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!

Recreational League Sports Are Included in Household Memberships!

Families with a Household Membership have complimentary access to our youth sports recreational leagues—Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Sports Zone. There are no registration fees. Families only pay a uniform package fee which includes the required sport-specific uniform and a character recognition award for each athlete. The fee is up to $45 per child, per sport, per season with pricing varying by sport and location.

Sports Offerings by Season

  • Specialty Camps
  • Sports Zone
  • Skills & Drills: Basketball & Volleyball
  • Micro & Starters Sports: Basketball

*Varies By County

  • Micro & Starters Sports: Soccer & Flag Football
  • Recreational League Sports: Soccer & Flag Football
  • Competitive Academy: Basketball
  • Skills & Drills: Basketball & Volleyball
  • Sports Zone

*Varies By County

  • Micro & Starters Sports: Soccer & Flag Football
  • Recreational League Sports: Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball
  • Competitive Academy: Basketball
  • Skills & Drills: Basketball & Volleyball
  • Sports Zone
  • Winter Specialty Camps

*Varies By County

  • Micro & Starters Sports: Basketball
  • Recreational League Sports: Basketball
  • Competitive Academy: Volleyball
  • Skills & Drills: Basketball & Volleyball
  • Sports Zone

*Varies By County

  • Micro & Starters Sports: Soccer & Flag Football
  • Recreational League Sports: Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball
  • Competitive Academy: Basketball
  • Skills & Drills: Basketball & Volleyball
  • Sports Zone

*Varies By County

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Basketball

We know basketball – the YMCA invented it! From ages 3 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.

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Volleyball

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

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Other Youth Sports & Play Programs include:

Spectator Information

All parents, guardians, and spectators who are not YMCA members will need a FREE Spectator Guest Membership to attend youth sports practices, games, and matches.

It’s quick, simple, and helps us keep every child and family safe. ✅
👉 Enroll now to avoid any delays on game day!

Listen to our podcast episode about Youth Sports!

Youth Sports is an integral part of the Y’s history and just as important to its future. Learn more about the improvements made to this year’s program and why team sports are so important in early childhood development.

FAQs

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.

Participation in our recreational leagues for Youth Basketball, Youth Flag Football, Youth Soccer, Youth Volleyball and Youth Street Hockey is free for household memberships. Sports offerings may vary by YMCA location.

Members ages 7-17 are eligible to participate in our recreational leagues. The starting age may vary depending on the sport. Our sports are open to boys and girls.

Members ages 3-7 are eligible to participate in our FREE Sports Zone programming. Check with your neighborhood Y for more details on when Sports Zone is offered.

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

Yes, each child on the household membership is eligible for complimentary participation in one recreational league 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.

The uniform package includes the required uniform per sports and a character recognition award for each athlete. The fee is up to $45 per season per sport. The cost varies by sport and location.

You will receive an email with a link to the First Coast YMCA website for ordering Youth Sports uniforms. You will be able to select your size, choose a number, and use a promotional code to complete your purchase. Please note that parents are responsible for the shipping fee. The jersey will be shipped directly to your home within 1 to 2 business days.

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

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

No, there is a non-member rate.

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

Participation in our recreational leagues and sports zone is free for household members. 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 and other YMCA programs.

If a game or practice is canceled, you will receive an email from your sports director at least an hour before your scheduled practice or game.

We do our best to reschedule canceled games; however, rescheduling is dependent on the weather and facility/field availability. You can view our policies for inclement weather here: First Coast YMCA Weather Policies.

All YMCA coaches are volunteers. Each volunteer must go through a background screening, child abuse prevention training and other sports-specific training. Each coach is also provided a coach’s manual and is required to attend a pre-season meeting to review proper YMCA procedures and expectations. Learn more about becoming a volunteer coach at the Y.

Playerspace is our league management system that assigns team schedules and rosters. Prior to each season, you will receive an email inviting you to create a username and password. Once you log in, the YMCA and your coach will communicate with you through this system. You will also be able to view your team’s schedule for the upcoming season.

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.

Volunteer to Coach

Questions?

We are happy to help in any way we can. View our Youth Sports Directory to find the best point of contact.

Youth Sports Directory