Help kids stay active and healthy
The Youth Sports program at the YMCA of Central Florida helps your child improve their technical skills while promoting healthy attitudes and sportsmanship. Our Youth Sports programs also offer environments that are sure to nurture friendships in a fun and stress-reducing atmosphere!
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Winter 2024-2025
Early Registration
Coming Soon
Open Registration
Dec 16 – Dec 29
Practices Start
Week of Jan 6
Games Start
Jan 10 or 11
Season: Jan 10 – Feb 22
Spring 2025
Early Registration
Jan 20 – Feb 16
Open Registration
Feb 17 – Mar 2
Practices Start
Week of Mar 10
Games Start
Mar 14 or 15
No Programming
Mar 17 – 21
Season: Mar 14 – May 3
Summer 2025
Early Registration
Apr 7 – May 4
Open Registration
May 5 – 18
Practices Start
Week of May 26
Games Start
May 30 or 31
No Programming
May 26; Jun 30 – Jul 6
Season: May 30 – Jul 19
Fall (1) 2025
Early Registration
Jun 23 – Jul 20
Open Registration
Jul 21 – Aug 3
Practices Start
Week of Aug 11
Games Start
Aug 15 or 16
No Programming
Aug 26 – Sep 1
Season: Aug 15 – Oct 4
Fall (2) 2025
Early Registration
Sep1 – Sep 28
Open Registration
Sep 29 – Oct 12
Practices Start
Week of Oct 20
Games Start
Oct 24 or 25
No Programming
Nov 24 – Nov 29
Season: Oct 24 – Dec 13
Please note that dates are subject to change.
Basketball
Basketball provides a good cardiovascular workout by building endurance, and increasing both speed and agility.
eSports
eSports is a virtual and in-person program for youth to stay connected and learn new skills! Kids can develop their collaboration and critical-thinking skills in an individual or team environment.
Flag Football
Flag football—safer than tackle—instills positive values, builds stamina, and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
Soccer
Soccer offers benefits like reducing stress, building muscle tone and strength, and increasing self-confidence.
Tennis
Tennis provides a good workout and helps improve muscle tone, strength, and flexibility. It also promotes team work and individual work ethic.
Volleyball
Volleyball can teach sportsmanship, improve hand-eye coordination, and strengthen the respiratory system.
Rising Stars
In Rising Stars, sports skills and concepts are introduced to Pre-K children at an early age.
Seven Pillars of Youth Sports
We believe our Youth Sports programs can help children develop relationships, grow leadership skills, appreciate diversity, and learn the virtue of fair play while having fun.
1 Everyone Plays
Everyone receives equal practice time and plays at least half of every game.
2 Safety First
Children may get hurt playing sports, but we do all we can to prevent injuries. We’ve modified each sport to make it safer and more enjoyable to play.
3 Fair Play
Fair play is about more than playing by the rules! We’re more interested in developing children’s character through sport than in developing a few highly-skilled players.
4 Positive Competition
Learning to compete is important for children, and learning to cooperate in a competitive world is an essential life lesson they’ll learn at the Y.
5 Family Involvement
In addition to serving as volunteer coaches, officials, and timekeepers, we encourage parents to be at practices and games to support their child’s participation.
6 Sports For All
We offer programs to all children regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability. We support and appreciate the diversity of children and encourage children and their parents to do the same!
7 Sports For Fun
Children love the challenge of mastering the skills of the game, playing with their friends, and competing with their peers. While we enjoy adult participation, remember that sports are for the kids—we want them to have fun!
Concussion Safety
Concussions can be difficult to recognize, so it’s important to be aware of all of the symptoms.
Talk to your coach immediately if you suspect your child or any other player may have a concussion. There can be dangerous short-term and/or long-term side effects, so it’s important to immediately address the possible injury. It’s also critical to follow up with a physician during and after recovery.
Our Commitment
Your child’s safety is our priority. Find out more about our commitment to keeping kids safe.
Code of Conduct
This notice outlines the Code of Conduct for members, program participants, guests, and visitors.