The goal of Youth Sports & Fitness programs is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. We offer a program in which opportunity for participation is provided to all those who enter, regardless of skill and ability. We wish to provide youth with a fun learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifetime sports and fitness skills.
Registration for Winter 2023 Programs is open!
Youth Sports Programs
Youth Basketball League
This co-ed 5-on-5 instructional league is full of fun and is a great way to further develop and enhance your basic knowledge and skills in basketball! Learn to become a team player while improving your individual skillset. Emphasis is on participation, fun, and skill development of dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. This league will begin with 2 weeks of team practice followed by 6 weeks of games on Tuesdays. Participants will receive a team jersey and basketball at the first practice. Volunteer coaches are needed for this league. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Erin McCaslin at emccaslin@bellevuewa.gov.
$95(R) $114(N) Age: 7-9 Y
Tyee Community Gym
Register for Course 2300027 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Jan 17-Mar 14
Mighty Mites Basketball League
This co-ed 4-on-4 instructional league is full of fun and is a great way to further develop and enhance your basic knowledge and skills in basketball! Learn to become a team player while improving your individual skillset. Emphasis is on participation, fun, and skill development of dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. This league will begin with 2 weeks of team practice followed by 6 weeks of games on Wednesdays. Participants will receive a team jersey and basketball at the first practice. Volunteer coaches are needed for this league. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Erin McCaslin at emccaslin@bellevuewa.gov.
$95(R) $114(N) Age: 5-6 Y
Tyee Community Gym
Register for Course 2300028 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesdays Jan 18-Mar 15
Basketball Basics Skills Clinics
Want to improve your basketball skills and fundamentals this winter? The Basketball Basics Skills Clinic creates an opportunity for co-ed players to participate and learn the concepts of basketball, expand their game, and improve during basketball season. Sessions focus on building individual skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. This program pairs great with the Mighty Mites or Youth Basketball Leagues.
$60(R) $72(N) Age: 5-10 Y
Tyee Community Gym
Register for Course 2300029 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mondays Jan 23-Mar 6
Youth Flag Football
Join this safe, dynamic, and non-competitive environment for beginning, young, co-ed athletes to discover the fun in playing flag football. Athletes will develop basic skills and techniques necessary to succeed on both offense and defense. This program is designed to introduce players to the sport with 30 minutes of practice and conditioning followed by 30 minutes of fun game play. No experience necessary.
$40(R) $48(N) Age: 7-13 Y
Robinswood Community Park - Fields
Register for Course 2300034 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays Jan 25-Feb 15
Girls Basketball Club
Calling all girls interested in learning basketball skills and fundamentals! This Girls Basketball Club creates an opportunity for girls to join other girls in the community to learn the basics of the game, improve their skills, and make lifelong friends. Sessions focus on developing individual skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense as well as teamwork and live play. No prior experience necessary. Participants are welcome to attend the class that matches their gender identity or expression.
$60(R) $72(N) Age: 6-12 Y
Tyee Community Gym
Register for Course 2300030 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursdays Jan 26-Mar 9
Youth Multi-Sport - Outdoor
Are you the type of kid who likes to play? This program is for you! Flag football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, kickball, capture the flag...whatever the game may be, our widely talented coaches will make sure you have a blast! Bring a water bottle and dress warm.
$40(R) $48(N) Age: 7-13 Y
Robinswood Community Park - Fields
Register for Course 2300035 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Mondays Mar 13-Apr 3
Youth Soccer Clinics
Join this safe, positive, and non-competitive environment for beginning young co-ed athletes to discover the fun in playing soccer. Athletes will develop basic skills and techniques necessary to succeed on both offense and defense. This program is designed to introduce players to the sport with 30 minutes of practice and conditioning followed by 30 minutes of fun game play. No experience necessary.
$40(R) $48(N) Age: 7-12 Y
Robinswood Community Park - Fields
Register for Course 2300036 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Thursdays Mar 16-Apr 6
Youth Sports Camps
Local Hoops Mid-Winter Break Basketball Camp
School's out in the Bellevue School District! In this Local Hoops Basketball Camp, participants will be coached on ball handling, shooting technique, defensive principles, decision making and other fundamentals. Participants will work through a series of drills each day and finish with competitive game play. Come ready to work! See you in the gym!
$195(R) $234(N) Age: 6-12 Y
Tyee Community Gym
Register for Course 2300734 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri Feb 21-Feb 24
Lake to Lake Bike Ride
The 9th annual Lake to Lake Bike Ride, presented by the City of Bellevue and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics took place on Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The ride utilizes low traffic roads, bike lanes and part of the Lake-to-Lake trail. Pump up your tires, put on your helmet and get rolling! We hope to see you next year! Go to the Lake to Lake Bike Ride webpage for more information!
Cross Country Workouts
Running – Fall Cross Country
Kids running cross country is one of the most basic forms of kids’ sports. Come join Bellevue Youth Sports’ outdoor running program by registering here or use the workouts below while exploring trails within Bellevue’s Park system. Workouts are age and experience appropriate and provide both short and long-distance workouts to improve fitness while having fun. Please make sure your runner has a towel for ground exercises and a water bottle each day. Cross country running for children develops strong mental skills and builds an improved sense of discipline towards running, other sports, and life in general.
Note: Running distances vary from a half-mile to one mile. Below is a five-day workout plan to get your kids out exercising during the week. Each workout is designed to take 45 – 60 minutes per day. See maps for Robinswood Park (one mile and half mile) and Wilburton Hill Park (one mile and half mile) for great courses for you and your family.
- Monday – Day 1 Workout
- Tuesday – Day 2 Workout
- Wednesday – Day 3 - Break
- Thursday – Day 4 Workout
- Friday – Day 5 Workout
About Youth Sports
Bellevue's Youth Sports and Fitness programs seek to make the sports experience safe, fun and healthy for all children. In addition, these programs promote the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social and mental development of youth. Participation in sports and activities develops important character traits and lifelong values. Participation is provided to all those who enter, regardless of skill and ability.
- Get active: Programs are held year-round and city-wide for youth ages 3 to 12 years. Clinics and Leagues are held during the school year, and a full spectrum of day camps and clinics are held during school breaks and the summer.
- Sports and Fitness = Fun! Youth have a FUN learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifelong sports and fitness skills.
The goal of Bellevue's Youth Sports and Fitness programs is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. This program serves all youth, regardless of skill and ability, and provides fun learning experiences with the opportunity to develop lifetime sports and fitness skills.
Some of the programs offered include:
- Traditional/Seasonal Sports Leagues: basketball, soccer, baseball, and track and field
- School Break Youth Sports Day Camps
- Youth Martial Arts
- Indoor Soccer
- Special Events
- Fitness/Self Improvement
- Skateboard Park
Bellevue's sports leagues are generously supported by Land O'Frost Lunch Meats. See sponsor website for special savings for youth sports league participants.
Zachery Lystedt Law
This law was passed in Washington state in 2009. It prohibits youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion from returning to play without a licensed healthcare provider's approval. The law will directly affect youth sports, head injury policies and future City of Bellevue youth participants.
To help parents and children stay informed, Bellevue will help distribute information about this new law. Before any child is allowed to participate in a City of Bellevue Youth Sports program, the documents listed below must be read, signed and turned in prior to participation. These documents are also included in the informational packets for parents and coaches.
Inclement Weather Plan
Call 425-452-4627 before travelling to a Youth Sports program to ensure the facility is open.
In the event of inclement weather, the Parks & Community Services Department will make every effort to communicate the status of facilities and programs, special events and rentals. Administration will decide whether to cancel a program or close a facility based upon the safety of participants and employees and the ability to appropriately staff programs and facilities.
As a general rule, if the Bellevue School District is closed due to a weather event, Parks & Community Services Department classes and programs will be cancelled for the entire day. If the Bellevue School District is on a delayed schedule, call the facility for an updated status report. Select facilities may be open for drop-in activities at a modified level. If you are unable to reach the facility, call the Parks & Community Services Department's general information number at 425-452-6885. Inclement weather can affect park use and trail conditions. Please use caution when visiting park sites during poor weather, as trails and other park facilities may become wet and slippery. Park trails may be closed.