Athletics

Upcoming Sports Registration:

Tackle and Flag Football: June 18-22

Registration will continue until all teams are full.

For more information visit "Our Sports" tab.

Boys & Girls Club Mission:

To inspire and enable all youth grades 1-12, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens through the development of positive self-reliance and self-image.

Athletic Philosophy:

The Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties Athletic programs provide boys and girls of all ages, regardless of their athletic ability, the opportunity to learn new skills, develop self esteem, teamwork, and leadership skills. Sports programs emphasize fun and full participation for every youth. Coaches and spectators are encouraged to demonstrate good sportsmanship and positive support for all players and officials.

Bill of Rights for Young Athletes:

• The right to participate in sports.
• The right to participate at a level commensurate with each child’s development level.
• The right to participate in safe and healthy environments.
• The right of children to share in the leadership and decision-making of their sport participation.
• The right to play as a child and not an adult.
• The right to proper preparation for participation in sports.
• The right to be treated with dignity.
• The right to have fun in sports. 

--JOY AND SADNESS IN CHILDRENS SPORTS—Rainer Martens