Level Up Your Game
YMCA of Central Florida Esports brings kids and teens together to play video games, build friendships and develop skills in a positive, supervised and inclusive environment.
With programs in Orlando, Winter Garden, and Titusville, YMCA Esports combines organized gaming with coach-led instruction, weekly practices, and competitive play. Participants develop communication, teamwork, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills while connecting with others who share their passion for online gaming.
Whether your child is new to Esports or ready to sharpen their skills, the Y provides opportunities to learn, contribute to a team, and practice good sportsmanship.
Esports Program Details
Youth esports for ages 8–17 in Central Florida
One practice and one game per week
Cost per season:
Plus & Max Members: $40 per player
Base & Non-Members: $80 per player
Winter 2027: Super Smash Bros
- Registration: November 23, 2026–January 8, 2027
- Practices begin: January 13, 2027
- First game: January 15, 2027
- Last game: February 26, 2027
- Scheduled breaks: None
Spring 2027: Mario Kart
- Registration: February 1–March 19, 2027
- Practices begin: March 24, 2027
- First game: March 26, 2027
- Last game: May 7, 2027
- Scheduled breaks: None
Summer 2027: Super Smash Bros
- Registration: April 5–May 21, 2027
- Practices begin: May 26, 2027
- First game: May 28, 2027
- Last game: July 16, 2027
- No programming: June 30 and July 2, 2027
Fall 1 2027: Mario Kart
- Registration: June 28–August 13, 2027
- Practices begin: August 18, 2027
- First game: August 20, 2027
- Last game: October 8, 2027
- No programming: September 1 and September 3, 2027
Fall 2 2027: Super Smash Bros
- Registration: September 6–October 22, 2027
- Practices begin: October 27, 2027
- First game: October 29, 2027
- Last game: December 17, 2027
- No programming: November 24 and November 26, 2027
YMCA Esports players learn through coach-led instruction, guided drills, practice matches, and feedback tailored to the featured game and their experience level. Coaches help newer players build fundamentals and experienced players sharpen skills and support others, while physical warm-ups, breaks, and reflection encourage healthy gaming habits.
Teamwork
Players learn to communicate clearly, work toward shared goals and support one another. Through practice and competition, participants learn when to take the lead, when to listen and how to contribute to a positive group experience.
Online Safety
Adult Y team members supervise gameplay and reinforce expectations for appropriate communication and technology use. Participants follow coach-directed activities and learn to treat others respectfully in person and during game-related communication.
Players are expected to use approved games and modes, follow instructions and report concerns to a coach.
Leadership
Participants practice making decisions, sharing strategies and offering helpful feedback. Experienced players may have opportunities to support newer players, model good sportsmanship, and encourage others through challenges.
Equity Focus
YMCA Esports welcomes young people with different gaming backgrounds and experience levels. Coaches adapt instruction and activities to help participants learn at an appropriate level of challenge.
The program emphasizes respect, encouragement and belonging so players can contribute and grow.
Individual Growth
Players develop their gaming skills while practicing patience, resilience, and self-confidence. Coach feedback and reflection help participants recognize progress, identify strengths, and set goals.
Learning to respond positively to mistakes, accept results, and celebrate others’ successes is part of the experience.
Healthy Gaming Habits
Participants learn to balance gaming with movement, breaks, and responsible equipment use. Coaches reinforce habits such as maintaining good posture, resting their eyes, managing frustration, and caring for shared gaming spaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
YMCA Esports is a supervised video gaming program for children and teens ages 8–17. The program combines coach-led instruction, weekly practices and organized competition with opportunities to develop teamwork, communication, problem-solving and sportsmanship.
The program is offered at Downtown Orlando YMCA in Orlando, Roper YMCA in Winter Garden and Titusville YMCA in Titusville. All three locations use the same 2027 seasonal schedule and pricing.
The 2027 YMCA Esports schedule features:
- Super Smash Bros: Winter, Summer and Fall 2.
- Mario Kart: Spring and Fall 1.
Each season focuses on the game listed for that session.
YMCA Esports is open to children and teens ages 8–17. Grade divisions may be offered based on participation.
The program supports newer and experienced players. Coaches introduce game fundamentals, adjust activities for different skill levels and help participants improve from their own starting point.
The YMCA provides gaming equipment. Contact your selected location before the first session for any additional instructions about gaming accounts, controllers, or headsets.
Practices combine a physical warm-up, game instruction, guided skill development and opportunities to practice positive communication. Coaches provide feedback and help players reflect on their progress.
Specific drills and activities vary by the featured game and the group’s experience level.
Children can register individually. When a game or activity requires teams, the YMCA helps organize participants into teams. Friends are welcome to register, too.
Each season includes one practice and one game per week, except during scheduled breaks. Practice and game times vary by YMCA location.
Participants take part in organized competition while learning to play fairly, respect opponents and encourage others. Coaches emphasize skill development, effort and sportsmanship throughout practices and games.
Players are expected to follow coach instructions, care for equipment and use respectful language. Coaches reinforce encouraging communication, fair play and positive responses to mistakes or losses.
Insults, taunting and disrespectful behavior do not support the program’s expectations.
The fee for each 2027 season is:
- YMCA Plus and Max Members: $40 per participant
- YMCA Base Members and Non-Members: $80 per participant
These prices apply at Downtown Orlando YMCA, Roper YMCA, and Titusville YMCA.
Yes. YMCA Esports is open to members and non-members. Non-members pay $80 per participant, per season.
Registration closes before the first practice of each season:
- Winter: January 8, 2027
- Spring: March 19, 2027
- Summer: May 21, 2027
- Fall 1: August 13, 2027
- Fall 2: October 22, 2027
Spaces are limited. Check your selected season’s registration window before signing up.
Contact the YMCA location where your child would like to participate:
- Downtown Orlando YMCA: Call 407-896-6901 or email JSagala@cfymca.org
- Roper YMCA: Call 407-656-8816 or email PRodgers@cfymca.org
- Titusville YMCA: Call 321-267-8924 or email DSunseri@cfymca.org
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