Sports

Sports

Sports allow children to build confidence, learn teamwork, make friends, and enjoy the spirit of healthy competition. In Fairfield County, our exciting sports program includes baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and softball. Get more information about each below, and register to join in on the fun!

Important Notes

Online Registration: When registering online, please read all the information before completing the form. Once registered, you’ll receive information via email regarding program schedule, skills evaluations, and more.

Picture Day: All players are required to take a team picture on picture day, but do not have to purchase any team or individual pictures. We use team pictures to give to our sponsors as a token of our appreciation. Picture times and sites are TBA and vary per sport.

Team Distribution: Players will not automatically return to the team they played for the previous year and there are not guaranteed

Sponsors: Due to the way teams are distributed, we can’t guarantee a request. It is the coach’s responsibility to honor the request during the draft.

Player Skill Evaluations: Dates and times will be TBA. Evaluations are not tryouts and will consist of various skill-related drills. These evaluations will be used in the draft process to make teams more evenly matched. All registered participants need to attend. Evaluations may not be conducted for every league or in an age group if there isn’t more than one team. Following evaluations and the draft, you should hear from your coach no later than a week after your child’s evaluation. Practices will begin a week or so following your child’s evaluation.

***In the event of inclement weather, please check our weather hotline 803-815-GAME, Facebook, Website and/or your voicemails and email for notifications regarding cancellations and rescheduling of events.

Baseball

Children ages 4-12 will learn the fundamentals of America’s favorite pastime by joining our baseball league. Broken down by division, we offer: Tee Ball (Co-ed 4-6), Machine Pitch (7-8), Minors (9-10), and Majors (11-12). The age cutoff date is May 1, and each player will receive a uniform set including jersey, pants, socks, and hat.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens early January for Spring Baseball - Fee is $20

Softball

By learning how to catch, throw, hit, and more, children ages 7-12 can improve their hand-eye coordination while having fun in our softball league. (Those between the ages of 4-6 can start by playing Tee Ball, which is detailed in the Baseball section above). The softball divisions breakdown as follows: Minors (7-10) and Majors (1-12). The age cutoff date is May 1, and each player will receive a uniform set including jersey, pants, socks, and visor.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens early January for Spring Softball - Fee is $20

Basketball

Get in the gym and give it your best shot! Our basketball league is designed for players ages 4-12 to learn the basic fundamentals of in-game situations. We offer the following divisions: Co-ed 6U (4-6), Boys 8U (7-8), Boys 10U (9-10), Boys 12U (11-12), Girls 10U (7-10), and Girls 12U (11-12). The age cutoff date is January 1, and each player will receive a uniform including jersey and shorts.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens end of October, early November for Winter Basketball - Fee is $20

Football

Hut, Hut, Hike! Are you ready for some football? Kids ages 4-12 can join our youth football league to learn the fundamentals of the most popular sport in our state. Divisions are broken down as follows: Flag (4-7), Pee Wee Tackle (7-9), and Junior Tackle (10-12). The age cutoff date is August 1. Each flag player will receive a uniform set including jersey and shorts, plus will be provided with flag belts. Pee Wee tackle and Junior tackle players will receive helmets, shoulder pads, football pants, jersey, and mouthpiece. Please note that the jersey, helmet, and shoulder pads must be returned once the season is complete. Failure to return these items will result in a charge of the equipment’s market price.

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens in July for Fall Football - Fee is $20

Soccer

She shoots, she scores! Our soccer league inspires youth to learn the basic fundamentals of the game, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and more. For ages 4-12, the divisions breakdown as follows: Co-ed Pee Wee (4-7) and Co-ed Junior (8-12). The age cutoff date is August 1, and each player will receive a regular season uniform set including jersey, shorts, and socks. Junior league players are required to wear shin guards (to be purchased separately by parent or guardian).

*Leagues are subject to change

Registration opens in July for Fall Soccer - Fee is $20

Volunteer Coaches

We encourage parents, guardians, family members, and friends to volunteer as youth sports coaches. Get in on the action and have some fun by teaching kids about the joy of sports, the triumph of giving their best effort, and the rewards of working together as a team. All volunteers are required to complete a Background Screening Authorization Form. Please click below and fill it out online. If you have any questions, call (803) 635-9114.

Volunteer Application Youth Coaches Code of Ethics

Contact Us

1851 US HWY 321 N.
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180

Main Office Phone: (803)635-9114
Fax: (803)635-5132
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Russell Price
Director
+1 803-635-9114
russell.price@fairfield.sc.gov

Barbara Mack
Deputy Director
barbara.mack@fairfield.sc.gov

Lucas Vance
Athletic Coordinator
lucas.vance@fairfield.sc.gov

Larry Perry
Athletic Specialist
larry.perry@fairfield.sc.gov

Tony Ashford
Health & Fitness Coordinator
tony.ashford@fairfield.sc.gov

Cindy Pauley
Program Coordinator
cindy.pauley@fairfield.sc.gov

Marsha Cloud
Program Specialist
Marsha.Cloud@fairfield.sc.gov

Joe Novaro
Maintenance Coordinator
joe.novaro@fairfield.sc.gov

Update as of Monday, June 29—Coronavirus Pandemic

June 29, 2020 – Effective Immediately, County Community Development Department will be closed to the public.

Due to an exposure to COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, Fairfield County Community Development Department will be closed to the public on June 29, 2020. Additional information for the remainder of the week will be forthcoming by the end of the day.

The Fairfield County Community Development Department will resume regular business hours on June 30, 2020.

June 2, 2020 – Effective Immediately, Fairfield County Animal Control will be closed to the public.

Due to a possible exposure to COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, Fairfield County Animal Control will be closed to the public. We will only be responding to emergency calls.

Effective April 21, 2020, Fairfield County Recycling Centers will return to its normal hours of operation.

Winnsboro, S.C. (March 30, 2020) – In an effort to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Fairfield County Government is taking the precautionary measures stated below to ensure the safety of employees and citizens. It is our goal to continue to provide quality service to our citizens. At this time, County offices will remain open for normal business hours. However, communication with the general public will be limited to phone, fax, or email communications. For departmental services offered and contact information, please visit our website at www.fairfieldsc.com. Special accommodations for services may be considered by departments on a case-by-case basis. Citizens and vendors should contact departments directly for any questions regarding services offered or canceled. The following departmental modifications have been made:

Facilities/Departments closed to the general public until further notice:

Fairfield County Governmental Complex – Effective March 19, 2020

Sheriff’s Office (803) 635-4141, Emergency Management (803) 635-5505, Administration (803) 635-1415, Finance (803) 712-6506, Purchasing (803) 815-4042, Information Technology (803) 815-4034, Human Resources (803) 712-6507, Delegation (803) 815-4037.

Fairfield County Animal Shelter (803) 815-0805 – Effective March 18, 2020

Fairfield County Recreation (803) 635-9114 – Effective March 17, 2020

Fairfield County Public Works (803) 635-5209 – Effective March 19, 2020

Recycling Centers will be open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Citizens should be prepared to unload recyclables and trash without assistance

Fairfield County Transit (803) 635-6177 – Effective March 19, 2020

Medical transports only

Fairfield County Detention Center (803) 635-4841 – Effective March 12, 2020

Fairfield County Community Development (Courthouse Annex) – Effective March 19, 2020

Building Permit submittals may be made by picking up the forms at the door of the Planning, Building and Zoning office at 117 S Congress St. Completed submittals and any hard copies of large documents/plans are then brought to the dropbox located at the entrance to the Fairfield County Administration building at 350 Columbia Rd. For questions, please contact the Planning, Building and Zoning Office at (803) 712-6596 or email Chris Clauson at Chris.Clauson@fairfield.sc.gov. Clearly mark documents to the attention of the Community Development Department as this box will be used for all Administration Building functions. We will be checking the box daily and appreciate your patience during this time.
Commercial and Residential Project submittals (Plats, Zoning, Subdivision, and Land Development) may be submitted electronically to Jeff DeWitt Jeff.Dewitt@fairfield.sc.gov and Chris Clauson Chris.Clauson@fairfield.sc.gov for review. Signing off on plats will be conducted by appointment only and only after having reviewed electronically and received approval. To schedule an appointment call Jeff DeWitt at (803) 815-4078 or Chris Clauson at (803) 815-4031.
Code enforcement violations can be sent to Officer Monica Johnson at Monia.Johnson@fairfield.sc.gov for addressing when County operations return to normal. Any emergency should be reported by calling 911.

Fairfield County Fire Service (803) 712-1070 (office) – Effective March 19, 2020

Fairfield County Coroner’s Office (803) 635-9513 – By Appointment Only – Effective March 19, 2020

JB Floyd Building – Effective March 19, 2020

WIOA (803) 635-2812, Diana.Robinson@fairfield.sc.gov
Veterans Affairs (803) 635-4131, Melinda.Martin@fairfield.sc.gov

Fairfield County Museum (803) 635-9811- Effective March 19, 2020

Fairfield County Magistrate Office (803) 635-4525 – Effective March 19, 2020

Closed to Public Operations
Magistrate Court Hours 9:00 am to 12:30, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Fax 803-635-5717
Contacts:
- Judge R. N. Feaster, Chief Magistrate – Russell.feaster@fairfield.sc.gov
- Deanna Takach, Court Administrator – Deanna.Takach@fairfield.sc.gov
Online payments link: https://publicindex.sccourts.org/fairfield/onlinepayments/

Fairfield County Treasurer and Delinquent Tax Offices – Effective March 19, 2020

The Treasurer and Delinquent Tax offices are encouraging citizens to make their tax payments by one of the following methods:
Mailing check or money order to:
- Fairfield County Treasurer – Post Office Box 7, Winnsboro, SC 29180
- Delinquent Tax Collector – P.O. Drawer 60, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Deposit check/money order in our drop box located in front of the Main Courthouse Building located at 101 Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180
Make a credit /debit card payment online at www.fairfieldsctax.com. The 2% fee cannot be waived online.
Call (803) 815-4020 to pay vehicle or 2020 boat or motor taxes without a fee until further notice.
Call (803) 815-4023 to pay 2019 taxes without a fee until further notice.
All tax receipts will be mailed as quickly as they are processed. If residents feel they must conduct business in the office please call at the numbers below
Treasurer’s Office (803) 815-4016, 4017 or 4018.
Delinquent Tax Office (803) 815-4021 or 4022.
Please contact the Delinquent Tax Collector concerning redemptions.

Fairfield County Auditor’s Office (803) 712-6524 – Effective March 19, 2020

The Fairfield County Auditor’s office will be accepting phone calls at (803) 712-6524, faxes at (803) 635-2767, email – Wanda.Chappell@fairfield.sc.gov and Peggy.Hensley@fairfield.sc.gov .
Residents can also submit the following documents in dropbox located outside the Fairfield County Courthouse, 101 South Congress Street, Winnsboro, S.C. 29180.
New purchase of a motor vehicle – COPY of title front and back and copy of South Carolina driver’s license reflecting your Fairfield County address, or, you may apply to Department of Motor Vehicles for a 45-day tag if you do not have the necessary paperwork.
New purchase of watercraft – COPY of title front and back, together with a copy of driver’s license reflecting your Fairfield County address.
License plate transfer – Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Fairfield County Assessor’s Office (803) 712-6520 - Effective March 19, 2020

Residents can submit the following documents via a drop box located at the front of the Courthouse at 101 South Congress Street in Winnsboro:
- Legal Residence Application and required documents
- Agricultural Application
- Change of Address forms
- Appeal Applications
- The applications and documents may also be mailed to: Fairfield County Assessor’s Office, P.O. Drawer 60, Winnsboro, SC 29180

Register of Deeds/Fairfield County Clerk of Court (803) 712-6526 – Effective March 19, 2020

For copies of documents, call (803) 712-6526 or email at:

Documents that should be recorded should be mailed to the Clerk of Court’s office or put in our dropbox it a self-addressed, stamped envelope enclosed: Fairfield County Clerk of Court, P.O. Drawer 299, Winnsboro, SC 29180

Fairfield County Family Court (803) 712-6528 – Effective March 19, 2020

Family Court shall only hear emergency matters including, but not limited to, DSS Emergency Protective Custody, Juvenile Detentions, Bench Warrants and Emergency Petitions for Orders of Protection from Domestic Abuse.
Only attorneys, their clients, and necessary witnesses will be allowed to appear for these emergency hearings. For questions call or email: Beverly.Bookert@fairfield.sc.gov, Latoya.Roberson@fairfield.sc.gov, Aukashia.Evans@fairfield.sc.gov

Fairfield County Probate Judge (803) 712-6519 - Effective March 19, 2020

If you have questions regarding marriage license applications, estate or conservatorship/guardianship filings, please call our office.
You may also e-mail questions to: Sharon.Peak@fairfield.sc.gov or Pam.Renwick@fairfield.sc.gov
At this time, filings may be submitted by mail or in the drop box provided outside.
For information about mental health commitments, please contact the Fairfield County Mental Health Clinic at (803) 635-4689.

Fairfield County Voter Registration (803) 635-6255 – Office will remain open

For additional contact information, please visit the Fairfield County Departmental Directory