Lamar Youth Athletics

The 2022 basketball season starts THIS weekend (January 8) in Diamond! Check out the full schedule (minus end of season tournaments) here!

Because of continuing weather conditions, games against Lockwood on Saturday, January 15 have been canceled. We will work on doing some week night makeup games in the next several weeks.

First home games tomorrow!!!

City offices will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021, to celebrate the New Year. Sanitation trucks will not run.

We have some really great kids wanting to play basketball ... they just either need some more teammates or coaches. You do NOT have to be a parent of a player to coach. Friends or other family members can also volunteer to coach (still must pass a background check though.) We can combine grade levels to make teams, but younger kids will have to play up. Here is what we have going on: 3rd grade boys - Has five players ... could use 2-3 more and a coach. 4th grade boys - Has f...ive players - could use 2-3 more. THIS TEAM HAS A COACH 5th grade boys - Only three players 6th grade boys - Five players - could use 2-3 more and needs a coach 3rd grade girls - Has five players ... could use 2-3 more THIS TEAM HAS A COACH 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls are all good for players and head coaches! See more

The field was a little wet and everyone went home with wet socks, but the sun was out and these 1st and 2nd graders played an awesome flag football championship game!!! Cowboys came out just ahead of the Jaguars!!

If your child is being told they can only play one sport, something has gone wrong somewhere! www.cusasoccer.org

If you missed signup day it is OK! You can drop forms or payment in the secure mailbox on the porch of the office in the park. It is just a $5 late fee until November 16. You still have plenty of time to get your child signed up! Download the form here: https://drive.google.com//1S6_oq3lS18cyDvUpHyJnMpUzA/view

Basketball sign ups are THURSDAY in the Thiebaud Lobby! Also please note that while practices will start in the middle of November, games do not start until January 8. If you have kiddos that play in a travel league that is done by Christmas, please consider them signing up to play Parks & Rec also. More practice and game experience makes every kid better! We welcome EVERY KID in grades 3 through 6 to come play!!!

Practice Schedule for all teams. Practices can start on April 1. Be sure to double check with your coach on when their first practice will be. Because of the large number of kids we had sign up, it took a little longer than anticipated to get all teams together. Some coaches did not get their lists until this weekend. If you have not heard from a coach by evening on TUESDAY MARCH 30, send us a message here or call the office at 417-682-5851

PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST FOR FULL DETAILS We will hold a one day one time only late sign up day for summer ball on Monday, April 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Office located in the house in the Lamar City Park. The fee is $45 per player. Forms must be brought in person and fees must be paid at the time the form is dropped off. No sign ups will be taken before 8 a.m. and none after 5 p.m. A family member may bring the form as long as it is signed by a par...ent. No coach requests will be accepted. Players will be assigned to teams evenly based on the number currently on a team until max number for each team in the age group is reached. At the time of sign up player will be assigned to a team and parents will be told the coach and the days that team practices. Teams are capped at 12 each for tee ball (age 5 or 6 by May 1) and machine pitch (age 7 or 8 by May 1) and 14 for all other teams: PeeWee Boys or Girls (age 9 or 10 by May 1), Little League Boys or Girls (age 11 or 12 by May 1), Junior Girls (age 13-15 by May 1). We did not have enough interest to have a Junior Boys team this year. Based on current numbers we have enough space for the following players in each group. Tee Ball (Ages 5 or 6) - 12 players Machine Pitch (Ages 7 or 8) - 3 players PeeWee Boys (Ages 9 or 10) - 5 players PeeWee Girls (Ages 9 or 10) - 1 player Little League Boys (Ages 11 or 12) - 1 player Little League Girls (Ages 11 or 12) - 2 players Junior Girls (Ages 13-15) - 7 players

Here is an opportunity for some baseball players with Coach Lundine and the high school team!!

Tomorrow (March 25) is the ABSOLUTE LAST day we will be able to take any Summer Ball sign ups ... We are OVERJOYED at the responseTomorrow (March 25) is the ABSOLUTE LAST day we will be able to take any Summer Ball sign ups ... We are OVERJOYED at the response

UPDATE: Logan Powell has volunteered to coach the 11-12 boys THANK YOU LOGAN!!! ... Still looking for a coach for the girls! They are a really great group! Hey folks!! We have a BUNCH of 11-12 year old boys AND girls wanting to play ball this summer and NO head coaches! We will be making calls on Tuesday, but maybe you would consider volunteering before we call??? Call Heidi in the office at 417-682-5851!

UPDATE: We found solutions for both teams! Big thanks to Logan Powell for coaching the boys!!! Hey folks!! We have a BUNCH of 11-12 year old boys AND girls wanting to play ball this summer and NO head coaches! We will be making calls on Tuesday, but maybe you would consider volunteering before we call??? Call Heidi in the office at 417-682-5851!

Reminder that Summer Ball Coaches' Meeting is TONIGHT at 6 p.m. at Thiebaud!Reminder that Summer Ball Coaches' Meeting is TONIGHT at 6 p.m. at Thiebaud!

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY. This position is responsible for caring for and improving the City of Lamar’s eight recreation softball and baseball fields, March through October, as well as the flag football and soccer fields, August through October. This is a part-time, seasonal position. MUST FILL OUT APPLICATION HERE: https://cityoflamar.org//part-time-seasonal-recreation-fi/ Reports to: Director of Parks and Recreation Qualifications:... Experience in groundskeeping. Responsibilities: Overall maintenance of facility Ensure infields are properly cared for and prepped for all practices, games and other events as required. Mow and care for all grass, trim and spray all areas in and around ball field fences Care for all fences, dugouts, and benches. Work with Parks & Rec director to order all supplies as necessary, including but not limited to field paint and chalk, quick dry, shale, mound clay and grass seed. Work with Lamar Schools on care of fields during the high school baseball and softball seasons Care and maintenance of all recreation equipment Work in tandem with the Park Caretaker to care for all mowers, weed eaters, and other mechanical equipment, bases, pitching mounds and fences. Report immediately any problems with such equipment Work with Parks and Rec director to plan and budget for future improvements on facilities. Other duties as assigned Physical, Mental & Working Conditions: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on unlevel and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. The incumbent may use chemicals and lubricants which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work may require the incumbent to use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and common mowing equipment. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The employee primarily works in outside in various weather conditions. Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for Rec Field Maintenance. License/Certificate: Possession of a valid driver’s license. The City of Lamar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any other legally protected status.

The time is here!! The sun is out! Birds are singing, the squirrels are going nuts, the high school teams start baseball and softball practice next week ... so we need to have SIGN UPS!!! Sign up day is Tuesday, March 9 for 4-8 p.m. at Thiebaud Auditorium, but forms can be dropped off at the Parks & Rec office in the Park anytime through March 8. Forms have been taken to schools and should be coming home this week. Middle schoolers will need to pick up forms at the office. A link the the PDF form is in the comments, as well as photos of the form. IF you have any questions feel free to ask them here, as we are sure you aren't the only one with the same question, or message us or call 417-682-5851 ext. 2353.

Very hard fought game by our sixth grade girls in their last Youth Athletics game!! The fell 23-20 to Greenfield to finish as runners up. We will look forward to watching you in Junior High. Thanks Coach Amanda, Josie and EmmaVery hard fought game by our sixth grade girls in their last Youth Athletics game!! The fell 23-20 to Greenfield to finish as runners up. We will look forward to watching you in Junior High. Thanks Coach Amanda, Josie and Emma

Sixth grade girls advance to the Championship game again Greenfield. They are playing now at the Lamar Middle School gym.

5th grade girls lost their semifinal game to Lockwood. 4th grade boys lost their second game of the day. Thank you to Coach Kevin for leading the fifth grade girls, along with Brandon and Nic. And thanks to Coach Chris and Coach Mike for coaching the third AND fourth grade boys. 6th grade girls are still playing ...

More results from the court ... fifth grade girls won their first game over Miller, 36-25. Sixth grade girls won their first game, 11-6, over Liberal to advance to the semifinal. Third grade boys lost their first game, but won their second to send the season on a win!

Check out these Champions!!!! Way to go third grade girls and coaches Jeff, Tyler and Jeremy!! This team is sponsored by Gabriel Roofing!