Youth Sports in Lakeland and Polk County, Florida
Are you looking for the best sports team or sports lessons for your kids? From baseball to wrestling, along with basketball, cheerleading, football, gymnastics, soccer, and everything else in between, we’ve put together a list of all the organizations offering kids sports programs in Lakeland.
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Lakeland Girls Softball League (formerly North Lakeland Softball) is a recreational softball league that serves the Lakeland community. LGSL’s purpose is to instill a sense of community, integrity, and athleticism so that our girls may be stronger, healthier, and better prepared to grow as athletes and community members. The league offers programs for girls ages 4-18. Practices and home games are held at Walker Road Park.
Baseball League with Fall & Spring Seasons for Ages 3-18 based on players age on April 30 of the Spring Season. Instructional level starts at age 3.
Our Arena in the heart of Lakeland offers year-round public ice skating as well as Professional Coaching for both Figure Skating and Ice Hockey, all Hockey Camps, Tournaments and Special events, Elite Level Hockey Opportunities, Organized Travel Hockey Programs, Rec hockey, Ice Skating Camps, Spaces for Parties and special events.
This is a youth program designed to introduce lacrosse in a fun, low-pressure way, focusing on basics like passing, catching, and teamwork. It’s open to boys and girls in grades K-6. All levels are welcome, with a focus on beginners. Coaches adapt drills to skill groups.
Flag Football, Tackle Football & Cheerleading for ages 4 – 14.
The goal of Lakeland Police Athletic League (PAL) is to provide enriching programs for the youth of the community that are FUN and will INSPIRE them to learn and practice the values of sportsmanship, scholarship, and physical fitness.
1725 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
The Lakeland Runners Club promotes running and fitness for runners of all ages and abilities in the community. LRC’s activities include races of varying distance and difficulty, weekly community group runs, free youth running initiatives, and training programs that provide motivation and knowledge to set and achieve personal goals.
The LRC Kids Run Club is a running club for children to prepare them for a lifetime of running. The program is held weekly during the school year, is gender-neutral, and is designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, regardless of school affiliation. The emphasis of this program is on participation and developing a healthy lifestyle as opposed to being a competitive running program. The workouts include warmups, relays, distance runs, games, and stretching. Parents are required to stay on site for the entirety of the kids program.
The Middle School Development Program is held during the summer and is open to anyone in 5th through 8th grade regardless of school affiliation or ability level. The program is ideal for athletes looking to prepare for cross country, cross-train for another sport, or begin running for the first time.
Visit website for weekly schedules and upcoming races.
Lakeland Storm Youth Football & Cheerleading league for ages 4-15.
Youth Coed Flag Football program powered by Under Armour. Grades K-8.
Come out for this free family friendly water ski show on Sunday afternoons. Visit the website for dates of shows and opportunities to join us! We have been show skiing for the Lakeland community since 1949 on beautiful Lake Hollingsworth.
Lakeland Xpress Athletics is an 8,000 sq ft, air-conditioned sports facility. We offer recreational and competitive all-star cheerleading programs, cheerleading classes, tumbling classes, after school program, summer camps, holiday camps, Parent – Tot classes and more!
Lakeland Xpress is dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, and fun-filled environment where children are sure to learn, grow, and create lifetime memories. We take pride in teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem, & confidence to children in a motivating and X-citing atmosphere. Our gym is full of experienced professionals and positive role models – with USASF certified coaches and passionate volunteers, who share a love for children and CHEERLEADING!! Check website for full description of programs and scheduled classes days/hours.
At Lone Palm, we strive to promote golf as a family sport. Junior Golf Clinics are offered weekly for ages 6 – 15. Our Junior Golf Course, developed in conjunction with the standards of the U.S. Kids Family Program, aims to encourage a greater presence of children on the course. Visit our website to learn more about golf for kids and adults!
Official NFL flag football leagues serving Poinciana, Winter Haven, Lake Alfred, Lake Wales, Dundee, FL
No Limits offers youth sports for players ages 3-17 in soccer, flag football, and volleyball. Both club level teams and recreational leagues. Come and experience youth sports with No Limits!
Spring and Fall baseball seasons. T-ball begins at age 3.
North Lakeland Youth Soccer club is home to several recreational teams for both boys and girls ranging starting at age 4, as well as multiple competitive teams for both boys and girls that currently range from ages 10-17. Programs available year round.
NOVA Athletics Academy: Gymnastics (Competitive and Recreational), Tumbling, Summer Camp, Open Gym, Birthday Parties, and More! Here at NOVA Gymnastics and Tumbling is our passion, everyone is welcome. We are here to provide a safe and fun environment for ALL our NOVA athletes and families!
Bowling Alley offering 40 Synthetic Lanes with automatic bumpers, Automatic Scoring, Game Room with Pool Tables and Juke Box, bowling league for youth and adults, birthday parties, bowling specials, and more.
Pipeline Swimming offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all levels, ages and abilities. At Pipeline Swimming it is our goal to offer competitive training in a fun and yet skillful way. Pipeline Swimming is geared toward challenging each individual to be the best athlete they can be.
Youth Football and Cheer Team focused on giving players the needed experience for moving into High School Sports. Our Cheer Squad is 2022 TCYFL Grand Champions!
Polk County Cardinals are a spring youth football and cheer team located in Lakeland, Florida. Our mission is in youth football organization established to promote the wholesome development of youth through their association with adult leaders in the sport of American football. Players and cheer between the age of 8-14U.
Ridge Archers was established in 1954, and remains one of the longest standing archery clubs in the United States. We exist to foster and perpetuate a spirit of good fellowship among all archers and stimulate the maximum development of the sport. We are located in Lakeland, FL, and are the proud home to a beautiful 3-D range, field range, and practice range at Tenoroc.
Riptide Aquatics is a year-round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills.
Saints Sports is an open-to-the-public community league for boys and girls ages 5-12 dedicated to developing a well-rounded athlete. By giving participants equal playing time, building self-esteem, and teaching the fundamentals of each sport, we help young athletes develop a love of the game that sets them on a path for a healthy lifestyle, safe play, and future athletic success. Located at All Saints Academy in Winter Haven. Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball and Volleyball.
Skating to Excellence Academy offers a supportive community dedicated to helping figure skaters and hockey skaters of all levels achieve their goals. Our academy follows US Figure Skating standards. Homeschool skating classes are offered weekly at Lakeland Ice Arena with public skate immediately following.
The South Lakeland Babe Ruth League is a youth baseball program located at the Carter Rd Park in South Lakeland. Player ages range from 3 to 16 years old. The league is an affiliate of Babe Ruth League Inc. Boys and girls are welcome to play. All of our divisions are co-ed. Smart start for ages 3-4.
Southside Footy is an indoor soccer facility in Lakeland, Florida offering year-round training and competition. Adult pick up games, group soccer training, one-on-one training, and rentable birthday party and private party space on the indoor soccer field.
Sports For The ONE exists to help people find and follow Jesus through the mission field of sports. Our goal is to love and serve kids, families and the entire community. Offering Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball for ages 3 – 17, plus adult flag football, basketball, and volleyball leagues. (Formerly known as HP Sports at Highland Park Church)
St. Paul Volleyball provides volleyball camps, clinics, recreational leagues and individualized training for girls ages 5-16 in the Lakeland, FL area. Whether you are looking to introduce the sport to a younger girl or work on advancing skills for school or club teams, we can help!
Upward Soccer is designed for young athletes to discover their passion for the sport as well as improve their game through healthy competition. Through leagues, camps, and clinics, Upward Soccer strives to develop youth mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially. Offering a Spring soccer season.