Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Bradenton

BRADENTON, FL - With warmer days ahead, it’s a great time to get outside and stay active. Around Bradenton, many local leagues and programs are opening registration for the season. To help you get started, we’ve gathered a few resources where you can find more details and sign up — consider this a starting point as you explore what’s available in the community.

Youth Sports

Families in the Bradenton area have several options when it comes to youth sports leagues and programs throughout the year.

• Braden River Little League
• Bradenton Gladiators Youth Football
• The Center of Anna Maria Island (soccer, flag football, cheerleading)
• i9 Sports (volleyball, soccer, tennis, basketball, multi-sport, Nike kids camp, flag football, baseball)
• Jimmy Pickle (pickleball)
• Manatee Area Soccer Association
• Manatee County Sports & Leisure Services Department
• Manatee Wildcats (football, cheerleading, lacrosse)
• N Zone Sports (flag football, soccer, T-Ball, basketball, multi-sport)
• YMCA of Southwest Florida (basketball, soccer, flag football, baseball, t-ball, volleyball, martial arts)

Adult Leagues & Recreational Sports

Adults looking to stay active can also find opportunities to play and connect through local leagues and recreation programs.

• Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby
• The Center of Anna Maria Island (soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball)
• Jimmy Pickle (pickleball)
• MVP Sports and Social (including pickleball, golf, volleyball, kickball, bowling, cornhole)
• UMR Sports (baseball, softball, pickleball, beach volleyball)

Parks, Recreation & Community Programs

Local parks departments and community organizations often offer seasonal leagues, classes and recreation programs for residents of all ages.

Manatee County Sports & Leisure Services Department

Adult sports: basketball, coed kickball, soccer, softball, pickleball.

Youth sports: basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cheerleading, football.

However you choose to play, here’s to a fun and active spring around Bradenton.

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