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Travel (grades 3–8) requires tryouts; must live in Belmont or attend Belmont schools
Grades K–12
Belmont
Travel registration closes end of June
Travel (grades 3–8) requires tryouts; must live in Belmont or attend Belmont schools
Travel for ages 9–12; player pitching starts at 10U
Soccer, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, golf, T-ball, and more
Baseball, basketball, flag football, lacrosse, multi-sport, soccer, and conditioning
After-school classes, holiday and summer camps (1:5 student-teacher ratio)
Tryouts for new swimmers who have not been on the team before, held over two evenings: September 29 (8 and under at 5:30 pm, 13-18 at 6:30 pm) and September 30 (9-10 at 5:30 pm, 11-12 at 6:30 pm). Swimmers 8 and under swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke; 9-10 swim 25 yards of free and back plus one other stroke; 11 and up swim 50 yards of free, back, and one other stroke.
The first step into ice hockey for kids new to skating and hockey. Teaches skating and basic hockey fundamentals through on-ice activities (obstacle courses, tag, relay races) and small games (Simon Says, follow-the-leader, shootouts). Kids are placed in small groups and the main goal is to have fun.
For children who already have basic skating skills. A more comprehensive program with skills sessions on Saturday mornings and half-ice hockey games on Sunday afternoons. Kids learn stickhandling, passing, shooting, and additional skating skills, and are assigned to teams with their own coaches and uniforms.
Fall baseball clinics run with Sweet Swing Baseball Academy on four Sundays (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, rain date 10/18) at Page Field: ages 6-9 from 3:00-4:30 pm and ages 10-12 from 4:30-6:00 pm. Clinic registration also includes scrimmages run by Bedford coaches on Mondays or Thursdays through October 22 at no extra cost.
Fall baseball for ages 13-15 playing in the Arlington League with games up and down the Route 2 corridor. Games are Saturday afternoons starting 9/13 for 8 weeks; practices are scheduled once the league schedule arrives. Bedford shirts and hats are distributed to players who do not already have them.
Fall softball training run by Ace of Diamonds Training on Sundays 5:30-6:30 pm (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11; rain date 10/18), covering all areas of softball with drills based on the ages and numbers enrolled. Open to girls ages 9-13 from Bedford, Hanscom Air Force Base, and players who previously played for the town.
Established in 1969, the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League is the oldest neighborhood basketball league in the United States. Teams play one another weekly from July through August to vie for the league championship title in four divisions for boys and girls: 18 and under, 15 and under, 13 and under, and 11 and under.
Dorchester Youth Hockey fields travel teams at every level from Mite through Midget (including Bantam, Squirt, and PeeWee Gold, Blue, and Red teams), playing in regional leagues with home games in Dorchester.
Dorchester Youth Hockey fields girls' teams at the U8, U10, and U12 levels, with home games in Dorchester.
Brookline Youth Baseball's Tee Ball division introduces the youngest players to baseball through structured station-based learning and games.
The Farm division continues structured station-based learning for young players, focusing on skill building, sportsmanship, and teamwork with school-based friends.
The Lower division moves players into more standard game play with continued emphasis on development in a fun, supportive environment.
The Intermediate and Upper divisions serve Brookline Youth Baseball's oldest players with more competitive play, while keeping the organization's focus on teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, and integrity.
Travel soccer for U10 through U19 in the Middlesex Youth Soccer Association. The spring 2025 season opened April 12 and ended June 22, including postseason play for travel programs; practices typically start in late March.
Starter soccer clinics for the youngest players (Mighty Mites, U6, and U8), introducing soccer through fun activities during the spring season.
The In-Town league for Pre-K through 6th grade players offers local spring-season soccer without travel-team commitment.
Travel basketball for athletes in grades 4-8. The organization works with Burlington High School basketball coaches to build community and help middle school athletes prepare for the transition to MIAA competition.
The Majors division of the West Cambridge Little Baseball League for ages 10-12 (players must be 10 by May 1, 2027). New players must attend an assessment day (October 3, 2026, or the earlier September 25 session) and bring a glove. The season runs April through June with weekend practices and two games per week.
Cambridge Youth Hockey's learn-to-skate program gives kids in Cambridge and neighboring communities their first fun, inclusive introduction to the ice.
The learn-to-play hockey program introduces skating kids to hockey skills and play, as a step toward hometown or travel teams.
Hometown play lets kids refine their skills in local recreational hockey with Cambridge Youth Hockey at Simoni Skating Rink in East Cambridge.
The Falcons travel teams compete in regional league play. Placement registration for the 2026-2027 winter season is now open, with financial aid and equipment support available to families.
LBYH's Learn to Play Hockey introduces young kids to the sport of hockey as the entry point before in-house leagues or travel teams.
The Hank Manz In-House league is LBYH's in-house program for its youngest players (born January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2022), with local practices and games.
Sr. In-House is LBYH's in-house league for older youth players (born January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015), bridging recreational play and travel hockey.
LBYH travel teams compete in the Valley Hockey League from Mite through Midget (Mite 1-3, Squirt 1-4, Peewee 1-3, Bantam 1-3), plus girls' travel hockey in the MYCGL and an 18U team in the Martian Sports fall high school league.
Learn to Skate is the entry level of Medford Recreational Hockey's in-house programs for first-time and beginner players, skating two sessions per week under the USA Hockey American Development Model.
The Development Clinic is for players who can already skate and are new to hockey, skating two sessions per week as the bridge to team hockey.
Learn to Play is team hockey with practices, skills sessions, and cross-ice games, skating three times per week - the next step after the Development Clinic.
Medford Recreational Hockey fields travel teams from Mite through Midget plus U10 and U12 girls' teams, playing home games at LoConte Memorial Rink. The organization lists 34 state championships and 42 NCAA commits.
Kinderkicks is a fun recreational clinic-based program for Natick residents currently in kindergarten, introducing soccer through fun games. Sessions run 6 weeks on Saturday mornings in fall and spring (about 25 minutes of skills and 25 minutes of small-sided games); cost is $125 per season including a ball and t-shirt.
Natick Soccer's intramural program is the recreational league for youth from kindergarten through high school, running 10-week fall and spring seasons with weekday practices and Saturday games.
Travel soccer teams compete in the BAYS league with 10-week fall and spring seasons; tryouts are held before each season and the club publishes a guest player policy for travel teams.
Natick Soccer Club summer clinics led by professional coaches from partner clubs, with two 3-day sessions (June 24-26 and August 12-14, 9am-12pm) for grades 1-6. Cost is $150 per session.
The Natick Neptunes Swim Team, hosted by Natick Recreation & Parks, has given children ages 5-18 competitive swimming opportunities for over 50 years, focusing on self-improvement, sportsmanship, and fitness. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. Practices are Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday evenings at Wayland Community Pool with meets on Saturdays or Sundays; registration is through CommunityPass.
Needham Youth Hockey Association fields coed travel hockey teams from Mite through Midget (Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midgets) playing in the Valley Hockey League; players register on the appropriate VHL team page.
Travel soccer for grades 3-8 with annual registration covering both fall and spring seasons. There are no cuts: players are placed on division 1 (highly skilled, competitive) through division 4 (more recreational) teams based on assessments, coach evaluations, and trainer observations. Registration opens in early April ahead of May assessments.
High school travel teams play in the spring season only with no assessments; one to two teams are formed depending on interest.
The Newton Girls Soccer Academy is an invitation-only program for highly skilled and motivated players in grades 1-8 seeking an additional competitive challenge alongside their NGS travel or juniors team. Players commit to a 10-month, three-season (fall, winter, spring) program with personalized, girl-centric training from a staff of 20 experienced coaches.
Junior Academy is for motivated NGS 1st and 2nd graders seeking an increased challenge before travel soccer starts in 3rd grade. Players train weekly on Wednesdays with professional NGS staff coaches (fall and spring 5:00-6:00 pm, winter indoor 6:00-7:00 pm), focusing on ball mastery, dribbling, striking technique, and 1v1 moves; all participants receive a free Techne Futbol training app subscription.
Tryouts for Newton Little League's spring 2027 Majors program will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm at Murphy Field (250 Albemarle Road, Newtonville).
Minors AAA evaluations for Newton Little League's spring 2027 season will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm at Murphy Field in Newtonville.
Newton Girls Lacrosse's community-based developmental program for grades 1-8 teaches sportsmanship, lacrosse skills, and core elements (attacking, defending, transition) in a fun, safe, inclusive environment, and offers financial assistance to families in need.
The Jr. Highlanders spring softball league for girls ages 5-18 has 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U divisions. 8U is fully instructional; older divisions play in the regional city league against teams from Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Medford, Watertown, and other towns. Games are played at Trum Field, Lincoln Park, and Dilboy Field.
The Jr. Highlanders fall softball league for girls ages 5-18. The nonprofit organization holds grants from Pitch in For Baseball & Softball and ARPA funds to subsidize registration and equipment; players in need of equipment can ask the league.
Waltham Youth Hockey travel teams compete at Mite through Bantam levels with multiple championships, including a Bantam 2 Mass Hockey Tier IV state title and PeeWee gold medals at Lake Placid. The club adds Shinny pickup nights (non-contact 4-on-4) to team schedules for fun, creative play.
The WYH In-House Stanley Cup is a fun season-end weekend tournament for In-House Mites teams, where young players compete for the Stanley Cup in a celebration for all.
Waltham Youth Hockey's girls' program covers players from Tykes through U12, including special skates with the Boston University Women's Club Hockey Team.
Select Travel Baseball is Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's highly competitive AAU-level program for ages 8-12 in spring. Tryouts are held in the fall for the following spring and are free. After selection, indoor practices begin at the end of January at Extra Innings, outdoor practices start in March, and teams play 6-8 doubleheaders in the New England AAU Baseball League starting the first weekend of April, with playoffs usually the second weekend of June. Players must also register for the WYBB in-town spring season.
Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's Little League baseball program is the in-town spring baseball offering for the community.
Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's girls' softball program runs in the spring season with indoor sessions available.
Weston's spring baseball is the heart of the organization, with leagues for kids from PreK through 6th grade: Farm League TeeBall (PreK and kindergarten), Rookie Coach Pitch League (grades 1-2), Minor League (grades 3-4), and Major League (grades 5-6). Each league is designed to foster a love of the game while providing appropriate competitive challenges. A Babe Ruth team for ages 13+ is offered when there is interest.
Summer travel baseball teams compete in the Jimmy Fund League (ages K-4 last summer). The league is competitive, though less so than some other local summer leagues, and families have enjoyed the experience.
Weston Little League & Softball offers fall baseball to extend the playing season beyond spring and summer.
Winchester spring baseball is primarily instructional, running April through late June. Divisions include Clinic (age 6, station-based instruction), Rookie (age 7, instructional clinics), Single A (age 8, players pitch to one another under modified rules with Sunday games), and Majors (ages 10-12, competitive drafted league with tryouts the previous fall).
Winchester spring softball offers an 8U in-town coach-pitch league that builds foundational skills with no travel, while 10U, 12U, and 14U play in the City League with neighboring towns for all skill levels, ending with a round-robin tournament. Games begin after April vacation, Monday through Friday around 6pm, with two games a week plus weekend practices.
Winchester summer softball plays in the Middle Essex Summer Softball league, a large league with over 300 teams across Eastern MA. Teams play two weeknight games (Monday-Thursday, mostly 6pm starts). Divisions are 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U (age as of last August 31); the 8U summer program is a flexible in-town weekly drop-in league with teams made up each week.
Tee Ball is often a family's first introduction to baseball and softball. Parent volunteer coaches teach the fundamentals of throwing, catching, batting, fielding, and base running in a fun, safe, team-oriented environment. The spring season runs from late April through mid-June (ending around Father's Day weekend) with games on Sunday mornings, concluding with Weafer Day, when players get to play at Weafer Park with their names announced.
Major Baseball is Woburn Little League's fourth level of baseball, an ability-based division for ages 10-12. New players attend a mandatory tryout and are assigned via draft; returning players stay on their teams. Teams play at least 2-3 games per week on standard 60-foot base paths with virtually all standard baseball rules, and every team qualifies for the playoffs.
Minor Baseball is Woburn Little League's third level of baseball, an ability-based division for ages 9-11. Players attend a tryout in late winter or early spring and are drafted onto balanced teams. Teams play at least 2-3 games per week with players pitching under Little League pitch-count rules, and every team qualifies for the playoffs.
Major Softball is Woburn Little League's third level of softball for ages 10-12 (grades 5-6). Teams play in the Merrimack Valley Girls Softball League, a travel division with games against Bedford, Billerica, Concord-Carlisle, North Reading, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Wakefield, and Wilmington. The season runs late April through June with at least two games per week; every team qualifies for the playoffs.
Introductory soccer clinics for young children (Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1). Led by professional and volunteer coaches, players learn the basics of dribbling, shooting, and team play through age-appropriate, fun activities. The Fall 2026 season also included a free co-ed free-play clinic for Grades 6–8, a technical skills clinic for Grades 2–6, and a goalkeeper clinic.
Single-gender 7v7 league for Grades 3–4, with all games played in Arlington — no travel to other towns. Teams mix players of varying skill levels. About 10 games per season starting in early April for spring (early September for fall), with games on Saturdays. Grade 3–4 players who don't make a select team are placed on in-town teams.
Competitive travel teams playing in BAYS (Boston Area Youth Soccer); ASC is one of the largest town programs in BAYS, fielding 55+ teams each season. Travel teams cover Grades 3–8 (fall and spring) and Grades 9–12 (spring), grouped by grade and skill level, playing against similar teams from nearby towns. Ten games per season (five home, five away) with practices twice a week.
An adaptive soccer program for young people with intellectual, emotional, or physical differences, ages 5–20. It offers a chance to play soccer in an inclusive, adaptive environment, supported by the club.
Competitive boys' and girls' travel teams by age group: U9 Boys (Grades 1–2), U9 Girls (Grades K–2), U11 (Grades 3–4), U13 (Grades 5–6), and U15 (Grades 7–8). Each team practices twice a week with games on Sundays, and plays in an end-of-season tournament or jamboree (mid-June). No prior lacrosse experience required — the club's experienced coaching staff helps new players get up to speed quickly.
A free introductory clinic for kids trying lacrosse for the first time; sticks provided. For the 2026–2027 season at McClennen Park: October 18 and 25, Grades 5–8 from 3–4pm, Grades K–4 from 4:15–5:15pm. Attend one session or both.
An introductory co-ed development program for new players in the spring, hosted by Scoops Lacrosse. A good fit for kids who want to try the sport before committing to a travel team.
Competitive select travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 4–8, playing in the Metrowest League. Each grade typically has at least one team (Blue), with a second team (White) added when enrollment allows. Teams practice 1.5 hours per week with 1–2 games on weekends; games run from the first week of December through early March. Basketball should be the child's primary sport during the winter season.
A developmental league for boys and girls in Grade 3, with most games played locally in Arlington and Bedford. No evaluations — it gives younger kids a lower-pressure way to get started in travel basketball.
Instructional tee ball for 4-year-olds — hitting off a tee to learn basic baseball skills.
A beginner league for 5- and 6-year-olds, building fundamentals before moving up to live pitching.
The league's intermediate divisions (AA for ages 7–8 and the American Minor League), where players start facing live pitching and learning official baseball rules.
The league's top division, the National Major League, for players around ages 10–12 — the most competitive level.
Parkway Hockey's initiation program for children learning to skate. The focus is on basic skating skills that form the foundation for future hockey players.
Co-ed competitive travel teams (Squirt through Bantam levels) playing in leagues such as the VHL. Tryouts are required. The club also fields Mite VHL travel teams and a Town Line League (Mite/Jr. Mite, 3v3 cross-ice games against neighboring towns, ending with the annual Bavis Cup tournament).
Girls-only travel teams playing in the Middlesex Yankee Conference Girls League. There is also a U8 girls games-only team (for girls in the Town Line League and Mite travel). Tryouts are required.
A half-season travel hockey program for ages 15–18, typically starting in early September and ending in November. Teams play in the Premier Hockey League or Valley Hockey League (a Quincy Midgets team plays in the Presidents League). Practice once a week (Roche Arena or Roxbury Latin School in West Roxbury); games typically on Saturdays and Sundays, most away games within 30 minutes. Families buy their own jerseys, usable for multiple years.
A competitive travel league for boys and girls in Grades 4–8 who live in Brookline or attend school there under the METCO program. Teams play in the Metrowest Basketball League (dozens of towns, hundreds of teams across Greater Boston/Eastern Massachusetts). Each team has two 90-minute weeknight practices and one Sunday league game in a 12-game schedule; practices start late October/early November, regular season runs early December through late February/early March, then playoffs. Placement by grade via tryouts (A/B teams); not everyone who tries out makes a roster.
Named for Dr. Joel Noe, a pioneering plastic surgeon at Beth Israel Hospital who volunteered as a Brookline youth basketball coach. A non-competitive league for boys and girls in Grades 3–8 with Brookline-only teams. Teams are grouped by grade (e.g., Boys 3/4, Girls 3/4/5); games on Saturdays with one 60-minute weekly practice at a Brookline public school, in a 10-game schedule. No standings are kept and every player gets roughly equal playing time. No tryouts. Players who don't make a travel roster are automatically eligible.
A co-ed clinic for Kindergarten through Grade 2 teaching basketball fundamentals: dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive stances. Each session has organized drills, ending with games using the skills learned. Not a team/league activity — no tryouts or evaluations. Held Saturdays at the Soule Gym.
BBSA's baseball and softball season program for kids ages 4 and up. The 2026 season starts at the end of April; registration is open now with a discount for early signup. Visit the official site to register or learn more.
A baseball program (Beyond the Bases) for children and adults of all ages with intellectual and physical disabilities, ages 6 and up. Meets at lower Simonds Park on Saturday mornings at 11 AM.
An introductory soccer program for 4- and 5-year-olds — CYS's youngest age group. Kids get their first touch of soccer through games and learn basic skills.
In-Cambridge leagues grouped by age: Premier League (Grades 1–2), Champions League (Grades 3–4), and City League (Grades 5–6 and 7–8). Games on Saturdays with one practice during the week. Fall season runs mid-September to mid-November; spring from April to mid-June.
Cambridge City Football Club (CCFC) is CYS's select program, playing in the New England Club Soccer League for girls and boys in Grades 5–8. One weekly practice at Danehy Park and Sunday games against other clubs in the Metro Boston area. Tryouts are held in May; CCFC players must also keep playing on a City League team.
The league's main season for boys and girls ages 5–12, with divisions including Minors and Majors (the club's all-star schedule shows Minors and Majors division finals). The 2026 spring season has wrapped up.
Smaller programs outside the spring main season, keeping kids playing baseball through summer and fall.
A winter wiffleball program plus indoor training sessions and clinics, so kids can keep practicing through the winter.
Competitive travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 4–8 who live in Lexington or attend Lexington public schools. The Metrowest league regular season runs December through February with playoffs the first two weeks of March: 12 league games every Sunday (except the Sunday after Christmas) plus 4–8 Saturday non-league games at the coaches' discretion. Cuts are made after tryouts due to limited gym space. Generally 2–3 boys' and 1–2 girls' teams per grade.
Travel teams playing in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' Grade 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8 groups playing teams from nearby towns. Fall travel team placements are held each May (evaluation required).
Player development training sessions and pickup games run by Coach John, including Grade 2 pickup games and Grades 7–12 player development training/pickup for girls and boys.
NYB's cornerstone program for boys and girls in Grades 4–8, with teams formed by grade and gender via tryouts (typically 2–3 teams per grade per gender), playing in the Metrowest Basketball League. Each team has two practices and one game per week; games are generally on Sundays in Natick or nearby towns. Players are expected to make basketball their primary winter sport. Players not placed on a travel roster can move to the intramural league.
A no-tryout league for boys and girls in Grades 1–8. Grades 3–8: one weekday practice plus a Saturday game each week, with practices starting the week after Thanksgiving and games in early December. Grades 1–2: a 30-minute practice plus a 30-minute game each Saturday (8.5 ft hoops), no weekday practices. Teams are coached by parent volunteers.
An introductory basketball program for kids in Grades K–3, held on Saturdays at Kennedy Middle School — a good first step into basketball for the youngest players. Fall 2026: Saturdays, October 17–November 21.
Skills clinics to prepare for travel tryouts, for Grades 4–8 — building skills and confidence through drills and scrimmages. 2026: September 13–30 at Kennedy Middle School; space is limited, register per session.
An in-town intro program for Grades 1–2 of all abilities, 6–8 weeks each fall and spring. Grade 1: Saturday games only; Grade 2: one weeknight practice plus a Saturday game. All games are 4v4 with no goalies, size 3 ball. Grade 1 game days: 30 minutes of pro-coach-led warm-up activities, then two 20-minute halves. Professional coaches from the New England Revolution Academy rotate through practices. Players get a reversible NSCJA jersey (one per fall–spring year). Events: a fall "Soccerween" game day and a spring Grade 2 7v7 jamboree.
An in-town league for Grades 3–6 of all abilities, 8–10 weeks each fall and spring: one weeknight practice plus a Saturday or Sunday game each week. Four divisions: Grade 3/4 boys (7v7), Grade 3/4 girls (7v7), Grade 5/6 boys (9v9), Grade 5/6 girls (9v9). Four Saturday clinics per season led by New England Revolution Academy pro coaches with a professional curriculum. Players get a full Nike uniform (shirt/shorts/socks) each year. Events: the fall NSCCL 300 jamboree and spring end-of-season playoffs.
Competitive travel teams in the Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) league — 24+ club teams covering U9–U18. Grades 3–8 in fall and spring; Grades 9–12 in spring. New for Spring 2026: one Grade 3 travel team per gender, professionally coached; no tryouts for other grades in spring.
A summer soccer camp run with Mass Athlete Performance for Pre-K through Grade 8 (by fall school grade), held over 4 days in August at Defazio Park. Half day (Pre-K–Grade 3, 8:30–11:30 AM) $385; full day (Grades 3–8, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM) $490; $50 discount for Needham Soccer Club players.
Boys' lacrosse teams for Kindergarten through Grade 8, grouped by grade. Kindergarten: Sundays 3–4pm (High Rock School); Grades 1–2: Wednesday evenings 6–7:15pm (Cricket Field); Grades 3–4: two evening practices per week (Cricket Field); Grades 5–8: two practices per week with A/B teams (DeFazio Founders Field).
Newton's community recreational basketball league for Grades 3–9. A mandatory evaluation clinic is held in October to form balanced teams. Registration is through the Newton Community Education website (not on the NAA site itself).
The league's main season, with teams in Teeball, Farm, Single-A, AA, AAA, and Majors divisions. Opening Day for Spring 2026 was May 3. Training clinics run with 5Tool Performance during the season.
The fall season, with teams across all divisions playing and practicing in September–October (the club's October 2026 schedule shows games and practices for Teeball, Farm, A, AA, AAA, and Majors).
Pitching clinics for Farm, Single-A, AA, and AAA players. Fall 2026 sessions at Highlands field: September 12 and September 19, two sessions per day.
In-town leagues for the youngest players: U5/U6 co-ed 3v3 (no goalkeepers); U7/U8 with separate boys' and girls' leagues, 4v4 (no goalkeepers). One practice per week and one Saturday game; a 10-week spring season. Focus on fundamentals (dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting) and sportsmanship.
Travel teams playing in the Middlesex league against clubs from nearby towns. In Fall 2026 the travel teams joined the "Kick Cancer" initiative (pink warm-up shirts, with money raised donated to the American Cancer Society).
An adaptive soccer program (US Youth Soccer's TOPSoccer) for kids with differences; Fall 2026 registration was offered.
Development clinics specifically for goalkeepers; Fall 2026 registration was offered.
Boys' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring); stronger players can also play MYL Select. Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
Girls' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring). Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
An in-house program for Grade 4–5 players, combining grades into balanced, equally skilled teams. All games are Saturday mornings at Watertown Middle School, with one practice per week per team; skills sessions run before teams are formed. The season runs from early December through the first week of March.
Travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 5–8, playing in the Metrowest Basketball League. Each grade fields an A team (higher division) and a B team (lower division); Metrowest has six competitive divisions. Tryouts are held in mid-to-late October — players attend two tryouts scored by independent, impartial evaluators; cuts are made when numbers require. Practices start in November (Hosmer & Lowell Elementary gyms); regular-season games start in December on Saturday afternoons/evenings and Sundays, with home games at Watertown Middle School; playoffs run early to mid-March.
Weston's 2026–2027 youth basketball season, for beginners and players seeking a more competitive experience. Grades 3–8 attend annual tryouts/evaluations on Thursday, October 22.
For boys and girls ages 4–8 with prior skating experience who are starting hockey — the first level of organized hockey (not a learn-to-skate class). It develops skating skills and hockey fundamentals in a fun, supervised atmosphere, typically as a two-year program. Players are grouped at season start into Level 1 (newer skaters) and Level 2 (more experienced/second-year). Two practices plus one game per week, 50 minutes each, at Flynn Rink in Medford and Holland Rink in Woburn. Cost: $1,095.
Co-ed competitive travel teams tiered by level — Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee, and Bantam — with multiple teams (e.g., Mite 1–4, Squirt 1–3, Pee Wee 1–2, Bantam 1–2) in league play. Registration requires a USA Hockey number.
Girls-only travel teams, such as Girls U10 and Girls U18A, playing in girls' hockey leagues. Registration requires a USA Hockey number; multi-child family discounts apply.
An introductory skating program where instructors use engaging activities to teach forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns — building agility, balance, coordination, and speed.
Competitive travel teams for players born in 2019 or earlier who have completed at least one year of Learn-to-Play. The season runs September through March playoffs; tryouts are usually in March. Practices at O'Brien Rink in Woburn, with weekend games played locally; 1–2 practices per week most weeks plus fall skills sessions; typically 30+ games per season. Jerseys and socks are included in tuition.
A girls-only hockey program with teams including U10, U12, U14, and U18 (Black/Gold). The 2023–24 registration and tryouts ran alongside WYH's.
An in-house hockey program run by Woburn Youth Hockey and the Mass Bay Warriors — a local option for kids not playing travel hockey.
Fall baseball with Arlington Babe Ruth. League ages 12–14 as of May 1, 2026. Games are held on Saturdays and some Sundays, with home games starting at 9 am or 12 pm (away game times vary). Cost is $175 plus a credit card processing fee; to pay by check, contact Tom Ahern.
Tackle football team for 5th–6th graders. Beginner-friendly with safety-first certified coaching — no experience needed and no tryouts. The season includes matchups with nearby teams such as Reading, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Watertown, with home games at Arlington High School's Pierce Field.
Tackle football team for 7th–8th graders. Beginner-friendly with safety-first certified coaching — no experience needed and no tryouts. The season includes matchups with nearby teams such as Reading, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Watertown, with home games at Arlington High School's Pierce Field.
Spring lacrosse season for boys in grades 1–8. Preseason is at The Edge during the first few weeks of March, with some options at Davis for lower grades. Teams practice twice a week on weekday evenings and play Sunday games in the Classic League (April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6), finishing with the Legacy Jamboree (June 12–13) and Futures Jamboree (June 19–20) weekends.
Spring lacrosse season for girls in grades 1–8. Preseason is at The Edge during the first few weeks of March, with some options at Davis for lower grades. Teams practice twice a week on weekday evenings and play Sunday games in the Classic League (April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6), finishing with the Legacy Jamboree (June 12–13) and Futures Jamboree (June 19–20) weekends.
South End Baseball's youth baseball program serves the South End community as well as Roxbury, Dorchester, and Chinatown. Any child aged 4 to 18 can participate regardless of ability and financial means — there is never a fee to play and no child is ever cut from a team. The program stresses teamwork, commitment, and fair play, and recruits and trains volunteers.
An introductory program for children interested in hockey — no prior skating experience required. Young skaters learn the fundamentals of skating in a fun and supportive environment at Bajko Rink.
For children who have built a solid skating foundation and are ready to develop their hockey skills as they pursue their dreams of becoming better players.
The U6 program emphasizes teamwork, fun, skating, stretching, conditioning, and stick skills. Players also have the opportunity to compete against neighboring U6 teams.
The Town Line League's Junior and Senior divisions play action-packed 3v3 cross-ice games against nearby towns, building up to the annual Bavis Cup tournament.
Brookline Youth Hockey's Learn to Play program is a fun way to learn the game of hockey, for kids with basic skating ability. Registration for the program was announced open on July 20, 2026.
Brookline Youth Hockey hosts the Boston Bruins Academy Girls Learn to Play program. New players get an introduction to hockey through four on-ice lessons at Warrior Ice Arena on Sunday mornings. Skating experience is required — players who have never skated should do Learn to Skate first. Players who have previously participated in a Bruins LTP may not enroll again.
Burlington Youth Lacrosse's Fall Learn To Play program, powered with Scoops Lacrosse. Fall youth lacrosse for boys and girls ages 3–8. Clinics are one day a week on Saturday mornings for one hour, September through October, at Marshall Simmonds Middle School. No equipment necessary — sticks are available to borrow. Scoops LTP teaches lacrosse fundamentals (catching, throwing, cradling, ground balls) through drill-based practices; there are no games.
Parent-Run Rookies is for beginners ages 5–7 (some 4-year-olds with parents). This is a parent-run program — if you enroll your child, you enroll to help with sessions. Format is tees and coach pitch with a skills focus, on Sundays 12–1 pm and 1–2 pm. Fee $40–$60. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Coach-Run Minors is for players ages 8 and up with basic skills who can play safely. Format is kid pitch with practices and games, three days a week. Fee is sliding scale $80–$120, and financial aid is available. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Coach-Run Majors is a select-only division for ages 10 and up with advanced skills. Format is kid pitch with practices and games, three days a week. Fee is sliding scale $80–$120, and financial aid is available. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Tee Ball is for ages 5–7, playing Monday nights. The focus is fun, participation, and introduction to softball skills — coaches teach basics like batting stance and swing and fielding, and players learn the rules of the game. All players bat from a tee and play the field.
The Minors division is typically ages 8–11, with 2 games per week plus practice, all in Cambridge. The focus is still fun, participation, and softball skills; all players bat and play the field. Pitching is a mix of player pitch and coach pitch. Scores are kept, and all 4 teams play each other in the June playoffs.
The Cardinals travel teams — 12U (ages 11–12) and 14U (ages 13–14) — play 2 games per week plus practice. Home games are in Cambridge and away games in neighboring towns. Play is governed by USA Softball rules and age cutoffs.
Lexington Little League's Spring In-Town Baseball program. Rookie Ball is open to ages 5–6: a skills-focused, fun-first program meeting twice a week for 90-minute sessions (Thursday nights 5:30 pm and Saturdays 12 pm) from late April, each session with practice plus a friendly 3-inning game, ending with the Little Slugger Jamboree. Fee $99 with early registration. The Minor League Single A serves the middle ages. AAA & Majors are the most competitive divisions for ages 10–12: drafted teams play 10–12 games plus a playoff tournament ending in a mid-June championship (AAA: one weeknight game plus Saturday; Majors: two weeknight games). Fee $325 ($260 if registered by 12/1).
Lexington Little League Spring Softball. The Softball Majors division is a draft league with fair, balanced teams playing two games a week plus a Sunday practice; games run six innings or two hours, strictly player-pitch. Optional pitching clinics begin in November and preseason skills clinics in February. Seniors Softball is for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade players (born 9/1/2012–8/31/2015), playing 3x per week with games generally Friday evenings and Sundays, designed to complement middle school schedules. The season runs late April through late June, ending with a division-wide celebration. Early registration $300 through December 1, $375 after; deadline February 1, 2027.
Lexington Little League's spring travel baseball program for ages 9–11, in three divisions (9U, 10U, 11U). Players must also play in the in-town program. Organized by Route 2 Athletics in Arlington, it offers a more competitive environment: a 6–8 game schedule from the first weekend of April to the last weekend of May, mostly Saturdays at 9 am, with an end-of-season tournament the first weekend of June. Other towns include Acton, Belmont, Concord, and Winchester. Team rosters max 12 players, first come first served. Cost $100.
Medford Youth Baseball serves players ages 4–18, from T-Ball through Babe Ruth, as they develop skills and love for the game. The 100% volunteer-run organization offers divisions, programs, and clinics throughout the year; families can join the mailing list for season and clinic updates.
The Natick Comets' Learn to Play program introduces beginners to hockey, preparing them to move up to the club's Mite and other travel teams.
The Comets' travel program fields teams at Mite, Squirt, PeeWee, Bantam, and Midget levels, with multiple teams per level competing in area leagues including the Valley Hockey League. Teams play a full schedule of league games through the winter season.
The Comets' girls program fields teams at U10, U12, U14, and U19, competing as representatives of Natick Comets Hockey in the Middlesex Yankee Conference Girls League.
Needham Baseball & Softball offers both instructional and competitive baseball programs in the spring, summer, and fall for players ages 6 through 16.
Needham Baseball & Softball offers both instructional and competitive softball programs in the spring, summer, and fall for players ages 6 through 18.
The Little League Challenger Division is Little League's adaptive baseball program. This fun and instructional league teaches the basic skills of baseball and softball.
Spring clinic programs for first and second grade girls who live in and/or attend school in Needham. No prior playing experience is needed. The spring season runs April 1 through mid-June.
Spring travel teams for third through eighth grade girls, with balanced teams at each grade level. No prior experience needed. The program is part of the Founder's Girls Lacrosse League, emphasizing balanced teams, skill-building, teamwork, healthy competition, and fun. Season runs April 1 through mid-June.
Select teams for grades 5/6 and 7/8 — an elevated level of play within NGYL. Tryouts are held in December for the spring season. Select team players must also play on a town travel team; Select games are on Friday evenings in the spring and do not conflict with regular town games.
Competitive travel basketball for 4th–8th grade boys in the Metrowest Basketball League (1,000+ area teams). The program stresses basketball skills, sportsmanship, and fun, with typically a higher and a lower division team in each age group. Players who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO program are eligible. Tryouts are in October; games are typically on Sundays from December through mid-March.
Competitive travel basketball for 4th–8th grade girls in the Metrowest Basketball League (1,000+ area teams). The program stresses basketball skills, sportsmanship, and fun, with typically a higher and a lower division team in each age group. Players who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO program are eligible. Tryouts are in October; games are typically on Sundays from December through mid-March.
Newton Girls Softball's spring Rec program is an all-comers league — all players are welcome. About 300 Newton families participate. The nurturing environment stresses self-esteem, team spirit, skills training, and fun for children in kindergarten through 8th grade.
The Panthers is Newton Girls Softball's summer travel program. Tryout-based teams (ages 8–18) compete in summer tournaments and/or the Middle-Essex league, playing teams from other cities.
Newton Girls Softball's fall Charles River teams are a hybrid between the spring Rec program and the summer travel program — more competitive than spring, less than summer. Teams play other communities in the area, generally continuing summer rosters with more roster spaces made available.
The Little League of Somerville's spring season programs are available for kids aged 4 to 12 and run from April to June. Scholarships are available for eligible applicants. Registration is currently shown as open on the league homepage.
Waltham Youth Soccer's travel teams compete in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' teams organized by age group playing weekend matches against teams from neighboring towns.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer's cheer program has divisions from 6u to 14u (ages 5–14 as of July 1). The youngest squads (6u/8u) compete as Competition Non-Advancing — performing a full judged routine at invitational and local events without advancing to States. Older squads (10u and up) compete as Competition Advancing, aiming to place first through third to advance to State, Regional, and National championships. Practices begin the week of July 27, 2026, with mandatory competition practices from the second week of August; the first competition is October 3, 2026.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer runs a flag football program alongside its tackle football program, with the season beginning the first week of August. The organization lists a dedicated Director of Flag Football on its board.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Learn to Skate program offers group skating lessons for children getting started on the ice. Registration is currently open via the program page.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Learn to Play program introduces children who can skate to the game of hockey. Registration is currently open.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Middle School team offers team hockey for middle schoolers. Registration opened October 1, 2026.
Scoops is Weston Youth Lacrosse's introductory program for Pre-K and kindergarten boys and girls, run on Wednesday afternoons 4:30–5:30 pm in the fall.
Fall lacrosse for boys in grades 1/2 and 3/4: Saturday mornings 8:30–9:30 am (9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17; no session 10/10). A mix of drills, games, and scrimmages, ending with the Wildcat Spooktacular — a fun Halloween-themed jamboree bringing the whole program together. A new Weston helmet is included in registration for all new players.
Fall lacrosse for boys in grades 5/6 and 7/8: Saturday mornings 9:45–10:45 am (9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17; no session 10/10). A mix of drills, games, and scrimmages, ending with the Wildcat Spooktacular — a fun Halloween-themed jamboree bringing the whole program together. A new Weston helmet is included in registration for all new players.
Girls Fall Ball: grades 1/2 meet Fridays 4:45–5:45 pm (9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23), and grades 3/4 & 5/6 meet Sundays 4:00–5:00 pm (9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25). A mix of drills, games, and scrimmages. Cost $160. Equipment needed: stick, goggles, mouthguard.
2026 Youth Fall Clinic for players entering Pre-K through 8th grade; all skill levels welcome. Each session players work on lacrosse skills then apply them in competitions and games. Sundays 9:30–10:30 am at Knowlton Turf (9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25). Cost $175. Players need their own stick, goggles, mouth guard, and water bottle.
2026–2027 Youth Indoor Winter Clinic in two 5-week sessions for players entering Pre-K through 8th grade. Session One runs November–December and Session Two January–February (no clinic MLK Day or Presidents' Day), Mondays 4:15–5:15 pm at the Winchester Community Park indoor facility (120 Cross St). Cost $200. Players need their own stick, goggles, mouth guard, and water bottle.
2027 Spring Classic town-travel program for grades 1–8; registration deadline Wednesday, December 31, 2026. All Classic games are played on Sundays — about half at home (Sunday afternoons) and half in neighboring towns. Practices begin the week of March 30 (grades 1/2 Wed 6–7 pm; grades 3/4 Mon & Wed; grades 5/6 Tue & Thu). Travel teams at grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 play in the Mass Youth Lax League; the grade 5/6 program plays 12v12 on a full field coached by hired former players, and all players receive equal game playing time. No experience is necessary.
Woburn Youth Lacrosse's 2027 Spring Season for boys and girls. Registration opens October 15, 2026 and is limited to certain grades. Families interested in coaching or volunteering are encouraged to sign up.
Woburn Youth Lacrosse's winter indoor pre-season clinics for boys and girls in grades 1–8, beginning in January 2027 — preparation ahead of the spring season.
Spring baseball at AYBSA runs across five age divisions: Tee Ball (ages 4-5), AA (6-7), Pioneer (8), AAA (9-12), and Majors (10-12). Majors teams are formed through October tryouts and a draft. The association's rules page publishes the rule set for each division.
AYBSA spring softball runs four age divisions: 8U (ages 6-8), 10U (9-10), 12U (11-12), and 14U (13-14), with ages as of September 1 of the prior year. Program questions go to [email protected]. The 2026 spring season registration closed July 15, 2026.
AYBSA summer baseball offers InTown Baseball for ages 6-7 and 8-9 ($150), Middlesex League Baseball for ages 10-12 ($150), and a Baystate B half single session for age 11 ($200). The 2026 summer registration closed August 31, 2026.
Starting in 3rd grade, players can join Bedford's travel soccer program, competing in the Bay Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) league. Teams practice twice a week (girls Monday & Thursday, boys Tuesday & Friday) and play one game on Saturday, half at home in Bedford and half away. There are no tryouts; teams are filled first-come-first-served. Fall runs about ten Saturdays after Labor Day to mid-November; spring runs early April to mid-June. Registration is through the Bedford Recreation Department.
The intramural soccer program runs for grades K-8 and is played entirely in Bedford against other Bedford teams, a lighter commitment than travel soccer with sessions on Saturday mornings only. Each Saturday has a practice portion with age-appropriate drills followed by a scrimmage or game. Fall participants can march in the Bedford Day Parade. Sign up online, call (781) 275-1392, or visit 12 Mudge Way on weekdays.
Designed for kindergarten (K2) through 2nd graders, CYSA's in-house program focuses on skill development and friendly scrimmages, building a foundation before players move to travel soccer in 3rd grade. One 1-hour session each Saturday morning between 8-10am at Barry Playground or Charlestown High School; fall runs early September to end of October, spring late March to early June. Fee is $75 per player with a $5 discount per additional child; 'no questions asked' scholarships available.
CYSA Travel, a member of the Middlesex Youth Soccer League, is for grades 3-12. Saturday games with one or two weekly practices; fall runs late August to mid-November, spring late March to late June (9th+ grade teams play spring only, on Sundays). League fee $150 plus $35 uniform fee, sibling discounts, and 'no questions asked' scholarships. Spring registration opens October 1. Placement evaluations are held in May/June.
CYSA's winter indoor soccer program runs at Teamworks Winchester (120 Cross St, Winchester) for boys and girls teams U8 to U14, on a turf field without boards. No practices; each team plays one game per week. Session 1 runs November-January ($175), Session 2 January-March ($145 for returning players, $175 for new). Friday night 9v9 games for JV/Varsity (high school); Saturday and Sunday 7v7 games for U8-U14. Registrants are waitlisted until enough players and a coach are secured, so early registration helps.
Learn To Skate is open to boys and girls ages 3 to 8, focusing on fundamental skating skills including forward skating, turning, and stopping, plus enjoying physical activity. It is the recommended first step before 'Learn to Play – Micro' hockey. The program runs mid-November through mid-March, with sessions on Saturdays at noon at the O'Neil rink on Union Street. Equipment: hockey skates, hockey helmet with cage or full-face shield, heavy gloves or mittens, knee pads or ski/snow pants, elbow pads; no hockey sticks.
CYHA Micro: Learn to Play is a great follow-on to Learn to Skate, giving players more game-like experiences while continuing to build fundamental skills. It is for players ages 4-8 who have completed Learn to Skate or have equivalent experience. The season runs November through mid-March, with 90-minute sessions on Saturdays at 10:00am at the O'Neil rink in Charlestown. USA Hockey registration is required.
CYHA travel hockey runs divisions by birth year: Mites 8U, Squirts 10U, PeeWee 12U, Bantam 14U, and Midget 18U, plus girls teams. Teams practice at the O'Neil rink and play league games against other towns. Tryouts are held in March for Mites, Squirts, and PeeWee; Bantam and Midget tryout dates are set after the high school season.
BSC's instructional program for the youngest players runs Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade leagues for boys and girls. No tryout is required, and Fall 2026 registration is open.
For grades 3-8, BSC offers two levels of play: town travel and Premier Club. Players join through tryouts/assessments held in June (June 14 for rising 3rd-8th graders). Spring 3-8 travel rosters are full; assessment requests for the Fall 2026 season are open.
BSC lists Camps and Clinics programs for boys and girls in grades K-12. Details are published on the club's website.
Players in Pre-K/K join a co-ed clinic program operated by Scoops Lacrosse Inc., with practices on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm at Beaver. The Pre-K/K season runs May 1 to June 5.
The Classic league is for grades 1-8, grouped by grade level (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8), playing in the Mass Youth Lacrosse League. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm, with home and away games on Sundays and a Jamboree in June. Teams are balanced by skill level (no A/B teams) with even playing time for all players; no prior lacrosse experience is required.
The MYL Select League is a competitive program for grades 5/6 and 7/8, played in addition to the Classic league. Tryouts are required (at least one of two December sessions at Bosse Sports in Hyde Park: boys December 7 and/or December 12). Games are Friday nights or Saturday mornings; the league fee is in addition to Classic league fees.
The Junior Devils program is an introduction to ice hockey led by professional hockey instructors, teaching basic hockey skills in a fun environment. Players get 50 minutes of on-ice instruction on Saturdays and Sundays from November through March (the 2025-26 season starts November 8, Saturdays 8:00am and Sundays 9:30am), starting with skill-based instruction and moving to cross-ice mini scrimmages on Sundays. Participants must have completed a Learn to Skate program and wear full hockey equipment. Full season (~20 weeks) costs $600; half-season options (~10 weeks) cost $350 each.
BHSA fields travel hockey teams at Mite, Squirt, PeeWee, and Bantam levels in the Valley Hockey League (VHL). The 2026-27 fall season practice schedule starts the week of August 31, with weekly practices and league games through the season.
BHSA is forming Middle School Hockey teams at the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels. Games are typically once a weekend, usually later on Sunday nights. The association is currently collecting information from interested families to see if there are enough players at each grade level.
Farm League is a non-competitive T-ball program for the youngest players (ages 4-6). It is all about fun, friends, and learning the most basic rules and skills of baseball.
Junior League is a non-competitive coach-pitch program for Farm graduates or older beginners. Players are put on teams to develop their skills and understanding of the game, bridging the gap toward the Minor League.
Minor League is a semi-competitive program for 7-11-year-old players developing their skills and learning baseball in the context of gameplay. Players are evaluated by coaches and drafted onto teams as they enter the Minor League and stay with that team throughout their time in the Minors.
Major League is a competitive league for experienced and dedicated 10-12-year-old players. Players are evaluated by coaches and drafted onto teams.
The Boys (MYL) Travel Team competes in the Mass Youth Lacrosse league. The spring 2024 fee was $215 including league insurance; a $50 Early Falcon discount applied to registrations through January 2.
The Girls (FGLL) Travel Team competes in the girls' league. The spring 2024 fee was $210 including league insurance; a $50 Early Falcon discount applied to registrations through January 2.
Future Falcons is a co-ed development program for beginners. The spring 2024 fee was $50. The league's homepage notes it also runs in the fall.
The Pre-K/K co-ed program for boys and girls (ages 4+) runs ten Sunday afternoon practices in spring (early April to mid-June, no sessions on Easter or Memorial Day weekends) and seven-to-ten Sunday practices in fall (September through October). The focus is having fun and learning basic lacrosse skills through childhood games like Sharks & Minnows and Capture the Flag — and games too. No equipment is required; loaner sticks are provided.
The Classic league covers grades 1-8. Grade 1/2 players can join a Skills Only option (familiar games plus weekly small-field scrimmages) or a Classic Team (additional practice, Sunday games April-June, season ending at the MYL Jamboree). Grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 start with pre-season indoor practices (late February to late March, one per week on Sundays at the Edge Sports Complex in Bedford), then a regular season (early April to mid-June) with two practices per week in Lexington and one Sunday game in Lexington or nearby towns. Uniforms and shooter shirts are included with registration; MYL membership is required.
The Select team is a competitive program for grades 3-8, played in addition to a Classic team. Select players get 3 practices per week (2 Classic + 1 Select) and 2 games per week (1 Classic + 1 Select), competing in the MYL Spring Select League. Players are invited based on coaches' recommendations and spring, fall, and winter evaluations; registration instructions are sent in late March.
Battle Road Fall Ball runs Wednesday evenings from September 9 to October 28, 7:00–8:45pm at Lincoln Field, with position work plus plenty of scrimmage time led by Coach Walsh and Coach Solomon.
MYGS spring softball runs age divisions 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U. Players new to 10U through 14U should purchase a jersey for the season. Registration for Spring 2026 is open, with an early-bird discount for registering before 12/31/25 (the 2025 season offered a $20 early-bird discount for registrations between January 8 and February 15).
MYGS holds winter clinics on Saturdays from January through March. Check the league's Registration Info page for details.
Natick Little League runs full-season leagues in spring, summer, and fall for about 1,000 young athletes and growing. Programs range from wiffle ball and T-ball for participants as young as Pre-K through Babe Ruth baseball, which now runs through 12th grade.
The league fields summer and fall travel teams for both baseball and softball, plus tournament teams through its Cal Ripken affiliation.
The Challenger division is for athletes with mental and physical disabilities.
NYL's core spring season. Boys and girls in grades 1–8 are grouped by grade level (1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8). Players in grades 1–4 play in Classic only; teams are evenly balanced with an emphasis on learning and loving the game.
A more competitive option for players in grades 5–8. The select program requires a tryout and includes league standings and a championship tournament.
The Little Laxers program is designed for kids in kindergarten and pre-K as an introduction to the game of lacrosse.
Free skills clinics in the fall for girls and boys in grades 1–8, for both new and experienced players. The 2026 clinics were scheduled for October 4 and October 18.
Indoor winter skills clinics held in January and February for boys and girls in grades 1–8. There is a charge to participate in these clinics.
Starting this season, the 3rd & 4th Grade program transitions to a team-based league, following the model used for the 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade divisions. Players are placed on teams, coached by parent volunteers, and take part in weekly skill development and game play. Separate girls' and boys' divisions.
The 5th & 6th Grade division of NYBL's recreational league. Players of all experience levels are welcome, from first-time beginners to experienced players; the goal is to help every player improve skills, build confidence, learn teamwork, and have fun. Separate girls' and boys' divisions.
The 7th & 8th Grade division of NYBL's recreational league, following the same team-based model the league has used for these grades for more than 30 years. Players are placed on teams, coached by parent volunteers, and play a combination of weekly skill development and games. Separate girls' and boys' divisions.
Newton Youth Soccer's intramural program. Younger grades play Saturday mornings/early afternoons (75 minutes) at Brown/Oak Hill MS. At 5th and 6th grade, age groups combine into teams of 14–16 that practice once a week with volunteer coaches and play one 60-minute game each Saturday.
BAYS 9–12 is a program for high school freshmen to seniors in the Fall and Spring. In the fall there are typically seven games played September–November in a 7v7 format on Sunday afternoons; teams are finalized in early September. In the spring, BAYS runs 11v11 competitive and 7v7 recreational divisions. Open to any high school-age player, including those on high school teams who want more soccer.
Winter Futsal for 9th–12th grade players at Bigelow Middle School. Sessions are split into 9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade groups. Registration is currently open.
Newton Youth Hockey's co-ed travel program for the 2026–27 season. Registration is now closed for this season; families wishing to still register can reach out to NYH President Joe Haggerty for more information.
Newton Youth Hockey's girls' travel program for the 2026–27 season. Girls' travel registration currently remains open but will close shortly.
The Classic program is for grades 1–8: all players participate equally regardless of skill, and brand-new players at any grade level are welcome. Where multiple teams exist at a grade level, they are evenly balanced—there are no A or B teams. Teams are coached mostly by parent volunteers, with weekly skills practices run by a professional coach. Games are held on Sundays against nearby towns; there are no rankings and no playoffs.
The Select program is an additional, more competitive playing opportunity for grades 5–8. Players must also play on a Classic team for their age group, and commit to one extra practice per week plus a game, usually on Friday nights or Saturdays, against other towns' Select teams. It requires a tryout in early spring. MYL Select has division standings, playoffs, and a championship game, and select players are eligible for MYL's Single-Grade All-Star Teams.
Newton Youth Lacrosse partners with Scoops to offer the Ballerz skills clinic in the fall and indoors in the winter for boys in grades 1–4. Meeting once a week for one hour, Ballerz focuses on core techniques—scooping, throwing, catching, shooting, defense, face-offs, and more—through fun competitions and scrimmages, with all skill levels welcome.
Special spring skills sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays for new and returning goalies at all levels. Anyone interested in trying the position or honing their skills is welcome. Full goalie gear, including all pads and a stick, is provided for use at practice—no need to buy any gear.
SYHA's instructional program for kids ages 3 and up at Somerville's Veterans Memorial Rink. Kids learn skating and hockey basics with no pressure to join a team; those who are interested can move onto a team during the season or wait until next year.
An accelerated Learn to Play program for children 8 and older, moving at a faster pace than the Saturday-morning program for younger kids. It covers skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and game awareness, with experienced coaches helping players build confidence and skills while having fun.
As a member of the Valley Hockey League (VHL), SYHA fields competitive teams from Mites through Midget levels each season. The club's mission is that any kid who wants to play hockey is able to play — no child is turned away; financial aid is available.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels, encouraging newcomers to try the sport and veterans to keep improving. Grades 1–3 focus on skills and scrimmages; games are played at Kennedy Middle School.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels. Grades 4–5 and 6–8 have practices and games; the season has about 13 games (Saturdays), and players receive new shirts. Girls play at Kennedy Middle School; boys in grades 4 and up play at McDevitt Middle School.
The Travel program is for players seeking higher commitment, competing in the MetroWest Travel Basketball league against teams from surrounding towns. Tryouts are in mid-October, practices start in early November (generally twice a week), and games run from early December to early March (about 16 games, Sundays). Girls' home games are at the old High School (617 Lexington St); boys' at McDevitt Middle School.
An in-town program (no travel to other towns) for boys and girls in grades Pre-K through 1. Sessions are held on Saturdays for 8 weeks; each grade has its own session time to learn age-appropriate skills and play small scrimmages.
An in-town program (no travel to other towns) for grades 2–3, held twice a week: 8 Saturdays and 7 Wednesdays. Led by professional coaches with a strong focus on the skills required to play travel soccer.
The travel program begins at grade 3 and plays in the BAYS organization. The season runs 10 weeks with home and away games (away towns up to 30–40 minutes away); games are on Saturdays in both fall and spring. Players must bring a ball, cleats, shin guards, and water; uniforms are purchased at registration.
The PreK program aims to enhance motor development by keeping kids moving and maximizing dribbling touches. Sessions are creatively fun and positive, fostering a love of the game. Play is in a 3v3 format.
Travel soccer for grades 3–8, competing in the Boston Area Youth Soccer League (BAYS) against town-based teams on weekends. Teams are formed in two-year age groups (3/4, 5/6, 7/8); each team plays 10 games per season (5 home, 5 away) officiated by certified referees, with two 75–90 minute practices per week.
The In-Town Program is for grades K, 1 & 2 (fall and spring), focusing on fun, skill development, and participation; kids play one day per week after school. It has two parts: professional-coach development skills sessions and a Sunday gameday run by volunteer coaches with professional support.
Winchester Soccer Club's Pre-K program for ages 3–5, offered every fall and spring.
Winchester Soccer Club's Sandlot program for grades K–2, offered every fall and spring.
Winchester Soccer Club's travel program for grades 3–8, offered every fall and spring. Players are placed through placements.
Winchester Soccer Club's high school program for grades 9–12, offered every fall and spring.
WYSA's in-town intramural soccer program, running 10 weeks per season. The fall season generally begins the first Saturday in September after Labor Day weekend; the spring season usually begins the second Saturday of April.
WYSA's travel program competing in the Essex County Youth Soccer (ECYSA) league, running 10 weeks per season. Multiple travel teams qualified for the ECYSA championship playoffs in the 2026 season.
Gymnastics and tumbling classes improving coordination, strength, flexibility, and technique through progressive skills training, from rolls and handstands to advanced tumbling passes, where every child grows at their own pace.
Kids' climbing classes building strength, confidence, and a love of movement in a safe environment.
A ninja-themed fitness program where kids build strength, coordination, and perseverance through fun challenges.
A summer gymnastics and climbing camp filled with gymnastics, climbing, games, friendships, and laughter.
Swim lessons for babies as young as 4 months, helping infants and toddlers build comfort in the water in a safe, guided environment while introducing foundational safety skills.
Swim lessons for preschool-aged children, designed around developmental stages to build foundational skills, confidence, and independence in the water.
Advanced skill lessons for older swimmers, refining strokes and technique on a strong foundation, with children advancing as they are ready.
A fall baseball training program with all-around instruction in hitting, fielding, throwing, and more at the indoor facility, helping players improve.
A fall softball training program with all-around softball instruction at the indoor facility.
Baseball and softball camps held at the indoor facility during school vacations.
One-on-one private baseball and softball instruction, customized to each player's goals.
Kids' martial arts classes helping children succeed in school and life through martial arts, teaching important character and life lessons.
Summer martial arts camps where kids spend the summer with martial arts training and fun activities.
Martial-arts-themed birthday party services, creating a memorable birthday experience for kids.
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