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Youth
Soccer
Kick it into Action
Soccer is the perfect sport to get your child active as they dribble, pass and shoot their way to fun and excitement.
AGES: 5+
TIME: 1 practice per week, 1 game per weekFEES: Vary by Center
With an emphasis on fair play and fun, soccer at the Y is progressive with age-appropriate rules to help teach the game and keep it fun at every level. Our soccer program focuses on sportsmanship and teaching the basic skills including kicking, passing, dribbling, shooting, defense and working as a team.
Soccer is offered at most Y locations in the Spring (March-May) and Fall (August-October) seasons. Bitty Soccer is also available for players ages 3-5.
Registration for the fall 2019 season is now open.
Jackson County
GRADES: K-7th
PROGRAM LOCATION: St. Thomas More School OR Blue Springs YMCA. Indicate your preference during registration.
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
PROGRAM LOCATION: St. Thomas More School OR Blue Springs YMCA. Indicate your preference during registration.
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
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Jackson County - Youth Soccer K-1st Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Jackson County - Youth Soccer 2nd-3rd Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Jackson County - Youth Soccer 4th-5th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Jackson County - Youth Soccer 6th-7th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
Johnson County
GRADES: K-7th
PROGRAM LOCATION: Hocker Grove OR Trailridge Middle School. Indicate your preference during registration.
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
PROGRAM LOCATION: Hocker Grove OR Trailridge Middle School. Indicate your preference during registration.
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
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Johnson County - Youth Soccer K-1st Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Johnson County - Youth Soccer 2nd-3rd Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Johnson County - Youth Soccer 4th-5th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Johnson County - Youth Soccer 6th-7th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
Northland
GRADES: K-7th
PROGRAM LOCATION: Challenger Complex OR Lakeview Middle School
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
PROGRAM LOCATION: Challenger Complex OR Lakeview Middle School
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
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Northland - Youth Soccer K-1st Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Northland - Youth Soccer 2nd-3rd Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Northland - Youth Soccer 4th-5th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Northland - Youth Soccer 6th-7th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
Wyandotte County
GRADES: K-7th
PROGRAM LOCATION: Games will be played at Bonner Springs High School
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
PROGRAM LOCATION: Games will be played at Bonner Springs High School
DAYS: One-hour practices begin the week of August 19. Games are on Saturdays September 7-October 19. Coaches choose practice night and location.
TIME: Games played between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FEES: Register early through July 29: $70 Y members, $90 community participants Register July 30 and later: $90 Y members, $110 community participants
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Wyandotte County - Youth Soccer K-1st Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Wyandotte County - Youth Soccer 2nd-3rd Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Wyandotte County - Youth Soccer 4th-5th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
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Wyandotte County - Youth Soccer 6th-7th Grade
- 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday
- Aug 24 - Oct 19
- Coed
Bitty
Soccer
Kids ages 3-5 have the opportunity to get in the game with Bitty Soccer. Kids learn the fundamentals of soccer in a fun and supportive environment through instructional practices and scrimmage games. Plus, all Bitty Sports programs are free to Y members with a household membership!
Financial
Assistance
Thanks to the generosity of donors, we are able to offer financial assistance for program fees to make programs accessible to those in need. Check with your YMCA center staff to learn more.
Want to help make sports possible for others in need? Donate to the Y at KansasCityYMCA.org/Give.
YMCA Challenger Sports
Kids of all abilities have the opportunity to play sports with Y Challenger. Through baseball, basketball, bowling, flag football, soccer, tennis and fitness, ages 4-30 with special needs can stay active, learn teamwork and build confidence.