Youth Recreational Soccer Leagues
The YMCA's Spring, Winter and Fall Soccer Leagues are coed, with an optional girls division being offered starting at age 8 in Leland and Wilmington. We support each player at their current level of play and provide opportunities to increase their individual skills. Through participation in practices and games, players learn sportsmanship, how to work as a team and to build quality relationships with fellow players and coaches.
We are a 100% Volunteer Coaching League. YMCA athletic staff are available during practices and games to assist our soccer family. Soccer is a game for the players, we let the kids play. We believe one of the best teachers of the game is playing it. Most importantly it should be fun. Join our soccer family, awesome coaches, great families, amazing players and a dedicated YMCA staff.
Select a location below to learn more:
Leland, Wilmington and Hampstead Offerings
SPRING 2026 Youth Soccer League
Schedule
11/15-02/02: On-time registration
02/03-03/07: Late registrations accepted, $20 processing fee.
02/10-02/11: Notification of Team Assignments through PlayerSpace!
02/21-02/28: Coaches Meeting and Free Coaches Training
02/23: Practices Start [START OF SEASON PUSHED BACK ONE WEEK]
02/21-02/28: Coaches Meeting and Free Coaches Training
02/23: Practices Start [START OF SEASON PUSHED BACK ONE WEEK]
02/27-03/01: Dicks Sporting Goods 20% OFF Weekend
03/04: Entire Seasons Game Schedule Released
03/09-03/13: Uniforms are distributed at practice
03/14: First League Games
03/16-03/21: Itty Bitty Clinics Start this week.
05/09: Last Games of the Spring Season (Note rainouts are rescheduled to the end of the season, so could be later.)
06/06-06/07: 3v3 Tournament $30 per player (3 to 6 players) – Ages 6 to 11
03/04: Entire Seasons Game Schedule Released
03/09-03/13: Uniforms are distributed at practice
03/14: First League Games
03/16-03/21: Itty Bitty Clinics Start this week.
05/09: Last Games of the Spring Season (Note rainouts are rescheduled to the end of the season, so could be later.)
06/06-06/07: 3v3 Tournament $30 per player (3 to 6 players) – Ages 6 to 11
Ages
4-18 Years: Coed Divisions
7-18 Years: Girls Divisions
7-18 Years: Girls Divisions
*Spring 2026 age is determined on a player's age on 12/31/2025.
Players must be 4 on 03/01/2026 to play at the league level.
Game & Practice Locations
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403
Midtown YMCA (Games are played at Hoggard High School on Saturdays for most.)
709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412
Ogden Park/Eaton Elementary School
6701 Gordon Rd. Wilmington, NC 28411
Long Leaf Park Athletic Complex
4305 Shipyard Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28403
Hampstead United Methodist Church *New Spring 2026, games will be determined by total sign-ups.
15395 US-17
Hampstead, NC 28443
Practice Locations Only
Veterans Park Sports Complex (Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays Only)
835 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412
N-CINO SPORTS PARK (Leland Families) (Tuesdays or Thursdays Only)
(Formerly Known as Cape Fear Soccer Park)
205 Sutton Steam Plant Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401
We want kids to play. Don't see a location but know of one available? Let us know! Homeschool and private school teams welcome!
Program Fees
4-5 years: $100
6-7 years: $120
8-9 years: $130
10-11 years: $140
Middle School Division: $140
High School Division: $140
YMCA Members Receive 20% Off
Late Registration Processing Fee of $20 if after on-time registration (February 1st).
Financial Aid is offered to those that qualify.
Winter 2026 Small Group Soccer Training
Join YMCA Soccer Staff and work one your soccer training before the Spring Season starts.
2 Sessions a week.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Nir Family YMCA or Hampstead United Methodist Church
Mondays and Wednesdays at Mid Town YMCA
Mondays and Wednesdays at Mid Town YMCA
Ages 4 & 5 meet 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Ages 6 to 14 meet 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Keeper Training meet 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Nir Family YMCA location only.)
Ages
4-14 Years
Practice Locations
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403
Midtown YMCA
2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403
Program Fees
Winter Session 2026
Set 1: January 13th through February 5th (4 Weeks / 8 Sessions): $100
YMCA Members Receive 20% Off
Financial Aid is offered to those that qualify.
Fall 2026 Youth Soccer Leagues - Registration opens on May 1st
Schedule
05/01-08/01: On-time Registration Open
08/02: Late registration opens and $20 late fee is added.
08/12: Notification of Team Assignments through PlayerSpace!
08/22-08/29: Coaches Meeting and Free Coaches Training
08/24: Practices Start
09/02: Entire Seasons Game Schedule Released
09/7-09/11: Uniforms are distributed at practice
09/12: First League Games
09/14-09/18: Itty Bitty Clinics Start this week.
10/31: Last Games of the Fall Season (Note rainouts are rescheduled to the end of the season, so could be later.)
11/21-11/22: 3v3 Tournament $30 per player (3 to 6 players) – Ages 6 to 11
08/12: Notification of Team Assignments through PlayerSpace!
08/22-08/29: Coaches Meeting and Free Coaches Training
08/24: Practices Start
09/02: Entire Seasons Game Schedule Released
09/7-09/11: Uniforms are distributed at practice
09/12: First League Games
09/14-09/18: Itty Bitty Clinics Start this week.
10/31: Last Games of the Fall Season (Note rainouts are rescheduled to the end of the season, so could be later.)
11/21-11/22: 3v3 Tournament $30 per player (3 to 6 players) – Ages 6 to 11
Hampstead, Leland & Wilmington Contact:
Lee Spooner
Athletics Director
(910) 251-9622 x232
