NEW - REGISTER ONLINE

(+ $2.58 active.com processing fee) fees must be paid in credit/debit cards only
Please make sure to read all information on the online registration pages.  Please keep in mind that you DO NOT have to sign up to be an active.com member to register for our Bethel Rec. programs.  There will be an additional charge if you choose to be an active.com member.  Please make sure to check your email for a confirmation that you have been registered.  If you DO NOT have a confirmation emailed to you, you are NOT registered.


Kindergarten - 6th Grade Baseball/Softball/Coach Pitch/Fast Pitch/T-Ball Season:  IS CLOSED
Registration CLOSED on Saturday, March 10th at 11:59 p.m.


2012 Baseball Game Schedules will be found in "Programs"
Baseball Games Rain-out Information will be found in "Emergency Changes"
Request a Refund Form will be found in "Programs"


BETHEL RECREATION takes all students in kindergarten - 6th grade (that attend any Bethel School District Elementary school or live in the boundaries of the Bethel School District). We do not have a "cut off" on how many students may sign up for any particular grade/sport, we include all students that are interested as long as they sign up by our registration deadline.  Because of the large amount of participants that we have for each sport, we have to establish teams, find volunteer coaches, set practices with the coaches, meet with our coaches to certify them.  After that process has been completed we give the coaches the team rosters and they begin contacting the participants to notify them of practice days & times.

Please make sure to sign up on time to guarantee a spot for your child on his/her school team.  Practices will NOT be determined until AFTER registration has closed.  Refunds are available if practices DO NOT work out for you.  NO registration will be taken after Saturday, March 10th.

PRACTICES:
All practices are determined by the coach and area coordinator.  Practices will not be scheduled until after registration has closed.  Coaches will be contacted by the area coordinator and practices will be scheduled at the coaches meeting. All practices will be held on weeknights (Monday - Friday) they may range from any time after 3:30 p.m. and will conclude by 8:00 p.m.  Length of practice will be approximately one hour and not to exceed more than two times per week.

If practices do not work with your schedule, you may request a refund (this must be requested before the first game).

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

How to apply:
The Scholarship Application MUST be filled out and sent in 3 days prior to the last day of walk-in registration.  Any form sent in after that will not be accepted or granted.  If you have any questions, please contact our office at 253-875-1378.
Scholarship Application
All scholarships approved MUST be registered by the last day of walk-in registration.  If approved for a scholarship and didn't get registered by the deadline they must be placed on the waiting list, pay the regular fee & late fee.

It is the Mission of Bethel Recreation Association to:

• Provide opportunity, facilities, and leadership for the youth of Bethel School District and those that reside in its boundaries.
• To play in safe, organized leagues during the Bethel School District year.
• To promote safety, good sportsmanship and fair play.

Choosing the Right Sports Program

When it comes to sports games and children, it's important to determine which sport is right for your child. Ask yourself these questions:

• What is my child interested in? Does my child want to stick with one sport, or participate in several seasonal ones?
• What can I afford in time, money, and commitment?
• What is the coach's philosophy? Do we share the same values and beliefs about sports? Does this coach enjoy working with athletes at my child's level?
• Do all the kids in the program appear to be having fun? Are they all involved?
• Am I comfortable with the parents of the children who participate?
• Is the equipment and location safe? What procedures are followed if my child is injured?