At the Y, there is no such thing as too young or too old to get in the game.
YMCA of the Triangle sports for adults and kids provide camaraderie, get everyone moving, and improve the health and well-being of our communities. With a sport for almost everyone, you can get your game on at the Y.
For youth, the Y provides a supportive environment for competitive and recreational level team sports for ages 3 through middle school. Our coaches focus on skill, good sportsmanship and character development, emphasizing teamwork, cooperation and good values.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Preschool Sports
The YMCA of the Triangle offers Rookie Sports, and introductory sports programs for preschoolers ages 3 - 5 (must be potty trained).
Rookie Sports Classic is designed for kids who are new to sports and teaches basic skill development in soccer, basketball and tee-ball. Players are introduced to sports through drills, gym games and active play.
Youth Baseball and Teeball
The YMCA of the Triangle offers youth baseball, youth softball and teeball for girls and boys. YMCA youth sports leagues emphasize teamwork and fair play.
Players learn the basics of throwing, hitting and catching the ball.
YMCA sports leagues for kids offer dedicated practice time and skill building. Games are played once a week.
Youth Basketball
YMCA of the Triangle youth basketball leagues are a great way for your kids to fine-tune their skills, practice good sportsmanship and have fun.
Our recreational youth basketball leagues focus on an "everybody plays, everybody wins" strategy. Out players also learn the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in a team sports environment.
Youth Flag Football
YMCA Youth Flag Football teaches kids about all the hikes, passes and touchdowns without the helmets, pads and tackles. Kids also learn the value of teamwork, honesty and hard work. The season includes drills, skill development and scrimmages.
All players are required to wear mouth guards during play and athletic bottoms with no pockets.
Youth Futsal
During the summer and winter, the YMCA offers a recreational futsal program designed to give players extra experience during a time when soccer is usually out of season.
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small-sided soccer game that is widely played across the world.
Youth Soccer
The YMCA of the Triangle offers youth soccer teams and leagues for kids in Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Clayton and Durham.
YMCA sports teams emphasize sportsmanship and fair play. Kids practice skill development with kicking, passing, dribbling and shooting on goal.
Each player receives a team jersey, and children must have shin guards to play. Cleats are helpful but not mandatory.
Youth Tennis Lessons
Tennis lessons are a great way to learn the game of tennis or to perfect your tennis game.
Whether your child is brand new to tennis or an advanced player, he or she can learn skills and techniques from one of our tennis professionals.
We offer private, semi-private and group lessons for players of all ages and skill levels.
Youth Triathlons
Each year the YMCA of the Triangle introduces more than 100 kids ages 7 - 14 to triathlons. Youth triathlons are a great way for kids to experience a sense of accomplishment.
The YMCA also offers a five-week training program, certified fitness experts coach participants on swimming, biking and running and help them get prepared both physically and mentally for the swimming and running parts of the race.
Youth Volleyball
YMCA of the Triangle youth volleyball leagues emphasize skill development and good sportsmanship. Our youth volleyball leagues are recreational and teach kids volleyball basics, like setting, bumping and serving.
Our recreational youth leagues focus on an "everybody plays, everybody wins" strategy. Out players also learn the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in a team sports environment.