Summer 2024 AAU Track
It’s almost Summer Track time! The Emerald Force Track Club competes in regional AAU track & field meets, for ages 8 - 18.
Parent Meeting:
April 23 @ 7:30 pm
Sansom Sports Complex
234 Dale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921
Season:
May 13 - July 11
Practice Schedule:
Mondays & Thursdays @ Austin-East High School: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays @ Fulton High School: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Emerald Youth serves children and young people who live in the heart of our city such as East Knoxville, Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, Oakwood-Lincoln Park and other urban areas. These sports are intended for participants from these city neighborhoods.
Summer 2024 Swim Team
Registration for the Summer 2024 Swim Team opens April 1!
Practices will be held at ED Cothren Pool, 1737 Reynolds St, Knoxville, TN 37921 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Evenings.
A Parent Meeting will be held Tuesday May 21, at 6:00pm. Please plan to have to have at least 1 parent or guardian in attendance.
Emerald Youth Prayer Breakfast
The Emerald Youth Breakfast will include music by the Emerald Youth choir, a message from Emerald's President & CEO Steve Diggs and much more. The event is complimentary, and an offering will be taken in support of Emerald Youth's ministry with our city’s young people.
Free Swim Lesson
Sign up for a free swim lesson! Four time slots available. See flyer for more information.
Summer 2024 Middle School Volleyball
Registration for our Summer Middle School Volleyball begins on May 15, 2024.
Ages: Grades 6 - 8
Tryouts for our summer middle school volleyball teams begin May 13th.
Emerald Academy - Monday, May 20th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Emerald Academy Gym, 220 Carrick Street
Gresham Middle School - Saturday, May 18th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: HSMC, 1740 Texas Ave.
Holston Middle School - Tuesday, May 14th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Holston Middle School, 600 North Chilhowee Drive
Northwest Middle School - Friday, May 24th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: HSMC, 1740 Texas Ave.
South Doyle Middle School - Monday, May 13th - OR - Wed, May 15th, 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: South Doyle Middle School Gym
Vine Middle School - Tuesday, May 21st, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Vine Middle School Gym
Whittle Springs Middle School - Saturday, May 18th - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: HSMC, 1740 Texas Ave.
Summer 2024 Basketball Rec League
Registration for our Summer Basketball Recreational League is now open!
When: June - July — Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday evenings
Ages: 4th-5th COED Division; 6th-8th Boys Division
Cost: $49
Online Registration is here
EVALUATIONS & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:
3-JUNE Evaluations & Registration Night (6:00-9:00 PM)
4-JUNE Evaluations & Registration Night (6:00-9:00 PM)
6-JUNE First Practices (Times TBA)
Players must attend one of the two Evaluation Nights (not both). Evaluations are not “tryouts.” Everyone will be placed on a team.
Summer 2024 Volleyball Boot Camp
REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMER 2024 Volleyball Boot Camp
Volleyball Boot Camp participants improve their passing, serving, and hitting. Participants can also work with performance trainers to increase stamina, reaction time, and speed.
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Times: Elementary & Beginners @ 5:30 PM; Intermediate & Advanced @ 7:00 PM
Cost: $35
Location: HSMC 1740 Texas Avenue
Ages: K-12th
Summer 2024 Academy Soccer Camp
🌟 Get Ready for Soccer Fun! 🌟
Hey there soccer superstars and awesome parents! 🌟 Are you ready to lace up your cleats and score some goals? We've got BIG news just for YOU!
📅 Dates: July 16th - 18th
🕒 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Where: Sansom Sports Complex, 234 Dale Ave, Knoxville, TN
Here's the Scoop: Cost $35
🔥 Hot Tips: It's gonna be sunny, so keep cool with some energy drinks with electrolytes! Don't forget your favorite snacks to keep you fueled up for all the soccer excitement!
👕 Awesome Gear: Your registration fee includes a super cool camp-shirt! Get ready to look the part and feel like a true soccer pro!
Who's Invited? Elementary Youth
Spring Season Players: If you've been rocking it out on the field this spring, this camp is for YOU!
Waitlist Wonderkids: Been patiently waiting to join the fun? Your time has come! Get ready to kick, score, and shine!
Why You Can't Miss This:
🎉 Loads of Fun: We've got games, drills, and activities that will keep you smiling and laughing all day long!
⚽ Volunteer Coaches: Our team of coaches is here to help you level up your game and become the best player you can be!
🤝 Make Friends: Soccer isn't just about winning games; it's about teamwork and making lifelong friends. Get ready to meet some awesome teammates!
So grab your gear, tell your friends, and get pumped for the soccer event of the summer! We can't wait to see you at Sansom Sports Complex for three days of non-stop fun!
Have any questions or need to secure your spot? Give us a shout at jhundley@emeraldyouth.org.
Let's kick it, score big, and have a blast together! 🚀⚽
Summer 2024 Volleyball Skills Camp
Volleyball skills camp
Dates: Every Tuesday from July 9th to July 30th
Times:
Serving Camp = 5:30 PM
Passing Camp = 6:30 PM
Hitting/setting Camp = 7:30 PM
Cost: $10 per session
Spring Break 2024 Basketball Skills Camp (Elementary Youth)
Got a 1st-5th grader who loves basketball? Have them join our basketball skills camp this Spring Break and watch as they slam dunk their skills to the next level!
Sign up now to hit the court March 11-15 at Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex - Lonsdale.
Family Safety and Wellness Fair
Come to E. V. Davidson Community Center at 3124 Wilson Avenue for a day of fun!
Spring Baseball/Softball sign-ups with EKAA/KYAA
Health resources from New Direction Health Care Solutions and Oak Street Health
Safety tips from Knoxville Police and Fire Departments
Water Safety tips from USA Swimming Foundation and more!
Register for FREE swim lessons here.
Contact Rebekah Fadely at rfadeley@emeraldyouth.org for more information.
Spring 2024 Girls Soccer Tryouts
The Emerald Force Soccer Club is conducting soccer tryouts for girls on January 9th and 11th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. The tryouts are taking place at the Sansom Sports Complex on Kathryn Field, located at 234 Dale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. Participants are classified into two age groups: 14U for those born between 2010-2011 and 16U for those born between 2007-2009.
What to bring: cleats, shin-guards, a ball, and weather-appropriate clothing.
For more information contact: Shawn Mehegan at smehegan@emeraldyouth.org or Jamaal Hundley at jhundley@emeraldyouth.org.
Spring 2024 Middle School Boys Soccer Registration
Registration for our Middle School Boys Soccer League begins January 8, 2024.
Season begins February 17th; First game is February 26th.
Practices are after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Games will be played at Sansom Sports Complex, 234 Dale Avenue, on Monday evenings.
Spring 2024 Academy Soccer Registration
Registration for Academy Soccer, our recreational League, will be open January 8th, 2024
Season begins March 7th (ages 4-8) and March 5th (ages 9-11)
4-6 Age Group: Practice on Thursdays @ 5:30 pm; Games on Fridays @ 6:00 pm
7-8 Age Group: Practice on Thursdays @ 5:30 pm; Games on Fridays @ 6:00 pm
9-11 Age Group: Practice on Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:30 pm; Games on Fridays @ 6:00 pm
Spring 2024 AAU Basketball Registration
Registration for AAU Basketball begins on January 1, 2024.
Ages: 3rd - 12th grades
More information to come.
Spring 2024 Swim Team Registration
Be part of our Spring 2024 swim team!
Ages: K - 12
Fee: $50
Christmas Store 2023
Emerald Youth Foundation’s Christmas Store provides gifts for more than 300 city children and their families each holiday season.
The Christmas Store gives parents of children connected to our ministry the opportunity to purchase gifts at a deeply discounted rate.
Help us provide for families this Christmas by taking a moment to “stock our store” or donate!
Community Pool Day
Join us for a day of fun at the pool! Everyone in the community is welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Questions: 865-637-3227. ext 161
Fall 2023 Volleyball Rec League
Season: October 2 through December 7.
Ages: 5th-12th grade girls
Practices: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00-7:30pm or 7:30-9:00pm
5th-8th grade needs to be at Evaluation Night October 2 from 5:30-7:30pm at 1740 Texas Avenue
9-12th grade needs to be at Evaluation night October 9 from 7:00-9:00pm at 1740 Texas Avenue
Fall 2023 Swim Team Registration
Be part of our Fall 2023 swim team! Get more details and register here.
Registration begins July 24, 2023.
Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank is an annual event that raises support for our ministry with Knoxville's young people.
The tournament will be Monday, September 25, 2023, at Holston Hills Country Club.
Big Orange Softball and Baseball Clinics
Softball and Baseball Players — Join us this Saturday, Sept. 16! Details below and click the image to register!
Academy Soccer - Fall 2023
Program Structure:
Season starts August 29th and ends October 27th.
For ages 4-11
Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7pm @ Lonsdale 1740 Texas Ave.
Games: Fridays 5:30-7pm @ Sansom 234 Dale Ave.
This season we will have a World Cup theme. The kids uniforms and team names will reflect that with country names from around the world! We will have a season ending World Cup tournament!
Please click on the link below to register your child!
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/375102
If you are interested in coaching, please contact rmummey@emeraldyouth.org
Elston Turner Basketball Camp
The Elston Turner Basketball Camp teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball and helps develop life skills. The camp is a partnership of Emerald Youth Foundation and and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Summer Volleyball Bootcamp
July 6th - 27th (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays)
Kindergarten - 5th grade from 5:30 - 7:00 pm @ North Area Ministry Complex (1718 N Central Street)
6th - 12th grade from 7:00 - 8:30pm @ North Area Ministry Complex (1718 N Central Street)
Fee: $35
Scan the QR code to register or click here: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/374240
Club Soccer Tryouts - SUMMER 2023
12U & Under
May 15th through May 19th
13U and Up
May 30th through June 2nd
Age group times are to be determined after signing up.
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 - Friday, June 2nd, 2023
2006 Boys: Tuesday and Friday@ 5:30 PM - Kathryn Field
2005-07 Girls: Tuesday and Friday@ 5:30 PM - Hackney Field A
2007 Boys: Tuesday and Friday @ 7:00 Field 3
2009 Boys: Tuesday and Friday @ 7 PM - Kathryn Field
2008 Boys: Tuesday and Friday @ 7 PM - Hackney Field
2010 Boys: Thursday and Friday @ 5:30 PM -Field #3
2008-11 Girls: Thursday and Friday @ 5:30 PM - Hackney Field B
2011 Boys: Thursday and Friday @ 7 PM – Field #3
Interest Form Link: https://www.emeraldyouth.org/club-interest-form
Emerald Youth Prayer Breakfast
The Emerald Youth Breakfast will include music by the Emerald Youth choir, a message from Emerald's President & CEO Steve Diggs and much more. The event is complimentary, and an offering will be taken in support of Emerald Youth's ministry with our city’s young people.
Career and Job Fair
Knoxville-area businesses and organizations will participate in a career and job fair hosted by Emerald Youth Foundation, and the public is invited.
Club Volleyball
Tryouts: Thursday, December 15th.
6-8th grade
Sign-ins: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tryouts: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
9-12th grade
Sign-ins: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tryouts: 7:30 pm -9:00 pm
Address: 1740 Texas Ave. Knoxville, TN, 37921
*Wear athletic clothing.
Emerald Youth Christmas Store
Will you help support the Emerald Youth Christmas Store this December? Click for details!
2022 Legacy Dinner
The 2022 Legacy Dinner will honor longtime community leader Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook.
Rec Volleyball - Fall 2022
Rec Volleyball
6th - 12th grade
Practice: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
6:00pm - 7:30pm, 7:30pm - 9:00pm (10/6/22 - 11/20/22)
Games: 6pm - 6:50pm, 7pm - 7:50pm, 8pm - 8:50pm (10/24/22 - 11/20/22)
2022 Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by UT Medical Center
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by UT Medical Center is an annual event that raises support for our ministry with Knoxville's young people.
The tournament will be Monday, September 26, 2022, at Holston Hills Country Club.
Fall Swim Team
The Emerald Force swim team is a co-ed team for 1st - 12th graders. The team competes during the summer months at meets throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Scan code to register:
Golf Clinic 2022
August 16th-18th 6pm-7pm
5th-8th grade
Location: Williams Creek Golf Course
2351 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
Scan QR code for registration:
2022 Elston Turner Basketball Camp
The Elston Turner Basketball Camp teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball and helps develop life skills. The camp is a partnership of Emerald Youth Foundation and and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.