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; single wall, one-piece aluminum/alloy or wood bat rule for men; women may use any ASA-approved bats (single wall aluminum/alloy, multi-wall aluminum/alloy, composite, and wood) not listed on the ASA Non-Approved bats list (www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball.aspx/) ; 6 men/4 women; games on Mondays.
- Co-ed Open (spring, summer, fall): USA Softball rules; men and women may use any ASA-approved bats not listed on the ASA Non-Approved bats list (www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball.aspx/); 6 men/4 women; games on Mondays
- Co-ed 1-Pitch (summer only): USA Softball and USSSA rules; 6 men/4 women; men and women may use any ASA-approved bats not listed on the ASA 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; ASA-approved and USSSA-approved bats allowed (USSSA bats must have current USSSA certification marks on them); games on Thursdays.
- Men’s Recreational "Hit Our Stick"(spring and fall): USA Softball rules; ASA-approved bats provided by the Recreation Department (personal bats not allowed); 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.
Summer Co-ed Open League - CANCELED
Due to the uncertainty of when organized group activities will be allowed on City sports fields, and in particular for adult softball, the Ybor Alvarez Softball Fields, the summer Co-ed Open League has been canceled. Registration for the fall league will begin sometime in July. Team captains from the spring league will be emailed registration information, and information will also be posted on the league website, www.leaguelineup.com/fbflsoftball.
Men’s Basketball League
Administrator: John Coverdell (904-310-3351; jcoverdell@fbfl.org)
Office: MLK, Jr. Recreation Center, 1200 Elm Street
Seasons: Spring (March - May); Summer (June - August); and Fall (November - December)
Games: Mondays and Thursdays
Game site: Peck Gym - 510 South 10th Street
Next season: Summer
NOTE: The Summer Men’s Basketball League has been canceled,
Soccer Made in America Summer Training Camp
June 22nd - 26th, 2020
Hickory Street Park
9:00am - 12:00pm each day
Ages 4 - 17
$179 first family member, $169 second family member
Soccer Made in America is a nationally renowned training program that provides professional soccer training covering technical and tactical training. The program emphasizes psychological dimensions such as motivation, confidence, leadership, and game smarts. All participants receive camp t-shirts and Certificates of Achievement.
Register for the SMIA summer camp at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Download a registration form here: SMIA Camp - Summer 2020
NOTE: Due to the Atlantic Recreation Center being closed amid concerns of COVID-19, please see the registration options* below:
*Registration forms and checks may be mailed to:
Fernandina Beach Recreation Dept.
Attn: SMIA 2020
2500 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
*Registration may also be taken over the phone with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) by calling 904-310-3350.
Note: All participants must bring their own soccer balls each day of camp. Shin guards are recommended.
For more information about Soccer Made in America, visit their website: www.smia.com
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 Youth Soccer Club
Activity: Soccer
Seasons: Spring (March - May) and Fall (September - November)
President: Jay Denison 904-206-2390
Website: www.aiysoccer.com, www.facebook.com/ameliaislandsoccer
Main facility: Ybor Alvarez Athletic Complex - 3243 Bailey Road
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
Fernandina Beach Football Association
Activities: Flag football and tackle football
Seasons: Spring (flag football: February - April) and Fall (tackle football: August - October)
President: CJ Crosby (fbfapresident@gmail.com)
Main Facility: Buccaneer Field-Football Fieldhouse - 1101 Beech Street
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
Peck Gym Activities
NOTE: All Peck Gym court activities are postponed until further notice due to concerns with COVID-19. Peck Gym fitness areas (Cardio Area and Weight Room) will re-open on June 2nd. Days/hours will be 11:00am-7:00pm.
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 Number: 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.
$2/player City residents, $5 Non-City
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).
$2/player City residents, $5 Non-City
Open Adult Indoor Soccer
Wednesdays from 5:30 - 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).
$2/player City residents, $5 Non-City