Participating Locations by Age Division
U5: Ages 3-4
- Bremerton Family YMCA
- Gordon Family YMCA in Sumner
- Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale
- Lakewood Family YMCA
- Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup
- Pearl Street Family YMCA in Tacoma
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor
U7: Ages 5-6
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor
U9: Ages 7-8
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor
U11: Ages 9-10
- Bremerton Family YMCA
- Gordon Family YMCA in Sumner
- Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale
- Lakewood Family YMCA
- Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup
- Pearl Street Family YMCA in Tacoma
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor
U13: Ages 11-12
- Bremerton Family YMCA
- Gordon Family YMCA in Sumner
- Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale
- Lakewood Family YMCA
- Mel Korum Family YMCA in Puyallup
- Pearl Street Family YMCA in Tacoma
- Tom Taylor Family YMCA in Gig Harbor
What Makes YMCA Youth Soccer Unique?
Mentor Future Generations
All teams are coached by volunteers. If you’re interested in coaching, please reach out to the sports director at your local Y or apply to be a volunteer.
A League Built on Values
To us, soccer is more than just a game. This is our opportunity to invest in the kids in our community; we want to build character that lasts a lifetime. Kids will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot, but they’re also going to develop core values. We integrate caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility through pregame talks and intentional conversations. Our coaches model and encourage positive behavior, helping players grow into confident, compassionate teammates both on and off the field.
Thinking With Your Feet
Did you know that soccer players develop a more flexible cerebral cortex? The reason why: no hands! The average brain is wired to use our hands far more than other regions of the body. Since soccer focuses on the feet, it supports the plasticity of the human brain and its ability to learn and adapt through experience and training. Start your kid’s journey to a well-rounded brain through soccer!
Registration for Fall Leagues Starts August 11-28
Get Ready for Youth Soccer League!
Practices and games take place each Saturday according to the schedule in the Session Information section. Program directors will email practice and game locations, and schedules can also be found at your center's Welcome Center.
Practices are 50 minutes to an hour. Games depend on the age division but are usually an hour.
Yes, your youth sports director will send out that information well in advance so you can plan accordingly.
The game schedule will be sent out to all participants and coaches as soon as it is completed, but no later than the first week of practices. View League Information
Rule sheets will also be sent out via email prior to the season.
Proper shoes and/or cleats are recommended for U-9, U-11, and U-13, but not required.
- Team T-shirt (provided)
- Water
- Shin guards (mandatory)
A weekly practice and six games which are played on Saturdays. Participants receive a team shirt.
We invite all our players to bring along friends and family to cheer them on! Please invite guests to visit after filling out a Guest Pass. All guests will need to sign a waiver upon entry. Additionally, we require all guests 16+ to present a government issued ID (driver's license). The number of viewers permitted varies by community center and game/practice location based upon capacity.
Yes, you are able to register for programs at multiple centers. Simply login to the registration site at the identified time for your center(s) and complete the registration process.
You can either visit your local Y, send us an email at membership@ymcapkc.org or give us a call at 253-534-7800.
First week of practices: Full refund
Second and third weeks of practices: Pro rated refund
Please note that refunds cannot be processed after the first games have started.