Start Smart Programs

Start Smart Basketball

Start Smart Basketball will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Registration Dates:

September 1, 2026 for city residents; September 15, 2026 for all residents (open until filled)

Mondays in October and November

Oct. 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 9, 16
Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (include basketball, t-shirt and medal)

$47.25 for city residents and $59.06 for non-city residents

*Proof of residency required 

Register

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.

Start Smart Baseball will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Registration Dates:

January 1, 2026 for city residents; January 15, 2026 for all residents (open until filled)

Mondays in March and April

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5
Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
*No sessions during Spring Break Week

Location: 

Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (includes bat and ball, t-shirt and medal)
        $47.25 for city residents and $59.06 for non-city residents

• Dear neighbors, we are in the process of moving over our registration system from ActiveNet to Kaizen. Please note that you may be prompted to create a new account for registration.

Register

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.

Start Smart Soccer will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Summer 2026

Mondays in August and September

Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Sep. 14, 21
Mondays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: 

 Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (include soccer ball, t-shirt and medal)
    $47.25 for city residents and $59.06 for non-city residents

Registration Dates:

June 15, 2026 for all residents and non-residents (open until filled)

Dear neighbors, we are in the process of moving over our registration system from ActiveNet to Kaizen. Please note that you may be prompted to create a new account for registration.

Register Now!

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.