The City of Mauldin is upping its game when it comes to recreation...
In a move to expand its adult sports offerings, the city of Mauldin has announced new soccer, pickleball and basketball leagues.
Assistant Recreation Director Willie Stewart says this opens the door for “people of different backgrounds and skill levels to connect through athletics.”
Not to worry though, organizers say the leagues will offer a relaxed environment, encouraging adults to get active and create a healthy lifestyle.
Registration for a co-ed soccer league for ages 15 and up is currently open through October 18th. Registration for adult co-ed pickleball is also underway, while basketball lovers will have to wait until February to sign up.
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Official press release from the City of Mauldin below:
MAULDIN, S.C. — Mauldin Recreation is expanding its lineup of adult sports programs to include pickleball, soccer and basketball leagues open to all skill and fitness levels. Organizers say the new programs are an opportunity for busy adults to stay active, enjoy friendly competition and build community close to home.
“Our goal is to create a well-rounded recreation program that provides meaningful experiences for residents of all ages,” said Assistant Recreation Director Willie Stewart. “By expanding our adult sports offerings, we’re providing opportunities for people of different backgrounds and skill levels to connect through athletics, build relationships and enjoy recreational activities within their community.”
Registration for a co-ed soccer league for ages 15+ is currently open through Oct. 18. The league will run from the end of October to December, with games taking place on Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:30 and 7: 30 p.m. at Sunset Park.
The league format is as follows:
• 7 vs. 7 co-ed soccer
• 8-game regular season
• Top four teams advance to a single-elimination tournament
Players can register individually or as part of a team in person at the Mauldin Sports Center, by phone at (864) 335-4853 or online at https://cityofmauldin.org/things-to-do/athletics/#adult. The registration fee is $500 for a team and $60 for an individual.
A co-ed adult pickleball league is currently underway, with games taking place at the Ray W. Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center, and another league is set to kick off in mid-March of 2027. Registration for the spring pickleball league opens on Feb. 1, 2027.
An adult basketball league will also begin in March of 2027, with registration opening on Feb. 1, 2027.
Organizers say the adult leagues take place in a relaxed environment with time for instruction as needed and an emphasis on helping participants create an active lifestyle.
“With Mauldin Recreation, our goal is community, so we want to bring people together and give them an opportunity to do something they enjoy, build some friendships and stay active through sports,” said Adult Programs and Community Events Coordinator Rehana Gonzalez. “We’re competing, but at the same time we’re also just having fun.”
For more information about Mauldin Recreation’s adult sports programs, visit https://cityofmauldin.org/things-to-do/athletics/#adult
