Throughout the year we offer a variety of programs including, but not limited to:

Baseball & Softball           Basketball     Track & Field
Football     Volleyball   Sports Clinics and Camps

2,022	30,000	325
Athletic program participants	Number of hours volunteered on Athletic Programs	Volunteer Coaches

 

Impacting the lives of thousands of kids…
Hundreds of Adults…
Dozens of staff members…
And One Island Community.

 

For information on our programs please click on the links to your left or scroll down.

Interested in coaching your child?

We are ALWAYS looking for volunteers to coach in our many athletic programs. During registration in our system you will have the opportunity to express your interest in coaching.

 

Mutual Buddy Request System

We offer a buddy request system in some of our athletic programs. 
The guidelines are sport specific so please refer to each program for more details.

 

Coach & Team Requests

In order to create a positive experience for every member, we do not allow coach or team requests.
It is MIBGC policy to make teams fair and even.  We do this by creating new teams each season.
If you were hoping to stick with the same team or coach,
we are thrilled you had such a great experience the previous season,
but we ask for your understanding as we switch it up every year!

 

Sponsoring a Team

Every sports season we offer the ability to sponsor a team or a league.
Team sponsorships allows you to place your player’s names or business name on the back of sports jersey.

 

Refund Policy

If for any reason you wish to cancel your child’s enrollment in a program
please provide written notification by sending an email to
Matt Williams - mnwilliams@positiveplace.org.

All refunds requested before 2 weeks of the beginning of the program
will be charged a 10% processing fee (resulting in a 90% total refund).
Within 2 weeks of the beginning of the program only a 50%
refund will be granted. Once the program starts no refunds
will be granted as all program fees have been used to fund the activity.

 

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Becky Shaddle
Athletic Director
bshaddle@positiveplace.org
206.436.1943

 

Matt Williams
Athletic Coordinator
mnwilliams@postiveplace.org
206.436.1950

 

Registration for Fall Tackle Football is now closed.

 

 

Basketball

Fall Basketball

Winter Basketball

Boys 3rd-9th

Girls 1st-9th

Practices start in December and games start the first week of January.  Some grades will interlock with the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club

	3RD	4TH	5TH & 6TH	7TH-9TH
PRESS	NO	Girls =YES Boys = YES	YES* (SEE RULE #5)	YES* (SEE RULE #5)
KEY	5 SECONDS	5 SECONDS	3 SECONDS	3 SECONDS
JUMP BALLS	OFFENSE	ALTERNATE POSS.	ALTERNATE POSS.	ALTERNATE POSS.
BACK COURT	NO	YES	YES	YES
HEIGHT OF RIM	GIRLS = 9 FT BOYS =  9 FT	10 FT	10 FT	10 FT
BOY’S BALL	27.5	28.5	28.5	29.5
GIRL’S BALL	27.5	28.5	28.5	28.5
FREE THROW	12 FT	12 FT	15 FT	15 FT

 

Spring Basketball League –Team Entry Only
Registration is currently closed
Spring 2011 was our first annual
Spring Basketball League.
This program is Grades 4th-8th
$650 per team
For more details please contact:
Becky Shaddle at bshaddle@positiveplace.org

 

Soccer

Girls Spring Soccer - Registration is currently closed
MIBGC Girls Spring Soccer league runs from mid March to early June
Registration will open on December 15th
You can register for this by visiting our Programs Page on our website www.mi.positiveplace.org

Volleyball

Girls Spring Volleyball - Registration is currently closed
MIBGC Girls Spring Volleyball runs from mid March to early June. 
Registration will open on December 15th
You can register for this by visiting our Programs Page on our website www.mi.positiveplace.org

Track and Field

Registration is currently closed
The MIBGC Track & Field season runs from mid-April to the end of May
Registration opens for the 2012 season on December 15, 2011.
You can register for this by visiting our Programs Page on our website www.mi.positiveplace.org

You can register for these programs by visiting our Programs Page on our website www.mi.positiveplace.org

 

Sports Clinics

Fall Clinics

Registration is currently closed

Winter Clinics

Quick Handle Basketball Winter Clinic
Ball handling, moves off the dribble, footwork, and proper shooting technique the first 45 minutes.  Last 15 minutes players will scrimmage. 8 sessions total.
Thursdays   Jan 5, 12, 19, 26   Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
$125
K-3rd grade 4-5pm
4th-8th grade 5-6pm

Volleyball Clinic
Coach Dino Annest will focus on passing, serving, approach stepping and hitting skills.
Grades 4th-6th - $99 Thursdays 4-5pm Jan 5, 12, 19, 26   Feb 2, 9 6 sessions total.
Grades 6th-9th   - $70   Thursdays 4-5pm Feb 16, 23, March 1, 8   4 sessions total.

 

Spring Clinics

Registration is currently closed

 

Summer Camp/Clinics

Registration is currently closed

 

Baseball and Softball

Little League Registration is open!

2012 Mercer Island Little League – Important Dates
Open House – Sunday, January 8, 4-6pm, MIBGC PEAK
Opening Day – Saturday, April 21, 11 am, South Mercer Playfields
BOYS/Co-ed
Player Pitch Baseball - $225
Majors Baseball 10-12 Yrs. Old
Majors includes all 12 year olds and 11 and 10 year olds selected through our draft.  Major’s focuses on advanced skill development and preparation for all-stars and higher level play beyond age 12.
Coast Baseball 9-11 Yrs. Old
Coast is intermediate player pitch baseball, primarily for 10 and 11 year old players, as well as some highly skilled 9 year olds. Coast teams will practice once per week, and play one weeknight game and one Saturday game.
“AAA” Baseball 9-10 Yrs. Old
“AAA” Baseball is entry-level player pitch baseball, for 9 and 10 year old players, as well as some highly skilled 8 year olds. In the first part of the season, there will be no stealing allowed and coaches will assist with pitching as needed (i.e. finish pitching to a batter after ball 4) in order to keep the games moving by reducing walks. AAA teams will practice once per week, and play one weeknight game and one Saturday game.
Important Player Pitch Dates:
Show Your Stuff:   Sunday, January 22, 2012.   Sign up for a SYS time at www.mi.positiveplace.org.
Late Registration Begins: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Makeup SYS: Saturday, January 28
Roster Release: February 17
First Practice: March 3. First Game: March 17.
AA/A
“AA” Baseball 8-9 Yrs. Old - $180
“AA” Baseball is advanced machine-pitch baseball intended for most 8 year olds, some highly skilled 7 year olds and some 9 year olds who need a little more development before moving on to Player Pitch. Limited pitching by players will be introduced in the second half of the season. AA teams will have one weeknight practice per week, one weeknight game and one Saturday game, and an end-of-season League Tournament.
“A” Baseball 7-8 Yrs. Old
“A” Baseball is intermediate machine-pitch baseball intended for higher skilled 7 year olds who have already played a year of Sluggers, and some 8 year olds. “A” teams will have one weeknight practice per week, and one weeknight game and one Saturday game.
Important AA/A Dates:
Late Registration Begins: Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Roster Release: Monday, March 5th,  2011.
First Practice: Week of March 12. First Game: Saturday, April 14.
Sluggers
Sluggers Baseball 6-7 Yrs. Old - $135
Sluggers Division is an entry-level machine pitch division for 6 year olds who have completed one year of T-ball and 7 year olds who need more development or seek a lower level of commitment before advancing to the "A" Division. Sluggers will have one weeknight practice each week in a "micro clinic" format and one Saturday game.
Important Sluggers Dates:
Late Registration Begins: Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Mutual Buddy Request No longer Accepted: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Roster Release: Monday, March 26, 2011.
First Practice: Week of April 9. First Game: Saturday, April 14. Last Game: Saturday, June 9.
CO-ED T-Ball
T-ball (co-ed) 5-6 Yrs. Old - $120
This is for 5 year old players, first year 6 year old players and 2nd year 6 year old players still needing skill development before heading up to "Sluggers". Players hit a ball from a Tee. All players bat and play in the field each inning (3 innings per game). One weeknight practice in a "micro clinic" format and one Saturday game per week.
Important T-Ball Dates:
Late Registration Begins: Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Mutual Buddy Request No longer Accepted: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Roster Release: Monday, March 26, 2011.
First Practice: Week of April 9. First Game: Saturday, April 14. Last Game: Saturday, June 9.

 

GIRLS
Softball PDP with Rijo Athletics coach Nalani (Saturdays except where noted): 8 Sessions – Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 12 (Sunday), Feb 25, March 3. $150
Girls Junior Division Softball $225
High-level Fastpitch softball for 13-14 year-old girls. One or two practices, and generally two games each week, plus an end of season league tournament.
Girls Majors Division Softball $225
Majors is an advanced girls, 6thgrade level, Fastpitch division for strong 11 year olds and all 12 year old girls. Majors will have one weeknight practice, one weeknight game and one Saturday game each week. “12” softball.
Coast Division Softball $225
This is designed for 5thgrade level Fastpitch, 10 year olds and 11 year olds. Teams will practice one night a week and play two games a week. An “11” softball will be used.
“AAA” - Softball $180
This program is for girls 8 and 9 years old, 4thgrade level. This division is designed to teach players the fundamentals of softball while developing self-esteem, team camaraderie and softball skills, including pitching. This is a newer entry-level Fastpitch softball division started in 2008 with great success. This is a player pitch league with coach assist early on. “11” softball. Most likely be one practice and one game a week.
“AA” Softball $150
For 7 and 8 year olds, 3rd grade, with at least one year of softball or T-ball experience. This is modified machine or coach pitch league with emphasis on development of skills and team fun! Will most likely be one game and one practice a week.
“A” Softball $150
For 6 and 7 year olds, 2nd grade level, with one year of T-ball experience. This is an introduction to softball and girls will learn basic rules and skills. One practice and one game per week.