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Learn the basics of the game, fine-tune your skills, plus practice teamwork and leadership, while making new friends!
YMCA youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families, and communities by prioritizing family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image, and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.
Families are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by volunteering as coaches and being their kids' greatest fans.
Indoor Soccer Leagues and Programs
Minis Program
Through fun drills and games, preschoolers learn rules and practice soccer fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, passing, and, in most cases, going the right way down the court.
Ages: 3 to 5, co-ed
Schedule: Practices with scrimmages are held once per week. The days and times of the program vary by location.
Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer.
Led By: YMCA staff
Score: Not tracked
Family Involvement: Required
Kinders Program
Kindergarteners learn rules and practice soccer fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, passing, and, in most cases, going the right way down the court through fun drills and games.
Ages: 5 and 6, co-ed
Schedule: Practices with scrimmages are held once per week. The days and times of the program vary.
Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer.
Led By: YMCA staff
Score: Not tracked
Family Involvement: Encouraged
Grades 1–2 League
Learn the fundamentals of soccer, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while sharpening skills like dribbling and passing, practicing drills, and having fun.
Grades: 1 and 2, co-ed
Schedule: We practice once per week and play games on the weekend, including home games and games against other Ys in the region. The days and times of the program vary by location.
Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer.
Led by: Volunteer coach
Score: Tracked
Skills Clinics, Intro Classes
Get ready for the next season of indoor soccer by fine-tuning skills in our clinics or academies, or learn the basics in an intro series! Players focus on mastering the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, and passing, practice drills, and have fun.
Grades: K to 8, co-ed
Schedule: Varies by program. Offered throughout the year.
Led by: YMCA staff
Key Information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I register?
You can register online via the links above, by calling (206) 382-5022, or at your local Y.
When does registration open?
Registration opens seasonally. To learn more about registration, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our program registration website.
I cannot afford the full cost of the program. Is financial assistance available?
Yes! The Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to quality and enriching youth programs. If the fee for this program presents a challenge for your family, financial assistance is available.
For Y members, your program scholarship is already attached to your YMCA account and available upon registration. For community members, please fill out this form and choose 'program subsidy only' under membership type.
Do Y members receive a discount on youth sports programs or leagues?
Yes! To see your Y member discount, please click the register button for your chosen program or league and click the activity to see pricing for both Y members and community.
What will my child need to play?
Your player must wear shin guards during all practices and games. Indoor soccer shoes or athletic shoes should be worn, no soccer cleats.
What should my child wear and bring for indoor soccer?
Your child should wear comfortable clothes, shin guards, and closed-toe shoes (preferably athletic shoes). Your child should also bring a non-glass water bottle. No soccer cleats as this program is indoors on the gym floor.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Yes, all participants must be potty trained.
What is your refund policy?
Please review our cancellation and refund policies here.
If online registration is closed, can I still sign up for this program?
Even if online registration is closed, there may still be space available. Please call (206) 382-5022 or visit your local Y to inquire.
Can I make a suggestion for a sport to offer?
Yes, please fill out this form to help us plan future sports programming.
Who do I contact with questions?
Contact information for the following locations:
- Auburn Valley Y – auburnsports@seattleymca.org
- Bellevue Family Y – bellevuesports@seattleymca.org
- Coal Creek Family Y – ccfysports@seattleymca.org
- Dale Turner Family Y – dtfysports@seattleymca.org
- Kent Y – kentsports@seattleymca.org
- Matt Griffin Y – youthsportsmg@seattleymca.org
- Meredith Mathews East Madison Y – mmemsports@seattleymca.org
- Northshore Y – northshoresports@seattleymca.org
- Sammamish Community Y - sammsports@seattleymca.org
- Snoqualmie Valley Y - jhopkins@seattleymca.org
- West Seattle Family Y - wssports@seattleymca.org
Key Information for Leagues
What are the key season dates?
There are no programs planned for spring or summer 2025.
When will my child practice?
There are no programs planned for spring or summer 2025.
What if I don't get information about practice times by the indicated date?
There are no programs planned for spring or summer 2025.
Where are games and practices?
- Practices will be held at your local YMCA facility or a nearby field.
- Games will be held at your local YMCA facility, a nearby field, or other Ys in the region.
How often will my child practice?
Teams will practice once per week for 45 minutes.
When will we receive a game schedule?
Game schedules will be released during the first week of practices.
Who will be the coach?
Our teams are led by volunteer coaches.
How do we apply to be a volunteer coach?
We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead our teams. Please visit this link to sign up or contact your local Y.
Can I request to be on a team with a friend?
Yes, we will do our best to honor requests, but we can not guarantee them. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to request ONE friend. Your friend must also request you on their registration.
How are teams formed?
Teams are formed based on grade, school, and buddy requests.
When will we receive a uniform?
Uniforms will be distributed before the first game.
What will my child need?
Your player must wear shin guards during all practices and games. Indoor Soccer shoes or athletic shoes should be worn, no soccer cleats.
What happens when games are postponed or canceled due to bad weather and/or power outages?
If a game has been played more than 50%, that game is considered final. If an entire game is canceled, we try to reschedule for a future weekend or weeknight. Because weather is out of our control, sometimes games cannot be rescheduled, but we will do our best.
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