Youth Sports Resources

Wisconsin Sports Services •
Youth Sports Resources

Wisconsin Sports Services • Free Parent Guides

Youth Sports Resources

KNOW THE GAME.Everything Wisconsin parents need to get their kids into youth sports — skills by age, how leagues work, and how to get started with WSS.

Wisconsin Sports Services (WSS), a Madison-based youth sports organization, runs youth sports leagues, tournaments, and camps for boys and girls across Wisconsin — basketball, baseball, fastpitch softball, flag football, and lacrosse. These free guides answer the questions parents actually ask.

Pick a Sport

Parent Guides by Sport

BYouth BasketballSkills and league levels from ages 5–14, and the road to the Badgerland State Championships.✓  Skills by age: 5–7, 8–11, 12–14✓  How WSS builds teams✓  State tournaments & showcasesREAD THE GUIDE → BYouth BaseballFrom first swings off a tee to real tournament baseball — every stage explained for parents.✓  T-ball basics, ages 3–5✓  Coach-pitch to kid-pitch✓  2027 tournaments: Appleton & MadisonREAD THE GUIDE → SGirls SoftballFastpitch skills by age and how to pick the right team level for your daughter.✓  First swings to windmill pitching✓  Rec vs. select vs. travel✓  Statewide leagues & tournamentsREAD THE GUIDE →
FFlag FootballAll the strategy and touchdowns of football with the contact removed — the fastest-growing way for kids to start the game.✓  How flag football works✓  4v4 to 7v7 formats by age✓  Girls flag football — Olympic in 2028READ THE GUIDE → LYouth LacrosseLightning-fast, non-contact 3v3 lacrosse for boys and girls ages 5–14 — minimal equipment, maximum touches.✓  Why small-sided 3v3 works✓  Stick skills by age level✓  Just a stick & shoes to startREAD THE GUIDE →

Why WSS

Why Parents Choose Wisconsin Sports Services

✓Every Child PlaysGuaranteed playing time and team placement where kids can succeed — teams built by age and grade, adjusted for development and preferences. ★Real CoachesPlayer development coached by experienced AAU, high school, and college coaches from across Wisconsin. ●Close to HomeLeagues and tournaments organized by region, so families aren’t driving hours for a Tuesday night game.
⦿Safety FirstNon-contact flag football and 3v3 lacrosse formats — all the fun of the game without the collisions. WSince 2013Built on the MYAS model that has run youth sports events and programming since 1991. We manage and run every event we host. ✓Youth Sports Done RightEducation, integrity, and local impact — sportsmanship celebrated every week, every game.

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