Youth Programs

Cheerleading - Mites Grades 2-4

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

Cheerleading - Pee Wees Grades 5-6

Cheerleading - Pee Wees Grades 5-6

Fall - Field Hockey - Grades 3-6

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

Fall - Flag Football - 7 on 7 League - Grades 1-6

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.

Fall - Lil Kickers Soccer - Ages 3-4

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

Basketball - Boys & Girls - Grades 5-6

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 & Girls - Grades 3-4

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.

Basketball - 2nd Grade Co-Ed

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

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 - Ages 3-4 - Parent Involvement

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)

FUNdamental Basketball Camp - Grades 3-6

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 - Travel Tryouts - Boys & Girls - Grades 5-6

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 & Girls - Grades 3-4

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.