Sports
Play. Compete. Connect.
From youth flag football and Little League baseball to adult softball, tennis, pickleball, martial arts and more! The City of Panama City’s Parks, Culture & Recreation Department has a league for you. Our programs bring neighbors together, build skills and keep the community active all year long.
For details or to register, contact Missy Bagwell, Athletics Department Administrative Assistant, at (850) 740-9449 or sports@panamacity.gov.
Register online at https://registration.bluesombrero.com/85161
Panama City Little League – Spring 2026 Registration is OPEN!
Calling all young athletes ages 4–10 — it's time to gear up for another exciting season of baseball and softball! Whether you're swinging a bat for the first time or ready to elevate your game, there's a place for you on the field.
NEW THIS SEASON: GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE
We’re excited to offer dedicated softball divisions for girls ages 6–10. Let’s build something great together with more teams, more fun, and more opportunities for girls in the game!
Key Dates:
- Registration: OPEN until February 1, 2026!
- Players will be assigned to a team and contacted by their coach.
- Opening Day: March 7
- Season Ends: Mid–Late May
Cost: $68 (includes jersey, hat/visor, insurance, and equipment use)
Divisions:
- Tee Ball (Ages 4–6) – Co-ed
- Coach or Machine Pitch (Ages 6–8) – Baseball & Softball
- Minors - Player Pitch (Ages 9–10) – Baseball & Softball
Playing Locations:
- Oakland Terrace Park (1900 W 11th St.) - Coach/Machine Pitch, Minor and Major Divisions games and practices.
- Sudduth Park (122 N Gayle Ave.) - Tee Ball practices.
Required to Register: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency or School Enrollment, Little League Medical Release
Volunteers Needed
Coaches, Team Parents, scorekeepers, and concession helpers are essential to a great season. (Background check required)
Sponsor a Team
Place your business logo on team jerseys for $500. Contact Dana McGowan at dmcgowan@panamacity.gov for details.
Register players and volunteers at the same link.
Let’s make Spring 2026 our best season yet — especially for our growing softball program!
Register for Adult Slow Pitch Softball Today!
Ready to hit the field this spring? Panama City Adult Softball is back, and registration is officially open.
League Details
50 ft pitching rubber | 70 ft bases
.44 / 375 softballs (no banned or Onyx balls)
Bring your own bat (only bats with a 240-compression rating or senior bats are allowed)
Matching team jerseys required
55-minute time limit with 10-minute warm-ups
Game times: 6:30–10:00 PM
Cost
$50 individual registration
$600 per team (15 players maximum; players may only be rostered on one team per league)
All payments are due before the Coaches Meeting on February 17 at 6:30 PM. No exceptions.
Practices
Each team receives one free 1-hour practice per week, based on field availability
Practices begin after full payment is received
Practices must be scheduled through the office at least 48 hours in advance
Important Dates
Coaches Meeting: February 17 at 6:30 PM
Games Begin: March 9, 2026
12 games scheduled per team (weather permitting)
Divisions & Nights
Mondays: Recreation
Tuesdays: Church
Thursdays: Co-Ed
For questions, email sports@panamacity.gov
Grab your team, get registered, and get ready to play ball.
NFL Flag Football Registration Link
Registration Fee: $45 per player
Registration Period
September 6 – November 1, 2025
Team Formation
No full team registrations will be accepted.
Coaches may bring up to two players of their choice.
All remaining players will be placed on teams via a snake-format draft with draft order based on drawing numbers.
8U: Ages 6–8
11U: Ages 9–11
14U: Ages 12–14
Games will be played in a 5 v 5 format.
Each team is limited to one hour per game or practice.
Maximum schedule:
Option 1: Two practices per week.
Option 2: One practice and one game per week.
Games and practices will be held at:
Frank Nelson Sports Park
4201 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL
League Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Regular Season: December 1, 2025 – January 23, 2026
Includes a two-week break during Christmas and New Year’s
Postseason: January 26 – January 30, 2026
Team jersey
Footballs
Flags
Rule Book, Situational Play Book
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Panama City leagues will only be playing other Panama City teams, emphasizing recreation and player development. Flag Football will not interfere with baseball or football season.
Questions? Email sports@panamacity.gov
Sugar Sands Roller Derby (SSRD) is a women's flat track roller derby team based out of Panama City, FL- Bay County.
Interested in joining? No skating experience required - we'll help you learn! Email Us, or DM SugarSands Roller Derby on Facebook
Par 3 Disc Golf Course at Bay Memorial Park: Bay Memorial Park | Professional Disc Golf Association (pdga.com)
Provided in partnership with Redesign and Renovation with BDGA President, Brent Gann, for an 18-hole disc golf course.
Play soccer with the St. Andrews Soccer Club!
St. Andrews Soccer Club, our mission is to nurture and develop young soccer players in Panama City by providing a positive, inclusive, and competitive environment.
Join St. Andrews Soccer Club and kickstart your journey from budding soccer player to complete individual.
World Yoshukai Karate at Oakland Terrace Dojo
Nope, it's not Cobra Kai or Eagle Fang. It's World Yoshukai Karate at Oakland Terrace Dojo!
Check it out Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at Oakland Terrace’s Clubhouse (1900 W 11th St. in Panama City)!
Panama City Table Tennis Club - Table Tennis/Ping Pong
Come and join us every Wednesday and Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the AD Harris Gym, located at 819 E 11th Street.
We are working to bring more sports into the City over the next year(s).