Adult and Youth Sports
Adult Softball Leagues
Administrator: Jason Brown 904-310-3353
Office: Peck Gym, 510 South 10th Street
Website: www.leaguelineup.com/fbflsoftball
Seasons: Spring (February - May), Summer (June - July), and Fall (August - November)
Game/practice site: Ybor Alvarez Softball Fields at the Fernandina Beach Athletic Complex - 3243 Bailey Road
Leagues (all leagues are ages 18 and up):
NOTE: A league(s) might not be offered during seasons specified below. Email Jason Brown for league(s) that will be offered for spring, summer, or fall seasons.
- Co-ed Recreational (spring and fall): USA Softball rules; 6 men/4 women minimum; single wall, one-piece aluminum/alloy or wood bat rule for men; women may use any USA Softball/ASA-approved bats (single wall aluminum/alloy, multi-wall aluminum/alloy, composite, and wood) not listed on the USA Softball Non-Approved bats list (www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball.aspx/) ; games on Mondays.
- Co-ed Open (spring, summer, fall): USA Softball rules; 6 men/4 women minimum; men and women may use any USA Softball/ASA-approved bats not listed on the USA Softball Non-Approved bats list (www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball.aspx/); games on Mondays
- Co-ed 1-Pitch (summer only): USA Softball and USSSA rules; 6 men/4 women minimum; men and women may use any USA Softball/ASA-approved bats not listed on the USA Softball Non-Approved bats list (www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball.aspx/); women may also use current USSSA-approved bats; games on Mondays.
- Men’s Open (spring and fall): USA Softball rules; USA Softball/ASA-approved bats allowed (composite, single and multi-wall aluminum/alloy, and wood); games on Thursdays.
For more information on the adult softball leagues, or to have your contact information placed on an Individual Players’ List to join a team (Individual Players’ Lists are on the Adult Softball Leagues’ website), call/email Jason.
Next season: Fall
Registration for the Fall Co-ed Open Softball League will be held for 2 weeks at Peck Gym:
- On-time registration - July 26th - 30th: $400 team registration fee
- Late registration - August 2nd - 6th: $425 team registration fee
- Two-game refundable forfeit fee due by August 13th: $80
For more information, download an informational flyer here: Fall Co-ed Open Softball League
Men’s Basketball League
Administrator: John Coverdell (904-310-3351; jcoverdell@fbfl.org)
Office: MLK, Jr. Recreation Center, 1200 Elm Street
Season: Summer (May - July).
Games: Mondays and Thursdays
Game site: Peck Gym - 510 South 10th Street
Drop-In Roller Hockey
Main Beach Multi-Purpose Court - one block north of Atlantic Avenue on Tarpon Avenue, across from the Fernandina Beach Skate Park
Older teens’ games, adult games, and instruction for kids
- Tuesdays: 5:00 - 6:00pm (Beginners)
- Saturdays: 4:15 - 4:45pm (Easy)
- Saturdays: 4:45 - 6:00pm (Advanced)
Family skate
- Tuesdays: 4:00 - 5:00pm
- Saturdays: 3:00 - 4:00pm
For more information, call Ray Matz: 215-852-7038
Co-sponsored Youth Sports Associations
The City of Fernandina Beach co-sponsors several youth sports associations. All of these non-profit associations utilize City facilities for their particular activities, under the conditions of City Facilities Use Agreements for Sport Leagues, and they conduct their own registrations throughout the year. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are abundant and welcomed.
Amelia Island Nassau County Youth Lacrosse
Activity: Lacrosse
Season: Spring (January - May)
President: Carl Bazarian, Jr. (carljbaz@gmail.com)
Website: www.ameliaislandlacrosse.org
Main facilities: Buccaneer Field - 1101 Beech Street; Hickory Street Park - 1700 Hickory Street
Amelia Island Youth Soccer Club
Activity: Soccer
Seasons: Spring (March - May) and Fall (September - November)
President: Jay Denison 904-206-2390
Website; Facebook page: www.aiysoccer.com, www.facebook.com/ameliaislandsoccer
Main facility: Ybor Alvarez Athletic Complex - 3243 Bailey Road
Fall 2021 season: Register through July 31st on the AIYSC website. Practices begin August 9th. Season begins August 21st.
Elm Street Little League
Activities: Baseball and girls’ fastpitch softball
Season: Spring (March - June) and Fall (October - November)
President: Thomas Sanders (elmstlittleleague@gmail.com)
Website: http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/elmstreetll
Main Facility: Charles Albert Field (baseball and softball) at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center - 1200 Elm Street
Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth League
Activities: Baseball and t-ball
Seasons: Spring (March - May) and Fall (September - November)
President: Jim Stancin (jimstancin@yahoo.com; 904-742-6765)
Website: www.fbbrl.com
Main Facility: Buccaneer Field - 1201 Beech Street
Fall 2021 season: Register now on the FB Babe Ruth League website. Age groups: 6U T-ball; 8U Rookie; 10U Minor; 12U Major; and 16U Senior.
Fernandina Beach Football Association
Activities: Flag football and tackle football
Seasons: Spring (flag football: February - April) and Fall (tackle football: August - October)
President: Shawn Benner (shawnbenner39@gmail.com)
Website: www.fernandinabeachyouthfootball.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FernandinaBeachFootball/
Main Facility: Buccaneer Field-Football Fieldhouse - 1101 Beech Street
Fall 2021 Tackle Football season: Register online through July 31st on the Fernandina Beach Football Association website. Ages 5-12. $210 per player.
Team Fernandina Stingrays
Activity: Swimming
Season: Summer (April - July)
President: Paul Martinez 323-610-1080
Website: www.swimtfs.org
Main Facility: Atlantic Center Pool - 2500 Atlantic Avenue
Coach Nelson P. Williams, Jr./Peck Gym Activities
Peck Gym address is 510 South 10th Street. Entrance is at the corner of Elm Street and South 11th Street. Days/hours: Monday - Friday from 11:00am-7:00pm (open later for evening activities; see activity schedules below). Phone: 904-310-3354
***Please note: Persons under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult of the age of 18 or older to enter Peck Gym.
All patrons of the proper age must present photo identification and be checked in by the Gym attendant in order to use Peck Gym.
Lockers are available for personal items. Bring your own lock.
Open Basketball
Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00am - 7:00pm; Wednesdays from 11:00am - 5:30pm; Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00am - 5:00pm (11:00am - 2:00pm from November - April due to volleyball teams’ activities).
Free. NOTE: open basketball times may vary due to other programs, league play, school or club teams’ practices, or rentals
Youth Team Volleyball
Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00 - 7:00pm. For school and club teams. Players must have coach or adult supervision. Two courts available. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to reserve courts: 904-310-3353.
$3/player City residents, $5 Non-City
NOTE: Youth Team Volleyball may be held additionally on Mondays and Thursdays during the winter and early spring.
Open Adult Volleyball
Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Informal team games on two courts. Teams selected each night. Ages 16 and up (ages 16 and 17 must have Parental Consent Form signed and notarized before participating. Forms available at Peck Gym and the Atlantic Recreation Center or download a form here: Release form for minor - Adult VB. Notary available at Peck Gym 11:00am-6:00pm).
$3/player City residents, $5 Non-City
Cash only
Open Adult Indoor Soccer
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Informal team games. Teams selected each night. Ages 16 and up (ages 16 and 17 must have Parental Consent Form signed and notarized before participating. Forms available at Peck gym and the Atlantic Recreation Center or download a form here: Release form for minor - Adult Indoor Soccer. Notary available at Peck Gym 11:00am-6:00pm).
$3/player City residents, $5 Non-City
Cash onlyIndoor Soccer set-up at Peck Gym.