September 3 - October 25

This is an instructional program. Participants will learn different skills related to field hockey such as dribbling, passing, offensive & defensive moves and shooting through practices and games.

Practices are Wednesday nights from 6pm - dark (usually between 7:00pm - 7:30pm), plus two Saturday practices from 10am - noon. Tournaments begin the third Saturday of the season and run 9am - 1pm. Tournaments are local to Broome & Tioga County. Teams are divided based on grades.

Ages:  K - 6th grades

Location: Vestal High School Baseball Field, Woodlawn Dr.

Cost: $50.00 residents, $60.00 non-residents

Director: Tracy Sephton
Assistant Director: Christy Everitt

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Volunteer coaches are needed to run this league. Coaches must be fun-loving and have a good sense of humor. All coaches must pass a background check. A waiver must be signed for a background check before you are allowed to coach. You can download the form here and return it to the Recreation Department by mail at 516 Front St, Vestal, or drop it off at the office. Previous field hockey knowledge is not necessary but is helpful. Since all participants meet together, you'll always have the experience to draw upon. There is no cost to be a coach and we provide a free T-shirt and loaner stick.

2025 Dates TBD

The Vestal Middle School gym is open to boys and girls on Mondays and Wednesdays for supervised skills and "pick-up" games of basketball. The program runs from Monday, September 30 - Wednesday, November 6 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Open to 7th - 12th grades. Program is free and registration is not required. No program when school is closed for holidays. For cancelations, check our websites: Town of Vestal or vestalrecreation.com.

Game dates: January 10 - March 7

The Town of Vestal Recreation Department is sponsoring a youth recreational basketball league - Vestal Youth Basketball Organization. VYBO is a comprehensive basketball program open to boys and girls ages 6-11 years. Every player, regardless of ability, has an opportunity to play and enjoy the game. Participants will learn a new skill each week, as well as play games.

All 6 - 7 division games are played at Clayton Avenue Elementary Gym.

All 8 - 11 division games are played at the Vesta High School & Middle School Gym. Team practices will be once a week - starting the week of January 5th at Glenwood Elementary School. No weekly practice for the 6 - 7 division. Team information will be mailed out mid-late December.

Ages & Times:
6 - 7 yr. old league: Activity #VYBO 6-7
Game time: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM 
Clayton Avenue Elementary Gym

8 - 9 yr. old league: Activity #VYBO 8-9
Game time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Vestal High School or Middle School Gym  

10 - 11 yr. old league: Activity #VYBO 10-11
Game time: 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Vestal High School or Middle School Gym

Cost: $60.00 Residents, $70.00 Non-Residents - includes a t-shirt and pizza party

Director for 6-7 age group: Nick Anderson, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Director for 8-11 age group: Frank D'Esti, Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

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Coaches: 
Volunteer Coaches are needed to run this program. Our goal is to have two coaches per team in a co-coaching situation. This league has a director running the weekly skills and games. Coaches requirements include: interest in basketball, enjoys working with children, able to attend one weekly practice (8-11 league) and games. Coaches for the 8-11 age group will also need to be CPR/AED certified. There will be a free class for those that are not already certified.

There is no cost to being a coach. Coaches will recieve a team shirt. Register at vestalrecreation.com to sign up as a coach. There will be a coaches meeting in December. Meetings and CPR/AED class will be determined at a later date.

This is a learning and recreational league. Participants will use T-stands to hit from and a soft rubber ball. All games are weather dependent and will be cancelled due to rain or wet conditions with no makeups. There are no practices. If your child is 6 years or older they would play Little League or in the Girls Softball League, see Community Leagues on menu on the left.

Ages: 4 & 5 years - girls and boys 

Dates: 2026 dates TBD

Location:  Arnold Park, Andrews Rd. 

Time: Thursdays - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM all games

Cost: $35.00 Residents, $45.00 Non-Residents

Activity #TB-01 - Please fill in t-shirt size for your child

There is no cost to be a coach. All coaches get a free t-shirt. Activity code for coaches: Activity #TBC-02
A background check will be needed for all coaches. You can download the form here and return it to the Recreation Department by mail at 516 Front St, Vestal or drop it off at the office.

The first week we will meet for pictures only. Come meet your coaches and teammates and get your team t-shirt at the Old Central Jr. High gym on Main St. You will be mailed your team information and your picture time. On the last night, there will be a pizza party under shelters #1 & 2.

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For any game cancellations - Check vestalrecreation.com, vestalny.gov or call 607-754-3368. We will also email and text you. Make sure your account has your cell phone number to receive texts for up-to-date notifications.