Sports Leagues & Teams
Roosevelt Color Guard Tryouts
- Location:
- Central Campus Main Gym
- Event For:
- All students who will be at Roosevelt next year (Current 8th-11th graders)
- Audience Location:
- Roosevelt feeder schools and Roosevelt
- Organization:
- Roosevelt Roughrider Regiment Color Guard
- Contact:
- Alanna Greenwood
- Email:
- trhscg@gmail.com
- Phone:
- (515) 771-6035
Looking for a new activity? Join the Roosevelt Color Guard! Color Guard performs with the marching band in the Fall (Aug-Oct) and performs a Winter Guard routine indoors in the winter (Dec - Mar). The team is open to all 9th - 12th graders. No dance experience is required!
Des Moines BMX League Open House
- Location:
- 80/35 BMX (Ewing Park, 1701 E. McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA)
- Event For:
- 4-15
- Organization:
- 80/35 BMX
- Contact:
- Casey Welty
- Email:
- bmxiowa@gmail.com
- Phone:
- (515) 250-6498
This free experience will give families a hands-on, up-close-and-personal look at BMX Racing. The open house encourages enrollment in our next Beginners-only League season for kids 4-15 years of age. The Des Moines BMX Beginners League runs for five Tuesdays, starting April 16 (5:30PM-8:00PM).
Little League Baseball and Softball Registration
- Location:
- Beaverdale Little League
- Event For:
- 3 to 16
- Audience Location:
- NW Des Moines
- Organization:
- Beaverdale Little League
- Contact:
- Andy Hughes
- Email:
- beaverdalebaseball@gmail.com
- Phone:
- (515) 979-3479
Little League Baseball and Softball registration is open at Beaverdale Little League.
Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Meet
- Location:
- North High School - Grubb Stadium
- Event For:
- Under 6 - 14 Years Old
- Audience Location:
- DMPS
- Cost:
- FREE
- Organization:
- The IOWA Foundation
- Contact:
- Travis Gorsch
- Email:
- Travis.Gorsch@theiowafoundation.com
- Phone:
- (319) 361-6435
This is a local qualifying track and field meet in Des Moines. The top two finishers in each event, and age group, will qualify for the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Championships in Marshalltown on June 1, 2024.
Girls on the Run 5K
- Location:
- 1007 E Grand Ave. Des Moines
- Cost:
- $25
- Organization:
- Girls on the Run of Central Iowa
- Contact:
- Christa Vander Leest
- Email:
- christa.vanderleest@dmymca.org
- Phone:
- (515) 410-9845
Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion. All are welcome to participant in the 5K.
Girls on the Run – Spring 2024 Season
- Location:
- Various DMPS sites
- Event For:
- 3rd-8th grade
- Cost:
- $0-$150
- Organization:
- Girls on the Run of Central Iowa
- Contact:
- Melinda Urick
- Email:
- melinda.urick@girlsontherun.org
- Phone:
- (216) 533-4882
Girls on the Run spring season starts March 25 and goes through May 19. Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Lessons blend physical activity with life skill development — finishing the season with a celebratory 5K.
Metro Barnstormers 7v7 Football League
- Location:
- Valley Stadium
- Event For:
- 9th-12th Graders (ages 13-18)
- Audience Location:
- Des Moines Metro Area
- Cost:
- $140
- Organization:
- YMCA of Greater Des Moines
- Contact:
- Mat Snider
- Email:
- mat.snider@dmymca.org
- Phone:
- (515) 224-1888
A fun, competitive, non-contact way to play football! 6 6-week season - 12 games guaranteed, All passing - played on a 40-yard field plus end zone, Allows scoring both on the offense and defense. Financial Assistance is Available! *Game jersey, soft shell helmet & mouth guard included.
Campus Life Boys Soccer Open Gym
- Location:
- Westchester Church; 4919 Aurora Ave. Des Moines
- Event For:
- 6th Grade
- Audience Location:
- Meredith MS
- Cost:
- N/A
- Organization:
- Youth for Christ
- Contact:
- Brett Teel
- Email:
- bteel@giyfc.org
- Phone:
- (984) 365-1716
This is a boys soccer open gym for Meredith MS 6th graders to come play soccer skirmishes and have a fun community to do it in.
YMCA Youth Spring Soccer
- Location:
- Waukee Family YMCA
- Event For:
- 5 to 10 year olds
- Audience Location:
- Des Moines Metro Area
- Cost:
- The cost may vary depending on the player's age and membership status.
- Organization:
- YMCA of Greater Des Moines
- Contact:
- Mat Snider
- Email:
- mat.snider@dmymca.org
- Phone:
- (515) 224-1888
Our soccer programs are designed for players of all abilities who want to have fun, take part in healthy competition, and develop their skills. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game and the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
Junior Menace
- Location:
- Des Moines Metro
- Event For:
- Ages 3 - 9
- Audience Location:
- Des Moines Metro
- Cost:
- $60 - $110
- Organization:
- Des Moines Menace
- Contact:
- Sydney Tatam
- Email:
- sydney.tatam@menacesoccer.com
- Phone:
- (515) 457-6367
Join the fun this spring with the Menace! Junior Menace is for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9, and is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities and games. We accept walk-ups the first nig
2024 Simpson College Youth Football Camp
- Location:
- Simpson College Bill Buxton Stadium 701 N C Street, Indianola, IA 50125
- Event For:
- Grades 1st thru 8th
- Audience Location:
- Des Moines
- Cost:
- $100.00
- Organization:
- Simpson College Football
- Contact:
- Jason Martinez
- Email:
- jason.martinez@simpson.edu
- Phone:
- (517) 414-1995
Simpson Storm Football invites you to our annual summer Youth Football Camp.
TnT Football Camp
- Location:
- Hoover High School
- Event For:
- 3rd-8th
- Audience Location:
- DMPS
- Cost:
- FREE
- Organization:
- The IOWA Foundation
- Contact:
- Travis Gorsch
- Email:
- Travis.Gorsch@theiowafoundation.com
- Phone:
- (319) 361-6435
The IOWA Foundation is partnering with TnT Football Camps and Hoover High School Athletics to host a free Football Camp for participants in 3rd-8th Grade. Children attending this camp will experience football fundamentals taught by the some of best collegiate and high school coaches.
Traditional Taekwondo Classes
- Location:
- 2017 Southlawn Dr., Des Moines, IA
- Event For:
- Ages 5 through Adult
- Cost:
- $30 per month
- Organization:
- Two Rivers Martial Arts
- Contact:
- Jennifer Bailey
- Email:
- jenjb@trma.us
- Phone:
- (515) 285-5049
Two Rivers Martial Arts offers traditional taekwondo classes in a family friendly environment. We are a 501(c)3 organization run completely by volunteers so our fees remain low. Classes offered year round. Start anytime! Try out a few classes at no obligation. Additional locations available.
Riptide Swimming Lessons
- Location:
- Dowling Catholic High School
- Event For:
- PreK-6th Grade
- Organization:
- Riptide
- Contact:
- Ann Peterson
- Email:
- dchsyouthswimming@gmail.com
- Phone:
- (515) 650-3534
Riptide Summer Swimming lessons work to provide children with water safety and basic swimming skills.
Summer Sports Clinics
- Location:
- Walnut Creek & Waukee Family YMCA
- Event For:
- 6-12 year olds
- Audience Location:
- Des Moines Metro Area
- Cost:
- Member: $100, Non-Member $120
- Organization:
- YMCA of Greater Des Moines
- Contact:
- Mat Snider
- Email:
- mat.snider@dmymca.org
- Phone:
- (515) 224-1888
YMCA Summer Sports Clinics allow kids to play traditional sports like Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Volleyball—or non-traditional sports such as Golf, Pickleball, Tennis, and All Sports. Financial assistance is available. Please get in touch with the welcome desk.