YMCA Youth Sports Leagues

Grades 1-8

Leagues let kids take their skills to the next level and experience positive competition. Age-based offerings vary by session and by sport. Leagues consist of organized practices and team contests with coaches and officials. The first two to three weeks focus on skill development practice and teamwork, while the remaining weeks introduce scored games and meets along with continued practice. Participants will be placed on teams by current grade level. All-Y league teams will play other teams throughout the YMCA of the North.

Tips and preparation for parents and guardians

• You can also register in person at Member Services
• Have your child bring water and wear active wear and tennis shoes
• Players are required to purchase a Y jersey to participate
• Arrive on time
• Have your child use the restroom before practice begins
• If child is under the age of 8, please remain on site
• Show a photo ID or driver’s license as you enter the building if you’re not a member of the Y

Questions? Contact our Customer Service Center at 612-230-9622.

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NBA Jr. Basketball Leagues at the Y

NBA Jr. Basketball Leagues: Kids practice core basketball skills such as ball handling, defense, offense, rebounding and shooting. As they develop their athletic talents, children also build character, values and confidence through teamwork and discipline.

Futsal Leagues at the Y

As the popularity of soccer continues to soar nationwide, kids really get a kick out of our programs that teach fundamental skills such as passing, trapping, shooting, dribbling, stealing and goalkeeping.

Volleyball Leagues at the Y

Volleyball at the Y gives kids a solid foundation in fitness while they learn the right skills to play one of the world’s most exciting, fastest growing sports. Kids start with basic passing and setting techniques, footwork and ball contact. Higher-level classes teach serving, hitting and blocking footwork, and incorporate small scrimmages. All classes are grouped by age and ability.

Regional Sports Leagues

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Winter Session registration is now open.

YMCA Sports Classes

Looking for an option to YMCA sports leagues?

In YMCA Sports classes, kids will meet weekly to develop their skills through a variety of age appropriate skill drills and team-building exercises for a variety of sports. The session kicks off with a focus on skill development and advances to teamwork concepts which may include light scrimmaging and positive competition. Trained YMCA staff leads each class with help from qualified volunteers. At the end of the session, each age level will have acquired specific skill outcomes needed to advance to the next level of skill development. 

YMCA Sports class offerings vary by session and location. See what's available at a location near you!

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Accessibility, financial assistance and special needs

We believe everyone should have equal access to Y programs and facilities.

Need help covering class and league fees for your child? Find out if you qualify for financial assistance.

Y programs accommodate special needs into existing programs to the extent that financial and physical resources permit. Please contact us if your child has any special needs or requires any accommodations.

Communication with parents and guardians

Once you register your child for a sport, all communications from the Y take place over email and on Playerspace.

You’ll receive information about:

• Schedules
• Locations for games
• What to do if there’s bad weather on game day