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. Select youth sports leagues are free with a YMCA of the Fox Cities Family Membership!
Check the program listing below for current openings, or contact your nearest Y for upcoming offerings.
Spring Leagues
Spring offerings include:
- Esports (Ages 8–18)
- NFL Spring Flag Football (Grades 4K–8)
- Track & Field (Grades K–6)
Summer Leagues
Summer offerings include:
- Soccer
- Appleton and Heart of the Valley (Ages 4–12)
- Fox West YMCA Club Soccer (Ages 4–15)
- Neenah-Menasha (Ages 4–9)
- T-Ball
- Heart of the Valley and Neenah-Menasha YMCAs (Ages 4–6)
Fall Leagues
Fall offerings include:
- Cross Country (Grades 1–6)
- Esports (Ages 8–18)
- Fall Flag Football
- Youth Flag Football (Grades 4K-4)
- Boys Flag Football (Grades 5-6)
- Girls Flag Football (Grades 5-8)
- Soccer
- Fox West YMCA (Grades 4K–7)
- Heart of the Valley (Grades 4K–4)
- Volleyball 1 (Grades 2–6)
Winter Leagues
Winter offerings include:
- Basketball
- Youth Basketball (Grades 4K–4)
- Youth Girls Basketball (Grades 5–6)
- Boys Y-Ball (Grades 5–12)
- Girls Youth BasketBall (Grades 9–12)
- Indoor Soccer (Grades 4K-6)
- Esports (Ages 8–18)
- Volleyball 2 (Grades 3–6)
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, Fall Flag Football, and Volleyball 1.
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 YMCA, Fox West YMCA, Heart of the Valley YMCA, and Neenah-Menasha YMCA. 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 team using the contact information above.
Absolutely. Y leagues emphasize fun, skill development, and fair play over competition. All players participate in every game — everybody plays!
