Here are opportunities for summer youth sports this summer.
LITTLE LEAGUE/SOFTBALL
The organizers of the Little League & Softball League are holding a meeting for all participants at the Delhi American Legion at 41 Page Avenue on Tuesday, June 13 at 5:30pm. Meet your team, coach, and throw the ball around a little. The first actual practice will be held on Friday, June 16 at 5:30pm.
A donation of $15 per participant would be greatly appreciated. Checks are preferred and can be made out to the Village of Delhi.
- Players (Boys & Girls) having just completed Pre-K, K & some 1st graders may play T-Ball.
- Players (Boys & Girls) having just completed 1st, 2nd & 3rd shall be assigned to the Minors Division.
- Players (Boys) having just completed Grades 4th to 6th shall be assigned to the Majors Division.
- Players (Girls) having just completed Grades 3rd to 6th shall be assigned to the Softball Division.
Please text Laura at 6074347876 to sign up your child to participate.
BASKETBALL
There will be a Mountain Mayhem 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 15 at Delaware Academy High School. Check-in will begin at 8am. Those in grade 7 and older in the fall of 2023 through Adults will be broken out into divisions. The cost for preregistration is $50 per team by June 30. 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. There will be a Food truck and raffles for sport balls & Delhi Golf Passes.
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.
SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimming Lessons at SUNY Delhi will be held between June 26 through July 14 for Session I, and July 17 through August 4 for Session II. Thirty minutes classes are held Monday – Friday between 9:00am – 12:00pm. No classes will be held on the 4th of July. Class times will be emailed out. Classes include Red Cross Levels I – VI, Parent & Child, Diving, and Swim Team. The cost is $60.00. Find more info and registration forms at delhibroncos.com/intramurals-recreation/pools/kunsela_hall_pool. To register make checks payable to “SUNY Delhi” and submit to John Kolodziej at SUNY Delhi Swimming Pool, 209 Kunsela Hall, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY 13753. For additional information contact John Kolodziej at (607)-746-4263 or pool@delhi.edu.
TENNIS
Delhi Village Tennis lessons will start Tuesday, June 27, and run through Friday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Delaware Academy Tennis Courts for participants six years of age or older. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday, with rain days following on Wednesday and Friday. Participants should bring a tennis racket, one new can of balls, a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. Pickleball will 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.
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, 6, 13, 20, 27, and August 3. The deadline to sign up is June 22. 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.
FOOTBALL
Dear Parents and Players, we have begun planning for a 2023 season. Delhi Youth Football Sign-ups will be held on Wednesday, June 28 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, 2023, and cannot be 13 on or before October 31, 2023, 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, 2023, 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, 2023, and cannot be 13 on or before October 31, 2023, and cannot be going into 7th Grade. Signups for Cheerleading will be held on Wednesday, June 28 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, 2023, 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).