More Than a Game — A Place to Grow
At the Y, our sports staff, coaches, and volunteers all share one vision: helping every athlete reach their full potential in life. Our youth sports leagues turn a child’s excitement and passion for sports into a healthy, positive outlet — a place to gain new skills, develop a sense of team, and connect with positive role models. Parents are encouraged to be more than spectators by volunteering as coaches, serving as team parents, and most importantly, being their child’s number one fan. We offer a variety of youth sports leagues throughout the year, across multiple Y locations, for a wide range of ages and grades.
Leagues by Season
We offer leagues year-round across all four seasons. Program and registration information is posted as league dates approach. Check the program listing below for current openings, or contact your nearest Y for upcoming offerings.
Spring Leagues
Spring offerings include:
- Indoor Soccer (grades 4K–6, FREE with Family Membership
- NFL Spring Flag Football (grades 4K–8)
- Track & Field (grades K–6, FREE with Family Membership)
- Esports (ages 8–18)
Indoor Soccer is offered at Appleton, Fox West, Heart of the Valley, and Neenah-Menasha YMCAs.
Track & Field takes place at school facilities partnered with each Y location.
Summer Leagues
Summer offerings include:
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Club Soccer
- Fox West YMCA ages 4–15
- Appleton and Heart of the Valley ages 4–12
- Neenah-Menasha ages 4–9
- T-Ball
- Heart of the Valley and Neenah-Menasha YMCAs, ages 4–6
- 3-on-3 Outdoor Basketball
- Heart of the Valley YMCA, David Richardson Outdoor Courts
- Esports (ages 8–18)
Dates vary by location — check the program listing for current registration windows.
Fall Leagues
Fall offerings include:
- Soccer
- Fox West YMCA grades 4K–7
- Heart of the Valley grades 4K–4
- Fall Flag Football (grades 4K–6, FREE with Family Membership)
- Volleyball 1 (grades 2–6, FREE with Family Membership)
- Cross Country (grades 1–6)
- Girls Flag Football (grades 5–8, FREE with Family Membership)
- Esports (ages 8–18).
Girls Flag Football features multi-location games emphasizing fun, skill, teamwork, and confidence.
Winter Leagues
Winter offerings include:
- Volleyball 2 (grades 3–6)
- Youth Basketball (grades 4K–4, FREE with Family Membership)
- outh Girls Basketball (grades 5–6, FREE with Family Membership)
- Boys Y-Ball (grades 5–12)
- Girls Y-Ball (grades 9–12)
- Esports (ages 8–18)
Y-Ball leagues feature weekly practices at home Y locations and Saturday games; players register individually and team captains coordinate rosters. Contact Jensen Hinton at gro.seiticxofacmy@notnihj for Y-Ball team registration details.
Contact Your Y's Sports Staff
Have questions about a league, registration, or volunteering as a coach? Reach out to the sports coordinator at your nearest Y.
Appleton YMCA - Zach Dougherty
Fox West YMCA - Kevin Jakubek
Heart of the Valley YMCA - Brandon Thielen
Neenah-Menasha YMCA - Jensen Hinton
New to Sports? Start with Classes
If your child is just getting started, our Youth Sports Classes are the perfect first step before joining a league. Classes introduce kids ages 3 and up to the fundamentals of various sports in a fun, low-pressure environment — building the skills and confidence they need to thrive in league play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several leagues are free with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership, including Youth Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Track & Field, Flag Football (Fall and Spring), Volleyball 1, Youth Girls Basketball, and Girls Flag Football. Check individual listings for the most current value-added league offerings.
Leagues are available for a wide range of ages and grades, from grade 4K through high school, depending on the sport and season. Check the program listing for age and grade requirements by sport.
Leagues are held at Y locations and partner facilities across the Fox Cities, including Appleton, Fox West, Heart of the Valley, and Neenah-Menasha YMCAs. Some leagues use nearby school facilities. Check individual listings for locations.
Register online through the program listing on this page. Registration windows vary by sport and season — check listings for deadlines. Questions? Contact your nearest Y’s sports coordinator using the contact information above.
Yes! The Y relies on volunteer coaches to make youth leagues possible. Contact your Y’s sports coordinator to learn about coaching opportunities. You can also apply through our Apply to Coach page.
Absolutely. Y leagues emphasize fun, skill development, and fair play over competition. All players participate in every game — there are no benchwarmers at the Y.
