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1. Do volunteer coaches get a background check?

Yes. All volunteers taking on a leadership role within a recreational sport (coach, assistant coach, team mom/dad, scorekeeper, etc.) will undergo a 50-state criminal and sex offender background check. The Recreation Bureau pays for the background check. There are a number of disqualifiers for a volunteer. The City of Easton follows the disqualification guidelines set by the National Alliance for Youth Sports.

2. I registered my child for a sport before the deadline, but I haven't heard anything. When will I be contacted with further information and by whom?

After the registration deadline ends, depending on age and sport there may be a coaches' draft or skill evaluation. If there are not enough participants registered, staff may extend the registration deadline or open up a registration waitlist for participants. Please be patient. You will be contacted either by athletic staff or by a coach during the week leading up to the published date of the first practice. If you are not contacted within the week, please call 610-250-6711.

3. I missed the registration deadline. Can I still sign my child up?

If you missed the registration deadline, go to the Parks and Recreation webpage and look for an announcement that the deadline has been extended or a waitlist has been created. If openings become available, waitlist participants will be contacted by the athletic staff in the order that they registered on the waitlist.

4. Can my children be on the same team?

Yes, If they are in the same league and age group and meet all criteria, athletic staff will try to accommodate requests.

5. Can my child be placed on the same team as their best friend / neighbor / school mate?

Players will not be placed on teams or switched to another team for carpool, transportation, or other reasons.

6. Does the registration fee include uniforms? What does the registration fee include?

The registration fee typically includes a portion of the cost of entry fees, league fees, referee fees, and equipment. The City also provides uniforms and essential equipment required to play. Additional equipment may be recommended for players to wear or bring on their own. More detailed information will be provided by the sport commissioner or coach. At the conclusion of each sport season parents are responsible for returning all loaned equipment/uniforms. It should be laundered and in good condition upon return. If equipment is not returned and in acceptable condition, the parent will be billed (credit card charged).

7. My child is under the minimum required age listed for the sport. Can exceptions be made for age?

No. All participants must meet the specific age criteria listed for each sport. A birth certificate or legal proof of age must be presented at registration if requested by league officials.

8. What is the policy of refunds?

The registration fee refund policy is as follows: A parent must request a refund by contacting the Recreation Office at 610-250-6711 prior to the first practice. No refunds will be made after that date for each sport. Refunds may be partially approved due to special circumstances of injury, illness, or family relocation. Refunds will be processed if there is no team or league due to insufficient registrations. Refunds may take 1 to 2 weeks to process after the request.

9. I would like to coach. Are there requirements?

All coaches will initially be required to submit to fingerprinting and complete the necessary materials for a background check.

10. Where is the Recreation Bureau located?

The Recreation Bureau is located at 123 South 3rd Street, Easton, PA 18042. We are on the 3rd floor of City Hall.

11. How can we contact the Recreation Bureau?

You can contact the Assistant Recreation Program Coordinator at 610-250-6711 or send an email with any questions or concerns.

12. What sports do you offer?

Currently, the Easton Recreation Bureau offers 7 sports.

In the fall, we offer football and cheerleading, fall basketball and soccer for children.

In the spring, we offer baseball and softball, soccer and lacrosse.

13. How much does it cost to play a sport?

Each registrant must pay $40 per sport.

14. How do I register a player?

All registration is done online.

15. Where do the teams play?

All home games are played at various parks within the city limits. All of the leagues we participate in require some travel. None of the participants are asked to travel extensively.

16. Where are the swimming pools? How do I become a member?

The two swimming pools in the city are Heil Pool and Eddyside Pool. Heil Pool is located at 900 Packer Avenue and Eddyside Pool is located on Route 611 North. The pools are seasonal and provide swimming throughout the summer months.

Pool memberships can be purchased through the Greater Valley YMCA by calling 610-258-6158, or via an online membership form.