Youth Sports

Our youth sports programs keep kids active, teach friendly competition and introduce healthy practices for life.

We are extremely honored that you have chosen the YMCA for your sports outlet. At the Y, we believe all participants deserve quality programming. Our goal is to provide sports programs that foster character and leadership development, healthy living, fundamental sports instruction, competition, sportsmanship, teamwork, and loads of recreational fun!

  • Youth Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball league play is included with Household Memberships*! Other Youth Sports & Play Programs include Gymnastics and Dance, Martial Arts, Swim Team, Sports Camps, Tennis and Esports.

Basketball

We know basketball – the YMCA invented it! From ages 5 and up, our basketball leagues are as fun as a step-back three!

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Flag Football

Hike! Our flag football leagues are perfect for active kids, being part of a team and developing skills.

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Soccer

Learn the “beautiful game” of soccer in a fun and nurturing environment that will keep your kids active and healthy.

Our season is currently closed. Join us for more soccer in 2025!

Volleyball

Bump. Set. Spike! Our volleyball leagues are perfect for active children, being part of a team and developing skills.

Our season is currently closed. Join us for more volleyball in 2025!

FAQs

Boys and girls ages 2-17 are eligible to participate. The starting age may vary depending on the sport.

You will need to have a Household 1 (at least one parent and one child) or Household 2 (two parents and any number of children) membership.

Youth Basketball (Winter & Summer), Youth Outdoor/Indoor Soccer (Fall & Spring), Youth Flag Football (Fall & Spring) & Youth Volleyball (Fall & Spring)

The uniform package includes the required uniform per sports and an end-of-season award that are kept by the athlete. The fee is up to $45 per season per sport. The cost varies by sport and location.

Yes, you can play at any First Coast YMCA location.

Yes, each child on the household membership is eligible for complimentary participation in one sport per season. The uniform package fee will be required for each child.

Yes, but you will pay the full non-member rate for the second sport.

You must remain a YMCA member through the end of the sport season or there will be an additional charge.

No, there is a non-member rate.

No, the uniform fee is included in the non-member youth sport program rate.

While members do pay a uniform package fee, they are still saving at least 75% on the cost of youth sports versus non-members.

Yes, both members and non-members are eligible to apply for financial assistance for youth sports.

Volunteer as a Youth Sports Coach

Help kids reach their full potential by volunteering to coach youth sports at the Y – no athletic experience required! Find your impact and become a role model today.

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