Frequently Asked Questions

Go to: https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog to set up an account and reserve online or in person at Athens Recreation Center

270 U.S. 31 N

Athens, AL 35611

$30 pavilion, an additional $25 for kitchenette (prompted before payment)

Starting January 1st you can rent the pavilions anytime April 1 – 2nd weekend of November of the same year.

Refunds are only given for inclement weather and must be requested. Please notify us withing 3 business days. In the event a refund is issued, a check will be mailed to the person who paid. Please make sure we have an updated address when you request a refund. 

It depends on the weather, but usually we will close them around mid November and open them back up around the middle of March.

Yes, but you must meet with a Parks and Recreation employee at the park to see where to set them up. You can call the office Friday morning the weekend of your event.

• Spring - Practice will be in March; games in April and May.
• Fall - Practice will be in August; games in September and October.

• Possibly Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Saturdays are primarily for make-up games.
• Weekday games will start at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday games will start at 9:00 a.m.

• Yes, most age groups will have a skills evaluation in order to help us divide the teams up as evenly as possible. 

• Spring season will have all-stars (5-6 age all-stars will be inter-league only.)
• Fall season does not have all-stars.

Fill out a coaches application and return to Athens Rec Center.  Must pass background check. Complete Coach Safely training. 

• Bat size: 
  • 5-6 league Bats cannot exceed 2 1/4" (t-ball bats do not have to be USA stamped, can use official t-ball bat.)
  • 7-12 league bats cannot exceed 2 5/8" (must be USA stamped) 

• Spring: Individual 1^st place season/tournament trophies, individual 2^nd place season/tournament medallions for each age group. Participation medallions for ages 5-6 & 7-8 only (participation medallions won’t be given to 9-12 age.) All-stars medallion for ages 7-8 & up.
• Fall:  Individual 1^st place trophies, individual 2^nd place medallions for the end of season tournament for each age group. Participation medallions for all age groups. 

Yes, with stipulations. Any commercial burning must comply with regulations set forth by Athens Fire. All commercial permits are $25 and payable at Station 1. All commercial burn permit requests must be checked by a member of the Fire Marshals office for approval. Any commercial burning for land clearing or any other reason must meet the following for approval:                1. Material must be natural wood/vegetation.  NO paper, cardboard, trash, etc. 2. Must be at least 100ft from any structures or roadways. 3. Material MUST be in a pit with a blower or fan. 

Applications for firefighter will be accepted when a position becomes available. Upon position availability, a Job Announcement will be posted by Human Resources. All completed applications(must include CPAT form and any certifications) shall be submitted by the closing date on the announcement to be considered. Potential candidates will then be contacted for testing when the process begins. For a current list of employment opportunities throughout the City of Athens and instructions regarding the application process, visit our Job Openings page.

Online at our Human Resources department page and  also posted at the Human Resources offices located at:

City Hall

200 W. Hobb Street

Athens, Alabama 35611

In addition the City posts job openings  with the State of Alabama Employment office at:

Alabama Career Center

State Employment Service

2535 Sparkman Dr NW

Huntsville, AL 35810

Phone: 256-851-0537

Yes. The closing date for general openings is listed on the particular job posting. The application must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date, even if mailed. Once the closing date is over, applications will no longer be accepted for that position unless the position is reopened.

The closing date for Police Officer applications is the last day of each month.

The City of Athens accepts applications for police officers in 30 day intervals regardless of vacancy status. For all other positions, the city accepts applications only for the jobs that are currently vacant and posted. To apply, you may download an application from the city’s website and email it, mail it through USPS, fax it or bring it to Human Resources or you may pick up an application at:

Human Resources

City Hall

200 W. Hobb Street Athens, Alabama 35611

If you wish to mail the application, the mailing address is as follows:

Human Resources

City of Athens

P.O. Box 1089

Athens, AL 35612

You may apply for more than 1 posted position on the same application as long as you submit it by the closing date for each.

For general positions, the application is only considered for the particular posted job opening and is not kept on file for future openings.

For police officer  the application will expire 1 year from submission, provided you pass all required exams. If you fail to pass an exam, you will have to reapply. For more information view our

Yes, you may fax an application to Human Resources at 256-233-8726. 

• Spring Ball – January 10 to February 10
• Fall Ball – June 25 - July 25

• Spring Ball $70
• Fall Ball $60

• Athens Recreation Center 270 U.S. 31 N Athens, AL 35611 
• Or online at https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog. You must set up an account to register online.

• Spring – Ages 5-12 (4 year olds can play if they turn 5 on or before December 31 of current year.)
• Fall – Ages 5-13 (4 year olds can play if they turn 5 on or before December 31 of current year.)

• No.

• Spring – Jersey, pants, hat, and belt or socks
• Fall – Jersey and hat

• Spring - Practice will be in March; games in April and May. 
• Fall - Practice will be in August; games in September and October.

• Possibly Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Saturdays are primarily for make-up games. 
• Weekday games will start at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday games will start at 9:00 p.m.

• Yes, most age groups will have a skills evaluation in order to help us divide the teams up as evenly as possible.

• Spring season will have all-stars. (5-6 age all-stars will be inter-league only)
• Fall season does not have all-star. 

• Bat size:
  • 5-6 league Bats cannot exceed 2 1/4“ (t-ball bats do not have to be USA stamped, can use official t-ball bat)
  • 7-12 league Bats cannot exceed 2 5/8“(must be marked BP 1.15)

• Complete coaches application and return to Athens Rec center. Must pass background check. Complete coach safety training.

• Spring: Individual 1^st place season/tournament trophies, individual 2^nd place season/tournament medallions for each age group. Participation medallions for ages 5-6 & 7-8 only (participation medallions won’t be given to 9-12 age.) All-stars medallion for ages 7-8 & up.
• Fall:  Individual 1^st place trophies, individual 2^nd place medallions for the end of season tournament for each age group. Participation medallions for all age groups.

• Fill out a coaches application and turn it into Athens Recreation Center. Must pass background check. Compete Coach Safely training. 

• Practice will be in November; games begin in December and January 

• Possibly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 
• Weekday games will start at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday games will start at 8 a.m.

• Yes, most age groups will have a skills evaluation in order to help us divide the teams up as evenly as possible.

• Ball size
  • 5-6 league 27.5"
  • 7-8 boys and girls, 9-10 boys & 9-12 girls league 28.5"
  • 11-12 boys & 13-16 boys league 29.5"

• 1st place season/tournament trophies, individual 2nd place season/tournament medallions for each age group. Participation medallions for ages 5-6 & 7-8 only. 

• September 15 - October 15 

• $70

• Girls age 5-12
• Boys age 5-16

Go to https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog to set up an account and register. 

• Athens Recreation Center 270 U.S. 31 N Athens, AL 35611 Or online at https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog. You must set up an account to register online.

• Jersey and shorts 

• Spring - January 20 to February 20
• Fall - June 20 to July 13

• Spring - $50
• Fall - $60

• Spring - Jersey 
• Fall - Jersey, shorts, and socks 

• Spring 5-13 (4 year olds can play if they turn 5 on or before December 31 of current year.)
• Fall 5-16 (4 year olds can play if they turn 5 on or before December 31 of current year.)

• Athens Recreation center 270 US 31 N Athens, AL 35611 
• or online at https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog. You must set up an account to register online. 

• No 

• Possibly Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Saturdays are primarily for make-up games.
• Weekday games will start at 5:30 p.m; Saturday games will start at 9:00 a.m. 

• Yes, most age groups will have a skills evaluation in order to help us divide the teams up as evenly as possible. 

• Spring - Practice will be in March; games in April and May
• Fall - Practice will be in August; games in September and October

• Complete coaches application and return to Athens Rec Center. Must pass background check. Complete Coach Safely training. 

• Spring season does not have all-stars. 
• Fall season will have all-stars for 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, and 13-16 age groups. 

• Ball Size: 
  • 5-6 & 7-8 league size 3
  • 9-10 league size 4
  • 11-16 league size 5

• Spring - Individual 1st place tournament trophies, individual 2nd place tournament medallions. Participation medallions for all age groups. 
• Fall - Individual 1st place season/tournament trophies, individual 2nd place season/tournament medallions for each age group. Participation medallions for ages 5-6 & 7-8 only. (Participation medallions won’t be given to 9-12 age.) All-stars medallions for ages 7-8 & up. 

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Athens Recreation Center 270  U.S. 31 N Athens, AL 35611 The Center is beside the Athens High School football stadium.

• April 1 - 30 

• $50 

• Athens Recreation Center 270 U.S. 31 N Athens, AL 35611 Or online at https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog. You must set up an account to register online.

• Ages 5-13

• No

• Jersey 

• Yes. There will be an inner-league all-star game for each age group. The all-star palyers are selected by coaches. 

No. We do not honor request other than siblings; however, you may strike one coach.

• Fill out a coaches application and turn it into Athens Recreation Center. Must pass background check.Complete Coach Safely class.

• Practice will be in May; games will start mid-June.

• Individual 1st place season/tournament trophies, individual 2nd place season/tournament medallions
• All-star medallions to top 14 in each age group  

• Possibly Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 
• Weekday games will start at 5:30 p.m; Saturday games will start at 9:00 a.m.

• Knee pads (optional, strongly recommended)
• Volleyballs 
  • 8-10 age group - Volley-Lite
  • 11-13 age group - Regular size

Registration is (Summer) May 1 - 31. (Fall) August 1- 31

$400 is the registration fee.

Umpires, season and tournament T-shirts.

Yes. Go to https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog to set up an account and register.

Go the Athens Recreation Center at:

270 U.S. 31 N

Athens, AL 35611

There, fill out the registration form, and pay the entry fee.

Go to https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog to set up an account and register. 

Yes. Matching Jerseys are required by around the 3rd week. Player's number must be on the back of Jersey.

Yes. You would hit your own softballs.

Men - 12 inches, .44 cor, 375 comp, yellow optic

Women - 11 inches, .44 core, 375 compression, yellow optic (can choose to hit men's softball)

Recommended that the softballs have a stamp from an association ie:

WSL along w/ 44 core/375 comp

NSA along w/ 44 core/375 comp

USSSA along w/ Classic M / Classic W

ISA along w/ 44 core/375 comp

Academy Sports, Athens Athletics, Hibbetts or others.

You can find the updated rules on bats at the USSSA.com must have the USSSA thumbprint. 

The dimensions are 275 feet.

The bases are set at 65 feet.

No. There must be 3 women on the field at all times.

You can start with 9 players. An out will be recorded for the 10th player until they arrive. 

We are not sanctioned, but we play modified United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) rules.

Mid-June - 1st week of August (weather permitted)

They play Monday (Men's League), Tuesday (Co-ed/Co-ed Church Leagues), and Thursday (Alternate between both leagues). Friday nights if needed for rain-outs.

Yes. Men's and Co-ed leagues are played on different nights.

Usually 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm

No. The Wavaho field is available for practice on a first come first serve basis but must be reserved at the Athens Recreation Center at: 270  U.S. 31 N Athens, AL 35611

May 1 - 31 and August 1 - 31 the cost is $350 per team

Yes, there will be an end of season single elimination tournament.

Click on the link below, fill out the form, submit it to our office online.  All requests must be submitted by noon Wednesday the day prior to your court date.  Magistrates do not have the authority to continue cases.  All continuances require the Judge’s approval.  Submission of a request does not guarantee its acceptance.

IF TODAY IS YOUR COURTDATE, DO NOT SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR A CONTINUANCE, IT WILL NOT BE GRANTED.  

THE COURT EMAIL BOX IS NOT MONITORED ON COURTDATES.

You register in person or via phone at the Athens Municipal Court.  The cost is $100 plus court cost.  Please refer to the Defensive Driving School section for eligibility requirements.

If today is your court date, you need to get to court as soon as possible. Once the Judge leaves the bench, a warrant will be issued for your arrest and your driving privileges will be suspended.  Online submissions are not monitored the day of court.  If you submit an email the day of court it will not be reviewed until after court is adjourned.

You can email court@athensal.us and request a new traffic waiver. 

Please contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. To get a list of their offices, click on the link provided, this will take you to Alea.com. Once you are there, put a check mark in the reinstatement box and hit enter, it will show you the the ten reinstatement offices and all their information.

Any payment arrangements, other than paying in full, will require the Judge’s approval.  This can be done on your court date.  Once payment amount and frequency have been established, we will gladly process your partial payment.  

If you believe that someone has committed a crime against you, within the city limits of Athens, Alabama, you must file a police report with the Athens Police Department. After that report is approved, you may pick it up from their records department at the cost of $10. Once you have done so, you will bring your report across the hall to the Court Clerk’s office and a Magistrate will guide you through the next step of the process.

As of October 1, 2024,

the price of burial spaces, grave openings, transfer fees, and permit fees increased. 

Single Space   $1000.00     Double Vault Space     $2000.00

Monday through Friday

Regular Grave  $800.00  Cremation Grave $400.00   infant Grave $200.00 Double Vault Grave $1800.00

Saturday, Sunday & after 3:00 pm

Regular Grave $1200.00 Cremation Grave $600.00 infant Grave $200.00

Yes, as long as it is placed on the monument. 

Silk flowers stay 21 days. Fresh flowers stay 7 days.

o sign up a for a new service you will need to come by the Utility Customer Accounts Office located at 105 West Green Street in Athens. Please bring two forms of identification, a rental agreement if renting, and your deposit. A signature is required to sign up for any service. You may also download the application for service and email it or mail it Athens Utilities. The Customer Accounts Office is open from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday. For more information call 256-233-8750

Open positions are advertised on the City of Athens Website. A properly completed original City of Athens application is required along with a current resume. Faxed copies are not accepted. If you wish to apply, please come by the Human Resources Department between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Human Resources Department is located in Athens City Hall, 200 West Hobbs Street, Athens Alabama.  For more information, you may contact the Human Resources department at 256-233-8737. All applications and resumes should be submitted to City of Athens Alabama Human Resources Department PO Box 1089 Athens, AL 35612

Athens HR Department Website.

Reporting a Power Outage 256-232-1440 For the most up-to-date outage information during major outages and storms, follow us on Twitter or facebook.

What to do if my power is out? 

1. Go to your main electrical panel to see if a fuse has blown or a breaker has tripped. Fuses must be replaced while breakers need only be reset.
2. If the problem is not in your main panel, call a neighbor to determine if other homes in the area have been affected.
3. If the problem is not within your home or several are involved, notify Athens Utilities 256-232-1440

What number do I call? Dial 256-232-1440 to report directly to our IVR system, an automated outage program. If this phone number is recognized by the computer, it will locate your account information for the system control operator to radio the repair crew. If the number is not found, you will be transferred to our dispatch operator or you may leave a voice message providing us with your name, a number where you can be reached, and your address. What happens after I leave my information on the IVR? The information recorded by the IVR system during every call is automatically input into Athens Utilities outage management system and repair crews are immediately dispatched. If my phone number is not on file in the computer, how can I update it? Call 256-233-8750 or email us customeraccounts@athens-utilities.com and ask us to update your telephone number in our outage system. Reporting a Loss in Water Service If you have a loss of water service then call 256-262-1440 and follow the prompts to report the loss of service. Reporting a Gas Emergency If you smell gas then call 256-216-8621 to report the Gas Emergency

Utility bills can be paid by mail, but to ensure timely payment, there are several options:

• Automatic bank draft does not have a fee and withdraws funds the day before the bill is due. Link to form
• Pay online. The vendor that provides this service does charge a $3.95 fee. (PLEASE NOTE: The vendor will increase this fee on Feb. 18 to $4.50). That fee goes to the vendor. Athens Utilities does not receive this fee. Customer will need account information. This method can be set up for reoccurring payments, or used as a one-time payment. Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards are accepted. Link to pay online 
• Pay by phone by calling 1-855-760-0921. Customer will need account information. The vendor that provides this service does charge a $4.70 fee. (PLEASE NOTE: The vendor will increase this fee to $5.25 on Feb. 18). That fee goes to the vendor. Athens Utilities does not receive this fee. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted by phone.
• Pay in person at Customer Accounts at 508 S. Jefferson Street. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Customer will need current bill to pay in person. Cash, check, money order and credit/debit cards are accepted.
• Pay at the following banks. Payments must be cash or check and you must have the bill with you. Citizens Bank and First National Bank-Ardmore Branch only.
• There is an outside kiosk for after-hours payment. Those who are unsure of how to use the kiosk can go to Customer Accounts during office hours and ask for a demonstration. Customer will need account and current billing information to use the kiosk.

Spring Registration is Feb 1- 15

Fall Registration is Sept 1-15

Registration is $30 includes a shirt

Ages 8 & up.

There will be 5 classes on Wednesday or Friday afternoons. 

Spring classes (February & March)

 Fall classes (September & October)

Class times will be 3:30pm- 4:30pm or 4:30pm-5:30pm. Class spots will be limited to 10 archers per class time. 

• Spring Ball: January 10 - February 10
• Fall Ball: June 25 - July 25

• Spring Ball: $70
• Fall Ball: $60

• Spring: Jersey, pants, hat, and belt or socks.
• Fall: Jersey and hat 

• Spring: Ages 5-12 (4 year olds can play if they turn 5 on or before December 31 of current year.)
• Fall: ages 5-13 (4 year olds can play if they turn 5 on or before December 31 of current year.)

• Athens Recreation Center 270 U.S. 31 N Athens, AL 35611 Or online at https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog. You must set up an account to register online.

• No 

• June 20 - July 13

• $60

• Jersey with 2 Velcro flags 

• Girls and boys ages 5-12 

• Athens Recreation Center 270 U.S. 31 N Athens, AL 35611 Or online at https://secure.rec1.com/AL/athens-al/catalog. You must set up an account to register online.

• No