Our Philosophy

Although winning is important, we do not emphasize it as a priority. We measure success on the skills a player develops and the amount of fun the player is having. 
  
All Grandview Parks & Recreation Athletic programs maintain a family friendly and sportsmanlike atmosphere.

Coaches Code of Ethics

• I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.
• I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
• I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.
• I promise to review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.
• I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.
• I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. I will not cheat or engage in any form of unethical behavior that violates league rules.
• I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
• I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players.
• I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that I teach.
• I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children and not adults.

Parents' Code of Ethics

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event.
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
• I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
• I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics.
• I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
• I will remember that the game is for youth - not for adults. I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
• I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
• I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
• I will read the National Standards for Youth Sports and do what I can to help all youth sports organizations implement and enforce them. 

Players Code of Ethics:

• I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.
• I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot.
• I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time.
• I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.
• I will treat my coaches, other players, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
• I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun.
• I deserve to play in an environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and expect adults to refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
• I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it is important to me.
• I will do my very best in school.
• I will remember that sports participation is an opportunity to learn and have fun.  

Register for all Youth Athletics on our registration website here.

You may also register in-person at The View community center's front desk.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org. 

Grandview Parks & Recreation partners with the NFL to bring you NFL Youth Flag Football for boys and girls in 1st-8th grade. This program will provide a fun and up-beat atmosphere while engaging in a non-contact sport. Flags and footballs will be checked out by the coaches at the beginning of the season and checked back in at the end of the season.

Each player will receive a reversible NFL Flag jersey as a uniform.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about flag football, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Register online here.

Grandview Park & Recreation’s baseball program is geared towards the recreational ball player. Our leagues focus on learning skills, developing fundamentals, learning rules, and game play/strategies. But most importantly -- having fun and playing with friends.

Type of Play:

• Age 7-8: Coach Pitch (beginner to intermediate players and teams)
• Age 8-9: Modified Kid Pitch (players have the chance to pitch on a limited basis)
• Age 9-14: Kid Pitch (players of all skill levels)

 Participants will receive a T-Shirt jersey and baseball hat.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about baseball, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Register online here.

Grandview Park & Recreation’s coed T-ball program introduces your child (ages 3-6) to the basic fundamentals of baseball, making friends, and having fun. T-ball is an 8-week league.

• Ages 3 & 4 meet on Tuesdays
• Ages 5 & 6 meet on Thursdays

Participants will receive a T-Shirt jersey and hat.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about T-ball, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Register online here.

Grandview Parks and Recreation offers a youth basketball program for all children in 1st-8th grade. Our league focuses on learning skills, developing fundamentals, learning rules, and game play/strategies. But most importantly -- having fun and playing with friends.

Participants will receive a reversible jersey.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about basketball, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Click here to register!

Grandview Park & Recreation’s Pee Wee Basketball program introduces your child (ages 3-6) to the basic fundamentals of basketball, making friends, and having fun. This is an 8-week league.

• Ages 3 & 4 meet on Tuesdays
• Ages 5 & 6 meet on Thursdays

Participants will receive a T-Shirt jersey.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about Pee-wee Basketball, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Click here to register

Grandview Parks and Recreation offers a youth soccer program designed for children in U8 to U15 divisions. This program is perfect for recreational soccer players, focusing on skill-building, fundamentals, understanding the rules, and developing game strategies. Most importantly, it emphasizes having fun and playing alongside friends.

Each participant will receive a T-shirt jersey as part of the program.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about soccer, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Click here to register

Grandview Park & Recreation’s coed Pee Wee Soccer program introduces your child (ages 3-6) to the basic fundamentals of soccer, making friends, and having fun. This is an 8-week league.

• Ages 3 & 4 meet on Tuesdays
• Ages 5 & 6 meet on Thursdays

Participants will receive a T-Shirt jersey.

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about Pee-wee Soccer, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Register online here.

Grandview Parks and Recreation' co-ed youth volleyball is offered to kids in grades 3rd-8th. Grandview Parks and Recreation will partner with other communities in the southwest metro for games.

Practices will be held at The View and games will be on Saturdays, beginning in March. 

All of our leagues are possible because of Volunteer Coaches. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, or have any other questions about Volleyball, please contact George Hermanson at 816-316-4881 or ghermanson@grandview.org

Register online here.

Tiffany's Dance Academy is for children ages 3-17 and they will learn the beginning techniques of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz & Hip Hip. And, kids will have the opportunity to learn from a former NFL Cheerleader! The season will conclude with a recital in May.

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