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.
Games can be Thursdays or Saturdays.
Questions? Contact our Customer Service Center at 612-230-9622.
PlayerSpace: League Schedules & Teams
Once you register your child for a sport league, all schedules and communications from the Y take place on PlayerSpace and email.
Find your league schedule & team:
Basketball Leagues at the Y
Basketball: 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.
All-Y leagues
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
Futsal Leagues at the Y
As the popularity of soccer continues to soar nationwide, the Y will now offer Futsal during the winter months. Futsal increases a players touch and speed of play. With a smaller ball and the court as the playing surface, our program teaches quick paced, creative play and the technique for success in the outdoor game.
All-Y leagues
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
Regional Sports Leagues
Find a league near you!
Session 5 registration is now open.
East Metro
- Hastings
- Hudson
- Woodbury
Northeast Metro
- Maplewood
- Shoreview
- St. Paul Midway/Eastside
- White Bear Lake
Southwest Metro
- Blaisdell
- River Valley
- Southdale
West Metro
- New Hope
- North Community
- Ridgedale
South Metro
- Burnsville
- Eagan
North Metro
- Andover
- Emma B. Howe
- Forest Lake
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!
Accessibility, financial assistance and special needs
We believe everyone should have equal access to Y programs and facilities regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, ability and financial status.
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.
Volunteer coaches and assistants
Serving as a youth coach is one of the greatest investments of time and energy anyone can make. Coaches become some of the most influential voices in a child’s life, and you can help us fill each season with lessons that last a lifetime.
Y volunteer coaches must:
- Be 18 or older
- Apply online
- Complete a background check
- Complete Y training
- Commit 2 hours per week for leagues
We also need assistants during classes to help run small groups of kids through preplanned drills and organize teams during scrimmages.
Y volunteer assistants must:
- Be 14 or older
- Apply online
- Complete a background check
- Commit 1 hour per week
All coaches and assistants must attend the Coaches Meeting.
2023 Session Schedules
Session 1: January 9 - March 5
Leagues: Basketball and Futsal
Registration opens December 13
Session 2: March 13 - May 7 + Mini Session: May 15 – May 28
Leagues: Basketball, Futsal and Volleyball
Registration opens February 14
Session 3: June 5 – July 30 + Mini Session: July 31 – August 13
Leagues: Track & Field and Soccer
Registration opens March 14
Session 4: August 14 - October 8
Leagues: Flag Football and Soccer
Registration opens July 11
Session 5: October 16 - December 17
Leagues: Basketball and Futsal
Registration opens September 19
*session dates, leagues and registration openings subject to change.
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
Class/Game Cancellation Policy
One class or game canceled due to inclement weather conditions will not have a make-up date. If more than one class or game is canceled due to weather or other unforeseeable challenges we will issue Y BUCKS that may be used for a future class or program.
