Kids Sports

Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Association

Free beginning tennis program for grade 6. Teaches the fundamentals of ground strokes, volleys, and sportsmanship. Six 1¼-hour sessions held at the 7 AAPS schools that have grade 6. Culminates in an All-City Team Challenge at U-M’s Varsity Tennis Center. Balls and racquets provided. AAACTA also hosts Swing Into Tennis, a series of summer tournaments held over 6 weekends at Huron High School for three levels: Orange Ball (10 & under), Green Ball (10 & under), and Level 7 (11–16). aaacta@aaacta.org, aaacta.org

Ann Arbor Blue Jays Lacrosse

Spring lacrosse open to boys grades 1–8 and girls grades 5–8; teams are gender-specific and typically split by grades 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8. Practices at Lillie Park (4365 Platt) 2–3 days/week; 8–14 local and regional games/season. Fee: $425 + $75 for uniform. Some scholarships available. a2bluejayslax@gmail.com, a2bluejays.com

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club

2121 Oak Valley (Ann Arbor Ice Cube) • (734) 213–6768
All-gender Aspire and Hockettes teams. Tryouts in April. Aspire competitions are local/regional. Hockettes is a year-round synchronized skating team with practices at least one day/week, and competitions that may involve international travel. AAFSC also offers a wide array of programming for all ages, including Learn to Skate classes, adaptive skating, and opportunities for showcase skating, singles freestyle, and ice dance. Fees include costumes. annarborfsc.org

Ann Arbor Track Club/YMCA

400 W. Washington • (734) 996–9622
Three seasons (cross-country, indoor, and outdoor) for ages 6–18. No experience required. Practices 2–3 days per week at Bowen Fieldhouse (EMU, indoor), Ferry Field/Greenhills School (outdoor), the Arb, County Farm Park, and Lillie Park (cross-country). Runners have the opportunity to compete in local, regional, and national races bracketed by age and gender. Full season runs Nov.–Mar.; half season runs Nov.–Jan. or Jan.–Mar. Fees subject to change. tlange@annarborymca.org, annarborymca.org/program-offerings/track V

Ann Arbor United Soccer Club

PO Box 1864, AA 48106 • (734) 975–4257
Competitive travel teams for U7–U19. Tryouts. Practices 2–3 days/week; 8–10 games/season with local and statewide travel. Fees: $1,050–$2,450. Some financial support available. AA United also offers a wide array of soccer programming, including clinics and camps. info@aaunited.net, aaunited.net

Ann Arbor Velo Club Juniors

P.O. Box 3658, AA 48106
Coached bike training for ages 18 and under. Weekly lessons. Road/track racing Apr.–Oct. with 11–14 local & regional races. Cyclocross (mud/grass racing) Oct.–Nov. with 8–10 races. $30 individual membership; $50 family membership. annarborveloclub.org/juniors

Ann Arbor Youth Mountain Bike Team

July–Oct. program for elementary (grades K–5) and intermediate (grades 6–8) students. No experience required. Casual, group training rides in the summer including 1–3 practices/week on dirt/gravel roads outside Ann Arbor or on trails at area parks. Six optional Mi-SCA races (boys and girls divisions) held throughout Michigan. Fee: $40/rider, plus $75/race MiSCA fee. wimmiscamtb@gmail.com, annarboryouthmtbteam.com, miscabike.org

Asian Martial Arts Studio

208 S. Fourth Ave.
Children’s program for ages 6–12 teaches basic techniques from Okinawan Karate-do, Judo, Aikido, Kung Fu. Classes held Mon. 4:30–5:30 p.m. & Sat. 12:30–1:30 p.m. a2amas.com

Biggby Coffee Hockey Club

2121 Oak Valley • (734) 213–1600
Youth hockey for ages 4–14U. Junior Bears Rookie program (ages 4–6) teaches fundamentals. Home Grown Hockey (ages 4+) adds practice and cross-ice games. T3 Program (ages 8U–14U) practices 2 days/week with weekly games with limited travel and LCAHL league play. Travel Program T2 has 2 practices and 2+ games/week, off-ice program and tournaments, 35–55 games per season, and travel LCAHL league play. AAA Hockey (10U–14U in Ann Arbor) is an elite travel program with 2+ practices/week, off-ice training with each practice, video review included in practices, and 60–75 games/season. pcostello@biggbycoffeehockeyclub.com, biggbycoffeeicecube.com/ann-arbor/hockey

City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation

Huron Hills, (734) 794–6246 • Leslie Park, (734) 794–6245
Huron Hills is a welcoming course for beginner and intermediate golfers, including “wee-tees” for smaller golfers, camps, classes, and lessons. Rates: $10–$40 per day (equipment extra). Leslie Park is a nationally recognized golf course. Rates: $20–$60/day (equipment extra). Both courses offer reduced fees through a partnership with Youth On Course: $5 for 18 holes, $3 for 9 holes. a2golf.org

City of Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation

(734) 794–6230
Octopods swim team for ages 5–10 and 11–17 has four sessions throughout the year. No tryouts, but swimmers should be able to swim 25 yards freestyle. Fall, winter, & spring sessions practice at Mack Indoor Pool; summer sessions practice at Veterans Memorial Park and Buhr Park. Age 5–10 team practices 2–3 days/week; age 11+ and advanced ages 9–10 practice 4–5 days per week. Local competitions. Fees: $100–$250 (depending on season), or $75 for meets only. Parks & Recreation also offers swim lessons and camps. a2gov.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-places/buhr

Club Wolverine Swim Team

PO Box 130229, AA 48113
Coed swim teams for age 7+. Swimmers should know how to swim freestyle. Practices at U-M and EMU. CW Maize Level is held in fall/winter (Sept.–Apr.) and summer (Apr.–early Aug.); swimmers progress through three levels (ages 7–8, 8–9, & 9–10) and practice 3–5 days per week with 1 local competition/ month. CW Blue Level is offered year-round; swimmers progress through three levels (ages 11–12, 11–13, & 12–14) and meet 5–6 days/week with local meets and 1 travel meet/season. Fees vary depending on level. kyle@clubwolverine.org, clubwolverine.org

Dance Theatre Studio

713 North University • (734) 995–4242
Dance company classes in ballet, jazz & contemporary, and hip-hop for middle schoolers. Placement by audition only, held in May. Includes one local competition and two performances. Fee: $40–$70/month. Dance Theatre Studio also offers classes, with recitals, for ages 3–18, including ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, musical theater, pointe, pre-pointe, preschool movement, and tap (broadway and rhythm). dancetheatrestudioa2@gmail.com, dancetheatrestudio.net

Fer De Lance Field Hockey

PO Box 4316, AA 48106
Field hockey training and travel competition for all genders ages 8–18. Academy is open to any players and includes clinics, winter/summer leagues, and open training. Elite is a full-commitment, invitation-only travel program with year-round training (Sept.–Aug.) and regional/national competitions. Travel teams selected through assessment. ferdelancefieldhockey@gmail.com, fdlfhc.com

Forestbrooke Pool Swim and Dive Team (F.A.S.T. Flying Fish)

2609 Yost
Coed summer swim and dive teams for ages 8 and under, 9–10, 11–12, and 13+. No experience required. Preseason swim practices meet 3 days/week after school; in-season, 5 days/week in the morning. Preseason dive practices meet 2 days/week after school; in season, 4 days/week afternoons. Washtenaw-area competitions every Saturday. Fees: $110 members, $185 nonmembers (includes T-shirt). Sibling discounts. mollyjeanp@gmail.com, forestbrookepool.com/swim-and-dive-team

Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan

3075 Clark, ste. 101, Ypsilanti • (734) 712–5640
After-school running program for girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 3–6. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include coaching (Mar.–May and Sept.–Nov.) and 5K support committee (Jan.–May). Other opportunities available throughout the year. info@girlsontherunsemi.org, girlsontherunsemi.org

Gym America

5555 Hines • (734) 971–1667
Year-round teams for ages 5–18: Pre-Team, Girls, and Boys. Invitation only. Pre-Team offers training in entry-level gymnastic skills, physical conditioning, and performance. Girls and Boys teams are based on skill. Practice 1–6 days/week, depending on level. Fees vary based on team. gymamericaoffice@gmail.com, gymamericagymnastics.com

Junior Wolverines

PO Box 306, AA 48106
Three coed teams (freshman, JV, and varsity) for ages 8–13. Preseason practice is 5 times/week; in-season 4/week. No experience required. Practices at Pioneer High School; 8 local games. Fee: $350 (includes equipment/jersey). wbjw.registrar@gmail.com, juniorwolverines.org

Michigan Premier Soccer Academy (MPSA Crush)

(734) 249–9193
Year-round soccer and futsal teams/programs for boys and girls ages 2–19. In-house programs for ages 2–8; Select for ages 7+; Premiere for players seeking a high level of commitment. Tryouts; teams organized by skill. High-licensed coaches coach at all levels of play. Practices 1–2 days/week at Concordia University and St. Paul Lutheran School. Select team travels locally for games; Premiere travels statewide. Fees vary and do not include uniforms. mpsa.adm@gmail.com, mpsacrush.com

Michigan Tigers Futball Club

2140 Oak Valley (WorldWide Sports Center) • (734) 707–1678
Year-round soccer league for ages 6–19. No experience required and no tryouts. Teams determined by age, gender, and level. Local travel for competitions. Fees vary based on team/age and include all equipment except uniforms. info@michigantigersfc.com, michigantigersfc.com

Orchard Hills Athletic Club (Gators)

2300 Yorktown (OHAC pool); (734) 665–2699 • 2050 Prairie (Dolphin Pool); (734) 913–4558
Summer WISC-league swim and dive teams. Swim teams for grades K–2, 3–5, and middle school; practices 5 mornings/week with local meets on Sat. Dive teams for age 8 and under and 9+; practices 3 evenings/week at a local high school and meets on Fri. Fees: $250 member, $300 nonmember. Sibling discounts. swim@ohacpool.org, dive@ohacpool.org, ohacpool.org/pages/gator-swim-team

Planet Rock

82 Aprill
Four 11-week recreational youth programs offered in summer and fall for ages 4–5, 7–10, and 11–15. Fees: $375–$475, including equipment, a 12-week gym membership, free rentals, and a free belay class and day passes for parents. Competitive team by invitation. planet-rock.com

Rec & Ed

1515 S. Seventh • (734) 994–2300
Soccer, field hockey, flag football, basketball, volleyball, futsal, and baseball/softball/T-ball teams. Emphasis on safe and inclusive recreational sports opportunities for all young people, regardless of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, origin, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Youth may register using a variety of gender terms, including nonbinary/gender fluid. Team assignments completed according to school attendance area, unless parents request otherwise. pickvetw@a2schools.org, joffet@a2schools.org, a2schools.org/page/4375

Washtenaw Maize Junior Football and Cheer

President Adriya Perry, (734) 352–1551
Fall cheerleading team. Mascot Maize Cheer for ages 4–6 (fee: $150) and Varsity Cheer for ages 12–13 (fee: $275). No tryouts. Practices at Huron High School 4 days/week; cheers at every football game and in a Downriver Junior Football League cheer competition. Fee includes uniform. cheerdirector@wjfmaize.org, wjfmaize.org

Washtenaw Maize Junior Football and Cheer

President Adriya Perry, (734) 352–1551
Downriver Junior Football League team with three levels: freshman (ages 7–9, up to 125 lbs.), junior varsity (ages 10–11, up to 150 lbs.), and varsity (ages 12–13, up to 180 lbs.). Practices at Huron High School 4 days/week. Fee: $275 (includes jersey). wjfmaize.org

WideWorld Sports Center

2140 Oak Valley • (734) 913–4625
Junior 4v4 leagues for boys and girls ages 5–7 and recreational 6v6 leagues for boys and girls ages 7–14. No experience required. No practice; games one day/week. Fees: $100–$150 (includes jersey). wideworld-sports.com

YMCA

400 W. Washington • (734) 996–9622
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes for all ages. Advanced fencing, open by recommendation/demonstration of skill, is aimed at preparing students for USFA or collegiate competition, and may include a field trip to a USFA tournament. Fee: $55 members, $155 nonmembers (includes jacket and equipment). jbaca@annarborymca.org, annarborymca.org/offering-category/fencing V

YMCA

400 W. Washington • (734) 996–9622
Large selection of youth sports and instructional leagues. Wide offering of half- and full-day summer sports and specialty camps. Year-round multi-sports classes for children ages 3–4. Financial assistance available. membership@annarborymca.org, annarborymca.org V

YMCA

400 W. Washington • (734) 996–9622
Spring/fall boys and girls volleyball leagues for grades 5–8. Practices and games held twice per week. $65 members; $120 nonmembers (includes jersey). tlange@annarborymca.org, annarborymca.org V

Ypsi-Arbor American Little League (YALL)

PO Box 970885, Ypsilanti, 48197
Coed spring/fall baseball and softball. T-ball (ages 4–6), coach pitch (ages 6–7), advanced coach pitch (ages 6–8), minors (ages 8–10), majors (ages 11–12), and juniors (ages 13–14). No cuts. One practice and one local game per week; older divisions may have 2–3 double-headers. Fees: $40–$140, depending on division and time of registration; includes jersey and hat. Helmets available to borrow. Financial aid available. contactus@ypsiarborll.org, ypsiarborll.org

Ypsilanti National Little League

70 S. Harris, Ypsilanti • (734) 218–1007
Coed spring/fall T-ball, baseball, and softball for areas in Washtenaw County including northeast Ann Arbor. T-ball (ages 4–6), coach/kid pitch (ages 6–8), minors (ages 8–10), majors (ages 9–12), and junior league (ages 12–15). No tryouts; new players welcome. Registrations in early March and August. T-ball and coach pitch have one practice and one local game per week; older divisions have 2 practices and 2 weeknight games per week. Fees: $50–$175, depending on division; includes jersey and hat. Equipment and financial aid available by request. info@ypsinational.org, ypsinational.org