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Lakewood Youth Sports consists of a variety of sports opportunities throughout the year for boys and girls ages 4-17 years.
Get the current Youth Sports league info here
Participants register individually and are placed on teams organized at Lakewood parks. All teams are coached by volunteers. Emphasis is placed on participation rather than competitive achievement.
Coaches promise their support of sportsmanship and respect by signing the Coach’s Goals and Objectives pledge. The LYS ETHICS pledge encourages a positive attitude and behavior by parents to insure the appropriate atmosphere for children’s sports.
Baseball / Softball / T-ball
Baseball, softball and t-ball rules and equipment are modified to create ideal playing conditions for young players.
Registration: April 18 - May 2, 2026
Season: June through mid-August
2024 Championships
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Baseball
2024 LYS 8-9 Baseball Championship
2024 LYS 10-11 Baseball Championship
2024 LYS 12-14 Baseball Championship
Softball
2024 LYS 8-9 Softball Championship
2024 LYS 10-11 Softball Championship
Basketball
LYS basketball games are played on outdoor courts at Lakewood parks with adjustable baskets and rule variations based on age divisions.
Registration: November 14-28, 2026
Season: January through mid-March
2025 Championships
2025 LYS 8-9 Basketball Championship Bolivar Clippers vs. Palms Black Panthers
2025 LYS 10-11 Basketball Championship Del Valle Heat vs. Mayfair Lakers
Flag Football
Flag football uses speed and agility with appropriate safety considerations for a fast game on a 60-yard field.
Registration: July 25 - August 8, 2026
Season: Late September through early December
LYS 8-9 Flag Football Championship
LYS 10-11 Flag Football Championship
Volleyball
LYS Volleyball games are played on both outdoor and indoor courts.
LYS 10-11 Volleyball Championship
LYS 12-14 Volleyball Championship
Volleytennis
Volleytennis is a fast-paced game played with a volleyball on a volleyball court with a tennis-height net.
Season: late September through early December
Area sports organizations offer additional sport opportunities in and around the Lakewood area. Below is a listing of the organizations, their season and sign-up months.
The City of Lakewood keeps an up-to-date listing of contacts for these various organizations. For the current contact person please call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.
Heartwell Fast Pitch
See details for each league
For current sign-up dates, call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.
Volunteer coaches are a long-standing Lakewood tradition.
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