Upcoming events.
Dicks sporting goods - exclusive shop event
Hello, our partner Dicks Sporting Goods will be hosting a discount shop event for Play Lawton Youth Sports You will receive 20% off your purchase on most items in the store. If they don’t have an item, you are looking for. You can place an order (in store with a team member) and receive 20% off team sports items, free shipping, and your item in 3-6 business days. Our discount shop event will be on Friday 8/1 – Monday 8/4 at the House of Sport, OKC, and Moore Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Play Lawton team will be onsite answering league and program questions and taking registrations for those interested: We will be on site:
Saturday, 11A - 7P
Sunday, 11A - 6P
The Great 580/LFS Chamber of Commerce Back 2 School Event
The Great 580 / LFS Chamber of Commerce Back 2 School Event
Presented by Play Lawton
📅 Saturday, August 9th | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Elmer Thomas Park
💵 $5.00 to Participate — or FREE with a registered backpack giveaway!
👉 Register for a Free Backpack Here »
🎉 Join Us for an Action-Packed Back-to-School Celebration!
Get ready for friendly competition, community fun, and a high-energy start to the school year! Open to all ages — including adults — participants will compete in a variety of exciting sports challenges:
🏀 Basketball Shooting Competition
⚽ Soccer Shooting Challenge
🏈 Football Agility Course
⚾ Pitching Accuracy Contest
🏃 90ft Dash Sprint
🏅 Prizes & Medals
We’ll award Top Male & Female Competitors in each age division:
6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, JV, Majors, and Adult!
Fall Officials Orientation & Rules Meeting
📣 ATTENTION FALL SPORTS OFFICIALS!
Join us for the Fall Officials Orientation & Rules Meeting on Tuesday, August 19th 🗓️
📍 Location: Great Plains Technology Center
Building 600 – Rooms 655/656
🕕 Schedule:
🏈 Football: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⚾🥎🏐 Baseball/Softball/Volleyball: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This mandatory meeting will cover rules, guidelines, and expectations for the upcoming fall season. Whether you’re a returning official or new to the team, this is a great opportunity to get prepared, ask questions, and connect with fellow officials.
1st Annual "Books & Buckets" Basketball Tournament
1st Annual Books & Buckets Basketball Tournament
📅 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Register by: August 13th
💰 Team Fee: $75
📍 Location: MacArthur High School | 4400 E Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK 73501
🎟️ $10 Wristbands (Gate Fee) | 2 for $15 – Good All Weekend!
🏆 It’s Game Time!
Join us for the 1st Annual “Books & Buckets” Basketball Tournament — where back-to-school spirit meets hardwood hustle! We're celebrating the start of a new school year with a fun, competitive tournament for youth ages 6U through 18U.
Bring your A-game, your teammates, and your school pride for a day of buckets, big plays, and community vibes.
Fall Coaches/Coordinators Meeting
📣 ATTENTION FALL FOOTBALL COACHES & COORDINATORS!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Fall Coaches/Coordinators Meeting 🏈
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, September 4th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Great Plains Technology Center
Building 600 – Rooms 655/656
This meeting is required for all head coaches and coordinators and will cover important updates, rules, scheduling info, and expectations for the fall season.
✅ Stay informed
✅ Ask questions
✅ Get ready for a successful season
Fall Sports Coaches/Coordinators Meeting for Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball
📣 ATTENTION FALL COACHES & COORDINATORS!
Join us for the upcoming Fall Sports Coaches/Coordinators Meeting for Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball ⚾🥎🏐
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 9th
📍 Location: Great Plains Technology Center
Building 600 – Rooms 655/656
🕕 Meeting Times:
⚾🥎 Baseball & Softball: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🏐 Volleyball: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This meeting is mandatory for all head coaches and coordinators. We’ll be covering league expectations, season logistics, rules, and more to ensure a smooth and successful season.
✅ Be informed
✅ Get organized
✅ Ask questions
Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Fest
TWO NIGHTS. ENDLESS FUN.
Get ready, Lawton-Fort Sill! The 11th Annual Freedom Festival is bringing the HEAT this summer with two nights of action-packed fun at Elmer Thomas Park - Friday, June 27 & Saturday, June 28!
From 20+ bounce houses and 50+ vendors, to the hotdog eating contests, derby race, live music, and jaw-dropping fireworks and drone shows - there’s something for everyone!
Proudly supported by the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, the Lawton Fort Sill Convention & Visitors Bureau, WSB Engineering, Goodyear, Guernsey, AT&T, and the City of Lawton / Lawton Hotel-Motel Tax Fund.
More information: https://bit.ly/FreedomFest25
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition
Pitch, Hit & Run is a free event that creates a safe and fun environment for kids to stay active and learn or continue to play baseball and softball in their local communities. Participation gives the athletes a chance to compete and earn a spot in a Team Championship or National Finals. The Pitch, Hit & Run property is for boys and girls 7-14 years old and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Athletes will be tested, and their measurements will be recorded. Based on their scores, they will advance from a local event to a Team Championship and then to the National Finals.
Website: www.mlb.com/pitch-hit-and-run
Who: Baseball and Softball players ages 7U-14U Divisions. • 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 Baseball • 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 Softball
What: MLB Pitch, Hit, & Run / MLB PHR Where: • League Operators host Local Competition www.mlb.com/junior-home-run-derby/host • Player participants find a competition www.mlb.com/pitch-hit-and-run/find-a-competition
When: • Local competitions are held from November-July 31st ---WINNERS --> Team Championship competitions are held August-October ---WINNERS --> The National Finals are held post MLB’s World Series 2 in the Game 1 & 2’s Stadium. • Local and Team Championship Winners are not guaranteed to move on to next level. Winners are put into a pool and Top Performing Winners are selected to compete at the next level.
Why: Pitch, Hit & Run your way through your local competition and earn a chance to compete at one of PHR’s Team Championship sites held within Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball’s Stadiums spread across the US. Top 4 scores in each age division from one of the Team Championships, wins an all-expenses-paid trip for the player and one guardian to Game 2 of the World Series!
Play Lawton Night at D-Bat
Play Lawton Night at D-BAT – Support & Swing for a Cause! ⚾🥎
Join us on Wednesday, April 30th, for Play Lawton Night at D-BAT – a special profit-share event where you can train, shop, and give back all at once!
📍 D-BAT Lawton
🕙 10 AM – 9 PM
👥 All Ages (6U – Adult)
⚾🥎 Baseball & Softball Players Welcome!
For one day only, 20% of all cage rental sales (excluding machines), machine credit sales, and Rawlings/Easton purchases will directly support Play Lawton, helping grow the game in our community!
🔥 How You Can Participate:
✅ Rent a cage (no machines) – Get your reps in while supporting the cause!
✅ Stock up on machine credits – Perfect for future training sessions.
✅ Shop Rawlings & Easton gear – Upgrade your equipment while giving back!
Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, this is the perfect way to show your support for local baseball & softball while sharpening your skills. Let’s make April 30th a home run for Play Lawton!
ADULT Softball CAPTAINS MEETING
🚨 Softball Captains Meeting – Play Lawton 🚨
📅 Date: April 3
⏰ Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Owens Center 1405 SW 11th St, Lawton, OK, 73501
Pre-Season Meeting for Adult League. Youth Coaches who missed the meeting on the 15th are welcome to attend. Umpires also invited.