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Local Fall Sports Programs for Youth

in and around Hickory/Western Piedmont

September 30, 2021


Studies have shown that playing sports isn't just good exercise, it also helps children thrive socially and academically. Whether or not the child excels at the sport or not, the benefits include:

  • boosted health
  • increased self-confidence and self-esteem
  • higher academic success
  • better time management skills
  • improved social and leadership skills and teamwork
  • enhanced strategic thinking and motor skills
  • reduced stress

As the school year nears, local youth sports leagues are accepting registrations and holding skill assessment sessions for the fall. Below are the programs available at your local city's youth athletic department; click on the links for full details.

Additionally, contact your local Optimist Club (Startown, St Stephens, Balls Creek, Bunker Hill, Sherrills Ford, North Catawba, Southern Caldwell, among others) for youth sports information. Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association, YCVSC Eagles and Lenoir Youth Soccer Association are other options to consider, along with the Mt View Tigers Youth Football & Cheerleading, Catawba Valley Aquatic Club and Hickory Academy of Martial Arts.

Know of other youth sports leagues/programs for fall?
Comment below or email annah@macaronikid.com!