City Employee Sports Leagues

This summer, City employees can participate in free employee sports leagues through Columbus Recreation and Parks. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for a reason to get outside and have some fun, these leagues are a great way to meet colleagues from across the City while staying active!

Each employee may register one additional player (must be 18 years or older) under their own registration in a CRPD employee league.

  • City of Columbus Employee Kickball League registration opens June 12
  • City of Columbus Volleball League registration opens July 17
  • City of Columbus Pickleball League registration opens Aug. 21

How to Register

  1. Complete the City Employee Fitness Pass Application: Participation in any City employee sports league requires a City Employee Fitness Pass, which gets you free access to Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s Get Active Fitness Centers and open gyms. Complete the City Employee Fitness Pass application online along with your Fitness Participant and Bureau of Workers Compensation waivers.
  2. Register for the League: Once registration opens, visit the registration page. You’ll register your plus-one at the same time.
  3. Enter the Registration Passcode: Use passcode 5645 to access the registration form; this will stay the same for all leagues. You will be asked to provide your Leisure Card number and complete all required registration fields.
  4. Review the sport-specific rules and regulations when you register, and the Player Conduct Rules below.

Have questions?

Code of Conduct

Misconduct

Intoxicants/Illegal Substances

  • The Columbus City Ordinance prohibits alcohol in city parks. There is to be no alcohol or illegal substances used during any league or tournament contest or on any undesignated Social area before, during, or after any games, unless with approved permit.
  • Any individual found in violation of this rule will be ejected from the game and must leave the premises. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the game and may result in an individual or team suspension from future league participation.

Zero Tolerance Policy

  • Zero Tolerance Policy: Unsportsmanlike or abusive behavior by spectators, players or teams will not be tolerated. Individual and team penalties will be given by administrators of the program and will be based on the severity of the actions (see below). The team captain is responsible for the actions of all of his/her players and spectators. Their actions will directly affect the eligibility status of the team. Penalties for individuals and teams are not progressive. They include probation, suspension or total elimination from participation.
  • Any violation of the Zero Tolerance Policy will warrant a minimum one (1) week suspension from all CRPD leagues or tournaments, including participation as a spectator, for any sporting events held at Columbus Recreation and Parks facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, non-CRPD organization events such as leagues or tournaments. The player will then be placed on probation for one (1) calendar year. The Sports Office will make a determination if a longer penalty is warranted as to the severity of the situation or the status of participation in multiple sports or leagues.
  • An individual that has accumulated multiple suspensions may have their suspension increased in severity/length of duration.
  • The jurisdiction of game officials does not end until they have vacated the game site and surrounding areas. An individual does not have the right to abuse a game official because the official contest has concluded. Ejections or other game penalties may still be given at or beyond the conclusion of the contest and shall be considered in all aspects of a participant’s conduct.
  • The suspension period does not include postponed games.
  • Anyone ejected for unsportsmanlike behavior must leave the facility immediately. Failure to do so could result in the game being forfeited.
  • After an incident is reported, the Sports Office will review the situation, collect all necessary information and make a decision on any disciplinary action. It is the right of any suspended person to appeal the decision.

Ejection Policy & Disciplinary Action

  • A Participant or spectator in a City of Columbus Recreation and Parks program that violates the Zero Tolerance Policy and is ejected or suspended from any facility, program, contest, or activity for the following acts of unsportsmanlike or misconduct, shall be subjected to the following disciplinary procedures:
    • Hitting, striking, pushing or any contact of a City of Columbus Recreation and Parks employee, official/umpire, participant or spectator. Disciplinary Action: Suspension from City of Columbus Recreation and Parks facilities and/or programs for a minimum of one year.
    • Threatening physical harm or the use of any intimidation towards a City of Columbus Recreation and Parks employee, official/umpire, participant, or spectator. Disciplinary Action: Suspension from City of Columbus Recreation and Parks facilities and/or programs for a minimum of one month.
    • Verbally abusing a City of Columbus Recreation and Parks employee, official/umpire, participant, or spectator. Disciplinary Action: Suspension from City of Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and/or facilities for a minimum of one week.
    • Acting in a way which would cause equipment or facility damage, and/or injury to a person. Disciplinary Action: Suspension from City of Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and/or facilities for a minimum of one month.
    • Failing to cooperate and respond honestly to inquiries or requests for assistance in identifying individuals who may be involved in incidents. Disciplinary Action: Suspension from City of Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and/or facilities for the individual and/or their team, club, or organization for a minimum of one month.
    • Participating under an assumed name, providing false information, or illegally participating in a division of play. Disciplinary Action: Suspension City of Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and/or facilities for a minimum of one week.
    • Personal conduct situations that are not covered by the provisions stated in the above items #1-6 will be dealt with in an appropriate manner by the Recreation Administrative Manager and/or Coordinator at their discretion.

Request For Reinstatement

  • CRPD supervisory staff shall review the incident and such actions will determine if the participant suspended must apply for reinstatement before returning to CRPD sporting events. The suspended individual is required to wait until the suspension period has elapsed before a request for reinstatement will be accepted.
    • In the event a penalty is applied at the end of a current season, regardless of sport, the penalty may be carried over to any year, season, sport or tournament.
    • Any portion of a game, or games, missed due to an ejection shall not count toward a player suspension. If a player is ejected during any game, the player is no longer eligible to participate in any game that day/night (such as, but not limited to: double headers, league playoffs). A player ejection that occurs during a CRPD tournament shall be at the discretion of the tournament director.
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