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York Youth Cheerleading

York Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with York Youth Football to bring back York Youth Cheerleading! This program is designed for children in grades 2nd to 8th in York and Kittery, Maine. YYC hopes to foster imperative lifelong skills through gymnastics, stunting, dance, and more while building confidence and team bonding!

York and Kittery Residents Only!

REGISTRATION: April 1st through July 31st, 2026
STARTS:            Week of August 3rd
ENDS:               Week of November 6th
COST:               $175.00 per athlete
LOCATION:        Bog Road Fields and York High School
SCHEDULE:
Grades 2-4: Monday & Wednesday, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Grades 5-6: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Grades 7-8: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30pm-8:00pm

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Winter Wildcats! Cheer Competition Team
Grades 4-7

York Parks and Recreation is proud to expand our cheerleading program with York Youth Cheerleading - Introducing the YYC Winter Wildcats!

Our Winter Wildcats cheer program is perfect for athletes (4th-7th grade) ready to bring both spirit and skill to the mat in a competitive setting. This team combines high energy performance with focused training, helping athletes to grow in technique and strength. Practices will be 3 days a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 6:00pm-7:30pm, with competitions starting in early 2027. Competitions take place on one weekend day, January-April. We will participate in 5 competitions.

Please note, all athletes that participate in tryouts will not be guaranteed a spot on the team. The coaches will evaluate based on skills performed.

REGISTRATION:     Open
TRYOUTS:                Tuesday, Sept. 15th 7:30pm-8:30pm (Learn a small routine)
                                 Thursday, Sept 17th 7:30pm-8:30pm (Performance and evaluation)
STARTS:                   December 8th, 2026
ENDS:                       April 3rd, 2027 (subject to change based on final comp date)
COST:                       $200 per athlete
LOCATION:              York Bible Church - Gym
SCHEDULE:              Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 6:00PM - 7:30PM


Fall - Soccer - Lil Kickers - Ages 3&4

Lil Kickers - Ages 3-4 with 100% Parent Involvement!

This non-contact, skills-based program is a fun, 4-week introduction to soccer for children ages 3-4, with 100% parent participation. The focus is on fun through engaging games and activities that build movement, concentration, and basic footwork while parents and children play together.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 28th
STARTS:                September 12th
ENDS:                    October 3rd (Makeup October 10th, if necessary)
COST:                   $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         TBD
DAY:                     Saturdays
TIME:                  45-minute sessions between 8:00am-12:30pm

Fall - Flag Football - Grades 1-7

7 on 7 Flag Football League - Grades 1-6

Join Coach Andy for Outdoor 7 on 7 Flag Football. This fun, non-contact program focuses on learning the game and friendly competition. Balanced teams will compete weekly in a welcoming environment. Schedule may vary based on the number of teams. Participants must wear sneakers and their provided team shirt. Shorts or athletic pants without pockets are recommended.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 14th
STARTS:               September 1st
ENDS:                    October 8th
COST:                   $71.50 Resident / $76.50 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         Outfield of Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAY:                     Grades 1 & 2 - Tuesdays
                              Grades 3 & 4 - Wednesdays
                              Grades 5 & 6 - Thursdays
TIMES:               4:30pm-5:30pm

Fall - Field Hockey - Grades 3-6

Fall Field Hockey, 3rd-6th Grade

This program offers beginners the chance to learn field hockey fundamentals, while giving experienced players an opportunity to refine their skills and participate in friendly scrimmages in the Southern Maine Recreational Field Hockey League. Practices will focus on learning the rules, improving ball and stick handling, passing and receiving, and understanding field positioning. All participants will receive a York Field Hockey Team T-shirt.
Equipment Needed: Stick, Goggles, Shin Guards, and Mouth Guard

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                September 1st
ENDS:                     October 22nd
COST:                     $95.00 Resident / $105.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         TBD
DAY:                      Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME:                   4:00pm-5:30pm

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Interested in being a volunteer coach? 

We're always looking for volunteer coaches to help us provide the quality programming. All volunteer coaches must complete a Background Check Authorization Form and submit to our office before coaching.  

 

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