The goal of Youth Sports & Fitness programs is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. We offer a program in which opportunity for participation is provided to all those who enter, regardless of skill and ability. We wish to provide youth with a fun learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifetime sports and fitness skills.
Youth Sports Programs
Youth Flag Football
Join this safe, dynamic, and non-competitive environment for beginning young co-ed athletes to discover the fun in playing flag football. Athletes will develop basic skills and techniques necessary to succeed on both offense and defense. This program is designed to introduce players to the sport with 30-45 minutes of practice drills and agility followed by 30 minutes of fun game play. No experience necessary.
$40(R) $48(N)
Robinswood Community Park - Fields
Age: 7-13 Y
4869 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays Oct 23-Nov 13
Youth Multi-Sport
Are you the type of kid who likes to play? This four-week program is for you! Flag football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, kickball, capture the flag...whatever the game may be, our widely talented coaches will make sure you have a blast!
Indoor
$44(R) $53(N)
Tyee Community Gym
Age: 7-13 Y
4887 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mondays Nov 4-Dec 2
Local Hoops Pre-Season Basketball Clinics
Want to improve your basketball skills and fundamentals? In partnership with Local Hoops, the Pre-Season Basketball Clinics create an opportunity for participants to learn the concepts of basketball, develop their game, and prepare for the upcoming basketball season. Clinics focus on helping athletes build fundamentals and understand basic concepts. Participants will work through a series of individual and group practice drills and games to improve their dribbling, shooting, defense, passing and much more!
$115(R) $138(N)
Crossroads Community Center
Age: 5-6 Y
4893 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays Nov 4-Dec 16
Age 7-9 Y
4894 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays Nov 5-Dec 10
Age 10-13 Y
4895 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Nov 6-Dec 11
Girls Basketball Club
Want to improve your basketball skills and fundamentals? Girls Basketball Club creates an opportunity for up-and-coming players to learn the concepts of basketball, practice new skills, and improve during basketball season. Sessions focus on building individual skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. No prior experience necessary. Participants are welcome to attend the class that matches their gender identity or expression.
$55(R) $66(N)
Tyee Community Gym
Age: 6-12 Y
5798 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursdays Nov 7-Dec 12
Skyhawks Sports Academy
Skyhawks offers a variety of skill-based sports programs for children ages 4-14. Skyhawks programs are designed to teach fundamentals, develop skills and gain confidence on and off the field or court. In addition to single-sport programs, Skyhawks also offers multi-sport programs that combine two or more sports into a single program. The programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love of an active, healthy lifestyle. Knowledgeable and patient staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give every athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Check out available program offerings and register today!
Youth Sports Camps
Local Hoops Academy Winter Break Half Day Basketball Camp
Want to improve your basketball skills and fundamentals over Winter Break? Join us in the gym! In partnership with Local Hoops, participants will be coached on ball handling, shooting technique, defensive principles, decision making and other basketball fundamentals. Work through a series of drills each day and finish with competitive game play. Come ready to work! This is a four-day camp. There is no camp on Wednesday, January 1.
$204(R) $245(N)
Crossroads Community Center
Age: 6-12 Y
6756 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Dec 30-31 & Jan 2-3
Lake to Lake Bike Ride
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 11th annual Lake to Lake Bike Ride! Check back in early 2025 for details about the 12th annual Bike Ride.
The Lake to Lake Bike Ride is an enjoyable, non-competitive ride that explores the hidden treasures of Bellevue. This ride utilizes low traffic roads, bike lanes, and part of the Lake-to-Lake Trail (non-technical gravel) and traverses much of the City. There are two routes: Greenbelt Loop, mostly flat 8-mile route; and Lake Loop, more challenging 24-mile route with significant elevation gain. The course is well-marked and supported by staff and volunteers. Riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register for the ride at a discounted rate. Under age 9 are free.
As part of the Lake to Lake Bike Ride, there will be a kid-friendly course around the soccer fields at Robinswood Park. The Kids Ride is free and open to ages 3-8. Kids can complete as many laps around the course as time permits. Registration is required for the Kids Ride (and spots are limited).
Pump up your tires, put on your helmet, and get rolling! We hope to see you there! Go to the Lake to Lake Bike Ride webpage for more information!
Cross Country Workouts
Running – Cross Country
Kids running cross country is one of the most basic forms of kids’ sports. Come join Bellevue Youth Sports’ outdoor running program in September 2024 or use the workouts below while exploring trails within Bellevue’s Park system. Workouts are age and experience appropriate and provide both short and long-distance workouts to improve fitness while having fun. Please make sure your runner has a towel for ground exercises and a water bottle each day. Cross country running for children develops strong mental skills and builds an improved sense of discipline towards running, other sports, and life in general.
Note: Running distances vary from a half-mile to one mile. Below is a five-day workout plan to get your kids out exercising during the week. Each workout is designed to take 45 – 60 minutes per day. See maps for Robinswood Park (one mile and half mile) and Wilburton Hill Park (one mile and half mile) for great courses for you and your family.
- Monday – Day 1 Workout
- Tuesday – Day 2 Workout
- Wednesday – Day 3 - Break
- Thursday – Day 4 Workout
- Friday – Day 5 Workout
About Youth Sports
Bellevue's Youth Sports and Fitness programs seek to make the sports experience safe, fun and healthy for all children. In addition, these programs promote the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social and mental development of youth. Participation in sports and activities develops important character traits and lifelong values. Participation is provided to all those who enter, regardless of skill and ability.
- Get active: Programs are held year-round and city-wide for youth ages 3 to 12 years. Clinics and Leagues are held during the school year, and a full spectrum of day camps and clinics are held during school breaks and the summer.
- Sports and Fitness = Fun! Youth have a FUN learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifelong sports and fitness skills.
The goal of Bellevue's Youth Sports and Fitness programs is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. This program serves all youth, regardless of skill and ability, and provides fun learning experiences with the opportunity to develop lifetime sports and fitness skills.
Some of the programs offered include:
- Traditional/Seasonal Sports Leagues: basketball, soccer, flag football, and track and field
- School Break Youth Sports Day Camps
- Youth Martial Arts
- Indoor Soccer
- Special Events
- Fitness/Self Improvement
- Skateboard Park
Bellevue's sports leagues are generously supported by Land O'Frost Lunch Meats. See sponsor website for special savings for youth sports league participants.
Zackery Lystedt Law
This law was passed in Washington state in 2009. It prohibits youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion from returning to play without a licensed healthcare provider's approval. The law will directly affect youth sports, head injury policies and future City of Bellevue youth participants.
To help parents and children stay informed, Bellevue will help distribute information about this new law. Before any child is allowed to participate in a City of Bellevue Youth Sports program, the documents listed below must be read, signed and turned in prior to participation. These documents are also included in the informational packets for parents and coaches.
Inclement Weather Plan
In the event of inclement weather, Bellevue Parks & Community Services will make every effort to clearly communicate the status of facilities and programs, special events, and rentals. The department will make an operational decision based upon the safety of participants and employees and the ability to appropriately staff programs and facilities.
Facility operating hours may vary, and those facilities not able to operate at full capacity may be open for drop-in activities on a modified schedule. Call the facility to confirm operating hours. If you are unable to reach the facility, then call the Parks & Community Services Department general information line at 425-452-6885 or visit the Parks homepage.
Inclement weather can affect park use and trail conditions. Please use caution when visiting park sites during poor weather as trails and other park facilities may become wet and slippery. Park trails may also be closed.