Youth Sports

Dance

The YMCA is excited to partner with Dance Collaborative to offer classes for children at various YMCA locations. You do not need to be a member to attend.

Fall Sessions

Q2: 7-week classes beginning the week of Oct. 21

Inclusive Lacrosse

This program, led by Endless Sports, is specifically designed for participants with developmental and/or physical disabilities. This inclusive, co-ed lacrosse league for special needs athletes, provides a safe, positive and fun experience.

Preschool Sports

YMCA Rookie Sports is designed for kids, ages 3 - 5 (potty-trained), who are new to sports and teaches basic skill development in soccer, basketball, and tee-ball.

Players are introduced to sports through drills, gym games and team play. We aim to build confidence and enhance motor skills.

Y Runners

Y Runners is designed for kids, ages 6 to 14, who wish to get intentional individual training in endurance, cross-country, running technique, and sprinting.

Y Runners will meet twice weekly for an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. Athletes are introduced to form and technique as well as a program designed to increase stamina. Runners will aim to build confidence and enhance endurance.

Youth Baseball, Softball and Tee-Ball

The YMCA offers baseball, softball and tee-ball. Depending on age and location, teams may be coach pitch, machine pitch or off the tee, and practices and game schedules may vary.

YMCA youth sports provide opportunities for camaraderie, building skills and character development. We aim to keep kids moving and focus on their health and well-being.

Youth Basketball

The YMCA offers basketball for ages 4 - 14. Teams play at YMCAs and area schools.

YMCA youth sports provide opportunities for camaraderie, building skills and character development. We aim to keep kids moving and focus on their health and well-being.

Youth Flag Football

YMCA youth flag football teaches kids how to play together on the field with a no-contact version of football. Teams learn basic plays, good sportsmanship and the foundations of the game with our volunteer YMCA coaches.

Please be sure to check our age chart to determine your child's league.

Youth Futsal

The YMCA offers a recreational futsal program designed to give players extra experience during a time when soccer is usually out of season.

Futsal is a variation of indoor soccer that is widely played across the world and is recognized by FIFA and other major organizations.

Youth Soccer

The YMCA offers youth soccer in a fun, skill-based environment. Our teams are coached by volunteers and staff and teams are formed based on age.

Cleats are highly recommended. The YMCA recommends players U7 and younger have and wear shinguards and cleats during play. Older players, U8 and above, must have and wear shinguards during play.

Youth Tennis

Tennis lessons are a great way to learn the game of tennis or to perfect your tennis game.

Whether your child is brand new to tennis or an advanced player, he or she can learn skills and techniques from one of our tennis professionals.

We offer private, semi-private and group clinics for players of all ages and skill levels.

Youth Triathlons

Each year the YMCA of the Triangle introduces more than 100 kids ages 7 - 14 to triathlons. We host a youth triathlon in North Raleigh in the late summer.

The course is age-specific and kids compete in certain age groups. The 2024 Finley Frenzy takes places August 24 on the grounds of the A.E. Finley YMCA.

Youth Volleyball

The YMCA offers volleyball for ages 7 - 14. Depending on age and location, teams may be led by volunteer coaches or YMCA staff, and practices and game schedules may vary.

Our YMCA youth sport focus is on player and team development, coaching with character and keeping kids active and safe in our programs. Players must have and wear sneakers with non-marking soles to play.

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