Program Survey/Feedback
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Spring/Summer Youth Sports (Spring Soccer, T-ball, Baseball, Softball)
Soccer Registration open 2/1 until 3/6
- rosters are due to league by 3/6 there will be NO LATE REGISTRATIONS accepted
- Age Groups are U6, U8, U10, U12
- Games Begin April 13th and run through May 30th
- USYouthSoccer age chart
- Please register your child for their birth year team. We will try to accommodate special requests written in the notes at registration. Please remember they are requests and not guarantees
T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball Registration
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- Registration opens 2/1
- Register by 3/21 and receive a $20 registration discount (Final Registration April 13)
- Practices Begin 1st week of April
- Softball Age Chart 2026
Flag Football & Spring Cheerleading (through Geauga County Flag Football Association)
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Fall Youth Sports (Fall Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Rookie Tackle, Cheerleading)
Registration Opens 6/1 and Closes 7/25 – Register by 7/11 to receive a $20 registration discount
Soccer
- rosters are due to league by __there will be NO LATE REGISTRATIONS accepted
- Age Groups are U6, U8, U10, U12
- Games Begin ___ and run through ___
- USYouthSoccer age chart
- Please register your child for their birth year team. We will try to accommodate special requests written in the notes at registration. Please remember they are requests and not guarantees
Volleyball
Grades 3rd/4th
Grades 5th/6th
If there are enough participants teams will be split by grade level. Requests will tried to be honored but cannot be guaranteed. Please put requests in the notes section when registering.
2026 Volleyball Clinics TBD
Football
Flag football age groups are: 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10 (age is as of August 1st)
Rookie Tackle Football is for 5th and 6th graders
Youth Football Camp Link: TBD 2026
Cheerleading
K-3rd grade and 4th – 6th. Requests to cheer for a sibling will tried to be honored,
please put what team the sibling is on in the registration notes
Youth Cheer Camp Link: TBD 2026
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Winter Youth Sports (Wrestling, Basketball, Cheerleading
Registration Opens 9/1 and Closes 11/1
WRESTLING
Wrestling Camp 2026:
BASKETBALL
Saturday Youth Recreational League
Practice 2 days a week
Games on Saturday – Local
All participants will sign up for the recreational league, should your child wish to try out for the travel team please have them attend the tryout date listed below.
Travel Team Try Outs 2026
Girls – TBD 2026, 6:30pm -8pm @ CES gym
Boys – TBD 2026, 6:30pm -8pm @ CES gym
CHEERLEADING
Basketball Cheerleading
Teams will cheer for the recreation league players this season. Teams will be capped at 8 per team and teams will be divided by age.
Kindergarten, 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th (Registrations are first come first serve.)
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Lindsay's Law
In accordance with Lindsay’s Law, Middlefield-Cardinal Youth Sports Program is required by the State of Ohio to collect signed forms from all parents and athletes. These forms are included with the registration application.
More information on Lindsay’s Law, including the required forms and videos can be found on the Ohio Department of Health website.
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS & COACHES
THE ONLY PLAYER OR PLAYERS GUARANTEED TO BE ON A SPECIFIC TEAM IS/ARE THE COACH’S CHILDREN. WE WILL TRY TO ACCEPT REQUESTS FOR A COACH, TEAM, OR ANY OTHER PLAYER HOWEVER IT IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Program Funding Assistance
Funding Assistance
There is financial assistance for participants with need through the Domen/Marcu Foundation. The Geauga Department of Job and Family Services has a program for families in need as well to assist with participation fee payment. Contact sara.shininger@jfs.ohio.gov or call 440-285-9141, ext.1263 to fill out an application for Assistance
Domen/Marcu Foundation - Assistance
The Nina Marcu P.L.A.Y trust fund is now, The Domen / Marcu Foundation.
How can I donate?
Donations of all levels are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.
All checks should be made payable to:
Domen / Marcu Foundation
Checks or money orders can be sent to:
Domen / Marcu Foundation
P.O. Box 281
Huntsburg, OH 44046
How to apply:
1. Fill out application form completely. Please Print Domen/Marcu Foundation Assistance Application
2. Return completed application, with proof of eligibility, to the Middlefield Municipal Center or mail it to the address at the bottom of this page. * All applications must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the registration deadline of any program.
3. Include proof of eligibility
4. Sign and date application
5. When requests are greater than the amount available applications will be chosen by lottery.
6. Information and questions should be directed to: (440) 632-5248
* Applications will be verified and kept confidential
Inclement Weather Cancellations
Inclement Weather Cancellations
In case of sever weather, your team’s coach will notify you of weather-related cancellations.
Family Discount Program
Family Discount Program
First child (highest priced program) full price of program.
Second child (next highest priced program) 15% off of price of program.
Third child (next highest priced program) 20% off of price of program.
Fourth and up (next highest priced program) 25% off price of program.
Photo Release
Photo Release
Photographs are occasionally taken of program participants during various programs. These photographs are used to promote Middlefield Recreation programs in future editions of Activities Guide and a variety of other Middlefield-Cardinal Youth Sports Program publication. If you prefer that you or your child not be photographed, please notify us.
Refunds
Following these policies allows us to provide the best possible experience for all our participants while keeping our programs sustainable. We truly appreciate your cooperation and support.
Refund Policy
Payment & Processing Fees
Refunds Before the Program Starts
You are eligible for a full refund (minus credit card fees) prior to the start of the program, with the following exception:
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Custom Orders: If team-specific items (e.g., personalized jerseys) have already been pre-ordered, the cost of those items will be deducted from your refund. You will receive these items once they arrive.
Refunds After the Program Starts
If a refund is requested after the program has officially begun, the following deductions apply:
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Administrative Fee: A $15 fee per enrollment to cover administrative and processing costs.
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Program Expenses: Costs for any team-specific uniforms, accessories, or equipment already purchased for the participant.
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