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Baseball
There are many youth baseball league programs around the region that offer divisions for every age. Toddlers can learn the basics of the game with T-ball divisions, while older kids up to age 18 can hone their talents with regular baseball leagues. The Optimist clubs around the area sponsor many teams, and are always excited when the seasons get under way. Registration usually takes place from early February to mid-March, and fees for different clubs may vary. Parents must present their child's birth certificate to register. The playing season begins in April. For more information, please contact the clubhouse of your choice: Cape Fear Optimist Club: 910.762.7065 New Hanover County Parks Department: 910.798.7198 Supper Optimist Club: 910.791.5272 Winter Park Optimist Club: 910.791.7907
Basketball
You can't talk about Wilmington sports without including the sport that was perfected by local legend Michael Jordan. Basketball is popular in the Wilmington area year round, but especially in the cooler months. There are leagues for all ages, from youth divisions to adult organizations. Various clubs offer an array of programs to fit your need to "be like Mike:" Wilmington Family YMCA: 910.251.9622 Wilmington Athletic Club: 910.343.5950 Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation: 910.256.7925 City of Wilmington Parks, Recreation and Downtown Services: 910.343.3682
Hockey
Ice House: a new addition to the sports scene in Wilmington. The Ice House offers adult and children's league hockey with in house teams and traveling teams. There is also a skate school that is a learn to skate program for all ages.
Phone 910-686-1987
www.icehouserinks.com
Soccer
The Cape Fear Soccer Association (CFSA) is the leading organization in southeastern North Carolina and the second-largest organization in the state, with 347 teams and 4,200 players participating in several divisions. Emphasis is placed on the development of soccer skills, good sportsmanship and enjoyment of the game. Divisions for players ages 4 to 8 are non-competitive, while teams of 9 years and older keep scores and standings. There are 3 different divisions for teams: Recreational, comprised of teams that are formed based on neighborhoods; Challenge, comprised of teams from the southeastern North Carolina counties who train with professional coaches twice a week in structured format; and Classic, the most competitive level offered in the youth league, where teams practice three times a week with professional coaches and travel throughout the state to compete in games and tournaments. Both Challenge and Classic leagues hold tryouts in May to determine teams. Registration for the recreational league is in May for the fall season and in December for the spring season. Adults may play soccer too, with recreational and competitive amateur adult leagues available. The A-Premier league is the most competitive league and is open to males and females ages 19 to 50-plus who have experience on high school, college, and/or professional levels. Players who wish to play on a less competitive level can join A-Open. CFSA hosts three youth and two adult tournaments each year. Soccer is a sport that can be enjoyed by all participants, regardless of developmental level. Top Soccer, a special-needs soccer league, is open to anyone who is physically or mentally challenged. Being part of a team builds esteem and confidence, which is especially beneficial to challenged individuals. Teams practice once a week and play on Sundays.
Check out Cape Fear Soccer Association for more information.
Running & Biking
Founded in 1978, the Wilmington Road Runners Club is one of the oldest continuously operating clubs in North Carolina. Our 250+ members run the gamut from speedy racers to occasional joggers, bonded by the simple pleasure of putting one foot ahead of the other on the roads and trails of New Hanover County - and beyond. Wilmington is a very active community.
For the triathelete and runner,the Wilminton area is host to several great events, such as, the Battleship Half Marathon, the Seaside Shuffle, as well as triathelons hosted in Kure Beach, Surf City Beach, and Wrigtsville Beach. For more information on these and other events go to:
www.setupevents.com | www.ytriclub.com
For more information, check out Wilmington Road Runner, Cape Fear Cyclists and Two Wheeler Dealer
Tennis
GREATER WILMINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION The GWTA is a non-profit community tennis organization affiliated with the North Carolina chapter of the United State Tennis Association (USTA). There goal is "to promote healthful recreation and "To Grow the Game of Tennis" by facilitating the delivery of programs offered by existing tennis organizations and by creating new opportunities for novice and junior tennis players."
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Watch a Game and Cheer on Your Local Team
Baseball
If you love the national pastime but would rather be a spectator than a participant, then you're in luck. Wilmington is home to the Wilmington Sharks, one of 15 teams in the Coastal Plain League. This league showcases talent from many undergraduate programs, with the Sharks drawing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), North Carolina State University, East Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Clemson University. The regular season consists of 56 games played in cities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The Sharks play 28 home games a season at Legion Stadium Sports Complex on Carolina Beach Road. Tickets range from $4 for kids and seniors to $8 for a box seat. Season tickets are available from $150 for box seats, $125 for reserved seats and $100 for general admission. The baseball seasons begins around Memorial Day and lasts through mid-August with the best-of-three championship playoff.
Basketball
Wilmington also has a new professional basketball team! The Wilmington Sea Dawgs team is a member of the American Basketball Association, and plays its home games in the Schwartz Center at Cape Fear Community College. The games provide a fun atmosphere for all ages, complete with activities and contests to keep the excitement level up during timeouts and half time. The location of the home games is also convenient to downtown restaurants and shops, perfect for keeping a fun-filled day going strong.
Soccer
The Wilmington Hammerheads soccer team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Second Division. Founded in 1996, the team has been growing in popularity in the Port City area each year, and they play at Legion Stadium on Carolina Beach Road.
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College Sports
The UNCW men's basketball team is part of the Colonial Conference(CAA). With Benny Moss as their new coach, come watch the Seahawks in Trask colloseum take on teams such as:George Mason, ECU, College of Charleston and N.C. State.
Come out and watch Mark Scalf coach the UNCW baseball team at Brook's Field.The Seahawks won their second CAA title in three seasons in 2006. Six Seahawks were picked in the 2006 MLB draft. This season the Seahawks will face fierce competition as they will play three teams that reached the Super Regionals.
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