Youth Competitive Swimming
Wahoo Swim Team
The Wahoos are the area’s youth USA Swimming team. Swimming is an individual sport with a strong team and social element. Beginners work at their own pace and swim the meets of their choice, but you can be as competitive as you want to be.
For more info & to join, visit: teamunify.com
Youth Archery
Youth NASP Archery
Location: Red River Archery Indoor Range, 2001 N 42nd St., Grand Forks, ND, 58208
For more info, visit: redriverarchers.org
Youth Basketball
Fastbreak Basketball League
Fall Leagues
- Boys & Girls | Grades 3-4 & 5-8
Winter Traveling Teams
- Boys & Girls | Grades 3-6
Spring Swish Season
- Boys & Girls | Grades 7-11
- Contact: Matt | 218-791-2259
For more info, visit: gffastbreak.com
Youth BMX Racing
Red River BMX Racing Club
Hit the track with Red River BMX Racing Club, sanctioned by USA BMX!
Where: West track on Highway 2 (just west of the Grand Forks Gun Club)
When:
- May-Aug. | Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
- Registration/Practice: 6:00-7:00 pm (fee: $10)
- Sept.-Oct. | Saturdays at 3:00 pm
- Registration/Practice: 2:00-3:00 pm (fee: $10)
Contact: Wade Anderson, Track Operator: 218-207-9694
For membership fees and more information, visit: The RedRiverBMX2017 Facebook page
Youth Curling
Junior Curling Program
Junior Curling is for beginning and novice curlers 10 years of age and up. This program will focus on skill development as well as advancement in the USCA youth curling program.
Location: GF Curling Club | 1124 7th Avenue South
Contact: Dan Lindgren for info & registration
Youth Football
Fall Tackle & Flag Football League
The youth football league was established to promote football by teaching area youth the game’s proper fundamentals while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. The league is operated by Greater Grand Forks Youth Football Association. For all program and registration information, visit: www.gfyouthfootball.com
Teams: 2nd & 3rd Grade Flag Football; 4th-6th Grade Tackle Football
When: July – October
Where: Williamson Field, Elks Park, Ulland Complex
Registration: Register at gfyouthfootball.com
Parents: All coordinators and coaches for the league are volunteers. The league needs coaches. Please volunteer.
Youth Football
Fellowship of Christian Athletes & YMCA Youth Flag Football
Faith based flag football limited to 110 players (10 teams).
Who: Boys & Girls, Grade 1-4
When: July
Where: Cushman Field
Registration: Register at grandforksflagfootball.com
Girl Scouts
Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts
Dakota Horizons has many Pathways for girls to be involved. You can join a troop and meet new friends. Girls can also participate in recreational programs or travel to a variety of destinations! Find out how Girl Scouts can be a part of exploring your interests.
Location: 2525 Demers Ave. Grand Forks, ND
Registration: For more info & to register, visit: gsdakotahorizons.org
Contact: Rebecca Holmes
Youth Gymnastics
Red River Valley Gymnastics
Come & join the fun at Red River Valley Gymnastics! We are a local non-profit, offering programming for preschool, recreational, performance teams, cheer, men’s & women’s competitive teams.
Contact: 701-746-2797
Registration: www.rrvg.org
Visit us on Facebook: RRVG
Youth Hockey
Grand Forks Youth Hockey Association
GF Youth Hockey Association | Not operated by the GF Park District
- Termites, Mites, and Girls 8U – In-house Teams
- Squirt In-House Teams
- Squirt & Girls 10U Travel Teams
- Peewee & Girls 12U Travel Teams
- Bantam & Girls 14U Travel Teams
CONTACT:
Jessie Close
Youth Hockey Assoc.
p: 701.787.0316
Steve Johnson
Youth Hockey Assoc.
p: 701.787.0315
Private Youth Hockey Leagues
Junior Gold Hockey / GF Stallions: The league is for players age 15 – 18 years old. You must be currently enrolled full time in high school. Players will compete in the North Dakota Jr. Gold Hockey League. Tryouts will be held in the fall.
CONTACT:
- Travis Hagen 701-740-1544
Youth Lacrosse
Grand Cities Lacrosse (GCLA)
There is a club lacrosse team in Grand Forks called the Grand Cities Predators. This club includes multiple teams spanning from the U9 (1st/2nd graders) up to and including the Varsity team (High School).
Lacrosse season typically runs from April through June and there are also many summer/fall traveling season opportunities if you would like to play lacrosse year-round.
For more information and to register, visit grandcitieslacrosse.org.
Youth Outdoor Adventure-Based Activities
Ground Up Adventures
Interested in non-traditional sports? Then get outside to discover the adventurous Grand Forks. Ground Up Adventures, a local non-profit, offers area youth of all ages the opportunity to develop skills and participate in outdoor adventure-based activities.
For more information, visit: groundupadventures.com
Junior Clay & Trap Shooting
Junior Sporting Clays Shooting (Ages 10 – 18)
Weekly league sporting clays target shooting. Improve your shotgun shooting skills at one of the most challenging shotgun sports.
Where: The Dakota Hunting Club & Kennel – Sporting Clays Range
Ages: 10 – 18 years
Contact: Mike Collings, 701.213.2405 or 701.772.8789
Junior Trap Shooting (Ages 9 – 18)
Improve your shooting skills while having fun at this weekly trap shooting league for youth.
Where: The Grand Forks Gun Club
Ages: 9 – 18 years
Contact: GF Gun Club, 701.772.1551 or 701.215.2055 or email [email protected]
Youth Skating
Border Blades Private Skating Club
Border Blades Figure Skating Club is affiliated with United States Figure Skating (USFS). Membership in the club enables youth skaters to compete in skating competitions and test according to USFS rules. Any level of skater may join.
For more information on all programs:
Youth Softball
Girls Fastpitch Softball
Grand Forks Competitive Girls Fastpitch was started in 2005 with one 18 & under team and has since grown to include 14 different teams. The program’s main focus is to teach players the basics of the game of fastpitch softball and give every girl involved the best opportunity to improve her skills as a player and as person.
AGE GROUPS:
- 10u League (girls currently in grades 3 and 4)
- 12u League (girls currently in grades 5 and 6)
- 14u League (girls currently in grades 7 and 8)
- 16u and 18u League (girls currently in grades 9 – 12)
For more information, visit: gffastpitch.com
Contact: Brenda Keitzman, GF Fastpitch Coordinator | Email
Youth Volleyball
Stars Athletics Volleyball Club (Grades 5 – 12)
Stars Athletics offers an encouraging environment where young athletes can develop their volleyball skills and knowledge to their highest ability.
For more info & registration, contact: [email protected]