents, $65 for non-residents).
- Water Aerobics:
Two Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays (8-9pm), June 7-30 and July 5-28. Get an excellent aerobic workout at Holding Park Pool! Fee: $30/session. Instructor: Conni Sithes.