Youth Teams & Leagues

The fastest growing NFL FLAG official youth league in the East Valley (now in Tucson too) — 'Family. Fun. Football.' serving Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Queen Creek, and Vail. Open to boys and girls ages 3–18, with championship rings for division winners, regional finals played at State Farm Stadium, a Special Olympics Unified division (Mesa), free all-girls skill camps, and skills camps with CAB Training (next Winter Skills Camp Dec 12). Age groups run 4U through 17U, and players may play up in age divisions.

Focus: Non-contact NFL FLAG football for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels, family-first atmosphere

Goals: Grow the game of flag football across the East Valley and Tucson with an inclusive, family-friendly league — including girls flag football and a Special Olympics Unified division

Pricing: About $179 per player for the fall season (early-bird pricing around $159 has been offered in the past; regular pricing around $79 plus transaction fee appears in some locations/seasons). Payment plans available; volunteer-coach incentives can reduce fees. Prices vary by location and season — check the Registration Info page.

Ages: 4U, 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 17U · Season: Year-round (Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons)

Open Gym Premier's Arizona boys club team, practicing out of San Tan Charter School's Power Campus in Gilbert. Focused on preparing athletes for high school basketball while improving individual skills.

Focus: Individual skill development and high school basketball preparation

Goals: Prepare players for high school basketball and competitive club play

Ages: 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U · Season: Year-round

Competitive, Christ-centered club basketball for East Valley boys ages 12–17, directed by Coach Kyle Ray (30+ years of coaching experience). Teams compete in local leagues and tournaments across the East Valley, with an emphasis on fundamentals, basketball IQ, and character.

Focus: Player development, team-first basketball, and faith-driven coaching

Goals: Develop fundamentals, decision-making, basketball IQ, and confidence while building integrity, humility, and leadership on and off the court

Pricing: Season runs October 17 – December 19; registration details on the program page.

Ages: 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U · Season: Fall

Iron Courts runs two club levels led by former NBA pro Craig 'CB' Brackins: Icons (competitive local club teams with weekly Saturday games) and AZ Legends (elite tournament and travel teams competing regionally and nationally). Clear pathway from Rec to Icons to Legends to prep and college exposure.

Focus: Player placement, evaluations, and year-round skill development with paid coaches and trainers

Goals: Help every athlete maximize their growth on and off the court, with a progression path from competitive club to national tournament exposure

Pricing: Icons starts at $239/month; Legends starts at $259/month — both include weekly practice time and skill development. Jersey purchased separately, reused across seasons.

Ages: 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U · Season: Year-round

Girls club/travel basketball program based in Mesa, competing in the Arizona club circuit.

Focus: Competitive girls basketball development

Goals: Give East Valley girls a competitive travel basketball experience

Ages: 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U · Season: Year-round

Technology-driven training facility in Queen Creek that also runs club league teams for grades 2–8 plus 15U, 16U, and 17U divisions — one of the few structured 17U options in the Southeast Valley.

Focus: Skill development using interactive training technology, combined with club league play

Goals: Pair high-rep skill training with real game experience for East Valley players

Pricing: Team league registration around $700 per team, with discounts for returning teams.

Ages: 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U · Season: Year-round

AAU-certified, non-profit club program with 16+ years developing East Valley athletes in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, and Mesa. Boys teams from 8U through 14U, with both highly competitive teams and developmental teams so every player is placed where they'll grow most.

Focus: Fundamentals, game IQ, leadership, and character development with professional coaching

Goals: Place every athlete in the best environment for growth, from developmental teams to highly competitive teams across Arizona and beyond

Ages: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U · Season: Year-round

Selective club basketball program serving Queen Creek and the Southeast Valley, with tryouts for players from 2nd through 8th grade hosted at Canyon State Academy.

Focus: Elite skill development and competitive team play

Goals: Develop serious young players in a competitive, structured club environment

Ages: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U · Season: Year-round

The longest running youth basketball league in Arizona — family owned and run since 1989. Year-round seasons for kindergarten through high school in Gilbert, Mesa, and Chandler. Teams are organized by grade rather than age, so high school players can keep playing organized ball through 17U.

Focus: Year-round organized league play for every grade level

Goals: Keep kids playing basketball all year with well-organized, grade-based teams

Ages: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 17U · Season: Year-round

Nationwide youth sports league offering flag football, soccer, T-ball/baseball, basketball, cheerleading, and volleyball. Instructional leagues focused on fun, skills, and sportsmanship — one day per week (practice right before the game), no fundraisers, no volunteering required. Multiple Phoenix metro chapters.

Ages: Ages 3-14 · Season: Year-round (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter seasons)

Little League Softball league for girls ages 4-16 serving Queen Creek, East Gilbert and San Tan Valley. Games played at Desert Mountain Park in Queen Creek.

Ages: Ages 4-16 · Season: Spring & Fall seasons

Founded in 1974, a non-profit (501c3) recreational fast pitch softball league for girls ages 5-20 with no boundaries — all games at Desert Foothills Jr High fields. Five divisions from T-ball/coach pitch through Senior (15-20). Everyone who registers plays.

Ages: Ages 5-20 (T-ball through Senior) · Season: Spring (Mar-mid June) & Fall (Aug-Nov)

Since 1971, Arizona's premiere and largest girls fastpitch softball league — 1,400+ participants serving Scottsdale and ALL surrounding areas, with spring and fall leagues plus pitching and catching clinics.

Ages: K through 9th grade · Season: Spring & Fall leagues

All-volunteer recreational softball league for girls ages 4-18 with five divisions. Spring season signups each year; sponsored by the Jackie McKenna Fund.

Ages: Ages 4-18 · Season: Spring season

Girls-only, Little League Inc. chartered fast-pitch softball league located in Gilbert, AZ.

Ages: Little League softball divisions · Season: Spring & Fall seasons

City of Surprise Parks & Recreation youth softball league with 8U-14U divisions. Registration in July (fall) and January (spring); games September-November and March-May.

Ages: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U · Season: Fall (Sep-Nov) & Spring (Mar-May)

Flag football for grades K–6 using modified NFL 5-on-5 rules. Fall season registration is open.

Ages: K–6th grade · Season: Fall season registration open

Rec flag football serving the NE, NW and West Valley of Phoenix.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall & Spring seasons

Rec volleyball serving Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe and Chandler. Fall 2026 season runs October 10 – November 21; registration is open online.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall 2026: Oct 10 – Nov 21

Affordable rec baseball serving the NE, NW and West Valley of Phoenix. Registration and season info available online.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall & Spring seasons

Rec basketball (NYS "Hoop") serving the NE, NW and West Valley of Phoenix.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall & Spring seasons

Rec flag football serving Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe and Chandler. Fall 2026 season runs October 10 – November 21; registration is open online.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall 2026: Oct 10 – Nov 21

Rec soccer serving the NE, NW and West Valley of Phoenix.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall & Spring seasons

Rec basketball (NYS "Hoop") serving Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe and Chandler. Fall 2026 season runs October 10 – November 21; registration is open online.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall 2026: Oct 10 – Nov 21

Rec soccer serving Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe and Chandler. Fall 2026 season runs October 10 – November 21; registration is open online.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall 2026: Oct 10 – Nov 21

Official NFL FLAG youth flag football league — boys and girls, 6U to 14U, three seasons a year. Fall 2026 registration is open.

Ages: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U · Season: Fall 2026 registration open

Arizona's premier youth flag football league — fall 2026 season with games every Saturday. Registration is open now.

Ages: Youth divisions · Season: Fall 2026

Fast-paced rec basketball for grades PreK–8 — fundamentals in the earlier divisions and tournaments at the older levels. Fall season registration is open.

Ages: PreK–8th grade · Season: Fall season registration open

Locally based Queen Creek youth football program since 2000 — tackle and flag divisions. The 2026 Fall schedule is out; registration is closed but late registration may be available depending on roster space (info@styfl.com / 480-389-4668).

Ages: Youth (age-verified via National Sports ID) · Season: Fall

Rec volleyball and Elite Volleyball programs serving the NE, NW and West Valley of Phoenix.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall & Spring seasons

The NFL's official youth flag football league for children ages 5–17, presented locally by Albertsons and Safeway and run through the Arizona Cardinals.

Ages: Ages 5–17 · Season: Year-round

Affordable, fun, skill-building rec baseball serving Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe and Chandler. Fall 2026 season runs October 10 – November 21; registration is open online.

Ages: Ages 3–14 (varies by division) · Season: Fall 2026: Oct 10 – Nov 21

Rec soccer for grades PreK–8 — perfect for beginners and intermediate players, with playoffs for older divisions. Fall season registration is open.

Ages: PreK–8th grade · Season: Fall season registration open

Non-profit youth baseball organization serving the Ahwatukee Foothills area of Phoenix, with All-Star teams at 10U, 11U, 12U, and Juniors divisions.

Ages: Ages 4-16 · Season: Spring

Recreational youth baseball league serving Chandler and the East Valley.

Ages: Ages 4-16 · Season: Spring & Fall

Chartered Little League serving Chandler families with Spring and Fall seasons across T-ball, A, AA, AAA, Majors, and Juniors divisions. 2026 Arizona state champions.

Ages: Ages 4-16 · Season: Spring & Fall

Club volleyball program based in NW Phoenix.

Ages: 14-18 · Season: Club season (winter-spring)

Elite travel baseball teams focused on player development in preparation for high school baseball and beyond. Expert coaching and regular skills practices.

Ages: Ages 8-18 · Season: Year-round

501(c)(3) non-profit girls fast-pitch softball club and part of the national Firecrackers Softball organization.

Ages: Ages 8U-18U · Season: Year-round

Dedicated to developing highly skilled volleyball players in Southern Arizona with a top-quality, fun club experience.

Ages: 12-18 · Season: Club season (winter-spring)

Community-based PONY baseball organization in Ahwatukee. Welcomes athletes as young as 4, and ages 4-24 with special needs through its Challenger program.

Ages: Ages 4 and up · Season: Spring

Competitive, team-oriented club baseball program for ages 7U-18U competing throughout the Valley, based in San Tan Valley and Queen Creek.

Ages: Ages 7-18 · Season: Year-round

Premier youth hockey association in the Arizona Youth Hockey League, developing players from mites through midgets.

Ages: 6U-18U · Season: Fall-Winter

Private, non-franchised youth sports league offering soccer, basketball, flag football, and baseball for Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek families.

Ages: Ages 4-14 · Season: Year-round

Non-profit chartered member of Little League Baseball serving Queen Creek, Mesa, and Gilbert families.

Ages: Ages 8-16 · Season: Spring

Tucson club volleyball program with teams for 14s through 18s age divisions.

Ages: 14s-18s · Season: Club season (winter-spring)

South Phoenix club volleyball program through South Phoenix Lights, serving athletes around 14-15 years old.

Ages: 14-15 · Season: Club season (winter-spring)

AYSO volunteer-run recreational soccer regions across Arizona cities, with guaranteed playing time and balanced teams for every child.

Ages: Ages 4-19 · Season: Fall & Spring

Youth hockey association serving northern Arizona, from beginner programs through competitive travel teams.

Ages: Ages 5-18 · Season: Fall-Winter

Since 1955, the largest competitive and developmental youth baseball league in Arizona, serving Scottsdale and Phoenix. PONY divisions by age group for players 14 and under.

Ages: Ages 4-14 · Season: Spring & Summer

Highly regarded competitive soccer club home to over 1,000 boys and girls of all abilities, ages 4-18, with 50 competitive teams and a full-time pro coaching staff.

Ages: Ages 4-18 · Season: Year-round

One of Arizona's most decorated competitive youth soccer clubs, with dozens of boys and girls state championships and Regional titles.

Ages: Ages 5-18 · Season: Year-round

Arizona's premier girls youth hockey program, fielding teams from 8U through 19U.

Ages: 8U-19U · Season: Fall-Winter

Arcadia Little League provides baseball and softball to over 900 boys and girls ages 4–14 and maintains nine fields in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. Email playball@arcadialittleleague.com.

Ages: Ages 4-16 · Season: Spring

Tempe-area chartered Little League, part of Arizona District 6. Also in the district: Tempe South LL and Tempe Guadalupe LL.

Ages: Ages 4-16 · Season: Spring

Gold-level girls fastpitch organization with 18U and Gold national teams, one of Arizona's most established travel softball programs.

Ages: Ages 10U-18U · Season: Year-round

Southern Arizona's longest-running youth volleyball club, since 1992, offering competitive teams for athletes 11U-18U.

Ages: 11U-18U · Season: Club season (winter-spring)

AAU youth basketball club serving the Phoenix metro area with competitive travel teams.

Ages: Ages 8-17 · Season: Year-round

Southeast Valley PONY Baseball strives to create a positive, fun, and safe baseball experience for youth, located at 20039 S 220th St, Queen Creek.

Ages: Ages 4-16 · Season: Spring & Fall

State and federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit Junior Olympic girls fast-pitch softball club. Home of Arizona Storm Skaggs and teams across 8U-18U.

Ages: Ages 8U-18U · Season: Year-round

Youth hockey association serving Phoenix-area players, from learn-to-skate through competitive travel teams.

Ages: Ages 5-18 · Season: Fall-Winter

Tucson volleyball programs for youth athletes: girls and boys club teams, clinics, grass events, and adult indoor play.

Ages: 11U-18U · Season: Club season (winter-spring)