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Youth Sports Profiles

Each youth sports profile listed here includes information on how to play, what equipment players need, where to find a team or class, and more.
Youth Sports Profile: Basketball
Will youth basketball be a hoop dream for your child? This indoor/outdoor, co-ed, pick-up at the park or high-stakes in the gym game can be fun for kids of all ages and abilities—whether they are tall, short, or somewhere in between.
Youth Sports Profile: Football
Are you ready for some kids football (American-style football)? Find out if the classic fall sport of football is right for your child and your family. In addition to tackle football kids can also choose non-contact or flag football
Youth Sports Profile: Baseball and Softball
Baseball and its close cousin softball are all-American classics and enjoyed by thousands of kids. Is your child eager to play Little League or join another youth baseball team? Find out more about this sport.
Youth Sports Profile: Kids' Gymnastics
For many kids, gymnastics has big appeal: Lots of running, jumping, and cool equipment to play on. Is kids gymnastics the right sport for your child? Get the facts on this youth sport, from how much it costs to how to find a team to what your child might learn.
Youth Sports Profile: Kids' Ice Hockey
The slam-bang sport of youth ice hockey isn't just for boys, or big kids either. Find the basics on this popular kids' sport, from costs (yes, they can be high) to risks to finding a kids' ice hockey program in your area.
Youth Sports Profile: Kids' Ice Skating
Getting kids started in ice skating can open the door to several other sports as well as a recreational sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Find the basics on this kids' sport, from when lessons can start to how to find a rink or program in your area.
Youth Sports Profile: Kids' Soccer
Kids' soccer is an ideal team sport for beginners, with lots of potential for learning, fitness, and development. Find the basics on this popular kids' sport, from costs to risks to finding a kids' soccer program in your area.
Youth Sports Profile: Kids' Swimming
Kids' swimming is a great workout and offers both an individual and team experience. Swimming is an important lifelong skill. Find the basics on this popular kids' sport, from when to start to how to find a swim team or club in your area.
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