Youth Athletics

Track & Field - Grades 3-8

Our Track & Field Program for 3rd-8th graders is designed to build confidence, athletic skills, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement. Participants will learn the fundamentals of running, jumping, and throwing in a positive and encouraging environment that emphasizes effort, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
The program will help athletes improve speed, coordination, endurance, agility, and overall fitness through structured practices, skill development, and friendly competition in a fun and supportive environment. Open to all ability levels.
Coaches: Jack Armlin & Asher Kuhn

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                June 23rd
ENDS:                    August 6th
COST:                    $85.00 Resident / $95.00 Non-Resident (includes T-Shirt)
LOCATION:         York High School Track
DAYS:                    Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIMES:                 4:30pm-6:00pm

Basketball - Swish Summer Basketball League
Grades 6-8 (Grade your child is entering in the fall)

Swish Summer League is a favorite for basketball players of all skill levels! While our basketball camps and winter leagues focus on instruction, skill-building, and fundamentals, Summer Swish gives kids the change to put those skills into practice through real game play. Rosters are created by York Parks & Recreation through a draft process. We understand players may not be able to attend every game, and that's okay. Swish is a low-pressure, fun environment. Each player will receive a reversible game jersey and should bring a water bottle. Register for the grade your child is entering in the fall of 2026.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:              July 1st
ENDS:                 August 12th
COST:                 $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:       York Middle School
DAYS:                 Wednesdays
TIME:                 5:45pm

Wednesday, July 1st - 5:45pm - Jersey Handout

Wednesday, July 8th - 5:45pm

Wednesday, July 15th - 5:45pm

Wednesday, July 22nd - 5:45pm

Wednesday, July 29th - 5:45pm

Wednesday, August 12th - 5:45pm

Basketball - Swish Summer Basketball League
Grades 3-5 (Grade your child is entering in the fall)

Swish Summer League is a favorite for basketball players of all skill levels! While our basketball camps and winter leagues focus on instruction, skill-building, and fundamentals, Summer Swish gives kids the change to put those skills into practice through real game play. Rosters are created by York Parks & Recreation through a draft process. We understand players may not be able to attend every game, and that's okay. Swish is a low-pressure, fun environment. Each player will receive a reversible game jersey and should bring a water bottle. Register for the grade your child is entering in the fall of 2026.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                 June 30th
ENDS:                    August 11th (No Swish on August 4th - National Night Out)
COST:                   $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         York Middle School
DAYS:                  Tuesdays
TIME:                  Evenings, depending on number of teams.

2026 - Grades 3-5 Division Game Schedule

2026 - Grades 3-5 Division Rosters

League Rules - Grades 3-5

Basketball Camp with College Basketball Coach, Phil Alibrandi
Co-Ed – Ages 7-15

York, Maine native and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Curry College, Phil Alibrandi offers an engaging basketball camp for boys and girls aged 7-15. The camp is designed to help young athletes improve their basketball skills, including drills and exercises that target fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense. The camp also emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership, providing campers with a well-rounded basketball education. Coach Alibrandi and his team of experienced coaches and players create a supportive environment where young athletes can learn and grow both on and off the court. This basketball camp is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills and passion for the game in a FUN and inclusive setting. This camp is for players of all skill levels!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                July 27th
ENDS:                    July 31st
COST:                    $325.00.
LOCATION:        York High School
DAYS:                   Monday-Friday
TIME:                  9:00am-2:30pm (doors open at 8:30am)

Wildcat Field Hockey Camp, 5th-8th Grade

Get ready for the fall field hockey season at the new turf facility at York High School! Join the YHS field hockey coaches and team members for a fun, week-long preseason camp designed to help players build confidence, improve skills, and sharpen fundamental techniques before the school year begins.
Highlights include: Skill development and drills, Fundamentals review and improvement, Instruction from YHS coaches and players, Daily prizes and activities, Camp T-Shirt for every participant

Equipment Needed: Stick, Shin Guards, Mouth Guard, Water Bottle, Protective Goggles (optional)

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through August 3rd
STARTS:                August 17th
ENDS:                    August 21st
COST:                     $75.00 Resident / $85.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:         York High School Turf 
DAY:                       Monday-Friday
TIME:                    6:30pm-8:00pm

Pickleball - Family Clinics - All Ages

Join us for a Family Pickleball Clinic, a fun, beginner-friendly experience for all ages! Participants will learn the basics of pickleball, including rules, scoring, court positioning, and fundamental strokes, through engaging drills and games. Our instructors focus on creating a positive, supportive environment where parents and kids can learn together, build confidence, and enjoy quality family time on the court. No experience is needed, and equipment is provided.

REGISTRATION: Register only one name for up to 4 players
SCHEDULE:          Session 1: Monday, June 22nd -5:00pm-7:00pm
                                  Session 2: Wednesday, July 15th -5:00pm-7:00pm
                                 Session 3: Friday, August 7th -5:00pm-7:00pm
COST:                    $15.00 Per Clinic Per Family of Up to 4 players
LOCATION:         York High School Upper Pickleball Courts

Soccer - Seacoast United Grassroots Camp
Ages 3-5 with Parent Participation

Seacoast United Grassroots Camp is a unique opportunity for young children to get involved in the game of soccer. The main objective is to teach while having fun. The overall theme is for children to relate having fun with playing soccer and to develop the necessary skills to be a competitive player in the future. The program offers a unique learning experience for all involved. Each age group is appropriately challenged with specifically designed developmental games and activities

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through August 1st
STARTS:                August 3rd
ENDS:                    August 7th
COST:                    $80.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included)
LOCATION:         Bog Road Fields
DAYS:                   Monday-Friday
TIME:                   9:00am-9:45am

Soccer - Seacoast United Half Day Camp - Ages 6-14

Seacoast United Half Day Camp program is a fantastic way for your child to be introduced to SUSC’s fun developmental approach to the game. Our professional, dedicated, full-time coaching staff will offer sessions full of fun technical challenges and game play. This allows players to develop a love for the game while developing important skills. Seacoast United’s Summer Skills Half Day Soccer Camp appropriately challenges in a fun learning environment. This program will focus on individual skills which are crucial to all players’ confidence with the ball. These classes will also incorporate their skill work into scrimmage play allowing all players a chance to recognize how their confidence with the ball relates to game play situations and success.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing through July 31st
STARTS:                 August 3rd
ENDS:                     August 7th
COST:                      $185.00 (T-shirt & soccer ball included)
LOCATION:           Bog Road Fields
DAYS:                     Monday-Friday
TIME:                    9:00am-12:00pm

Surfing Camp- Ages 10 and Up

Learn to surf with the Liquid Dreams surf team. Your instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of surfing.  They will cover paddling, wave selection, how to stand and how to ride the waves. Surfing etiquette, ocean awareness, and beach safety will also be discussed. Classes will be in the evenings from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the surfing area at Long Sands Beach. Please be sure to arrive by 4:45pm. All equipment and supplies will be provided  by Liquid Dreams Surf Shop, however, if you own your own board, feel free to bring it to class. Classes are limited, so be sure to sign up now!

REGISTRATION: Ongoing or until full
DATES:                   Session 1: July 13th, 15th, and 17th
                                 Session 2: August 10th, 12th, and 14th
COST:                      $180.00
LOCATION:           Surfing area at Long Sands Beach - students meet at Liquid Dreams
DAYS:                    Monday, Wednesday & Friday
TIME:                  5:00pm-7:00pm

Surfing Camp - Ages 6-9

Learn to surf with the Liquid Dreams surf team. Your instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of surfing. They will cover paddling, wave selection, how to stand and how to ride the waves. Surfing etiquette, ocean awareness, and beach safety will also be discussed. Classes will be offered in the morning from 8:00am-9:00am in the surfing area at Long Sands Beach. Please be sure to arrive by 7:45am. All equipment and supplies will be provided by Liquid Dreams surf shop, however, if you own your own board or wetsuit feel free to bring it to class.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing or until full
DATES:                  Session 1: July 13th, 15th, and 17th
                                 Session 2: August 10th, 12th, and 14th
COST:                    $99.00
LOCATION:          Surfing area at Long Sands Beach - students meet at Liquid Dreams
DAYS:                     Monday, Wednesday & Friday
TIME:                    8:00am-9:00am (Please arrive by 7:45am)

Tennis in the Parks - Learn & Play - Grades 1-8

The tennis program where kids play while they learn! This program is for brand-new, beginner, or returning novice youth players. Led by a USTA-approved coach, we focus on FUN and learning the basics. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker.

All players, in their first session, receive and keep a new age-appropriate racquet, and a ball!   

If your child needs any accommodations to participate in the Tennis in the Parks program, please reach out to the Parks and Recreation Department at 207-363-1040. Please visit our Tennis in the Parks website, www.usta.com/newengland/tennisintheparks, for more information regarding Learn to Play scholarships available for those in need of financial assistance.

REGISTRATION: Ongoing
STARTS:                July 6th
ENDS:                   August 10th                       
COST:                  $80.00 Resident / $90.00 Non-Resident
LOCATION:        York High School, Lower Tennis Courts
DAYS:                  Mondays
TIMES:                Grades 1-2: 4:30-5:30 pm
                              Grades 3-5: 5:30-6:30 pm
                              Grades 6-8: 6:30-7:30 pm

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

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, 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