Every league, club, and program raising the next generation of Salem athletes. Updated regularly by What's Happening Salem.
Finding the right team for your kid shouldn't take three weekends of Googling. We pulled together every youth sports program we could find in the Salem area, from rec leagues to competitive clubs. If we missed one, send it our way.
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Affordable youth athletics across seven clubhouses. Flag football in fall and spring, volleyball in fall and spring, basketball in winter and spring, plus summer camps and clinics. Scholarships cover half of registration for qualifying families.
Visit Boys & Girls ClubSalem's biggest public sports menu under one roof. Baseball, basketball, cheer, flag football, golf, kickball, pickleball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. 50% fee waiver available for qualified Salem residents.
Visit City of Salem Parks & RecreationYear-round kids sports across Salem, Keizer, Woodburn, Silverton, Monmouth, and Independence. Built around sportsmanship and skill-building for every age and ability.
Visit Family YMCANot a league. A coalition. SYSA works to lower financial and transportation barriers and gives parents a clearer map of what's out there. Start here if you don't know where to start.
Visit Salem Youth Sports AllianceRec leagues, travel ball, and everything in between for Salem's young batters and pitchers.
Recreational Little League baseball and softball for the greater South Salem area. Player development, teamwork, community.
Visit South Salem Little LeagueSalem Little League chapter offering youth baseball and softball.
Visit Parrish Little LeagueThe tournament-team pathway tied to South Salem Little League. Register through SSLL and tryouts form teams by age.
Visit Saxon Youth BaseballFrom recreational kickarounds to competitive club play, Salem has strong youth soccer options at every level.
Salem's competitive youth club, established 2008. Serves the mid-Willamette Valley as a nonprofit focused on player development and citizenship.
Visit Capital FCIndoor leagues, skills clinics, and competitive programs for Salem's young hoopers.
A 12,000 sq ft training facility in Salem with the same premium flooring used by the Trail Blazers and Oregon Ducks. Six Dr. Dish shooting machines, skills stations, and agility training for young athletes.
Visit The PAC SalemClub teams and recreational leagues for young players who want to learn the game or compete at a higher level.
Salem's biggest club volleyball home. Six-court complex, youth leagues for 3rd through 6th grade, clinics, academies, and 90+ club teams across the program.
Visit NPJ Volleyball SalemStructured programs building strength, flexibility, and confidence for kids at every skill level.
Gymnastics from walking through competitive Level 10, plus ninja warrior classes, tumbling and trampoline, special needs programs, and a preschool. Founded 1996.
Visit The Athletic EdgeA community staple with classes, free play sessions, camps, and birthday parties. Built around physical activity and movement education for kids.
Visit Salem Gymnastics CenterKarate, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, and more for Salem kids who want to build discipline, focus, and confidence on the mat.
Family-owned academy on McGilchrist. Youth and adult programs built around confidence, discipline, and self-defense.
Visit Salem-Keizer BJJ AcademySwim lessons, recreational leagues, and competitive teams for Salem's young swimmers.
Founded by Dr. Amy Schulz and Ryan Schulz. Water safety and swim instruction for Salem kids.
Visit Salem Swim SchoolYear-round club swim team for ages 5 to 18, plus group and private lessons for all levels in a 25-yard competition pool.
Visit Kroc Center AquaticsSalem's youth sports scene grows every year. If your league, club, or program isn't on this list, send it to us and we'll add it. Coaches, parents, and league organizers all welcome.
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