Youh Program
Friday Night Live
Bel Air Recreation Committee’s youth center program held at Bel Air Middle School on select Friday nights throughout the school year. We host 6th, 7th & 8th graders who live in the BAMS district. Each event offers a live DJ, dancing, basketball, ping-pong, and a great social environment with friends! We have over 30 Parent Chaperones and a uniformed police officer in attendance for each event so you can feel comfortable knowing your child is well supervised. Pizza, soda and snacks can be purchased as well. Each event is from 6:45pm - 9:00pm.
Bel Air Baseball
Bel Air Travel Baseball has teams from U8 – U17 that compete both locally and as well as tournaments out of town. For more information please contact any of our travel coaches.
Baseball Recreational
Registration for Recreational Youth Baseball will open 1/3/2022 for our spring 2022 Season. We will offer T-ball (Ages 4-6) 7-8 Baseball, 9-10 Baseball, 11-12 Baseball and 13-15 Baseball. Practices will begin in March, with games running April – June.
Please email youthbaseball@belairrec.org with any questions.
Boys Basketball
Our focus is to offer a setting in which individuals can grow in talent, Basketball IQ, and more importantly their leadership and life skills. Travel basketball program is for player’s ages 7 through 15 who are looking for a competitive and fun basketball experience. Each player will have two practices each week in addition to games. Practices will be built around concepts that prioritize the development of the individual and the team, preparing for competitive game play on weekends.
Boys Basketball AAU
Our focus is to offer a setting in which individuals can grow in talent, Basketball IQ, and more importantly their leadership and life skills. Bel Air Rec AAU program is for players age 7 through 15 who are looking for an opportunity to play against better competition they couldn't find if they decided to stay at home and play in local leagues.
Girls Basketball
Registration for the season will open in September. Registrations online only at Girls Basketball. Birthday cut-off for each age group is September 1. Practices will be Monday-Friday and games will be Saturdays at either Southampton Middle School, Red Pump Elementary, or the McFaul Center. We are also always looking for Commissioners, Coaches, and Officials. For more information, please email girlsbasketball@belairrec.org.
Girls Basketball Travel
Registration for the season will open in September. Registrations online only at Girls Basketball. Cost to register for try-outs will be $10.00 per player. Additional costs will be determined by the number of girls on the team. We will play in the Glen Arm Winter League. Age groups are determined by current grade (5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade). Practices may be Monday-Friday and games will be Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays at either Glen Arm Sports Complex, Highland School, or Grace Classical. For more information, please email girlsbasketball@belairrec.org.
Baton/Applause of Bel Air
Applause is the premier baton twirling team in the Bel Air and Harford County area. We are lucky to have twirlers of all ages from all around the Baltimore, Maryland region, and from as far away as Pennsylvania and Delaware. Applause has produced more State, Regional, and National champions than any other area group. In addition to our competition and National program, we offer recreation classes for children who want to participate in a fun activity without the pressure to compete. Our affiliation with Bel Air Recreation and the dedication of our volunteers allows us to offer the finest baton instruction at a fraction of the cost of other area groups. Our twirlers, teams, and coaches are some of the most accomplished in the area.-Classes are every Wednesday 6-7 beginning in October at Bel Air Middle School. Private lessons are available at an additional cost from 7-9. Cost for the season that runs through the end of May is $110.00. This includes any competition fees and costumes that are needed.
Girls Field Hockey
Visit www.belairrec.org for online registration beginning 4/15/22. Boys and Girls in grades K – 8 are invited to play beginning mid-August through early November. The registration fee for Clinic (grades K – 2) is $70. Clinic is held on Saturday mornings at Kelly Field. Two “Play-days” will be scheduled on Saturday or Sunday throughout the season. The registration fee for grades 3-8 is $110.00 (additional fees if kilt is needed) Weeknight practices are held at Kelly Field. Games are played on Sundays. An opportunity for more competitive play is available with our Elite team for 7/8th graders. Tryouts for this team will be held in early June. Open registration will run from 4/15/22 through 5/31/22. Register online at www.belairrec.org . Late registrants and any questions, please contact us via email at fieldhockey@belairrec.org for more information.
Football
Online registration only at https://belairrec.org/. New Player registration begins March 1. Football registration for age groups 8U-14U, the cost will remain $200 per player, which includes 2 game jerseys & game pants. For age groups 6U-7U, the cost is $150, which includes 1 game jersey & game pants. For more info regarding registration, please email the program at football@belairrec.org
Cheerleading
Online registration only at https://belairrec.org/ will begin March 1. Registration will remain open until June 14 or until spots are filled. Age groups 8U-14U, the cost will remain $200 per cheerleader and for age groups 6U-7U the cost is $150. Registration will include 1 full uniform and all Competition Entry Fees for each registered child. For more info, please contact cheerleading@belairterps.com Each age group only allows a certain number of players/cheerleaders, so register early to guarantee your spot. Sibling discounts only apply to siblings registered in 8U-14U age groups. Registration is not complete until you are paid in full. If you have any questions, please contact the Program at comm@belairterps.com
Jr. Track and Field
Open to all boys and girls ages 7 to 15, both novices and those with previous track experience, it will be held on Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. on the track at Bel Air High School. Events are 50 & 100 dashes, 400 & 800 runs, low hurdles, relays & long jump. New this year: there will be special heats/races for children with disabilities in the age groups (7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-15). One entry fee covers up to four events: $5 pre-registration by May 1 and $7 thereafter, including day-of-meet entries. Register on-line at www.belairrec.org or by submitting the entry form on the flyer at www.belairrec.org (BARC documents) or www.runharford.com (events). For information, email Bill Blewett at wkblewett@aol.com
Boys Lacrosse Recreational
Bel Air Boys Rec Lacrosse program provides lacrosse training and competition for boys ages 4-14. Our season officially runs from March 1st - Memorial Day with out of season training options and tournaments offered for those interested. Registration is open on our website from October – January Bel Air Bulldog Lacrosse
Boy’s lacrosse Travel
Blue Claws Lacrosse is a program that focuses on whole-child development, in order to compete in the most elite leagues and tournaments in the country.
Girls Lacrosse Recreational and Travel
The Bel Air Girls Lacrosse program offers a fun and encouraging environment for girls to learn and grow their lacrosse skills. With options for girls from 4 years old to 13+ there is a level for every player. An opportunity for more competitive play is available on our travel teams in the MYLA league. The season runs March through May and includes one to two practices a week with one to two games a week. Practices are held at Southampton MS. Rec games are held at various locations around Harford County, while our Travel MYLA league will play in both Harford County and surrounding Baltimore areas. Registration for Girls Lacrosse opens in October. Registrations are online only at Bel Air Girls Lacrosse. For any questions, more information, or if you are interested in coaching, please email belairgirlslax@gmail.com.
Soccer Travel
Travel program operates as North Chesapeake FC. Age Groups: U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15. Registration online begins March 15th for Club. There is a tryout fee of $25. If you make a Club team, the cost is approx. $300 -$500 plus $125 (est.) for a uniform. Tryouts for the NCFC Club program will be in late April/early May. For further info, please visit our website at North Chesapeake Football Club Email: youthsoccer@belairrec.org
Wrestling
Ages 5-14 (Age-Weight) formats with emphasis on technique, balance, strength, endurance and fun. Clinic (Ages 5-7) Elem. level (Ages 8-10) and Middle School level (Ages 11-14). Practices will be 2-3 times per week with events on weekends. For experienced wrestlers, a tournament team participates in elite tournaments throughout MD, NJ, PA, and DE. First-time wrestlers are welcome and encouraged by starting together in a fundamental-based practice and will wrestle in local Novice (beginners) tournaments with other new wrestlers, guaranteeing maximum mat time. Cost is $95 and requires a $100 refundable uniform deposit. Register online at Bel Air Bobcat Jr Wrestling beginning Aug. 31st. For further info please email bajw2.wrestling@gmail.com or wrestling@belairrec.org
Bel Air Recreation Committee Socials
