Mar
12
to May 31
Mar
12
to May 10
Summer 2024 AAU Track
It’s almost Summer Track time! The Emerald Force Track Club competes in regional AAU track & field meets, for ages 8 - 18.
Parent Meeting:
April 23 @ 7:30 pm
Sansom Sports Complex
234 Dale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921
Season:
May 13 - July 11
Practice Schedule:
Mondays & Thursdays @ Austin-East High School: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesdays @ Fulton High School: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Emerald Youth serves children and young people who live in the heart of our city such as East Knoxville, Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, Oakwood-Lincoln Park and other urban areas. These sports are intended for participants from these city neighborhoods.
Apr
1
to Jun 15
Summer 2024 Swim Team
Registration for the Summer 2024 Swim Team opens April 1!
Practices will be held at ED Cothren Pool, 1737 Reynolds St, Knoxville, TN 37921 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Evenings.
A Parent Meeting will be held Tuesday May 21, at 6:00pm. Please plan to have to have at least 1 parent or guardian in attendance.
Apr
1
to Jun 10
Summer 2024 Basketball Rec League
Registration for our Summer Basketball Recreational League begins on April 1, 2024.
Ages: K-12
More information to come.
May
3
8:00 AM08:00
Emerald Youth Prayer Breakfast
The Emerald Youth Breakfast will include music by the Emerald Youth choir, a message from Emerald's President & CEO Steve Diggs and much more. The event is complimentary, and an offering will be taken in support of Emerald Youth's ministry with our city’s young people.
May
15
to Jul 1
Summer 2024 Middle School Volleyball
Registration for our Summer Middle School Volleyball begins on May 15, 2024.
Ages: Grades 6 - 8
More information to come.
Jul
8
to Jul 29
Summer 2024 Volleyball Boot Camp
REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMER 2024 Volleyball Boot Camp
OPENS in May!
Volleyball Boot Camp participants improve their passing, serving, and hitting. Participants can also work with performance trainers to increase stamina, reaction time, and speed.
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Times: Elementary & Beginners @ 5:30 PM; Intermediate & Advanced @ 7:00 PM
Location: Emerald Youth North Area Ministry Complex Gym (1718 N. Central Street)
Ages: K-12th
Mar
11
to Mar 15
Spring Break 2024 Basketball Skills Camp (Elementary Youth)
Got a 1st-5th grader who loves basketball? Have them join our basketball skills camp this Spring Break and watch as they slam dunk their skills to the next level!
Sign up now to hit the court March 11-15 at Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex - Lonsdale.
Jan
13
2:00 PM14:00
Family Safety and Wellness Fair
Come to E. V. Davidson Community Center at 3124 Wilson Avenue for a day of fun!
Spring Baseball/Softball sign-ups with EKAA/KYAA
Health resources from New Direction Health Care Solutions and Oak Street Health
Safety tips from Knoxville Police and Fire Departments
Water Safety tips from USA Swimming Foundation and more!
Register for FREE swim lessons here.
Contact Rebekah Fadely at rfadeley@emeraldyouth.org for more information.
Jan
9
to Jan 11
Spring 2024 Girls Soccer Tryouts
The Emerald Force Soccer Club is conducting soccer tryouts for girls on January 9th and 11th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. The tryouts are taking place at the Sansom Sports Complex on Kathryn Field, located at 234 Dale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. Participants are classified into two age groups: 14U for those born between 2010-2011 and 16U for those born between 2007-2009.
What to bring: cleats, shin-guards, a ball, and weather-appropriate clothing.
For more information contact: Shawn Mehegan at smehegan@emeraldyouth.org or Jamaal Hundley at jhundley@emeraldyouth.org.
Jan
8
to Feb 17
Spring 2024 Middle School Boys Soccer Registration
Registration for our Middle School Boys Soccer League begins January 8, 2024.
Season begins February 17th; First game is February 26th.
Practices are after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Games will be played at Sansom Sports Complex, 234 Dale Avenue, on Monday evenings.
Jan
8
to Feb 29
Spring 2024 Academy Soccer Registration
Registration for Academy Soccer, our recreational League, will be open January 8th, 2024
Season begins March 7th (ages 4-8) and March 5th (ages 9-11)
4-6 Age Group: Practice on Thursdays @ 5:30 pm; Games on Fridays @ 6:00 pm
7-8 Age Group: Practice on Thursdays @ 5:30 pm; Games on Fridays @ 6:00 pm
9-11 Age Group: Practice on Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:30 pm; Games on Fridays @ 6:00 pm
Jan
1
to Feb 2
Spring 2024 AAU Basketball Registration
Registration for AAU Basketball begins on January 1, 2024.
Ages: 3rd - 12th grades
More information to come.
Nov
20
to Feb 3
Spring 2024 Swim Team Registration
Be part of our Spring 2024 swim team!
Ages: K - 12
Fee: $50
Oct
30
to Dec 2
Christmas Store 2023
Emerald Youth Foundation’s Christmas Store provides gifts for more than 300 city children and their families each holiday season.
The Christmas Store gives parents of children connected to our ministry the opportunity to purchase gifts at a deeply discounted rate.
Help us provide for families this Christmas by taking a moment to “stock our store” or donate!
Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00
Community Pool Day
Join us for a day of fun at the pool! Everyone in the community is welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Questions: 865-637-3227. ext 161
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00
Oct
2
to Dec 7
Fall 2023 Volleyball Rec League
Season: October 2 through December 7.
Ages: 5th-12th grade girls
Practices: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00-7:30pm or 7:30-9:00pm
5th-8th grade needs to be at Evaluation Night October 2 from 5:30-7:30pm at 1740 Texas Avenue
9-12th grade needs to be at Evaluation night October 9 from 7:00-9:00pm at 1740 Texas Avenue
Sep
26
1:00 PM13:00
Fall 2023 Swim Team Registration
Be part of our Fall 2023 swim team! Get more details and register here.
Registration begins July 24, 2023.
Sep
25
8:30 AM08:30
Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank is an annual event that raises support for our ministry with Knoxville's young people.
The tournament will be Monday, September 25, 2023, at Holston Hills Country Club.
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00
Big Orange Softball and Baseball Clinics
Softball and Baseball Players — Join us this Saturday, Sept. 16! Details below and click the image to register!
Aug
29
to Oct 1
Academy Soccer - Fall 2023
Program Structure:
Season starts August 29th and ends October 27th.
For ages 4-11
Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7pm @ Lonsdale 1740 Texas Ave.
Games: Fridays 5:30-7pm @ Sansom 234 Dale Ave.
This season we will have a World Cup theme. The kids uniforms and team names will reflect that with country names from around the world! We will have a season ending World Cup tournament!
Please click on the link below to register your child!
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/375102
If you are interested in coaching, please contact rmummey@emeraldyouth.org
Jul
24
to Jul 29
Elston Turner Basketball Camp
The Elston Turner Basketball Camp teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball and helps develop life skills. The camp is a partnership of Emerald Youth Foundation and and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Jul
6
to Jul 14
Summer Volleyball Bootcamp
July 6th - 27th (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays)
Kindergarten - 5th grade from 5:30 - 7:00 pm @ North Area Ministry Complex (1718 N Central Street)
6th - 12th grade from 7:00 - 8:30pm @ North Area Ministry Complex (1718 N Central Street)
Fee: $35
Scan the QR code to register or click here: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/374240
May
15
to Jun 2
Club Soccer Tryouts - SUMMER 2023
12U & Under
May 15th through May 19th
13U and Up
May 30th through June 2nd
Age group times are to be determined after signing up.
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 - Friday, June 2nd, 2023
2006 Boys: Tuesday and Friday@ 5:30 PM - Kathryn Field
2005-07 Girls: Tuesday and Friday@ 5:30 PM - Hackney Field A
2007 Boys: Tuesday and Friday @ 7:00 Field 3
2009 Boys: Tuesday and Friday @ 7 PM - Kathryn Field
2008 Boys: Tuesday and Friday @ 7 PM - Hackney Field
2010 Boys: Thursday and Friday @ 5:30 PM -Field #3
2008-11 Girls: Thursday and Friday @ 5:30 PM - Hackney Field B
2011 Boys: Thursday and Friday @ 7 PM – Field #3
Interest Form Link: https://www.emeraldyouth.org/club-interest-form
May
5
8:00 AM08:00
Emerald Youth Prayer Breakfast
The Emerald Youth Breakfast will include music by the Emerald Youth choir, a message from Emerald's President & CEO Steve Diggs and much more. The event is complimentary, and an offering will be taken in support of Emerald Youth's ministry with our city’s young people.
Feb
23
6:00 PM18:00
Career and Job Fair
Knoxville-area businesses and organizations will participate in a career and job fair hosted by Emerald Youth Foundation, and the public is invited.
Dec
15
6:30 PM18:30
Club Volleyball
Tryouts: Thursday, December 15th.
6-8th grade
Sign-ins: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tryouts: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
9-12th grade
Sign-ins: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tryouts: 7:30 pm -9:00 pm
Address: 1740 Texas Ave. Knoxville, TN, 37921
*Wear athletic clothing.
Dec
1
to Dec 25
Emerald Youth Christmas Store
Will you help support the Emerald Youth Christmas Store this December? Click for details!
Nov
17
2:00 PM14:00
Nov
15
7:00 PM19:00
2022 Legacy Dinner
The 2022 Legacy Dinner will honor longtime community leader Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook.
Oct
6
to Nov 22
Rec Volleyball - Fall 2022
Scan code for registration
Rec Volleyball
6th - 12th grade
Practice: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
6:00pm - 7:30pm, 7:30pm - 9:00pm (10/6/22 - 11/20/22)
Games: 6pm - 6:50pm, 7pm - 7:50pm, 8pm - 8:50pm (10/24/22 - 11/20/22)
Sep
26
8:30 AM08:30
2022 Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by UT Medical Center
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by UT Medical Center is an annual event that raises support for our ministry with Knoxville's young people.
The tournament will be Monday, September 26, 2022, at Holston Hills Country Club.
Aug
29
to Oct 9
Fall Swim Team
The Emerald Force swim team is a co-ed team for 1st - 12th graders. The team competes during the summer months at meets throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Scan code to register:
Aug
16
to Aug 18
Golf Clinic 2022
August 16th-18th 6pm-7pm
5th-8th grade
Location: Williams Creek Golf Course
2351 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
Scan QR code for registration:
Jul
25
to Jul 30
2022 Elston Turner Basketball Camp
The Elston Turner Basketball Camp teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball and helps develop life skills. The camp is a partnership of Emerald Youth Foundation and and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Jul
8
to Sep 4