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YMCA OF
GREATER KANSAS CITY
YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Adaptive / Challenger Sports

Everyone Plays. Everyone is Part of the Team.

Kids of all abilities have the opportunity to play sports with Y Challenger. Through baseball, basketball, bowling, flag football, soccer and cheer clinics, ages 6+ with special needs can stay active, learn teamwork and build confidence.

YMCA Challenger Baseball players smiling at the camera for a team photo.

Program Details

Athletes are assigned to teams by age and ability, and are coached by volunteers. A volunteer buddy is partnered with each athlete to offer assistance as needed throughout the game, allowing parents to relax and cheer from the sidelines. Sports fundamentals are taught through drills at practices and during games. Fitness classes incorporate physical activity with lessons on nutrition and healthy living.

KC Current YMCA Challenger Soccer: The Y partners with KC Current to offer YMCA Challenger Soccer. Learn more about this partnership.

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Challenger Flag Football Registration

Athletes are assigned to teams by age and ability and are coached by volunteers. Participants learn the fundamentals of flag football through drills and during games. Activities may be adapted as needed to fit each athlete's abilities.

Jackson County


August 18 - September 22, 2025
Mondays, 6 - 7 p.m.


Hartman Park
700 SW Pryor Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

 

Johnson County


August 27 - September 24, 2025
Wednesday, 6 - 7 p.m.
 

Arrowhead Day School
6601 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS 66202
 

Northland


August 26 - September 23, 2025
Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m.

Fred and Shirley Pryor YMCA Challenger Sports Complex
2100 NW 87th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64154
 

Chiefs Challenger Cheer Clinics

Participants learn encouraging cheers, dance moves and positive spirit drills with the Chief's Cheerleaders.

Johnson County


Saturday, September 6, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:45 p.m.

Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd Street
Olathe, KS 66061

Northland


Saturday, September 6, 2025
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Platte County Community Center South
8875 Clark Avenue
Parkville, MO 64152

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