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.
Looking for youth tennis offerings? View our Junior Tennis program information HERE.
DID YOU KNOW...
SELECT YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES ARE FREE WITH A YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES FAMILY MEMBERSHIP!*
Value Added FREE Leagues:
Spring
Track & Field
Fall
Flag Football and Volleyball
Winter
Youth Basketball and Indoor Soccer
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SUMMER SPORTS
Youth Soccer is an exciting sport that combines individual skill with team effort. No benchwarmers here! Y youth soccer promises that every child will get to play. The goal of the program is to develop and enhance soccer skills while building on lifelong fundamentals such as teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
League Dates: May 5-July 30, 2025
Registration Begins: December 9
Registration Deadline: April 6
CHOOSE YOUR AGE GROUP TO REGISTER:
Youth Soccer is an exciting sport that combines individual skill with team effort. No benchwarmers here! Youth soccer at the Y promises that every child will get to play. The goal of the program is to develop and enhance soccer skills while building on lifelong fundamentals such as teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
League Dates: July 8-August 12, 2025
Registration Begins: February 17
Registration Deadline: June 15
CHOOSE YOUR AGE GROUP TO REGISTER:
Youth Soccer is an exciting sport that combines individual skill with team effort. No benchwarmers here! Y youth soccer promises that every child will get to play. The goal of the program is to develop and enhance soccer skills while building on lifelong fundamentals such as teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
League Dates: June 17-July 29, 2025
Registration Begins: February 17
Registration Deadline: June 1
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This league will give youth ages 4- 6 years old the opportunity to play and learn t-ball. All players participate in every game. The elements of fun, fitness, skill development, fair play and family involvement are emphasized. The goal of the YMCA is to provide participants with a great place to learn t-ball while having fun.
League Dates: July 9-August 13, 2025
Registration Begins: February 17
Registration Deadline: June 15
This league will give youth ages 4- 6 years old the opportunity to play and learn t-ball. All players participate in every game. The elements of fun, fitness, skill development, fair play and family involvement are emphasized. The goal of the YMCA is to provide participants with a great place to learn t-ball while having fun.
League Dates: July 9-August 13, 2025
Registration Begins: February 17
Registration Deadline: June 15
Join our Esports League (competitive video gaming), in which players ages 8-18 meet others with similar interests and compete to be the very best! Through the Y’s Esports program, youth and teens are pushed to develop the social, strategic and problem-solving skills necessary to grow into thriving adults all in a safe, moderated, and inclusive environment.
FALL SPORTS
Youth Soccer is an exciting sport that combines individual skill with team effort. No benchwarmers here! Y youth soccer promises that every child will get to play. The goal of the program is to develop and enhance soccer skills while building on lifelong fundamentals such as teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
League Dates: September 6-October 18, 2025
Registration Begins: May 19
Registration Deadline: August 10
Youth Soccer is an exciting sport that combines individual skill with team effort. No benchwarmers here! Y youth soccer promises that every child will get to play. The goal of the program is to develop and enhance soccer skills while building on lifelong fundamentals such as teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
League Dates: August 25-October 6, 2025
Registration Begins: May 19
Registration Deadline: August 3
This coed league gives youth in grades 4K-6 (for the 2025-26 school year) the opportunity to play flag football. All players participate in every game. We emphasize fun, fitness, skill development, fair play and family involvement. The goal of the Y is to provide participants with a great place to learn football while having fun!
This league is FREE with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
League Dates: September 6-October 18, 2025
Registration Begins: May 19
Registration Deadline: August 10
This coed league for Grades 2-6 is an excellent program for all beginners and intermediate players. This program is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of volleyball while emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship. Players will learn a new skill each week which includes serving, passing, setting, spiking and blocking.
This league is FREE with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
League Dates: September 6-October 18, 2025
Registration Begins: May 19
Registration Deadline: August 10
Youth in Grades 4K-6 get the opportunity to build stamina and balance as runners while learning the importance of form and efficiency. Group runs provide a challenge in a fun atmosphere designed to gain skills and build friendships.
League Dates: September 13-October 11, 2025 (Final Meet Held October 11)
Registration Begins: May 19
Registration Deadline: September 7
APPLE CREEK YMCA & APPLETON YMCA
Join our Esports League (competitive video gaming), in which players ages 8-18 meet others with similar interests and compete to be the very best! Through the Y’s Esports program, youth and teens are pushed to develop the social, strategic and problem-solving skills necessary to grow into thriving adults all in a safe, moderated, and inclusive environment.
WINTER SPORTS
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This league will give kids in Grades 4K-4 the opportunity to play and learn basketball in an environment where fun, fitness, skill development, fair play and family involvement are emphasized. The goal of the YMCA is to provide participants a great place to learn basketball skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Youth basketball leagues:
- Fox West YMCA & Heart of the Valley YMCA: Grades 4K-1 are coed teams, and Grades 2-4 have both boy's and girl's teams.
- Appleton YMCA & Neenah-Menasha YMCA: Grades 4K-2 are coed teams, and Grades 3-4 have both boy's and girl's teams.
This league is FREE with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
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This program will develop the fundamentals of basketball to help them become more successful and confident and continue to enjoy the game at a young age. All practice/games will be on Thursdays at the Appleton YMCA. Teams will be randomized each week for games.
This league is FREE with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
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Teams will practice once per week, based on availability, at your home YMCA. Games will be held on Saturdays from January 4-March 1, 2025, with locations to be determined. The league tournament will be on February 22.
The format for the tournament is TBD. Grades 9-12 will have team captains and Grades 5-8 will have parent coaches. Players will still have equal playing time! Everyone should register individually, and team captains/coaches should email Jensen Hinton at jhinton@ymcafoxcities.org with your team member's names and a team name. There are no free agents for the Grades 9-12 division. Anyone who signs up alone for Grades 5-8 will be placed on a team.
Jerseys are not provided for this league but will be available for purchase through a link that will be sent after registration. Free Agents must purchase a jersey. If you purchased a jersey last year, you do not need to buy one again. The style of the jerseys will be the same as they were last season. Teams are also able to order their own YMCA-appropriate custom jerseys. Jersey mockups must be sent to jhinton@ymcafoxcities.org for approval. Teams must all have the same color jersey.
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.
Join our Esports League (competitive video gaming), in which players ages 8-18 meet others with similar interests and compete to be the very best! Through the Y’s Esports program, youth and teens are pushed to develop the social, strategic and problem-solving skills necessary to grow into thriving adults all in a safe, moderated, and inclusive environment.
SPRING SPORTS
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.
This league is FREE with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
This coed league gives youth in grades 4K-8 (for the 2024-25 school year) the opportunity to play flag football. All players participate in every game. We emphasize fun, fitness, skill development, fair play and family involvement. The goal of the Y is to provide participants with a great place to learn football while having fun!
This coed league will give youth in Grades K-6 the opportunity to participate in Track & Field regardless of skill or experience. Our goal is to help participants of all levels experience the sport of Track & Field while helping develop a love for the sport and improving skills and making friends in a fun environment.
Locations are Appleton YMCA (St. Francis Xavier Middle School); Fox West YMCA, Heart of the Valley YMCA (James Madison Middle School); and Neenah-Menasha YMCA (Neenah Middle School).
This league is FREE with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
Join our Esports League (competitive video gaming), in which players ages 8-18 meet others with similar interests and compete to be the very best! Through the Y’s Esports program, youth and teens are pushed to develop the social, strategic and problem-solving skills necessary to grow into thriving adults all in a safe, moderated, and inclusive environment. Our feature game is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Be on the lookout for more game options in the future!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Appleton YMCA
Zach Dougherty
920.560.3407
EMAIL ZACH
Fox West YMCA
Kevin Jakubek
920.560.3414
EMAIL KEVIN
Heart of the Valley YMCA
Brandon Thielen
920.830.5703
EMAIL BRANDON
Neenah-Menasha YMCA
Jensen Hinton
920.886.2103
EMAIL JENSEN