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Fall 2024 Leagues Now Open

The following leagues for Fall of 2024 are now open for registration!

Fast Facts about our leagues, in general:

  • The registration fee is $75 per child, for Berkeley County residents, and  $85 for non-residents
  • There is a $5 sibling discount for siblings playing the same sport.
  • For questions on shirt sizes, for all of our leagues, please use the following links: ADULT SHIRT SIZES    YOUTH SHIRT SIZES
  • Once a division, in any sport, has reached the maximum capacity, you may add your child to the waitlist.

Click the links for your child’s division for more information or to register online.

BASKETBALL

ALL of the Fall 2024 Basketball Leagues will be held at THE W. RANDY SMITH RECREATION CENTER IN INWOOD

The registration deadline for ALL basketball leagues is Sunday, August 4th at 11:59pm or when all spots have filled.

Mini Ballers Fall Basketball:

  • Boys & Girls Entering 1st or 2nd grades for the 2024/2025 school year.
  • ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT THE RANDY SMITH CENTER IN INWOOD, WV.
  • Open to the first 90 registrants.

Boys Basketball:

  • Little ballers – boys entering 3rd & 4th grades for the 2024/2025 school year. Open to the first 90 registrants.
  • Junior ballers – boys entering 5th & 6th grades for the 2024/2025 school year. Open to the first 90 registrants
  • Epic ballers – boys entering 7th & 8th grades for the 2024/2025 school year. Open to the first 72 registrants.
  • Supreme ballers – boys entering 9th – 12th grades for the 2024/2025 school year.  Open to the first 54 registrants.
  • ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT THE RANDY SMITH CENTER IN INWOOD, WV.

Girls Basketball:

  • Little ballers – girls entering 3rd – 5th grades for the 2024/2025 school year. Open to the first 54 registrants.
  • Junior ballers – girls entering 6th – 8th grades for the 2024/2025 school year. Open to the first 54 registrants
  • ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT THE RANDY SMITH CENTER IN INWOOD, WV.

VOLLEYBALL

ALL of the Fall 2024 Volleyball leagues will be held at THE BERKELEY 2000 RECREATION CENTER on Sundays.

The registration deadline for all Volleyball divisions is Sunday, July 28th at 11:59pm or when all spots have filled.

  • Mini-Stars
    • ages 8-10 as of June 30, 2024 .  Open to the first 96 registrants.
  • Junior Stars
    • ages 11-12 as of June 30, 2024 . Open to the first 96 registrants.
  • Senior Stars
    • ages 13-15 as of June 30, 2024 .  Open to the first 96 registrants.

SOCCER

Practices may be held throughout Berkeley County. 

Games will be played at Dupont Soccer Complex on Saturdays and Sundays.

The registration deadline for all Soccer divisions is Sunday, July 28th at 11:59pm or when all spots have filled.

  • U-8 Division – children born between 01/01/2017 and 12/31/2018.  Open to the first 120 participants.
  • U-10 Division – children born between 01/01/2015 and 12/31/2016.  Open to the first 130 participants.
  • U-12 Division – children born between 01/01/2013 and 12/31/2014. Open to the first 140 participants.
  • U-15 Division – children born between 01/01/2010 and 12/31/2012.  Open to the first 108 participants.
CategoriesEvent by

Operation North Pole

The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Department propelled into the Holiday season with their exciting Operation North Pole event held on December 2nd at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center. Park staff and community members enjoyed the carefully planned activities and crafts that were offered.

From inflatables and lifesize board games to Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus’ Café with free hot cocoa, cider, and donuts, the center was packed with fun for everyone. One of the most popular make-and-take stations was the advent garland craft where event goers designed a chain link garland with a countdown to Christmas.

With 208 registrants, the event was extremely successful. MBCPR is grateful for its staff that worked diligently to create an event that evoked the true spirit of the season for all the children and families who participated and will continue to offer these exciting recreational experiences in the future.  

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Mighty Mites & Tiny Tots (December 2023

Lisa Mann is the instructor for all these programs.  Pre-registration is required.  Limited spots are available, so don’t delay. 

Mighty Mites Indoor Soccer (ages 4-6)

  • must be ages 4-6 as of December 30, 2023
  • $50 per child
  • Saturdays, January 13th – February 10th
  • 10:30 -11:20am
  • Orchard View Intermediate

 TinyTots Sports (Session 1) (ages 3 & 4)

This  program introduces kids to the basics of various sports and activities in a fun environment. It will include soccer, basketball, flag football, kickball, t-ball, and tag games. **PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED.**

  • for ages 3-4 as of December 30, 2023
  • $40 per child
  • Saturdays, January 20th – February 10th
  • 9:30-10:20am
  • Orchard View Intermediate

Mighty Mites Basketball (age 4 )

This is an instructional basketball program for 4 year olds.  

  • must be 4 years of age by the first class date
  • $55 per child
  • Mondays, January 22nd – March 4th (no class on February 19th)
  • 5:15 – 6:10pm
  • Quad Gymnasium at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center

Mighty Mites Basketball (ages 5 & 6 )

This is an instructional basketball program for 5 & 6 year olds.

  • must be age 5 or 6 by the first class date
  • $55 per child
  • Mondays, January 22nd – March 4th (no class February 19th)
  • 6:15 – 7:15pm
  • Quad Gymnasium at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center

Traci Misiewicz

Office Manager, M-BC Parks & Recreation

304-264-4842 x. 17

273 Woodbury Avenue

Martinsburg, WV 25404

traci.misiewicz@mbcparks-rec.org

Find out more about M-BC Parks & Recreation OR register for a program today by visiting: mbcparks-rec.org

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From: Lisa Fletcher <Lisa.Fletcher@mbcparks-rec.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:11 PM
To: Traci Misiewicz <Traci.Misiewicz@mbcparks-rec.org>
Subject: Email scheduled for WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11th at just before 7pm

Keep your little ones active this Winter with our TinyTots and Mighty Mites Programs!

Registration opens on December 12th at 8:30am

Click on the links below to view details and register online!

or

Register in person at either of our offices:

The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center, 273 Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25404 (Door #1)

The W. Randy Smith Recreation Center, 40 Excellence Way, Inwood, WV 25428

Lisa Mann is the instructor for all these programs.  Pre-registration is required.  Limited spots are available, so don’t delay. 

Mighty Mites Indoor Soccer (ages 4-6)

  • must be ages 4-6 as of December 30, 2023
  • $50 per child
  • Saturdays, January 13th – February 10th
  • 10:30 -11:20am
  • Orchard View Intermediate

 TinyTots Sports (Session 1) (ages 3 & 4)

This  program introduces kids to the basics of various sports and activities in a fun environment. It will include soccer, basketball, flag football, kickball, t-ball, and tag games. **PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED.**

  • for ages 3-4 as of December 30, 2023
  • $40 per child
  • Saturdays, January 20th – February 10th
  • 9:30-10:20am
  • Orchard View Intermediate

Mighty Mites Basketball (age 4 )

This is an instructional basketball program for 4 year olds.  

  • must be 4 years of age by the first class date
  • $55 per child
  • Mondays, January 22nd – March 4th (no class on February 19th)
  • 5:15 – 6:10pm
  • Quad Gymnasium at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center

Mighty Mites Basketball (ages 5 & 6 )

This is an instructional basketball program for 5 & 6 year olds.

  • must be age 5 or 6 by the first class date
  • $55 per child
  • Mondays, January 22nd – March 4th (no class February 19th)
  • 6:15 – 7:15pm
  • Quad Gymnasium at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center
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Basketball Court at War Memorial Park

War Memorial Park remains one of the most frequented parks in Berkeley County. The MBCPR is unwavering in its efforts to maintain and enhance this staple in the community.

During October and November, War Memorial received a new basketball court with fresh concrete pads and freshly painted lines, new backboards, and rims. The youth of the community have already been enjoying it. Tracy Snow, Director of Parks & Maintenance shares,

“At this point, we are ecstatic about the turnout, the kids absolutely love it and have been enjoying it, even as the weather has gotten cooler.”

A fence is set to be put up around the court in late December for the completion of the project. The department is also relining the court at E. Burke Street court during December as well, giving the children and teens even more opportunities to get outside and exercise.

To stay up to date with the improvements and additions to our parks and recreational activities, see our Facebook page.

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The Pier at Poorhouse

The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Department is committed to its mission to create positive changes in the community with upgrades and additions to the parks and facilities as well as providing more recreational opportunities.

Recently, the Pier at Poorhouse Farm Park received a complete and total renovation. The project began in September and took a little over a month and half to complete. The bottom boarded path was replaced with natural wood to preserve the same style and ambiance that the previous path did. The handrails, however, were upgraded to a vinyl wood material with a longer lifespan.

Tracy Snow, Director of Parks & Maintenance is excited for the finished product saying,

            “It really is beautiful and an amazing upgrade to our Parks.”

The project was so successful that it will be used as a foundation for future park renovation projects.

The pier has been open to the public since November 1st. The MBCPR is excited for the improvements and is anticipating its use through the spring and summer 2024.

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October & November Programs

Space may be limited in some of these programs, so don’t wait to register.

TinyTots Soccer

For children 3 years of age (and their parents) as of November 4, 2023.
$40 per child.
Held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Main Gymnasium on Saturdays from 12:00 – 12:45pm.

Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=19878&program_id=2051357

TinyTots Sports

For children ages 3 and 4 as of November 4, 2023. (Parent participation required)
$40 per child.
Held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Main Gymnasium on Saturdays from 9:45 – 10:35am

Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=19878&program_id=2050807

Mighty Mites Basketball (4 year olds)

For children ages 4 as of the first date of the class
$55 per child
Mondays, November 6th – December 11th, from 5:15-6:10pm and will be held at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Quad Gym.

Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=19878&program_id=2051345

Mighty Mites Basketball (5 and 6 year olds)

For children ages 5 and 6 as of September 7, 2023
$55 per child
Held at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Quad Gym Mondays, November 6th – December 11th, from 6:15-7:15pm

Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=19878&program_id=2051352

Flag Football Fundamentals Clinic

For children ages 6-10
$30 per child
Held at Moose Field (adjacent to the back parking lot of the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center – 273 Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg WV 25404.) on Sundays, October 15th & 22nd, from 4:00-5:30pm

Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?season_id=19878&program_id=972746

Mighty Mites Fitness & Games

For children ages 4 – 7 as of November 4, 2023.
$40 per child
Held at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Main Gymnasium on Saturdays, November 4th – 25th, from 10:50-11:50am

Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?season_id=19878&program_id=925352

Speed & Agility Clinic

For children ages 9-13 as of November 7, 2023.
$65 per child.
Held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Quad Gymnasium on Tuesdays, November 7th – 28th, from 6:00-7:15pm

Register: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=19878&program_id=2051366

CategoriesProjects by

Current Projects – October

  1. Spring Mills Park
  2. Poor House Farm Park
    • Brick House Reno
    • Gate
    • Pier
  3. Pickleball Courts
    • New location TBD
  4. East Burke Street
    • Sign
    • Fence
  5. War Memorial Park
    • Additional pieces to new playground
    • ADA Playground
    • Full court basketball
  6. Rooney Park
    • Sign
    • Playground
    • Lights
  7. Berkeley 20000
    • Paving Parking Lot
    • HVAC
    • Silicone Roof
  8. Gravel Lot with Dumpster at Randy Smith Center
  9. Gymnastics Equipment
    • Inground Airpit
    • Uneven Bars
    • Balance Beams
    • I-Beam Coverings
CategoriesOrganization Updates by

Winter League Updates

Winter Leagues (Basketball & Futsal) will begin registration on Monday, October 2nd.

🏀 WINTER BASKETBALL & FUTSAL (INDOOR SOCCER) LEAGUES are open for registration!

More information ⬇️

ℹ️🏀 BASKETBALL

For the winter season, you can register to play at either the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center in Martinsburg OR at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center in Inwood.  *Be sure to select the correct location when registering your child(ren).

Berkeley 2000 Rec Center Leagues: Squirts – ages 6 & 7 as of July 1, 2023, and in 1st or 2nd grade; Boys – ages 8 – 14 as of September 1, 2023. Girls currently enrolled in grades 3-5 for the 2023/2024 school year.

W. Randy Smith Rec Center Leagues: Squirts – ages 6 & 7 as of July 1, 2023, and in 1st or 2nd grade; Boys currently enrolled in grades 3-12 for the 2023/2024 school year; Girls currently enrolled in grades 7 & 8 for the 2023/2024 school year.

💳 Fee: $75 ($85 non-resident) siblings discount of $5.

📍Games will be held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center in Martinsburg (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) or W. Randy Smith Recreation Center in Inwood, WV (Thursdays & Saturdays), depending on where you choose to register to play. Practices can begin as early as November 27th and the season will beginning the beginning of December. Drafts will be held between November 18-20, depending on division and location.  ​**Please see details during registration and on your emailed receipt for date, time and location specific to your child’s division.

📅 Please note that there are limited spots for each division.  The registration deadline is 5:00pm (in-person) and 11:59pm (online) on November 13th or when spots fill in each division whichever comes first after which we will only accept wait-list registrations. A $10 late fee will be added if your child can be placed on a team.

📢 We do not accept player requests for coaches or specific teams.

🖥️ Online Registration HERE: https://bit.ly/WinterLeagueRegistrationsONLINE

ℹ️⚽ FUTSAL (INSDOOR SOCCER) is a co-ed league open to ages 6-14; U-8 division – children ages 6 and 7 born between 01/01/2016 – 12/31/2017; U-10 division – children ages 8 and 9 born between 01/01/2014 – 12/31/2015; U-12 division – children ages 10 and 11 born between 01/01/2012 – 12/31/2013; U-15 division – children ages 12 – 14 born between 01/01/2009 – 12/31/2012.

Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced, small-sided soccer game that is played across the world. Five a side game which includes one goalkeeper for each side, with a much small field, mostly played indoors and uses a (slightly) different ball. Players will use their skills and creativity to become more decisive in their decision-making during the game. Player development is emphasized and will give the players the skills they need to grow.

💳 Fee: $75 ($85 non-resident) siblings discount of $5.

📍Games will be held on Saturdays at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center (Inwood, WV) and/or if needed, Ramer Center Gymnasium (Martinsburg, WV).  Drafts will be held on Saturday, November 18th at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center for registered players in divisions U-10, U-12 & U-15. ​​**Please see details during registration and on your emailed receipt for time specific to your child’s division.  The U-8 division does NOT have a draft and you will be contacted by a coach with your team information.
🖥️ Online Registration HERE: https://bit.ly/WinterLeagueRegistrationsONLINE

CategoriesPress Release by

Williams Resigns as Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Executive Director

MARTINSBURG, WV [September11th, 2023] – Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation (MBCPR) announced today that Bob Williams has resigned his position as Executive Director. A search for a new Executive Director will begin immediately. The public will continue to be updated throughout each phase of the search process.

MBCPR

About Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation: MBCPR is dedicated to providing a variety of recreational activities and events for the community of Martinsburg-Berkeley County. We aim to enhance the quality of life through recreational opportunities, services, and facilities.

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Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Announces Program Updates

MARTINSBURG, WV [August 29, 2023] – Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation (MBCPR) is thrilled to share details about our revamped Summer and Fall Programs. These offerings showcase our continuing commitment to provide our community members with diverse recreational opportunities.

Summer 2023 Programming Highlights:

  1. Extended Summer Adventure Day Camp: MBCPR is proud to announce that our Summer Adventure Day Camp was extended from 8 to 10 weeks, inclusive of Before/After care at no extra fee. Camps were available at both recreation centers, offering up to 10 hours of daily activity.
  2. Girls Volleyball Clinic Success: After our Girls Volleyball Clinic spots were filled in record time, MBCPR responded by offering an additional session at Randy Smith Center, ensuring more of our community members had an opportunity to participate.
  3. Basketball Camp Expansion: Building on the success of 2022’s basketball camps, two additional Basketball Camps were introduced – one at Berkeley 2000 and another at Randy Smith Center.
  4. Enhanced Tennis Camps: Due to their growing popularity, we added more sessions to our Tennis Camp at PO Faulkner that gave more campers the chance to hone their tennis skills.

In total, these enhancements made room for an impressive 439 additional participants to enjoy our summer programs.

Youth League Scheduling Update:

  1. Basketball: The Athletics Division has streamlined our basketball program to three seasons (fall, winter, and spring). Randy Smith Recreation Center will host fall and winter seasons, while Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center will offer winter and spring leagues.
  2. Volleyball Growth: Reflecting the nationwide trend, MBCPR is boosting our youth volleyball activities, offering a fall session at Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center and a spring session at Randy Smith Recreation Center.
  3. Soccer and Futsal: Soccer continues with sessions in both fall and spring at DuPont Soccer Complex. To accommodate more of our athletes and families, we’ve invested in better soccer goals, improved field conditions, and enhanced parking areas. For the winter months, Futsal will be available at Randy Smith Center.
  4. Inline Hockey: Players can look forward to inline hockey twice a year (fall and spring) at Oatesdale Park.

The revisions to our schedule optimize the use of our facilities and evenly distribute activity offerings throughout the county.

“We’re committed to the evolving needs of our community and are excited about these changes,” comments Bob Williams, Executive Director.

Recreations Services Coordinator, Jennifer Justice is excited to continue serving the Berkeley County community stating,

“As our community continues to grow, our department will evaluate and revise our offerings to match the demand and help ensure equal services.”

To learn more about our events and programs, or to register, visit Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation (mbcparks-rec.org) or call the Park office, (304) 264-4842.

MBCPR

About Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation: MBCPR is dedicated to providing a variety of recreational activities and events for the community of Martinsburg-Berkeley County. We aim to enhance the quality of life through recreational opportunities, services, and facilities.