Youth ages 3 to 18 can be active, build confidence, learn new skills, and make new friends. Every child gets to be part of the team.
Coaches focus on teaching game basics, improving skills, and fostering teamwork in a positive, encouraging environment.
06/09/2026
Ball out our Summer Basketball league located at our NKC, Kirk, and Linwood YMCA!
Deadline ends June 22nd so sign up before its too late.
Here is the link to sign up:
https://kansascityymca.org/programs/youth-sports
06/09/2026
05/22/2026
Tomorrow we are back on site at the Paragon star sports complex running our biggest flag football tournament of the year!
75 teams - ages 5 to 18 from Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin
Who will be bring home the 2026 Flag Mania championship ring?!
05/13/2026
YMCA Summer Basketball is almost here!!! Beat the heat and ball at our Linwood, NKC, and Kirk YMCA facilities this summer. Learn skills, build confidence, and have fun this summer!
-Weekly practices and games
-Programs for Pre-K through 3rd grade!
-See second page for more info
05/01/2026
Congratulations on three of our league athletes making it to the final round of US national team
Quin Miles - made the final 12 player roster for the 15u boys team
Emme Porter - alternate for the 15u girls team
Wrigley Hamrick - alternate for the 17u boys team
Congratulations again and great job representing Kansas City!
04/30/2026
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04/27/2026
Bitty Sports: Future MVPs Start Here 🏆
Still looking for the perfect first sport for your little one? There’s still time to join Bitty Sports!
Designed for ages 3–5, Bitty Sports gives kids a fun, low-pressure way to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork—while just being kids.
This summer, they can try:
⚾ Baseball
⚽ Soccer
🏀 Basketball
No experience needed. Just show up, play, and grow.
👉 Save their spot: https://kansascityymca.org/programs/youth-sports/bitty-sports
04/13/2026
04/09/2026
Ready to get in the game this summer? 🏈
Flag Football season is almost here and spots are filling fast.
Registration is open for Coed and Girls leagues, but early bird pricing ends April 13.
Practices start the week of May 25.
Games kick off June 5.
This is more than a season. It’s confidence, teamwork, and a place to belong.
👉 Secure your spot now: https://kansascityymca.org/programs/youth-sports/flag-football
04/07/2026
Looking for the perfect first sport for your child? 👀
Bitty Sports is designed for ages 3–5, giving kids a fun, low-pressure introduction to sports while building confidence, coordination, and teamwork.
This summer, your child can try:
⚾ Baseball
⚽ Soccer
🏀 Basketball
No experience needed: just a safe, supportive space for your little one to try something new and have fun!
👉 Register now: https://kansascityymca.org/programs/youth-sports/bitty-sports