Lakewood Youth Sports consists of a variety of sports opportunities throughout the year for boys and girls ages 6-17 years. Participants register individually and are placed on teams organized at Lakewood parks. All teams are coached by volunteers. Emphasis is placed on participation rather than competitive achievement. Coaches promise their support of sportsmanship and respect by signing the Coach’s Goals and Objectives pledge. The LYS ETHICS pledge encourages a positive attitude and behavior by parents to insure the appropriate atmosphere for children’s sports.
For current sign up dates please call the city Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 866-9771 ext. 2408 during city hall business hours.
Baseball / Softball / T-ball
Baseball, softball and t-ball rules and equipment are modified to create ideal playing conditions for young players.
- Baseball for boys ages 8-15
- Softball for girls ages 8-17
- T-ball for boys and girls ages 6-7
Registration: mid-May
Season: June through mid-August
Flag Football
Flag football uses speed and agility with appropriate safety considerations for a fast game on a 60-yard field.
- Flag football for boys ages 8-15
- Non-competitive Smurf division for boys and girls ages 6-7
Registration: late August
Season: late September through mid-November
Volleytennis
Volleytennis is a fast-paced game played with a volleyball on a volleyball court with a tennis-height net.
- Volleytennis for girls ages 8-15
Registration: late August
Season: late September through mid-November
Basketball
LYS basketball games are played on outdoor courts at Lakewood parks with adjustable baskets and rules variations based on age divisions.
- Basketball for boys and girls ages 8-17
- Non-competitive Smurf division for boys and girls ages 6-7
Registration: early December
Season: January through mid-March
Cross Country
The annual All City Cross Country Championships provide an opportunity for young distance runners to compete in a series of competitive meets culminating with the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Championships.
- Cross Country competition for boys and girls ages 6-15
Park teams begin workouts in October
- Annual Lakewood meet in mid-November
Qualifiers advance to regional meet, then southern California finals
Track and Field
The annual Track and Field Championships is the first meet in a series culminating with the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Championships. The meets consist of a range of running race distances and jumping and throwing events.
- Track and Field competition for boys and girls ages 6-15
Park teams begin workouts in February
- Annual Lakewood meet during spring vacation week for public schools Qualifiers advance to regional meet, then southern California finals
Other Sports Opportunities
Area sports organizations offer additional sport opportunities in and around the Lakewood area. Below is a listing of the organizations, their season and sign-up months. The City of Lakewood keeps an up-to-date listing of contacts for these various organizations. For the current contact person please call (562) 866-9771 ext. 2408.
League Seasons and Sign-up Dates
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League |
League Seasons |
Ages |
Sign-Up Dates |
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AYSO |
August – January |
5-18 |
May-June |
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Heartwell Bobby Sox |
March – June |
6-18 |
January |
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Heartwell Pony Colt |
February – July |
13-16 |
January |
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Lakewood Aquatics |
Year Round |
5-18 |
Monthly |
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Lakewood Little League |
March – June |
6-12 |
December |
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Lkwd Pacific
Junior Football
and Cheer |
Aug. - Dec. |
7-14 |
March-June |
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Lakewood
Pop Warner
Football & Cheer |
Aug. – Dec. |
5-14 |
March-June |
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Lkwd Village Little League |
March – July |
6-13 |
November |
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East Long Beach
Pony Baseball |
Feb-July |
6-13 |
January |
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