Building Skills. Having Fun!

Sports is a great way for kids to stay active, have fun, make new friends, and develop new skills. At the Y, our sports programs focus on skill development, all-inclusive game play, sportsmanship, teamwork, and safety.

One of the many benefits of Y membership is having access to a variety of skill-building youth sports classes and leagues. Plus, our instructional classes are included in Y membership at no extra charge! 

You must be a Y member to participate in Y youth sports. Click below to learn more about membership and to join.

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Youth sports classes, ages and availability may vary by location.

 

Youth Sports Classes

Soccer

Have a blast as you improve your soccer skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, field position, and offensive and defensive strategies.

  • Preschool-age Soccer (ages 3-5)
  • School-age Soccer (ages 6-9; up to age 12 at some locations)

Register for Soccer
 

Basketball

Hit nothing but net as you improve your basketball skills, including ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting and court position.

  • Preschool-age Basketball (ages 3-5)
  • School-age Basketball (ages 6-9; up to age 12 at some locations)

Register for Basketball
 

Sports Mix

Enjoy a variety of sports like basketball, soccer, flag football and more!

  • Parent/Child Sports Mix (ages 2-4)
  • Preschool-age Sports Mix (ages 3-5)
  • School-age Sports Mix (ages 6-9; up to age 12 at some locations)

      Register for Sports Mix

       

      Flag Football

      Enhance your skills with drills, fun activities and game play that focus on passing, catching, field positioning, and more!

      • Preschool-age Flag Football (ages 3-5)
      • School-age Flag Football (ages 6-9; up to age 12 at some locations)

      Register for Flag Football

       

      Tumbling

      Tumbling helps youth develop body awareness, motor skills, strength, flexibility, agility, control, and balance. Our classes are suited for beginners and focus on safe movement and performing basic skills with proper technique.

      • Parent/Child Movers (ages 1-3)
      • Preschool-age Movers (ages 3-5)
      • School-age Movers (ages 6-9; up to age 12 at some locations)

      Register for Tumbling


      Rock Wall

      Rock wall instructional classes and teams are available at participating Y family centers. Rock wall programs focus on safety and technique. Climbers also learn commands, rock climbing terms, tie-in knots, and play various climbing games. More advanced classes involve a greater focus on footwork, climbing strategies, and body awareness.

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        Youth Sports Leagues

        Participants will be placed on co-ed teams according to age. They will develop fundamental sports skills through drills, game-like environments, and league play. Score is not kept during league games. Game times vary based on team schedules. Team shirts are provided along with other equipment for the sport. Leagues, ages and availability vary by location. 

        T-ball League

        Soccer League

        Basketball League

        Flag Football League

        Register for Sports Leagues

         

        YOUTH BALL FIELD RESERVATIONS

        The Ripken Memorial Stadium Ball Field at the Weinberg Y in Waverly (900 E. 33rd St., Baltimore) is the perfect venue for your next event or sports game. It is a turf, multiple use field featuring a full football field and a 60' baseball diamond. Soccer and lacrosse can also be played. The field is not lighted. 

        For field reservations, please contact AlexisPerkins@ymaryland.org.