Address: 18 Depot Street Mailing Address: PO Box 426 |
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Chatham, VA 24531 |
Phone: (434) 432-7736 |
Fax: (434) 432-4833 |
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Director: Mark W. Moore |
Office is located in Suite 508 |
Participation in sports programs is very valuable to the development of children. Aspects of teamwork, dedication, discipline, physical fitness, self-esteem and fair play all contribute to the overall growth and maturation of young people. Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation takes this responsibility seriously and strives to offer quality athletics programs that aid in the development of the youth of Pittsylvania County.
The department is also proud to offer various bus and train trips throughout the year to tourist attractions along the east coast. This service is offered to families to provide a different type of recreation to those who like to travel. So let us do the driving for you and you can relax and enjoy the trip!
Youth sports and trips are the cornerstone of the department today. As our department grows, so to will the diversity of the programs we offer.
Sport Leagues Offered
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Online Youth Football and Cheerleading Registrations
County football and cheerleading online registrations for ages 6-13 (for football, 6 year olds are a rec club decision) will run May 1-31. Those clubs include Tunstall, Chatham, Dan River and Gretna. Online registrations will help supplement on-site registrations. Click on the "Register" button below to get started. Contact information for each rec club is available on the youth sport page above.
Citizens without internet access can still register by attending their local clubs on-site registration or completing an athletic registration form (see link below) and returning it, along with payment, to the Parks and Recreation office in Chatham or to the club in their area. If payment is made by check, the check should be made out to the recreation club the child is registering for.
Click below to register: STOP - Before you register for football, know that allowing 6 year olds to play is a rec club board decision. Any 6 year olds that do play must be first quarter only players. Because of this, you must check with your club and register onsite (see below) and not online. Some clubs do not allow 6 year olds to play football. You cannot register 6 year olds for football online. This does not apply to cheeleading since it is not a collision sport. |
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Onsite Registrations for Football and Cheerleading:
Tunstall Area:
- Tuesday, May 8th and 29th from 6-7pm at the Brosville Concession Stand, new players need to bring a birth certificate
Gretna Area:
- Wednesday, May 9th and 16th from 5-7pm at Elba Park, new players need to bring a birth certificate
Dan River Area:
- Tuesday, May 8th and Thursday, May 10th from 6-7:30pm at DR Middle School, new players need to bring a birth certificate
Chatham Area:
- Tuesday, May 15th, Thursday, May 24th and Thursday, June 14th from 6-8pm at Chatham Middle School. Also, Saturday, July 14th from 9-11am at Chatham Middle School, new players need to bring a birth certificate
Train Trips and Bus Trips Offered!
- We are offering a train trip to Michie Tavern in Charlottesville, VA on Saturday, June 30. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- We are offering a bus trip to North Carolina's Lake Norman for lunch and a sightseeing cruise aboard the Catawba Queen, a replica of a Mississippi riverboat on Saturday, July 14. We will also visit the NC Transportation Museum. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- We are offering a bus trip to Tangier Island and the Virginia State Capitol on Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- We are offering a bus trip to New York City on Labor Day weekend, September 1-3. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- We are offering a bus trip to Baltimore to see an Orioles vs. Yankees baseball game at Camden Yards on Saturday and Sunday, September 8-9. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- We are offering a train trip on the Autumn Leaf Rambler to New Canton, VA to enjoy the fall foliage on Saturday, October 6. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- We are offering a Fall Train Ride and Tour to Washington, DC on Saturday and Sunday, November 3-4. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- We are offering a bus trip to the Biltmore Estate and Pigeon Forge at Christmas time on Saturday and Sunday, December 29-30. Click here for more details and registration information on the trip.
- Coaches training is available online through the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS).
- All rosters can now be completed and submitted online with the click of a button. Complete your roster online now.
Coaches' Background Screenings
Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation is committed to providing a safe environment for the children in our sports programs. We do this by conducting background screenings on all volunteers who coach in our program. Click here to view our Background Screening Policy and Consent Form.
Youth Sports Article
"Recreational Athletics, Keep It That Way"
Parks and Recreation Master Plan