Youth
Sports

2025 Winter Season in Progress – Registration Now Closed.

In this recreational youth basketball league, players learn the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy habits while sharpening skills, practicing drills and having fun. They will learn basketball skills like dribbling, shooting, and defense.

Questions, contact:

Alabaster, Hoover, Pelham, Youth Center & Northeast: Jennifer Weems
Greystone: Melanie Norman
Shades Valley: Josiah Hodge
Trussville: Fred Hatcher
Interested in becoming a volunteer coach? Click HERE.

Click below to register at your desired branch!

Our new YMCA Cheerleading Squad will be cheering for our new Flag Football League.

Cheerleading at the Y teaches confidence, responsibility, teamwork and unity. When joining our program, your child will learn new cheerleading skills, create lifetime bonds and increase self awareness. YMCA cheerleading programs are designed to give a full work out while improving flexibility, coordination, balance and strength.

Ages | 5-7
Cost | $84 Members; $168 Non Members
Registration | Opens Feb. 10
Location | Shades Cahaba Elementary School field
Practice | Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning April 1; parents can select which practice time they prefer
First Game | Saturdays beginning April 19
Last Game | May 17

Flag Football for Kids is an introductory program for children aged 5-7, designed to prepare them for organized flag football in a fun, non-threatening environment. Using age-appropriate equipment, it teaches basic skills like throwing, catching, running, and agility, helping children and parents get ready for organized sports without the pressure of competition or fear of injury. There is no tackling and all kids will be placed on a team and coached by a vetted volunteer coach.

Ages | 5-7
Cost | $84 Members; $168 Non Members
Registration | Opens Feb. 10
Location | Shades Cahaba Elementary School field
Practice | Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning April 1; parents can select which practice
First Game | Saturdays beginning April 19
Last Game | May 17

Tennis – Year Round

With 21 clay courts and 3 indoor courts in the Birmingham Metro area, the YMCA offers a variety of tennis programming with opportunities for juniors to play and participate in one of the healthiest lifetime sports available.

Our USPTA certified tennis professionals offer instructional programs for every level. Looking to get in the game? We offer private lessons, junior clinics, leagues and tournament opportunities at our three tennis locations.

Contact our Tennis Professionals for More Information:
Greystone : Steven Faulkner
Mountain Brook: Joey Unkenholz

In our Youth Soccer League, young kids have the opportunity to learn game fundamentals, basic rules and the joy of playing on a team! Our soccer leagues are family friendly! There are no try-outs. Every player is placed on a team and every child will play. All of our teams are coached by caring and vetted volunteers.

Ages | 3-6 Co-ed
Locations | Alabaster and Pelham YMCAs
Registration Opens | February 17
Registration Closes | March 7
1st Week of Practice | Week of April 13
First Game | Saturday, May 1
Last Game | Saturday, May 29
Cost | Members – $84; Non-members $168

Game days will be Thursday evenings. Game locations will rotate each week between the Pelham and Alabaster YMCA locations.

For 3/4 year olds only:
Week 1 and Week 2 will be practices only.
When games start, it will be a combined practice and game day. On Thursday evening, you will have a 30 minute practice, immediately followed by a 30 minute game.

5/6 year olds:
You will have a designated practice each week followed by a game on Thursday evenings.