Thank you to our 2023 Spring Sponsors:


Child and Adult Orthodontics
Coyote Blue Cafe
Debs Restaurant
GCI Outdoor
Jack’s Country Restaurant
Nutmeg Pharmacy (Higganum)
Mike’s Auto Service
Wiese Enterprises


Please contact us if you you interested in sponsoring a 2024 Fall team.

 

Timeline:

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18 & 19
Practices begin for Academy

Saturday, April 22
Pee Wee begins.
Academy Games begin

June 10 – rain date

Please review these policies regarding participation in the HK Youth Soccer Program

  • 1. There will be no refunds issued once registration is completed. Exceptions will be made if a player is ill or injured (doctor’s note required), or if the player moves out of town.
  • 2. It is understood that players are expected to be at their team’s practices and games. If a player will be late or unable to attend, the coach should be notified beforehand.
  • 3. Parents are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner when watching games. Abusive language and behavior directed towards players, coaches, and referees will not be tolerated.
  • 4. Once teams are selected, players cannot be moved to other teams.
  • 5. I understand that my child is not allowed to wear any type of jewelry to games and practices. This includes cloth/plastic bracelets and, most importantly, any PIERCED EARRINGS.
  • 7. I have read the concussion awareness sheet.


Soccer Schedules

2023 Spring Boys Academy Game Schedule

2023 Spring Girls Academy Game Schedule

2022 Spring HK Soccer

Please register at http://www.hksoccer.org

What do these three entities have in common??? Everything! Welcome to the new and improved Haddam Killingworth (HK) Soccer. HK Soccer Club (HKSC) has combined with the HK Recreation Department to create a fantastic new soccer program for players of all ages and abilities. We have partnered with Vale Soccer Club in Middletown to provide the best professional training in the area through their club alliance program.

Our new combined offerings are as follows:

* Pee Wee Soccer– A program that runs on Saturday mornings for the smallest pre-K and K players in town.

* Academy Soccer– For our first and second graders, we are providing a training session on either a Tuesday or Wednesday early evening as well as games on Saturday mornings. The training session will be circuit style with a professional Vale coach alongside a parent volunteer coach.

* Travel League- U9-U15 (birth year 2013-2007)- Two practice sessions a week. Once with a HKSC coach and once with a professional Vale coach. Typically, teams will play 1 game a weekend either in town or within a 45-mile radius.

In order for all of our programs to run, we need volunteers! If you are interested in coaching or assisting, please contact us for the Pee Wee and Academy programs at robyne@hkrec.com and for the in-house and travel programs at hksoccerclub@gmail.com

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Games: played at Eric Auer Killingworth Recreation Park on Saturdays.

Equipment: Each player receives a team uniform top. Players provide shorts, soccer socks, and soccer shoes. Shinguards are mandatory. We recommend that each child have their own soccer ball, with their name on it. Pee Wee uses size 3 ball and Grades 1 – 2 uses size 4 balls.
No pierced earrings allowed.

2022-23 Youth Basketball League

Click here for the 2022-23 youth-basketball registration form:

The Haddam-Killingworth Youth Basketball League is open to all Haddam and Killingworth children in 3rd through 8th grades. All players in the Boys Divisions Gr. 5-8 must attend one of the in-person skills assessments. The fee is $125. There will be a $25 late fee for registrations received after 10/23.  We need coaches!
Registration closes on 10/28.  No refunds after 10/28; except for illness, injury, or relocation. Refunds will be on a prorated basis.

On-line registration available! Please go to our registration page. Participants must register on-line or by mail before attending the skills assessment. The players will be evaluated by experienced coaches.  This is not a tryout. All players who register will be assigned to a team. Please arrive 15 minutes before time slot to check in. Players must be prepared to play (wear sneakers and mask) for the duration of their time slot.

Skills Assessment Times and Locations:

Wednesday, October 19th – HK IMS Small Gym
or
Tuesday, October 25th  – HK IMS Small Gym

5:30 – 6:10 pm (Boys Gr. 5-6)
6:15 – 7:00 pm (Boys Gr. 7-8)

Divisions:  (we reserve the right to re-allign divisions based on enrollment numbers)

Girls’ League: 3rd – 5th graders
Boys’ Training League: 3rd & 4th graders
Boys’ Jr. Varsity League: 5th & 6th graders
Boys’ Varsity League: 7th & 8th graders

Teams: All players will be assigned to a team.  Players will be assigned to teams by skill level to ensure an even distribution of talent. Children in the same family in the same division will be on the same team. If you have a neighbor who is in the same division as your child we will try to put them on the same team (No Guarantees). Head Coaches carpooling requests will be honored first. Do not request friends to be on the same team. We will only match neighbors for carpooling purposes only. Once teams are formed, it will not be possible to move children to other teams. Fair and balanced teams will be our first priority.

Thank you to our 2022-23

sponsors:

Gold Sponsor:
Killingworth Club

Child and Adult Orthodontics
Coyote Blue
Deb’s Restaurant
Mike’s Auto Service
Wiese Enterprises, LLC
Winterberry Farm

Please contact us if you would like to sponsor a team.


Youth Basketball Timeline:

Thursday, December 9th – Practices begin
Team and Individual Photos – Wednesday, January 4th at HK HS Caf.
January 7th – February 25 – Regular Season
February 27th – March 6th – Make-ups if needed

 

 

Schedules

2022-23 Girls Training Schedule

2022-23 Boys Training Schedule

2022-23 Boys JV Schedule

2022-23 Boys Varsity Schedule

Important Information:

Practices: Time and locations of practices are at the discretion of the coaches. Practices are conducted on weekday evenings or on Saturdays and will begin in December. Practices are held at Killingworth Elementary School, Burr Elementary School, and HK old and new Middle School Gyms.

Games: Games are played at the gyms listed above on weekday evenings and some Saturdays from January 10th – February 25th.

Equipment: Each player receives a team uniform top. Players provide shorts and sneakers.

Skyhawks Basketball Clinics (Gr. K-1) and 2nd Grade Basketball:  Please look for information in the Winter  brochure.

Please review these policies regarding participation in the HK Youth Basketball Program (sponsored by HK Recreation Dept).

  • 1. There will be no refunds issued once registration is completed (after October 28th). Exceptions will be made if a player is ill or injured (doctor’s note required), or if the player moves out of town. Refunds will be pro-rated.
  • 2. It is understood that players are expected to be at their team’s practices and games. If a player will be late or unable to attend, the coach should be notified beforehand. Non-playing siblings will be supervised by their parents at practices and games.
  • 3. We will try to honor your carpool request (1 player), but we cannot guarantee this. Balanced teams are our first priority. Requests must be for carpooling purposes only (i.e. someone from your neighborhood).
  • 4. You may pick one (1) day of the week that you do not want your child to practice. We will try to honor your request, but we cannot guarantee this.
  • 5. Parents are expected to act in a sportsmanlike manner when watching games. Abusive language and behavior directed towards players, coaches, and referees will not be tolerated.
  • 6. Once teams are selected, players cannot be moved to other teams.
  • 7. I understand that my child is not allowed to wear any type of jewelry to games and practices. This includes cloth/plastic bracelets and most importantly any PIERCED EARRINGS.

 

HK Youth Basketball League Frequently Asked Questions:

  • 1) Why are games at 7 pm on a weeknights, not earlier in the evening
    Answer: We have practices from 5 – 6:45 pm.
  • 2) Why not have all the games on Saturdays instead of just a few?
    Answer: The Recreation Dept. must pay time and ½ in custodial charges on weekends. There are no charges on weeknights. This is a savings of several thousands of dollars when we limit the number of weekend games.
  • 3) Why wasn’t my carpooling request honored?
    Answer: Although we try very hard to honor carpooling requests, we are not always able to do so. Teams are put together based on a number of factors. We take “day of the week your child can’t practice” first. Then we look at their skill rating (as rated by last year’s coach and at In-Person Registration), height, & carpooling requests. Our goal is to make fair and balanced teams. Putting all the “best players” in a division on the same team due to carpooling requests is not fair to other teams.
  • 4) Why can’t the players wear earrings or put tape or a Band-Aid over them?
    Answer: a) For the safety of the players, earrings are not allowed. If a child gets hit in the head with the ball, it can result in a very serious injury. b) We follow HS Basketball rules which strictly forbid jewelry. Thus, the legal ramifications to all concerned are very serious.
  • 5) Why is the score not kept in the Training Division?
    Answer: This is an instructional league – the focus of this division is to teach the children how to play basketball – not on winning or losing. When we previously kept score in this division, we found that a few good players dominated the scoring, scores were very lopsided, and having a 40-8 game with one player scoring 36 points is disheartening to the players, coaches & parents.
  • 6) Why are there games that have no referee?
    Answer: Our referees are parent volunteers. We need more parents to help out. Our referees are taken from a very short list. With 30 teams, there are 15 games per week that need to be covered. This is a monumental task when fewer and fewer parents offer to referee each year. Only 3 parent referees attended our Referee Training Clinic!
  • 7) How do we know if a game is canceled due to the weather?
    Answer: If there is no school or an early dismissal due to snow, there are no games. For weekend cancellations or last minute weather issues – check Ch. 3, 4, or 8.  We will try and send out e-mail notifications.

 

 

Directions to Out-of-Town Games:

PORTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (PMS) – Take Arrigoni Bridge (Route 66) across the CT River to Portland; Bear right on Route 66 heading East (toward East Hampton); Go approximately ½ mile and take a left on High Street (Cumberland Farms at the corner); Go up the hill on High Street; approximately ¾ mile on your right is the HS/MS complex.

EAST HADDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (EHES) – 45 Joe Williams Rd., Moodus, CT
Rt. 81 to Route 9 South; At Exit 7 merge onto Rt. 82 toward East Haddam/Moodus; Turn Left onto Saybrook Rd. (Rt. 154); Turn Right onto Bridge Rd and continue to follow Rt. 81; Keep Left at the fork to go on Rt. 82 (Norwich Rd); Turn Left onto Town St. (Rt. 151); Turn Right onto Joe Williams Rd. #45 is on the Left.

CROMWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL (CMS) – Go North on Route 9; Take Exit 18 (Route 99 North);Merge on to Main Street; Go 3 miles and turn left on Geer Street; Go 100 yards and take right on to Raymond Place; Slight left at Capt. James Mann Drive.

JOHN WINTHROP MIDDLE SCHOOL (JW MS) – Rt. 80., Deep River, CT
Take exit 5 off of Rt. 9.  At end of exit, take a right.  At end of road (Rt. 80) JW will be straight ahead.

 

 

Youth Basketball Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct

During the Basketball season, my family and I (including any guest we may have in attendance) agree to follow the rules of the facilities as well as the following rules of conduct-

  • We will make sure that our child is having fun playing basketball and that he/she is participating because they want too.
  • We will remember that the game is for the children, not for the adults.
  • We will respect the coaches’ decisions and try not to shout personal instructions from the stands during games or practices forcing my child to choose between listening to his/her coach or myself.
  • We will not use or tolerate foul language and will not get into arguments with the opposing team’s parents, coaches or players.
  • We will not come onto the Court for any reason during a game, unless invited by the referee.
  • We will not criticize the referee openly or directly during or after the games. Any criticism shall be done in writing to the HK Recreation Department.
  • We will only give positive feedback to players on both teams.
  • We understand that improper behavior (cursing, fighting, use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs, showing extreme lack of sportsmanship, etc.) at a game or practice may result in that person being asked to leave the gym by the referee, coach, or HK Rec staff. We also realize that any such behavior by us may result in our coach being ejected from the game.
  • We understand that HK Rec. can suspend an individual’s privileges to attend games should we behave in a manner that is rude or otherwise offensive.
  • We will attempt to learn the rules of the game including local league policies. We will help the coach to encourage our child to learn and follow the rules of game and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  • We will read and follow the rules posted rules for the facilities we will be using this season and will remember that all school campuses and Youth Sports events are drug, alcohol and tobacco FREE locations and events.
  • We will praise our child for competing fairly and trying hard. We will help our child by pointing out the strong points of their game.
  • We agree to try and have as much fun watching our kids participate as they have playing Basketball!!!

Thank you for being a good fan, supportive parent, and a positive role model.

2018 Men’s Under 30 Basketball League

Who:  Haddam and Killingworth residents only (ages 18-30). Non-Residents who graduated from HK High School are eligible.

When: Some games will be played on Wednesdays (some Mondays) at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm at the HK Old MS Gym January through March.

Where: HK Old Middle School Gym

Fee: $85 per player. No refunds. Half-price for any players who will referee at least 6 games in our Youth Basketball League. There will be a player evaluation on Wednesday, December 6th at 7 pm at the OLD MS Gym. Players should bring registration form and payment. No players will be allowed to play in the league until payment is made.

How to sign-up: Please mail registration form and fee to the HK Recreation Department, PO Box 569, Higganum, CT 06441 or drop off at the HK Recreation Office mail slot at 91 Little City Rd, Higganum. Registration is also available on-line at www.hkrec.com. There will be a $10 late fee after 12/15/17.

For further information, contact the HK Recreation Department at 860-345-8334.

 

Dates:

Wednesday 1/24 7:00 – 8:30 pm (have to be out by 8:30 pm this night)
Wednesday 1/31 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 2/7 7:00 – 8:30 pm (have to be out by 8:30 pm this night)
Wednesday, 2/14 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 2/21 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Monday, 2/26  8:30 – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, 2/28 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Monday, 3/5   7:00 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 3/7 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Monday, 3/12 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, 3/14 7:00 – 8:30 pm (have to be out by 8:30 pm this night)
Wednesday, 3/21 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Monday, 3/26 make-up date
Wednesday, 3/28 7:00 – 9:30 pm

Men’s Over 30 Basketball

Over 30 Men’s BBall Registration Form

Click here for league website

 

Who: Haddam and Killingworth Residents Only. Must be 30 years of age and older (proof of age and residency required).

When: Sundays, 12-1:30 PM and Tuesdays at 8:30 pm.  January through April.

Where: HK Old MS Gym on Sundays.  Old and New MS Gyms on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Limit: 1st come, 1st served basis.

How to Sign Up: register at www.hkrec.com

Purpose of League: The purpose of the league is to offer informal competition between sportsmen. For those who enjoy playing in pick-up basketball games, this league offers an opportunity to play in scheduled games with a scoreboard operator.

For further information, contact the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department 860-345-8334.

2022-23:

We do not have enough teams registered to run a league.  We will be offering adult volleyball for individual players.

2021-22 Co-Ed Volleyball League

League play is on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at the HK High School Fieldhouse and begins in November.

 

Schedules / Rules

Games begin at 7:30 pm unless noted.

In order to view and print the schedules or rules, you must download Acrobat Reader.
Click Here to download the 2021-22 Co-ed Volleyball League Schedule in pdf format

Click Here to download the Co-ed Volleyball League Official Rules in pdf format

Bad Weather: Visit the HK Recreation Department website for announcements and cancellations.

Rosters

  • Maximum of 15 per team
  • Maximum of 5 Non-Residents/Taxpayers per team
  • All Players Must Prove Residency Before the 1st Match They Play In. Bring I.D. To Practice!
  • Rosters Are Frozen After The 6th Week Of Play.

Score Sheets

  • All Players Must Sign-In Before Each Match.
  • All  Captains Of Teams Playing Must Sign The Score Sheet At The End Of Each Match
  • Team Captains Are Expected To Go Over Rules With Their Players.