Youth Sports & Athletics
Are you looking to get your kids involved in sports or find them a swim instructor? From surfing to soccer to softball, we have the scoop on the local sports teams and athletic associations.
Brunswick County Parks & Rec – The county offers various youth sports throughout the year, including but not limited to: cheerleading, softball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and basketball.
Armor Baseball is a faith-based, travel baseball team for ages 6-10. Practices are held in Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach.
Brunswick County offers Dixie Youth Baseball for ages 3-12 (Dixie Baseball for ages 13-19 is available through Parks & Rec). Find your local branch:
North Myrtle Beach Parks & Rec – Parks and Rec holds multiple programs throughout the year, such as flag football, soccer, basketball, etc. They also host the Dixie Baseball and Dixie Youth Baseball leagues for North Myrtle Beach.
Loris Parks, Recreation, & Tourism – Loris offers youth sports such as football, soccer, cheerleading, baseball (through Dixie Baseball), softball, and volleyball.
Brunswick County Fishing Club runs youth tournaments and other kid-friendly events throughout the year.
Fly True Archery, part of Coastal Carolina Outreach, offers a free archery club for tweens and teens.
Browse the business directory for more local athletics, such as dance and gymnastics studios, martial arts dōjōs, swimming, and surfing lessons. We try to share Dixie ball and Parks & Rec sign-ups on our Facebook page.
Check back in the spring for our guide to area summer camps! Several of these are sports-focused, so if you have kids interested in athletics, you won’t want to miss it!