Spring is in the air, and that means one thing for families in Springfield: it’s time for youth sports season! From teeing up a golf ball to soccer goals and baseball diamonds, our community is buzzing with activity as kids lace up their cleats, charge onto fields, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Whether your athlete is picking up a bat for the first time or refining their soccer skills, there’s a sport and a league for every interest and age. Read on for a look at what’s springing up in sports around Springfield this year!
⚾ T-Ball, Baseball & Softball
Sluggers
Springfield Park Board
Ages 4-9. Registration deadline: March 6
Youth Baseball League
Springfield Park Board
Ages 7U - 12U. Registration deadline: March 6
Spring Softball Leagues
Springfield Park Board
Ages 8U Coach Pitch - 12U Fast Pitch. Registration deadline: March 6
Spring Baseball Leagues
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield
Co-ed, pre-K - 8th grade. Season begins March 6.
Baseball & T-Ball League
Springfield Little League
Registration ends 2/28. Season starts April 11.
T-Ball, Baseball & Softball
Nixa Parks & Recreation
Open to boys and girls age 3 - 6th grade. Registration deadline: April 1
Summer Youth Baseball
Republic Park Board
Register March 23-April 19. 4U Tot Ball, 6U T-Ball & Coach Pitch, 8U Coach Pitch, & 9U - 14U leagues.
Summer Youth Softball
Republic Park Board
Register March 23 - April 19. 6U T-Ball & Coach Pitch, 8U Coach Pitch, & 9U - 14U leagues.
Baseball
Ozark Parks & Rec
For ages 4-13. Registration ends March 10.
Softball
Ozark Parks & Rec
For grades K-8th. Registration ends March 10.
Youth Baseball/Softball
Bolivar Parks & Rec
Leages available for Pre-K - 14U.
Lighthouse Christian Chargers Baseball
Homeschool Team
Teams for varsity, junior varsity, junior high, and youth boys.
Springfield Metro Baseball
Open Registration
Wood bats, retro style uniforms, & everybody plays. Ages 11-19. Early workouts start April 3.
Youth Baseball & T-Ball
Willard Parks
T-Ball for ages 4-6, Coach Pitch for ages 6-8. Registration closes May 1.
⚽ Soccer
SPARC Leagues
Springfield Park Board
Teams for Pre-K - 6th grade. Registration deadline: March 23
Middle School Girls Outdoor Spring League
Lake Country Soccer
Registration deadline: March 4
Youth Soccer
YMCA
Options for ages 3 - 10U. Starts March 31.
Soccer Program
Springfield Upstart Athletics
Programs for ages 2.5 - 5, and 5 - 8. Program focuses on teaching the game.
Juniors Soccer
Sporting Springfield
Teams for U4 - U6.
Youth Spring Soccer
Bolivar Parks & Rec
Leagues for age 3 - 6th grade.
Lighthouse Christian Chargers Soccer Club
Homeschool Team
Teams for U7 - U19 boys and girls.
🏀 Basketball
Youth Basketball League
Springfield Park Board
Grades K-12. March 29-May30
Fieldhouse Futures Basketball League
Springfield Park Board
Grades K-3. March 29-May 30
Basketball League
Sports Town
For boys & girls, K-8th grade. Starts April 21.
🏃 Track & Field
Springfield Homeschool Knights
Homeschool Team
Meets March - May.
Lighthouse Christian Chargers
Homeschool Team
For athletes 8U - 18U.
🏈 Football
NFL Flag Football
Sports Town
Boys K-8th grade, Girls K-12th grade. Starts April 3
Youth Flag Football
YMCA
Options for 6U - 12U. Starts March 30.
🏊 Swim
Stingrays Swim Team
Springfield Park Board
Ongoing 6-week sessions with 4 levels for ages 6-18.
🏐 Volleyball
Spring Volleyball
Sports Town
Leagues for 3rd - 8th grade. Starts April 3.
Youth Team Volleyball
Springfield Park Board
Grades 3-8. Registration deadline: March 14
CDSP Futures Individual Youth Volleyball
Springfield Park Board
Program designed for beginners. Registration deadline: March 14
Youth Volleyball
Bolivar Parks & Rec
For 3rd - 6th graders.
Lighthouse Christian Chargers Open Gym
Homeschool Team
Homeschool boys & girls in grades 6-12 are invited to open gyms in the spring.
🤝 More Options
Archery Tournaments
Springfield Park Board
Try Archery program and tournaments are ongoing.
Learn to Skate Program - Figure Skating
Springfield Park Board
Programs for ages 3-adult. May 5 - June 27
Learn to Skate Program - Hockey
Springfield Park Board
Programs for ages 3 - adult. May 5 - June 27
Cheerleading
Boys & Girls Club of Springfield
Co-ed, open to all club members. Divisions for ages 5-11 and 12+. Season is ongoing.
Gymnastics
YMCA
Classes for preschool - advanced. Registration is ongoing.
Kids Warrior & Parkour
Springfield Warrior Sports
Classes offered for a variety of ages and abilities. Competitive team options available.
Lighthouse Christian Chargers Tennis
Homeschool Team
Teams for boys varsity & junior varsity; girls high school and junior high off-season training.
Spring Youth Lacrosse
417 Lacrosse
Open to K-8th graders.
Check your local parks & recreation department, school athletic program, or community league for registration deadlines and schedules. Many spring seasons kick off as early as late March or early April!
Have a favorite youth sports story or photo? Share it with us! We’d love to feature your family’s spring sports moments in a future Macaroni KID Springfield article or guide.
