Youth Athletics

Cheerleading - Mites Grades 2-4

York Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with York Youth Football to introduce York Youth Cheerleading! This program is designed for children in grades 2nd to 8th grade in York and Kittery, Maine (children must be 8 years old by November 21st, 2025 to be eligible). YYC hopes to foster imperative lifelong skills through gymnastics, stunting, dance, and more while building confidence and team bonding!

REGISTRATION: April 1st through July 31st, 2025
STARTS: August 3rd, 2025
ENDS: November 21st, 2025
COST: $175.00 per athlete ($20 discount until June 1st!)
LOCATION: Bog Road Fields and York High School

Register here: Sign Up Now!

Cheerleading - Pee Wees Grades 5-6

York Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with York Youth Football to introduce York Youth Cheerleading! This program is designed for children in grades 2nd to 8th grade in York and Kittery, Maine (children must be 8 years old by November 21st, 2025 to be eligible). YYC hopes to foster imperative lifelong skills through gymnastics, stunting, dance, and more while building confidence and team bonding!

REGISTRATION: April 1st through July 31st, 2025
STARTS: August 3rd, 2025
ENDS: November 21st, 2025
COST: $175.00 per athlete ($20 discount until June 1st!)
LOCATION: Bog Road Fields and York High School

Register here: Sign Up Now!

Field Hockey - Grades 3-6 - All Ability Levels Welcome

This program is an opportunity for beginners to learn field hockey fundamentals and for those with experience to refine their skills and play friendly scrimmages in the Southern Maine Recreational Field Hockey League. Practices will consist of learning the rules, working on ball and stick positioning, passing and receiving, and field positioning. Participants will receive a York Field Hockey Team t-shirt.
Equipment Needed: Stick, goggles, shin guards, and a mouthguard.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                 September 2nd
ENDS:                     October 21st
COST:                     $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           Coastal Ridge Elementary School
DAY:                        Tuesdays
TIME:                      4:00pm-5:30pm

7 on 7 Flag Football League - Grades 1-6

Join Coach Andy for Outdoor 7 on 7 Flag Football. Like touch football, flag football was designed to minimize injuries that playing tackle football can bring. This program’s emphasis is on fun and friendly competition, as well as an opportunity to learn the game. We will create balanced teams to compete each week. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, as is the play. Please note schedules may vary depending on the number of teams. Sneakers and a team shirt must be worn each week (t-shirt provided). We encourage participants to wear sneakers and shorts or athletic pants without pockets.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 17th
STARTS:                September 2nd
ENDS:                    October 9th
COST:                     $65.00 Resident / $75.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:          Outfield of Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAY:                      Grades 1 & 2 - Tuesdays
                               Grades 3 & 4 - Wednesdays
                               Grades 5 & 6 - Thursdays
TIMES:                 Evenings, exact time depends on number of teams.

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

This is a non-contact skills-based program. This 4-week 100% parent involvement program, for children ages 3 and 4, will be offered as a basic introduction to the game of soccer. The main emphasis of this program will be to offer tons of fun for you and your child. This will be achieved through fun games and activities that involve movement, concentration, and footwork between parent and child.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until August 30th
STARTS:                 September 6th
ENDS:                     September 27th (Makeup October 4th, if necessary)
COST:                     $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           Coastal Ridge Elementary School
DAY:                        Saturdays
TIME:                     45-minute sessions between 8:00am-12:30pm. Schedule depends # of registrations

2025 LIL KICKERS SCHEDULE

Swimming Lessons at the Anchorage Inn - Ages 5 and Up

RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 6TH @ 8:30AM

NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 13th @ 8:30AM

Thanks to the generosity of the Anchorage Inn on Long Sands Beach in York for providing an opportunity for swim lessons. Classes are taught by Nikki Hill, a lifelong resident of York, is the owner and lead instructor of her own swim school, which she has successfully operated for more than 13 years. With a passion for teaching and a love for the water, Nikki specializes in working with children as young as 18 months, helping them build confidence, learn water safety skills, and develop strong swimming fundamentals. Her patient and encouraging teaching style makes every lesson a positive experience—whether a child is just beginning or advancing to more challenging techniques. Nikki’s dedication to water safety and skill development has helped countless swimmers grow into confident, capable athletes, all while keeping lessons fun and engaging.

Classes are held once a week, on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoon. These classes have limited space available and fill quickly, so don’t hesitate to register. Please have your child ready to swim when you arrive. There is a small changing room for use after the class. To ensure maximum safety at all times, parents are asked to stay during swimming lessons, this not only helps increase the child’s comfort level in water but can help parents understand the process and practice skills with their children between classes.

Please bring goggles!

Children who cannot stand flat footed in the shallow end of the pool are not eligible to register. The pool is 3 feet at the shallow end.

Level 1 - Beginner - Must be able to:
Safely enter and exit the water
Blow bubbles and open eyes underwater
Glide and float on front and back
Recover to a standing position from a front or back glide
Perform combined arm and leg actions

Level 2 - Advanced Beginner - Must be able to:
Submerge head and roll over from front to back and back to front
Float independently for a short duration
Tread water using arm and leg motions
Swim on the front and back using combined strokes

Levels 3 & 4 - Stroke Development/Improvement - Must be able to:
Jump into deep water
Bob with the head fully submerged
Perform rotary (side) breathing
Swim front crawl and backstroke for short distances
Perform butterfly and breaststroke kicks
Swim front crawl for longer distances (e.g. 25 yards)
Swim the entire front crawl stroke with more coordination
Tread water using different kicks
Perform compact and stride entries
Retrieve an object from underwater

Mondays
3:30pm-4:05pm – Level 1 - Beginner
4:10pm-4:45pm – Level 1 - Beginner
4:50pm-5:25pm – Level 2 - Advanced Beginner
5:30pm-6:05pm – Level 2 - Advanced Beginner

Tuesdays
3:30pm-4:05pm – Level 2 - Advanced Beginner
4:10pm-4:45pm – Level 2 - Advanced Beginner
4:50pm-5:25pm – Level 1 - Beginner
5:30pm-6:05pm – Level 1 - Beginner

Wednesdays
3:30pm-4:05pm – Level 1 - Beginner
4:10pm-4:45pm – Level 1 - Beginner
4:50pm-5:25pm – Level 2 - Advanced Beginner
5:30pm-6:05pm – Level3/4 - Stroke Development/Improvement

REGISTRATION: York Residents begins Monday, October 6th
                                  Non-Residents Monday, October 13th
STARTS:                 October 20th
ENDS:                     December 17th
COST:                     $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:           Anchorage Inn, Long Beach Avenue
DAYS:                     Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
TIMES:                   See schedule above
                                  Classes will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd, Early Release Day
                                 and Tuesday, November 11th, Veteran's Day

Basketball - Travel Tryouts - Boys and Girls, Grades 5-6

The 5th/6th Travel team will practice twice a week, have a 12-14 game schedule in the Maine Basketball League, and play in a tournament to finish the season. All league games will be played primarily on Saturdays and/or Sundays in the Southern Maine area. To be considered for a team, players must attend at least two of the three tryout dates. Those who do not attend tryouts and fail to notify our department of the reason why they cannot attend within 48 hours of the scheduled tryout will not be eligible. Tryout registration is FREE but required. Please keep in mind travel basketball is more competitive than our recreation league and there will be added commitment of time and travel from November-March. We encourage you to discuss this within your family to determine if this program is for you. Tryouts are closed; parents will be asked to leave the gym before tryouts begin.

Eligibility

*Must attend York Schools or be a York Resident*
*Must attend at least two of the three tryout dates*

REGISTRATION: September 22nd -   Tuesday, October 21st
COST:                     Tryouts are FREE
                                $300.00 if chosen for a team - personalized jersey included in cost
LOCATION:          York Middle School or Coastal Ridge Elementary School
SCHEDULE:         Wednesday, October 22nd / Girls: 5:00pm-6:00pm / Boys: 6:15pm-7:15pm
                                 Friday, October 24th / Girls: 5:00pm-6:00pm / Boys: 6:15pm-7:15pm
                                 Sunday, October 26th / Girls: 4:30pm-5:30pm / Boys: 5:45pm-6:45pm

Basketball - Travel Tryouts - Boys and Girls, Grades 3-4

The 3rd/4th Travel team will practice twice a week, have a 12-14 game schedule in the Maine Basketball League, and play in a tournament to finish the season. All league games will be played primarily on Saturdays and/or Sundays in the Southern Maine area. To be considered for a team, players must attend at least two of the three tryout dates. Those who do not attend tryouts and fail to notify our department of the reason why they cannot attend within 48 hours of the scheduled tryout will not be eligible. Tryout registration is FREE but required. Please keep in mind travel basketball is more competitive than our recreation league and there will be added commitment of time and travel from November-March. We encourage you to discuss this within your family to determine if this program is for you. Tryouts are closed; parents will be asked to leave the gym before tryouts begin.

Eligibility

*Must attend York Schools or be a York Resident*
*Must attend at least two of the three tryout dates*

REGISTRATION: September 22nd -  Friday, October 21st
COST:                      Tryouts are FREE
                                 $300.00 if chosen for a team - personalized jersey included in cost
LOCATION:          York Middle School or Coastal Ridge Elementary School
SCHEDULE:         Wednesday, October 22nd / Girls: 2:30pm-3:30pm / Boys: 3:45pm-4:45pm
                                 Sunday, October 26th / Girls: 2:00pm-3:00pm / Boys: 3:15pm-4:15pm
                                 Monday, October 27th / Girls: 5:00pm-6:00pm / Boys: 6:15pm-7:15pm

FUNdamental Basketball Camp - Boys and Girls Grades 3-6

Join us for this exciting and skills-focused basketball camp designed for boys and girls entering grades 3 through 6. Whether your child is new to the game or looking to sharpen their abilities, this camp provides the perfect environment to build confidence, develop core basketball skills, and foster a love for the game. The day will also include competitive drills, scrimmages, and skill-based contests to keep campers engaged and motivated. Sneakers required; shorts recommended. Please be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch.

REGISTRATION: September 22nd -   November 7th or until full
DAY/DATE:           Tuesday, November 11th
COST:                    $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident (camp t-shirt included)
LOCATION:         York Middle School
TIME:                    9:00am-2:00pm

Basketball - Boys and Girls Grades 5-6

Our 5th and 6th grade league will take place at Coastal Ridge Elementary and York Middle School and will begin the week of December 1st. This league will focus on the development of individual skills, technical progression, and teamwork. Team practices will be one hour long and will be led by a volunteer coach. Team placement and practice times will be communicated once your child is placed on a team and rosters are finalized. Games will be played on Saturdays between 2:00pm-7:00pm. If you are interested in coaching, please complete the Volunteer Coach Form on our website, www.yorkparksandrec.org. Sneakers required; shorts recommended. There will be no practices December 22nd through January 4th or February 16th through February 22nd.

REGISTRATION:  September 22nd - November 14th
STARTS:                  Practices start the week of December 1st
                                   Preseason Holiday League Tournament December 20th
                                  League Games begin January 10th
                                  Playoffs begin Friday, February 27th
ENDS:                     March 7th (No games December 27th, January 3rd, February 14th or 22nd)
COST:                     $105.00 Resident / $115.00 Non-Resident (team t-shirt included)
LOCATION:           Practices at Coastal Ridge Elementary
                                 Games at York Middle School
DAYS/TIMES:      Practice Once a Week (Weekday Evening)
                                 Games on Saturdays between 2:00pm-7:00pm

Basketball - Boys and Girls Grades 3-4

Our 3rd & 4th grade league will take place at Coastal Ridge Elementary School, Village Elementary School, and York Middle School. This league will focus on the development of individual skills, technical progression, and teamwork. Team practices will be one hour long and will be led by a volunteer coach. Team placement, and practice times will be communicated once your child is placed on a team and rosters are finalized. Games will be played on Saturdays between 8:00am-2:00pm. If you are interested in coaching, please complete the Volunteer Coach Form on our website, www.yorkparksandrec.org. Sneakers required; shorts recommended. There will be no practices December 22nd through January 4th or February 16th through February 22nd.

REGISTRATION: September 22nd -  November 14th
STARTS:                 Practices start the week of December 1st
                                  Preseason Holiday League Tournament December 20th
                                  League Games begin January 10th
                                  Playoffs begin Friday, February 27th
ENDS:                     March 7th (No games December 27th, January 3rd, February 14th or 22nd)
COST:                     $105.00 Resident / $115.00 Non-Resident (team t-shirt included)
LOCATION:           Practices at Coastal Ridge Elementary or Village Elementary School

Basketball - 2nd Grade Co-Ed

This 7-week program is designed to teach 2nd graders fundamental concepts of basketball. This program focuses on technique via clinics and scrimmages, helping players gradually increase their ability to do and understand a skill that will help them play basketball. Volunteer parent coaches may be needed for this program, please consider helping if you can. Sneakers required; shorts recommended.

REGISTRATION: September 22nd -November 26th
STARTS:                December 13th (No basketball December 27th)
ENDS:                    January 31st (Make-up date, if necessary, February 7th)
COST:                    $70.00 Resident / $80.00 Non-Resident (team t-shirt included)
LOCATION:          Coastal Ridge Elementary
DAY:                       Saturdays
TIME:                     8:00am-1:00pm (Each session is 60 minutes)

Basketball - Kindergarten - 1st Grade

Our 6-week Kindergarten and 1st grade basketball program is designed to introduce young players to the game of basketball. This program will allow the children to learn the basic skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Volunteer Parent Coaches are needed for this program, please consider helping. Sneakers required; shorts recommended.

REGISTRATION: September 22 - November 24th
STARTS:                  December 13th (No basketball December 27th)
ENDS:                      January 24th (Make-up date, if necessary, January 31st)
COST:                      $60.00 Resident / $70.00 Non-Resident (t-shirt included)
LOCATION:           Village Elementary School
DAY:                        Saturdays
TIME:                      8:00am-1:00pm (Each session is 60 minutes)

Lil’ Ballers Basketball - Ages 3 & 4 – Parent Involvement

We use a variety of fun games to develop balance, movement, and basketball skills as well as listening to instructions in this 4-week program. Participants will use a size 3 basketball and shoot on 8-foot hoops to slowly introduce them to competitive play. Parents will be encouraged to participate with their child to make this fun for the whole family. Sneakers required; shorts recommended.

REGISTRATION:  September 22nd - January 23rd
STARTS:                  February 7th (no basketball on February 21st)
ENDS:                      March 7th (make-up date, if necessary, March 14th)
COST:                      $40.00 Resident / $50.00 Non-Resident (t-shirt included)
LOCATION:           Coastal Ridge Elementary School
DAY:                        Saturdays
TIME:                      8:00am-1:00pm (Each session is 45 minutes)

Indoor Soccer - Ages 3-4

Our Indoor Soccer Program for players ages 3 and 4 is designed to introduce toddlers to the basics of soccer in a fun, safe, and energetic environment. We’ll use simple, age-appropriate drills to help kids develop their coordination, balance, and social skills, while fostering a love for the game. Through engaging activities and games, children will begin to develop essential soccer skills while learning how to play, share, and be part of a team. This is a 100% parent involvement program. Sneakers required; shin guards recommended.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing until February 28th
STARTS:                 March 14th
ENDS:                     April 11th
COST:                     $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident (team t-shirt included)
LOCATION:          York Middle School
DAY:                       Saturday
TIME:                    TBD – Based on # of teams

Indoor Soccer - Ages 5-7

Whether your child is a beginner or has some soccer experience, this program is designed to build their skills, confidence, and love for the game while having tons of fun. Our focus is on creating a positive, energetic environment where every child can enjoy the game of soccer. For the first couple of weeks we’ll focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, and controlling the ball and progress into weekly scrimmages so players can learn positioning, teamwork, and strategy. Sneakers required and shin guards required.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until February 28th
STARTS:                 March 14th
ENDS:                    April 11th
COST:                    $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident (team t-shirt included)
LOCATION:          York Middle School
DAY:                       Saturday
TIME:                    TBD – Based on # of teams

Lil’ Sluggers Baseball - Ages 3 & 4

Lil’ Sluggers is designed to prepare boys & girls ages 3 & 4 for their journey into organized team play. Our goal is to help our young athletes improve and continue to develop social and physical skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Lil’ Sluggers will help build confidence, reinforce team play, and foster a love for the game. Having FUN, building confidence, learning baseball, in that order. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children for some family fun. A baseball glove and sneakers or cleats are required. All other equipment is provided.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing until April 17th
STARTS:                 May 2nd
ENDS:                     May 30th (No Lil Sluggers on May 23rd – Memorial Day Weekend)
COST:                     $50.00 Residents / $60.00 Non-Residents (t-shirt and hat included)
LOCATION:          Bog Rd. Baseball Field
DAY:                       Saturdays
TIME:                     Mornings

Lacrosse Grades 5-6 - Boys and Girls

This is a developmental program to introduce players to fundamental lacrosse skills while building on their knowledge of the game. The team will practice twice a week. Practice time will focus on rules, techniques, and skill development such as throwing, catching, cradling, and shooting along with the rules of the game. The game schedule is completed by the Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL) and will be released at the end of April. Most games will be played on Saturday or Sunday, however, there will be occasional games scheduled during the week. Girls will need goggles, mouth guard, gloves, and a stick. Boys will need a helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic supporter, stick, gloves, and a mouth guard.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until March 14th
STARTS:                 Week of April 6th – Weather and Field Conditions Permitting
ENDS:                     June 14th (No games Memorial Day Weekend)
COST:                     $125.00 Resident / $135.00 Non-Resident (reversible jersey included)
LOCATION:          Practices & Home Games Played at Bog Road Fields
DAYS/TIMES:      TBD by Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL)

Lacrosse - Grades 3-4 - Boys and Girls

This is a developmental program to introduce players to fundamental lacrosse skills while building on their knowledge of the game. The team will practice twice a week. Practice time will focus on rules, techniques, and skill development such as throwing, catching, cradling, and shooting along with the rules of the game. The game schedule is completed by the Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL) and will be released at the end of April. Most games will be played on Saturday or Sunday, however, there will be occasional games scheduled during the week. Girls will need goggles, a mouth guard, gloves, and a stick. Boys will need a helmet, arm and shoulder pads, athletic supporter, stick, gloves, and a mouth guard.

REGISTRATION:  Ongoing until March 14th
STARTS:                 Week of April 6th – Weather and Field Conditions Permitting
ENDS:                     June 14th (No games Memorial Day Weekend)
COST:                     $125.00 Resident / $135.00 Non-Resident (reversible jersey included)
LOCATION:          Practices & Home Games Played at Bog Road Fields
DAYS/TIMES:      TBD by Maine Youth Lacrosse League (MYL)

Lacrosse - 1st & 2nd Grade Boys & Girls

This is an instructional, developmental program that introduces the basics of the game. No previous experience is necessary. York High School lacrosse players along with volunteer coaches will teach fundamentals, introduce game concepts, and provide instruction in a fun, non-competitive, enthusiastic environment. There will be some friendly scrimmages with other local recreation departments during the season. The only equipment necessary at this level of play is a mouth guard, and a lacrosse stick. Softer developmental lacrosse balls will be used for this program.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing until April 17th
STARTS:                 May 2nd (No lacrosse May 23rd – Memorial Day Weekend)
ENDS:                     June 6th
COST:                     $50.00 Resident / $60.00 Non-Resident (t-shirt included)
LOCATION:         Bog Rd. Recreation Complex
DAY:                       Saturdays
TIME:                    Morning – TBD