Youth Sports
Youth Sports at the Columbus Family YMCA is a great way to introduce the next generation of kids to the sports world.
Our youth sports department offers various leagues and clinics for all age groups throughout the entire year. Fundamentals, recreation, sportsmanship, and values are just some of the many things kids will learn while developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Basketball
Rookie Basketball
A great way for your child to enjoy the game of basketball in a team atmosphere for our youngest ball players! This league will run for five weeks, with practices and games on Saturday mornings. All grades will play 4 on 4 to assure maximum playing time and involvement for all participants. Volunteer coaches are needed (please contact Sports Director, Kelsie Gaughenbaugh, if you are interested in coaching)! Team t-shirts are included with the cost of registration.
*This is a developmental league that is intended to teach youth the basics of basketball . We will not keep score for any of the games, and everyone will play as equally as possible! We will only accept individual registrations, and players will be assigned to a team/coach afterwards.*
2026 DATES: January 17 – February 14, 2026
COST: Member: $37 | Non-member: $74
LATE REGISTRATION ADDITIONAL $10: 12/31/25-1/4/26
*A t-shirt will be included with all registrations.
AGES:
Kindergarten division (must be 5 by start of the league)
1st-2nd Grade division
3rd-4th Grade division (if numbers allow)
*Boys and girls will be in separate divisions as long as registration allows.
LOCATION: Columbus Family YMCA & Fieldhouse
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12/30/25
LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/4/2026
March Madness 3v3
Our Spring March Madness basketball league is a 3v3 youth league for boys and girls in grades 3rd-8th. Teams will play two, 20-minute officiated games each night. Max of 5 players per roster. All grades will play on a 10′ hoop with a 28.5″ ball.
fall Club Basketball
Grab your team to compete on the hardwood at the Columbus Family YMCA! This league will run for three Saturday’s with all teams being guaranteed two games each day. This league is for grades 3rd-6th and separate divisions will be made for boys and girls. Referees will be provided. TEAM REGISTRATION ONLY!
2026 DATES: TBD
COST:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
There will be a $25 penalty per team for late registrations.
rookie Flag Football
Join us for our Fall Rookie Flag Football League! This league will run for six weeks, with practices and games on Tuesday night’s. Each team will practice immediately before their game, and all teams will play one game per week. VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED (please contact the Sports Director if you are interested in coaching)! Team t-shirts are included with the cost of registration. Both boys and girls are welcome to play!
*This is a developmental league that is intended to teach youth the basics of football. We will not keep score for any of the games, and everyone will play as equally as possible! We will only accept individual registrations, and players will be assigned to a team/coach afterwards.
Dates: September 8 – October 6 (Tuesdays)
Cost: Member $37 | Non-member $74
Location: Columbus Fieldhouse
Age: K-2nd Grades
Deadline: August 28, 2026
Volleyball
Rookie Volleyball League
Rookie Volleyball will be an instructional volleyball league designed for players new to the game! This league will run for 5 weeks on Monday evenings. All players will sign up individually and be placed on teams at random. All teams will get one hour each evening, with 30 minutes of practice and 30 minutes of game time. VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED!
summer Jr. High Volleyball League
Come enjoy playing against teams from the surrounding area as well as staying active during the summer. This will take place Thursday mornings (9am-12pm) and two games will be played each day.
summer High School Volleyball League
Come enjoy playing against teams from the surrounding area as well as staying active during the summer. It will be played on Wednesday nights (5pm-10pm).
fall Club VOLLEYBALL League
DATES: September 26 – October 17
COST: $260 per team
Location: Columbus YMCA & Fieldhouse Gyms
Age: Grades 3rd-6th
Deadline: September 11, 2026
private volleyball lessons
Looking to get one-on-one or small-group volleyball instruction? The Columbus YMCA is offering you a chance to work directly with a collegiate volleyball player to get personalized training on any desired skills. Please contact Cari Franzen: cfranzen@columbusy.org
Soccer
youth soccer league
Our youth soccer league get kids more touches, provides more engagement, improves decision making, and allows more scoring opportunities. This league is for boys and girls. All 5th-8th grades will play 5 v 5. All 2nd-4th grades will play 4 v 4.
Dates: 2026 DATES TBD
Cost:
Ages: 2nd-8th Grades
high school soccer league
Stay sharp this off season with our high school soccer league! This is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the spring competition while staying active during the colder months. This 7 v 7 league offers fast paced play designed to improve touches, build team chemistry, and keep athletes in game-ready shape. All games will be played in the Columbus fieldhouse. Teams will be guaranteed 8 games.
Rookie soccer league
The YMCA is partnering w/ the Columbus Soccer Club to offer our first ever Rookie Soccer program. This will be a developmental league that is intended to teach youth the basics of soccer. WE WILL NOT KEEP SCORE for any games. We only accept individual registrations and players will then be assigned a team/coach. WE are looking for parents to volunteer to coach. In order to help the parents at practice, the CSC will provide a practice plan w/ drills each week. CSC coaches will be at practices to help run drills. In addition Central Community College women’s soccer players will be there to help with practices and help run the games
Ages: Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Dates: 2026 registration closed
Times: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Cost: Member $37 | Non-Member $74
Summer Sports Camps
The following camps are held annually in the summer at the YMCA/Fieldhouse:
Volleyball Camp: May 28-29
Swim Team Camp: June 1-4 at Pawnee Plunge
Run Club: June 1-24
Soccer Camp: June 23-25
Cheer Camp: July 15-17
Basketball Camp: July 20-23
Football Camp: 2026 DATES TBD