YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
At the Y, our sports staff, coaches and volunteers all share a singular vision of helping athletes reach their full potential in life. Our sports leagues turn a child's excitement and passion for sports into a healthy, positive outlet for them to gain new skills, develop a sense of team and connect with positive role models. Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by contributing their time as a volunteer coach, team parent and most importantly being their kid’s number one fan.
We offer a variety of youth sports leagues throughout the year. Program and registration information will become available as the league dates approach.
DID YOU KNOW...
SELECT YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES ARE FREE WITH A YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES FAMILY MEMBERSHIP!
Spring
Flag Football and Track & Field
Fall
Flag Football and Volleyball
Winter
Junior Basketball and Indoor Soccer
FLAG FOOTBALL
Leagues are available in the Fall and Spring for Grades 4K-6. All players participate in every game! The elements of fun, fitness, skill development, fair play and family involvement are emphasized each week. The goal of the Y is to provide participants with a great place to learn football while having fun.
ADDITIONAL SPORTS OPTIONS
We offer many other league opportunities throughout the year including:
Cross Country (only at APY, FWY and HVY)
Track & Field
T-ball registration for Heart of the Valley YMCA
OUTDOOR SOCCER
Outdoor leagues are offered in summer and fall for Grades 4K-7. Youth Soccer is an exciting sport that combines individual skill with team effort. The goal of the program is to develop and enhance soccer skills while building on lifelong fundamentals such as teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
ESPORTS
Through the Y’s Esports (Competitive Video Gaming) program, youth are welcome to be who they are, excel at what they love, and develop the social, strategic and problem-solving skills necessary to grow into thriving adults all in a safe, moderated and inclusive environment. All new participants receive a FREE custom Esports jersey!
JUNIOR BASKETBALL
This league will give kids in Grades 4K-2 the opportunity to play and learn basketball in an environment. This league is FREE with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
Y-NBA BASKETBALL LEAGUE
This is a fun and competitive league for kids in Grades 3-6! Teams from Appleton YMCA, Fox West YMCA, Heart of the Valley YMCA and Neenah Menasha YMCA will play each other with home and away games.
VOLLEYBALL
This coed league for Grades 3-6 will continue to develop the basic fundamentals learned in the skills and drills league, as well as more advanced strategies related to game-like situations to help players become overall more successful, more confident and continue to enjoy the game of volleyball at a young age.
BOYS Y-BALL
Held at Neenah-Menasha YMCA, this competitive league is for grades 7-12. High School teams have the opportunity to have teams captains, and participants in grades 7-9 will have parent coaches. All players will have equal playing time!
INDOOR SOCCER
Indoor leagues are offered in for grades 4K-6. Play soccer year-round with the Y! We offer outdoor leagues for playing the traditional game. When it's cold outside, we take to the courts with Futsal-indoor soccer played on a short court that focuses on footwork.