Youth Sports Programs
There are various athletic programs available to our students throughout the year to help them learn more about a sport and better their skills and abilities. Look for registration on this page when the program opens for its season.
WINTER / SPRING PROGRAMS
Hoopsters
Hoopsters is a developmental program for boys and girls in grades 3-5. Players learn the fundamentals of the sport and get more touches on the ball in this 3 v 3 format. Games are vs. Otsego and Plainwell teams. Teams are chosen by Community Ed.
Little Dawgs Basketball
Little Dawgs is a fun, skills-based program for boys and girls in grades K-2. This six-week program emphasizes fundamental skills through drills and mini-games.
Registration runs November 10th-January 5th
Little Kickers Soccer
Little Kickers will use fun, imaginative games to introduce boys and girls 1st-2nd grade athletes to soccer fundamentals such as dribbling and shooting while also building important life skills. Sessions are age-appropriate, coach-led, and focus on individual skill development! Program runs Saturday mornings starting November 7th. . Register by October 16th!
Sharp Shooters Basketball
Sharp Shooters Basketball is for 5th - 8th grade girls. This is a competitive basketball program - advanced skills and prior experience recommended.
Practices will be held in the OPS gyms each week starting in October. Games will be held at the Byron Center Court House; 5th and 6th grade games will be on Saturdays and 7th and 8th grade games will be held on Sundays. Games will start the weekend of Oct. 31/Nov. 1 and run through Dec. 19/20.
Register by September 30th!
OMS Tennis
OMS Tennis is for all 6th - 8th grade boys and girls.
Students will practice 2-3 times each week and play matches with area OMS tennis teams. Practice begins mid-March, games begin in April.
Register by March 9th!
Otsego Hitters
Otsego Hitters is for all 5-8 year old boys and girls.
Practice begins the end of May. Cost is $55 and includes a shirt.
Register by May 1st!
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Hitters Youth Softball
Hitters is fun, recreational ball program for kids 5-8 years old.
- Coed T-Ball (5/6 year olds)
- Coach Pitch Boys & Girls (7/8 year olds)
- The deadline to register is April 17th.
- Practices begin at the end of May with games beginning in June.
Summer Tennis
Otsego's summer tennis camp is a multi-week program to improve skills and provide an opportunity for matches for students in 6th-12th grade.
For the 2025 session, registration is included in the Big Dawg Summer Sports Camps Registration link.
BIG DAWG SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
The summer is full of opportunities for kids to get involved with the sports they love or try something new with our Big Dawg Summer Sports Camps!
Click "Register" for each camp you want to attend.
FALL PROGRAMS
Spikers
We're excited to offer a fun and energetic volleyball program for girls in 3rd–6th grades. Whether your child is new to the game or has some experience, Spikers Volleyball focuses on building skills, teamwork, and a love for the game. Our program is led by volunteer parent coaches and high school athletes who are passionate about helping young players grow and succeed. Weekly practice plans will be provided to the volunteer coaches and high school players throughout the season. The program will consist of practice sessions and games on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with a couple of Saturday tournaments toward the end of the season.
Sharp Shooters
All new Sharp Shooters League!
Sharp Shooters is a competitive basketball program for girls in 5th-8th grades; advanced skills and prior experience are required. Playing time is based on skill level.
Practices will take place at OPS; games are held at the Courthouse Athletic Center in Byron Center.
- Games for 5th/6th grade are on Saturdays
- Games for 7th/8th grade are on Sundays
- Games start the first weekend in November and run six weeks (Thanksgiving weekend off).
- Practices begin in October
Join us for an exciting season of growth, competition, and teamwork! Register by September 22, 2025
Girls Got Game - Flag Football
Girls Got Game is a recreational flag football program for girls in 5th–8th grades, designed to build confidence, teamwork, and game skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Practices will take place at Memorial Park, beginning the week of August 7. Games begin September 13 and run for six weeks, mostly on Sundays.
The program cost is $50.
Join us for an exciting season of learning, competition, and Bulldog pride. Register by August 1, 2026!
Program Descriptions
Spikers Volleyball
Spikers volleyball is a fundamental program for girls in grades 3-6. Teams are comprised of two grades each. The girls learn the fundamentals of volleyball including stance, bumping, setting, spiking and serving. They have practices and games. Signups for this program start in September. The season is mid-October through early December.
Hoopsters
Hoopsters basketball is for boys and girls in grades 3-5. Teams learn fundamentals of basketball and play games against both Otsego and Plainwell teams. Registration for this program starts in October.
Little Dawg Basketball
Little Dawg basketball is for our littlest players. This 6-week program is for kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grade to learn the fundamentals of basketball with our varsity coaches and players. This program is on Saturdays and begins in January.
Hitters
From T-ball to kid pitch, there is an opportunity for kids of all ages to get in the game of baseball or softball. This program begins in June and typically runs seven weeks.
Aquatic Club
The Otsego Aquatic Club is for kids ages 6-18 who want to better their skills and experience with competitive swimming or diving. Club runs a winter and summer session. OAC is run by the Aquatics Center director with volunteer help from parents. Learn more on the Otsego Swim Club Webpage.
Middle School Tennis
Middle School Tennis is run through Community Education. Open to boys and girls in grades 6th - 8th, they'll learn the fundamentals of the sport through practices three days a week and compete in doubles matches against several local school districts. Look for sign-up information in February. The season begins in March.
If you are unable to access any of the links, please call the Community Education office at 694-7930.