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Spring & Summer Sport Registrations are Open!

Mar 11, 2025

Get your kids active this spring and summer.  We have learn to play:lacrosse, track, learn to play: squash, baseball and softball registration now open or opening soon.  Visit each sports page to learn more about each league and how to register.

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Become a Sponsor for the Upcoming 2025 Baseball & Softball Season

Mar 3, 2025

Near West Recreation is gearing up for another exciting baseball and softball season, and we’re looking for local businesses, organizations, and community members to step up to the plate as team sponsors! Sponsoring a team is a great way to: ✅ Support youth sports and provide affordable opportunities for kids Gain exposure for your business…

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Learn to Play Lacrosse Registration is Open. Deadline March 23rd

Mar 3, 2025

Near West Recreation currently offers two divisions: Coed U9 (ages 7-9) and coed U12 (ages 10-12). Participants will be placed on teams according to their age on March 1. Kids must turn 7 before April 1. When: U9 (ages 7-9) skill sessions will run weekly on Tuesdays from April 1 – April 29 from 7:00 – 8:00…

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Casino Night raises $6,500 for the Champions Fund

Jan 29, 2025

What an unforgettable night! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Near West Recreation raised over $6,500 at this year’s Casino Night! These funds will directly support the Near West Recreation Champions Fund, ensuring that all youth players can participate in sports—regardless of financial barriers. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who made…

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Basketball registration (ages 7-15) is open. Deadline is December 15

Dec 2, 2024

You can learn more about the league and how to register by visiting https://nearwestrecreation.teamsnapsites.com/sports/basketball/

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Volleyball registration is now open. Deadline September 25th

Aug 28, 2024

Volleyball registration is now open.  League is open to boys and girls ages 9-16.  Season runs from October 14th – December 12th.  Weeknight practices and games.  No Saturdays. Learn more about the league and how to register by visiting here. 

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Soccer Registration Open! Deadline August 1

Jul 12, 2024

NWR soccer league registration is open! League is open to boys and girls ages 4-15. Registration deadline is Thursday, August 1. League practices start the week of August 19.  Games start Saturday, September 7.  Last games will wrap up on or before October 19. Near West Recreation offers four coed divisions: U6 (ages 4-6), U9 (ages 7-9), U12 (ages 10-12),…

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FREE Football Clinic

Jun 24, 2024

NWR Football Camp hosted by James Cotton’s Buck-Icon and Metro West CDC Come out for a FREE Sunday afternoon full of football fun.  Former OSU football player, James Cotton and current Buckeye players will be leading kids through various football drills (non-contact) throughout the day.  Camp will end with a special talk from James Cotton.  …

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2024 Running Club Registration is OPEN!

May 9, 2024

This summer, due to gym construction at St Ignatius HS, which effects the use of the track, Near West Recreation will be offering a 6-week running club. Athletes will learn the basics of running and will have the chance to run and compete against fellow athletes in simulated track events. Practices will take place at…

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Baseball & Softball Registration is OPEN!

Mar 15, 2024

Registration for the 2024 Baseball & Softball season is now OPEN. With a variety of age divisions, there’s a place for any aged athlete. Learn about the leagues and how register by visiting the Registration page or the sport page. See you on the diamond!

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Near West Recreation
3308 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113

216.781.3222

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