This is where you’ll find info for local kids’ sports activities…if you are interested in signing your child up for T-ball, or hockey, or football, whatever…this is the place to look.
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Baseball / T-Ball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Equestrian
Football
General Fitness
Gymnastics
Ice/Roller Hockey and Ice Skating
Martial Arts
Soccer
Swimming/Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga
Other
Baseball/T-Ball
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Basketball
- Fresno State Athletics: Basketball camps (info updated 1/28/12)
Website: http://www.gobulldogs.com/genrel/fres-camps.html
When: Summer
Details: Summer camps for boys and girls basketball.
- Fresno Parks & Rec Youth Sports Program: Youth Basketball (info updated 1/21/12)
Website: http://www.fresno.gov/Government/DepartmentDirectory/ParksandRecreation/RecreationandSports/YouthSports.htm
View 2012 Parks & Rec Youth Sports Pdf here
Phone: (559) 621-PLAY (7529)
Ages: 3-6yrs, Locations: Ted C Wills Community Center, 770 N. San Pablo
Ages: 7-12yrs, Locations: Holmes Neighborhood Center, 212 S. First, & Romain Neighborhood Center, 745 N. First
Details: A 6-week non-competitive instructional league that teaches the basic fundamentals of basketeball.
- Bullard High: Boys and Girls Little Knights Basketball League (info updated 1/21/12)
Website: http://www.bullardbasketball.com/
Phone: (559) 451-4320
Ages: K-8th grade
Location: 5445 North Palm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704
Details: Runs six saturdays and is skills and games for kinder thru 8th.
- People’s Church: Youth Basketball (info updated 1/21/12)
Website: http://www.peopleschurch.org/home/kids/team-sports
Phone: 559.322.3132
Email: team@peopleschurch.org
Ages: 4-15, Age Groups*: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-15
When: Saturdays, January – March
Details: Includes T-Shirt, Team Picture & Award, Weekly Devotions (please note that these are religious activities)
*Space is limited. Age groups are subject to change depending on the number of registrations. There will be no mid-week practice. Ages 8-15 will participate in a skills clinic before their games each Saturday. Ages 4-7 will have a warm up before their games each Saturday. Starting times vary between 8:00-11:30am.
View all People’s Church Youth Team Sports here.
- Campus Bible Church: Upward Basketball (info updated 1/21/12)
Website: http://www.campusbiblechurch.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=386
Phone: 559.291.9116
Email: http://www.campusbiblechurch.com/index.php?option=com_peoplebook&Itemid=161&func=show_contact&id=10000008
Ages: K-6 boys & girls
Location: 4710 N. Maple, Fresno, CA 93726
Details: Upward Basketball is one of the most exciting evangelistic sports ministries in the country. Designed to promote community outreach and to develop volunteer leaders, Upward Basketball uses something as simple as the game of basketball to reach children and their families for Christ.
Specifically designed for K-6th grade boys and girls, Upward Basketball seeks to develop the self-esteem of each participant, while teaching respect for authority, sportsmanship, character, and basketball skills. Search for other Upward Sports activities here.
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Cheerleading
- Gymnastics Beat
Ages 5 and up.
From their website: The purpose of the program is to provide a safe, healthy, challenging and,most of all, FUN cheerleading experience for motivated young adults and children. Throughout the year, team members will learn how to dedicate themselves as individuals and as part of a team. They will learn to set and reach goals with the help of their teammates.
- Little Gym
Ages 3-12.
From their website: Cheerleading is our most energetic – not to mention loudest – class at The Little Gym®. The stunts, jumps, chants and cheers give your little one a healthy first step towards an active lifestyle. And at the same time they learn teamwork, trust and cooperation.
- The Dance Studio of Fresno
7491 North Palm Bluffs Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711, Ph (559) 432-0267
From their website: Everyone wants to be a Cheerleader! We offer great training from basic to advanced movement in Showdance/Cheer, Songleading/Pom and All-Star Jazz Dance. We offer classes for Elementary, Junior High, High School, and even College students. Come prepare yourself for the next try-outs at your school.
- Cheer Nation
916.833.4636
From their website: Cheer nation truly has a place for everyone at all ages and all skill levels.
- Clovis United
Grades K-12, 559-347-9570
- West Coast Football Association
Youth Football division was created to serve players and cheerleaders in grades 1 to 6.
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Equestrian
- Tally Ho Horse Park
English Riding Lessons
Beginners through advanced. Year round riding with professional instructions
Marti Stevens 323-9046
- Copperwood Training Stables
Year Round Riding Lessons.
Riding camps, adult camp, horse boarding.
3406 E. Behymer, Clovis
Jeannette Herbold 297-4412
- Silver Glen Stables–285-1153
All ages, all levels. Silver Glen Stables’ mission is to provide top rate equestrian stabling facilities and services to individuals committed to the sport of riding.
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Football
- Fresno State Athletics: Football camps (info updated 1/28/12)
Summer camps for youth football. Visit the webpage at the link above for complete info and applications.
- Knights Youth Football
“The goals of the Fresno Knights Program will be to develop and maintain a properly supervised youth football program for kids ranging from the ages of 6-12 years old, create an enjoyable family atmosphere for parents, youth, and all participants involved, and work together with the surrounding community towards becoming the best program in Fresno.”
- Little Tacklers–Fresno Parks & Rec–(559) 621-6600
Boys & Girls ages 6-8yrs
Fee is $35 per child. All sports include a six week course curriculum, team t-shirt, bobble head trophy and an end of the season barbeque. Games are played between 8am and 5pm on Saturdays for approximately 5 weeks (1 game per week).
More info: David Rodriguez 621-6604 or Rob Riofrio 621-6617 or Contact the Youth Sports Office At Mosqueda Community Center, 4670 E. Butler
- West Coast Football Association
“Youth Football division was created to serve players and cheerleaders in grades 1 to 6. Players and cheer can now get the opportunity to play organized tackle football with an implemented play time guaranteed for the season. No player will be denied an opportunity to play. Teams are located in the Fresno\Madera area to accommodate players and parents. We will be playing teams from Madera to Reedley this year, with some out of town post season games.”
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General Fitness
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Gymnastics
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Ice/Roller Hockey and Ice Skating
- Gateway Ice Center
Website: http://www.gatewayicecenter.com/
Phone: 559-277-2233
Email:
Ages:
Location: 2473 N. Marks, Fresno
When:
Details: Public ice-skating sessions, figure skating lessons, hockey skating lessons, broomball, roller hockey…
- CC Cal Skate–Roller Hockey
Fresno, Near Clinton and 99. 498-6510
Tuesdays 4-6 pm $6.00 per session. Pick up hockey. No enrollment. Come when you want to play.Tuesday 6-8 pm adult roller hockey league. Fun to watch.
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm Under 12 roller hockey league. fees varies.
It’s free to come watch any session.
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Martial Arts
- Pinnacle Martial Arts–Sport Taekwondo
559.903.4962, 317 W. Bedford Ave. #102, Fresno, Behind Sam’s Club/Lowe’s
Email: pinnaclema@gmail.com
Ages: 4yrs and up
PUT A LITTLE KICK IN YOUR LIFE! Sport Taekwondo is a fun way for your kids to get fit, gain focus, develop confidence and self discipline in a safe and nurturing environment. Pinnacle Martial Arts offers classes year round for kids, adults and families. Olympic sparring, board breaking, forms, self defense, and fitness are offered. In addition, camps, tournaments and private lessons are available. Visit www.pinnaclema.net for more info.
- Aikido of Fresno offers “Aiki Kids” (7-10yrs olds), and “Aiki Jr”(11-14yr olds)…see their schedule here.
1130 N. Wishon Ave (in the Tower District) Phone: (559) 237-2454
Email: info@aikidooffresno.com
- Fresno Kenpo Karate–559-227-3434 Sascha and Renee Williams
Martial arts clasess (ONE OF OUR SERVICES IS VERY UNIQUE!, parents can put their children into our After School Karate Transported program, where we pick up the child from their elementary school, and then take care of them until 6:15pm!, Mon -Fri) more info on www.FresnoKenpoKarate.com
We have a Karate Summercamp, see www.FresnoSummercamp.com
We do Karate Birthday Parties, see www.FresnoBirthdayParties.com
We also do presentations (usually no charge) for medium to large size groups (children, or also adult self defense or fitness programs).
- White Tiger Martial Arts Academy–9525 N. SOMMERVILLE DR. #111, FRESNO, CA 93720
located in the Crossroads shopping center on the corner of Sommerville and Perrin
559 433-1200
DR-LUCERO@WTMAA.NET
Open: Tuesday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Choose from three different disciplines: Tae Kwon Do, Hawaiian Kenpo and Doce Pares Eskrima (filipino stickfighting).
Tae Kwon Do classes are modified to suit younger students. Children under the age of six can train at a special rate.
Women’s self-defense workshops and private lessons are also available.
- Stuart Quan’s Karate–439-9320
5717 N. First Street (Corner of 1st & Bullard)
- Fresno Karate Club
Free classes! We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the grassy median at Millbrook and Tollhouse (just South of Millbrook and Ashlan).
222-4870 for more info or email.
- Martial Art Fresno–559.439.8419
58 E Herndon Avenue, Fresno CA 93720
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Soccer
- Fresno State Athletics: Soccer Camps (info updated 1/28/12)
Youth Development Camp (ages 10-14), Youth Goalkeeper Camp (ages 8-14). Visit webpage at link above for complete info and applications.
- Fresno Parks & Rec Youth Sports Program (info updated 1/21/12)
View 2012 Parks & Rec Youth Sports Pdf here
Youth Indoor Soccer: Ages 3 – 6
Fee: $50.00
Location: Ted C. Wills Community Center Gymnasium
A 6-week non-competitive instructional league that teaches the basic fundamentals of soccer.
For more information: Contact the Youth Sports Office at the Ted C. Wills Community Center at 770 N. San Pablo – (559) 621-PLAY (7529)
- Fresno Indoor Soccer (info updated 1/21/12)
5075 N. Cedar Ave, Fresno, 559-224-5425
Lil’ Kickers is a non-competitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months – 9 years. Each Lil’ Kickers session lasts 8 weeks. The cost for the session is $80.00. Each Lil’ Kicker also receives a Lil Kickers t-shirt.
They also offer youth leagues. Visit their website for more info.
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Swimming/Diving
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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So there is no Soccer for my 7 year old? Only 3-6 and 8 and up?
I am looking to get my 8 year old son is soccer this summer. Does anyone know of a good place? I live near Bullard Tallent and need some where close by.
i am interested in swimmng
I would suggest Jan Thomas Swim school. I loved it for my three year old. We will be doing it again. Its pricey though. It that is a problem airways is pretty reasonable.
Is there any soccer program for boys age 12 yrs?
All I know is the info on this page…but perhaps someone else knows more info and can post a response here?
I”amm looking for a soccer team iamm 14 years old this year
Thanks
The only sports activities for local kids that I am aware of are listed on this webpage…Perhaps someone will read your comment and recommend something? Good luck!
I have three kids I want them to be in sports but it hard for me because I work in the nights.. I don’t know what to do ?
I’m looking to enroll my 6yr old in soccer softball or swimming any suggestions?
I know its late but I put my daughter into the Jan Thomas Swim school for the first time this past summer and it was totally worth it. She is 3 and is so confident. Too confident but she loves the water and has no fear. I am so excited to do another summer. So there you go. I will be enrolling her into the indoor soccer soon but I can’t review for that yet. Good luck!
Is there any sports my 2 and a half year old can play?
i am looking for baseball sign ups for my 5 yr old he will b 6 may 17th please anyone know of any email me. he really wants to play ball and i missed sign ups last month.
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Hello I have a son that’s gonna turn 12 march 21st. And he wants to play like league baseball if anyone has information about how I can get him started we live. In the Fresno area 93725 I would appreciate. It thank u
Hi Rosalinda! Hopefully someone else will pipe up with info…the only info I have is right here on this page (above).
Hello, I have a son who is just turning 9 in about a month and he is so eger so desiring to play tackle football. So would anyone have any info on leagues in his age range located in the Fresno area? If anyone has any info please email me the info? Thanks a million and stay blessed.
Rosette, scroll up under where it says football on this page and there are a couple of options. Or click here to go right there: http://fresnofamily.com/local/local-kids-sports-activities/#football
I’m looking for soccer sign ups for my 8 yr old son, do you know if any and when sign ups start??
All I know is what is on this webpage. Check the soccer listings above here: http://fresnofamily.com/local/local-kids-sports-activities/#soccer
I’m looking for basketball sign ups for my 6 yr old son, do you know if any and when sign ups start??
Unfortunately, the only things I know about are on this page here. But maybe someone will read this and chime in? And I’ll tell you what…I’m on a local mommy group online that has a lot of moms that probably do sports with their kiddos…Lemme ask them about it and I’ll post what I find out.
You’re in luck, Liz! I have a friend who’s husband coaches basketball and they just started up a “Little Knights” League for the little guys/gals. Will be adding the info to this webpage right now…But here’s what she says: “Yesterday we started little knights basketball. It runs six saturdays and is skills and games for kinder thru 8th. It’s not too late to sign up. More info at http://www.bullardbasketball.com “
I am looking for any kind of sport activity for my 4 year old daughter…. Please suggest Thanks.
Iooking for a baseball league for a 3 yr old??
I have my son in this years foot ball ages 5-7 & yes its too late for this years but you should defiantly sign him up next year its an awesome experience for them!! (:
I am interesting in your 6-8 yearold football league. Is it too late to register? Where can I register?
Griselda, Call the numbers in the listing…I just list the things available, but am not associated with them.