GENERAL SPORTS INFO
General Information
Carmel Dads' Club offers youth sports programs to children in Carmel and Clay Townships. We offer a variety of programs for both boys and girls ages 4 to 18. Founded in 1959, we are a non-profit organization that promotes physical fitness, self-esteem, and respect for sportsmanship, fair play and participant safety.
Today, skill development remains an important goal. The Carmel Dads' club provides three sports tracks so that your young athlete is given an opportunity to develop physically in a way that fits his or her abilities and interests.
RECREATION LEAGUES
Our recreation league allows young athletes to have fun and simultaneously learn teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership skills. In this track, the teams compete against other Dads' Club teams.
TRAVEL LEAGUES
Our travel league allows more competitive athletes to hone their skills by competing against teams from other geographic areas. Such opportunities provide these young athletes with physical fitness and self-confidence as well as training in teamwork and leadership.
SPECIAL SPORTS
Our special sports track provides tailored programs for children with special emotional and/or physical needs.
Recreational Programs - Schedules and Pricing
Spring Sports Season
| Program | Age Eligibility | Registration | Schedule | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Baseball | PreK-12th | January | March - June | $115-145 |
| Girls Softball | PreK-6th | January | April - June | $115 |
| Boys/Girls Soccer | PreK-12th | January | April - June | $115 |
| Boys/Girls Rugby | 2nd-8th | January | March - May | $115 |
| HS Boys Volleyball *tryout sport | 9th-12th | January | Feb - May | $115 |
| Boys/Girls Intro to Lax | 1st-2nd | January | April - June | $115 |
| Boys/Girls Lacrosse | 3rd-8th | January | April - June | $135-145 |
| Boys Golf | 5th-8th | January | April - June | $225 |
| Girls Volleyball (Sundays Only) | Girls 3rd-12th | January | April - May | $115 |
| Aerial Football | 2nd-6th | January | April - May | $105 |
Fall Sports Season
| Program | Age Eligibility | Registration | Schedule | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flag Football | K-2nd | May | Aug - Oct | $115 |
| Tackle Football | 2nd-6th | May | Aug - Oct | $195 |
| Travel Cheerleading | 6th | May | July - Oct | $115+ |
| Soccer | K-12th | May | Aug - Oct | $115 |
| Girls Volleyball | 3rd-12th | May | Aug - Oct | $115 |
| Girls Golf | 5th-8th | May | Aug - Oct | $225 |
| Fall Baseball | 3rd-8th | May | Aug - Oct | $125 |
Winter Sports Season
| Program | Age Eligibility | Registration | Schedule | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys/Girls Basketball | PreK-12th | September | Nov - Feb | $115 |
| Travel Cheerleading | 3rf-6th | April/May | Nov - Feb | $115+ |
Dates and pricing are subject to change.
PreK age eligibility - Children must be age 4 by the following dates:
- Spring Season - April 1st
- Fall Season - Aug 1st
- Winter Season -Nov 1st
Membership and Sports Fees
Annual Family Membership
Families must purchase a membership annually.
Memberships run Jan. - Dec.
Cost is $50.00
Lifetime Family Membership
Families have the option of purchasing a lifetime membership fee for a flat rate rather than paying the annual fee every year.
Cost is $360.00
Sports Fees
Sport fees vary by sport.
Volunteer Opt-Out Fee
Families may pay a volunteer opt-out fee if they do not wish to volunteer within the season.
Fee is $25.00
KAP (Kids All Play Scholarship)
The KAP scholarship program allows children of families in need to participate in our sports programs at reduced cost. If a family is on the Free/Reduced Lunch Program through Carmel Clay Schools, they may qualify for the KAP Scholarship. Eligibility will be verified by the CDC office. KAP families are still asked to participate in the Dads' Club experience by adhering to the Volunteer Requirement Policy. Families should complete registration through their Carmel Dads' Club account up until the payment screen then forward their letter from CCS by email to registration@carmeldadsclub.org. Your registration will be completed when your Free/Reduced Lunch letter is received by the CDC Office. If you do not have the email copy of your letter please contact CCS at 317-844-9961 and ask for the Food and Nutrition Department.
funding
Funding comes from:
- Membership Dues
- Sports Registration Fees
- Team and Major Corporate Sponsors
- Concession Sales (including Carmel High School stands)
- Donations
