Here are the upcoming youth sports opportunities in Delhi.
SWIMMING
The Town of Delhi is pleased to announce that swim lesson registration is now open. There will be three sessions this year; classes are held Monday through Thursday (30-minute classes), and Friday will be used for make-ups if necessary. These are eight (8) session classes:
Session I - June 24 - July 5 (please note there will be no classes held on July 4).
Session II - July 8 - July 18
Session III - July 22 - August 1
This year we will be offering the following classes:
Parent & Infant - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Parent & Toddler - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Level I - Level VI - classes will be held between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - times will be announced.
Please note that Delhi Town and Village residents are offered one session free. All other patrons are $40.00 per child per session. Completed registration forms must be returned to the Town Clerk's office at 5 Elm Street, Delhi. Contact John Kolodziej at swim@townofdelhi.org or contact the Town Clerk's office at 607-746-8696x1 if you have questions.
Registration Form: https://townofdelhiny.com/sites/default/files/documents/summer_swim_registration_2024.pdf
YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD
There will be a parent interest/Information meeting on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. in the Delaware Academy Cafeteria between the high school and tennis courts toward the back of the building. The Lightening Legs Track and Field Club will introduce children born from Jan. 1, 2011 through Dec, 31, 2017 (any child in 6th grade may participate regardless of age) to the sport including sprints, jumps, and distance events coached by Robb Munro.
Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. starting Wednesday, June 12 through July 10.
Students must have a USATF membership which is $30 for youth. Additional expenses depend on competition opportunities.
Email robbmunro@gmail.com with any questions.
USATF Membership Info: https://www.usatf.org/home-normal/top-utility-nav-content/membership/individual-youth-membership
VOLLEYBALL
Delhi Summer Youth Volleyball will be held for all school-aged youth. The program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 20 through July 20 at 5 p.m. in the Middle School gym for Elementary school children and 6 p.m. for Middle and High school students. If you are interested in playing or have questions, contact Savannah Wake at swake424@yahoo.com or call 607 267-0054. Registration forms will be completed on the first night. Weather permitting, play will occasionally be held on the outdoor sand court.
Registation Form: https://villageofdelhi.com/sites/default/files/documents/Volleyball.pdf
BASKETBALL
A Summer Basketball Clinic will be held July 1 through July 31. Girls will play on Monday nights and boys on Wednesday nights. Grades 3 through 5 will be from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Grades 6 through 8 will be 6 p.m. through 7 p.m.
Join to work on skills, play games, and have some fun competitions. The clinics will take place at the outdoor Village basketball courts in Hoyt Park. There is a suggested donation of $15 to the Village of Delhi. For more information, text Brenna at 607 434-8366 or Alyssa at 607 386-2678.
Online Registration Form: https://qrco.de/bf6j6I
There will be a Mountain Mayhem 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 20 at Delaware Academy High School. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Those in grade 7 and older in the fall of 2023 through Adults will be broken out into divisions. The cost for preregistration is $75 per team by June 24 for a guaranteed shirt. Registration closes July 8. Teams can include 3-4 players. Teams can register here and then mail payment to Mountain Mayhem 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament at P.O Box 22, Delhi, NY 13753. Checks can be made payable to Mountain Mayhem 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament or venmo payment info is included in the registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Smith at (518) 641 - 9176 or thomascsmith87@gmail.com for the registration form.
TENNIS
Delhi Village Tennis lessons will start Monday, July 1, and run through Wednesday, July 31 from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Delaware Academy Tennis Courts for participants six years of age or older. Classes are Monday and Wednesday, with rain days following on Thursday and Friday. Participants should bring a tennis racket, one new can of balls, a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Pickleball will also be offered to those who are interested. For more information, scheduling details, and to register email Eileen Kline at eileenk79@gmail.com or call or text (607) 643-1716. There is a $20 fee payable to the Village of Delhi.
Registration Form: https://villageofdelhi.com/sites/default/files/documents/Tennis%20Lessons.pdf
GOLF
The College Golf Course at Delhi is offering the popular Junior Golf program open to new and experienced junior golfers ages 6 to 16 and will include one-hour weekly group lessons based on age, ability, etc. The staff will place students into groups. 5 year-olds may be accepted based on availability. Instruction is provided by Head Golf Professional Dave Arehart PGA, Instructor Jim Lees PGA, and Assistant Golf Professional Joe Burgin. Registration is required and limited on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration form and additional information can be found at golfcourse.delhi.edu/junior-golf. The program will take place on Thursday, July, 11, 18, 25, and August 1 and 8. The deadline to sign up is Friday, June 28. Groups will be assigned a time and play a set number of holes based on ability. The most experienced junior golfers will check in at 7:45 a.m. and play 5 or 9 holes. Junior golfers with some experience will check in at 8:30 a.m. and play 3 holes. The least experienced junior golfers will check in at 9:30 a.m. and play 1 or 2 holes and hit on the range. All groups play for about an hour and 15 minutes each week. The cost is $40 for the entire five-week program. Families can register siblings from the same family for $40 for the first child, then $25 per additional child. Equipment can be provided if necessary. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay on the property but are asked to remain on the clubhouse patio. Parents or guardians of our youngest junior golfers (ages 5-10) must stay on the property the entire time of the lesson. The program will end with a brief, awards ceremony held at 11 a.m. on the last day. To volunteer or make a donation, contact Bobbi Burgin at 607-832-4857. Mail or drop off the completed registration form with payment to the pro shop. Payment must be received with registration prior to the first day of the program. Please contact golfcourse@delhi.edu or 607-746-4653 with any questions.
Registration Form: http://golfcourse.delhi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Junior-Golf.pdf
FOOTBALL
Dear Parents and Players, we have begun planning for a 2024 season. Delhi Youth Football Sign-ups will be held on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Clark Companies (Burton F. Clark) main office on Route 10, outside Delhi. The entry fee for each player is $25.00 and is due at the time of sign-up. All players must be at least 4 years old on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be 13 on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be going into 7th Grade. Players ages four (4), five (5) and six (6) may play flag football. Players seven (7), eight (8), and nine (9) years of age shall be assigned to the Junior Division. Players ten (10), eleven (11) and twelve (12) years of age shall be assigned to the Senior Division. Once again, this year we will be participating in the Quad County Football League with games being held on Saturday and Sunday, both home and away. We are hopeful that practice will begin on August 15, 2024, and the season will kick off on the first weekend after Labor Day in September. If you have any questions, please give Chris Maney a call at 607-746-2964 after 5:00 pm.
CHEERLEADING
Cheerleading will be offered again this year. There will be 2 teams consisting of 10 cheerleaders per team max. This is first come first serve. All participants must be at least 6 years old on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be 13 on or before October 31, 2024, and cannot be going into 7th Grade. Signups for Cheerleading will be held on Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Clark Companies (Burton F. Clark) main office on Route 10, outside Delhi. The entry fee for each player is $20.00 and is due at the time of sign-up. We are hopeful that practice will begin on August 15, 2024, and the season will kick off on the first weekend after Labor Day in September. Junior Cheer Team – 10 Participants – Ages 6 to 9 (2nd to 4th grade). Senior Cheer Team – Ages 10 to 12 (5th & 6th grade). If you have any questions, please give Chris Maney a call at 607-746-2964 after 5:00 pm.
