Berkeley

Ages: 5–16, plus Challenger division
Seasons: Fall, Spring
When: Spring 2027; Fall Ball 2026 (games end Nov 1)
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 open now. Closes Dec 31 (AA–Juniors), Jan 15 (T-Ball–Farm B & Challenger), Apr 15 (Seniors). Fall Ball registration is Aug 1–15.
Contact: info@nollsoll.com
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026
Adaptive: Challenger Division: Ages 6–22 with physical or intellectual disabilities; teams grouped by skill, each player has a buddy. Spring 2027 sign-ups open now (Oct–Jan). Home games at Emerson Elementary. Details

Berkeley-Albany Little League (BALL)RecAdaptive

Berkeley, Albany · Coed

Ages: 5–14
Seasons: Fall, Spring
When: Spring; Fall Ball 2026 underway
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 registration link is up but no programs listed yet.
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026
Adaptive: Challenger Division: Ages 5–18 with a disability. Free, jersey and cap included. Spring season. Details

B.O.E. Pony Baseball and SoftballRec

Berkeley · Coed

Ages: 3–6 (only these divisions listed for 2027 so far)
Seasons: Spring
When: Spring 2027
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 open now: Lil Rug Rats (3–4) and Shetland 6U (5–6). Early bird until Dec 2; last day Dec 31, 2026.
Contact: boeponybaseball@yahoo.com · (510) 705-2865
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Softball 1 listed

Albany-Berkeley Girls Softball League (ABGSL)Rec

Berkeley, Albany · Girls & gender-expansive youth

Ages: Grades K–9
Seasons: Spring
When: Spring
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 registration not posted yet (site still shows Spring 2026, now closed).
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Soccer 2 listed

Albany-Berkeley Soccer Club (ABSC)Rec + competitive

Berkeley, Albany · Boys & Girls

2027 dates aren't on their website yet, but their Instagram and Facebook are active. Check there for sign-up news.

Ages: Rec U6–U19; Competitive (Lightning) U9–U19
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
When: Fall & Spring league play; winter in-house and futsal
Sign-ups: Current registrations listed: 2026 Fall Rec, 2027 Winter Futsal. Spring 2027 dates not posted yet.
Contact: info@abscsoccer.org · (510) 528-3106
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yetInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026

Eastshore Alliance FCCompetitive / club

Berkeley, El Cerrito, Albany · Boys & Girls

Ages: 4–19 (Mini Allies 4–5, Grassroots 5–14, Junior Allies 6–8, Competitive 8–19)
Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer
Sign-ups: Join mailing list for tryout dates and program openings.
Contact: info@eastshorealliancefc.org · (415) 746-9940
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026

Basketball 5 listed

BORP Youth Wheelchair BasketballAdaptive

Berkeley (James Kenney Community Center, 1720 Eighth St) · Coed

Ages: 5 through high school
When: Saturdays 11am–1pm
Sign-ups: For kids with any lower-limb disability; sports chairs provided. Some players join teams that compete against other youth with physical disabilities. Contact BORP to join.
Contact: info@borp.org · 510-225-7033
Updates: Website up to date

YMCA of the East Bay Youth Winter Basketball LeagueRec

Berkeley, Oakland · Coed

Ages: 4–11 (Developmental 4–5, Junior Varsity 6–7, Varsity 8–9, Select 10–11)
Seasons: Winter
When: Winter: practices and games weekly Jan 4 – Mar 13, 2027 (first games Sat Jan 9; no games/practice Feb 13)
Sign-ups: 2027 season: registration OPEN; key dates list 'Thurs Oct. 1 - Registration Opens', Sat Dec 12 coaches training & tryouts (ages 6+), Fri Dec 18 registration closes
Contact: apetrilli@ymcaeastbay.org
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026

City of Berkeley Rebound Basketball AcademyClasses

Berkeley · Coed

Ages: 2–14 (Parent & Me 2–3.5; First Shots 3.5–5; Skills & Games 5–7; Scrimmages & Team 8–14)
Seasons: Fall, Winter
When: Fall 2026: Saturdays Sep 12 – Oct 17 and Oct 31 – Dec 12 at Live Oak Park; holiday camps Nov 23–25, Dec 21–23, Dec 28–30
Sign-ups: Online at rec.berkeleyca.gov
Contact: recreation@berkeleyca.gov · (510) 981-5150
Updates: Website up to date

Ohtani Basketball (Berkeley)Rec

Berkeley (practices in Berkeley and Oakland) · Boys & Girls separate divisions

Visit website Facebook

Ages: K–12 (E-boys/girls K–4, D 4–6, C 7–9, B-boys 10–12); kindergarten EE division is instructional
Seasons: Fall, Winter
When: Teams formed by August; practices from September (Friday nights); league games December – February (Saturday evenings / Sunday afternoons) around the East Bay; post-season tournaments through March
Sign-ups: 2026–2027: CLOSED (returning-player priority July 1–25, 2026; new players closed). $350 volunteer deposit required
Contact: ohtaniregistrar@gmail.com
Updates: Website up to dateFacebook active Jul 2026

Berkeley Red Devils AAUCompetitive / club

Berkeley

Ages: 9–14 (developmental teams 9U–14U)
When: 2026–27 season; 2 practices weekly, 2 tournaments monthly (months not stated)
Sign-ups: 2026–27: team tryout registration form on site ($25 tryout fee)
Contact: (510) 365-8568
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Sep 2026

Volleyball 1 listed

Albany Berkeley Volleyball (ABV) – FlashCompetitive / club

Albany (serves Berkeley) · Girls and boys

Ages: 6th–11th grade; Flash club teams 13s, 14s, 15s, All-Star 17u; Flash LITE boys & girls 11–14
Sign-ups: 10/17/2026 update: club tryouts for 13s–17u concluded; now recruiting for Flash LITE (boys & girls 11–14); come to a Sunday clinic Oct 18 or Oct 25 to learn how to register
Contact: ClubDirector@ABVolleyball.org
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Flag Football 1 listed

Next Level Flag Football - BerkeleyRecAll games at one location

Berkeley · Coed

Ages: Grades K-7 (K/1, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grade)
Seasons: Winter
When: Winter 2027: Jan 24 - Mar 21, 2027 at Cal Memorial Stadium, UC Berkeley (Sundays; Week 4 on Sat Feb 13); 9 program dates, practice + game back-to-back each week
Sign-ups: 2027 Winter registration open; Registration closes 02/01/2027; fee $345
Updates: Website up to date

Tackle Football 1 listed

Berkeley Jr. Jackets Football & CheerRec

Berkeley · Coed

Their website hasn't been updated since 2024, but their Instagram and Facebook are active. Check Instagram and Facebook for the latest sign-up news.

Seasons: Fall
Sign-ups: Not on their website. Check their Instagram for current sign-ups.
Contact: jrjackinfo@gmail.com · (510) 290-5155
Updates: Website out of dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026

Cheerleading 1 listed

Berkeley Jr. Jackets CheerRec

Berkeley · Coed

Their website hasn't been updated since 2024, but their Instagram and Facebook are active. Check Instagram and Facebook for the latest sign-up news.

Seasons: Fall
Sign-ups: Not on their website. Check their Instagram for current sign-ups.
Contact: jrjackinfo@gmail.com · (510) 290-5155
Updates: Website out of dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026

Swimming 3 listed

Golden State Aquatic (GSA)Competitive / club

Berkeley (practices at Legends Aquatic Center, Berkeley; also Contra Costa and Humboldt locations) · Coed

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round competitive team; 2026 meet & event schedule and practice schedule posted.
Sign-ups: Request an evaluation through the Join GSA form.
Contact: coach@goldenstateaquatic.com
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Albany Armada AquaticsCompetitive / club

Albany (serves Berkeley/Oakland area) · Coed

Visit website Facebook

Ages: 6 and up
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round USA Swimming team at the Albany Aquatic Center, 1311 Portland Ave. Fall 2026 meets posted (home meet Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026; Winterfest Dec 4–6, 2026).
Sign-ups: Complete the Swimmer Questionnaire, then sign up for a tryout. The latest tryout notice is dated 8/20/25 (Mini Blue group full with waitlist).
Updates: Website up to date

UC Berkeley Rec Youth Pre-Team Swim TrainingClasses

Berkeley · Coed

Ages: Learn-to-Swim Level 4+ (must swim 25 yd unassisted)
Seasons: Fall
When: Fall 2026: Sep 8/9 – Nov 18/19, 2026 at Golden Bear Pool
Sign-ups: Through CampDoc. Fall 2026: $400 (Novice/Intermediate), $550 (Low Advanced).
Contact: shawkins@berkeley.edu
Updates: Website up to date

Water Polo 2 listed

Alameda Water Polo Club (AWPC)Competitive / club

Alameda (serves Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Berkeley, Piedmont, Hayward, Castro Valley) · Boys & Girls (separate 14U boys/girls groups)

Ages: 10–18 (10U, 12U, 14U groups in fall; Splashball also offered)
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter sessions. Fall 2026 session Aug 24 – Nov 14, 2026; practices at Mills and Encinal HS (EHS).
Sign-ups: Fall 2026 registration open. Pricing on the site: Splashball $805, 12U $855, 14/16/18U $1,005, plus a $125 AUSD lifeguard fee. Winter session dates not posted yet.
Contact: admins@alamedawaterpolo.org
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

UC Berkeley Rec Noodle Ball (intro water polo)Classes

Berkeley · Coed

Ages: 8–16
Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer
When: Fall 2026: Fridays 5:00–6:00 PM, 9/11/2026 – 11/20/2026 at Golden Bear Pool (spring at Golden Bear Pool, summer at Strawberry Canyon).
Sign-ups: Through CampDoc; Fall 2026 $360. A water skills test is given on the first day.
Updates: Website up to date

Lacrosse 2 listed

Berkeley Lacrosse ClubRec

Berkeley (players from across the East Bay) · Boys & Girls separate teams

Ages: 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U (boys and girls); Summer Ball ages ~7–13
Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer
When: Spring 2027: early February through mid-May, games start in March (EBLL); practices at Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex. Fall Ball 2026: Sundays 4–5:30pm, Sept 20–Nov 8 at Oceanview Park. Summer Ball: Mondays June 8–Aug 3, 5–6:30pm at Cedar Rose Park (developmental, 3v3 scrimmages)
Sign-ups: Fall Ball 2026 registration open. Spring 2027 registration NOT yet open ('More Details Coming in Fall'; practice schedule posted in late fall)
Contact: info@berkeleylacrosse.org
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Sep 2026Facebook active Sep 2026

East Bay Lacrosse League (EBLL)Rec

East Bay (regional league: Alameda to Tracy, Berkeley to Pleasanton) · Boys & Girls

Ages: Youth club divisions (8U jamborees through 14U per member clubs)
Seasons: Spring
When: Spring only (town-based girls and boys games)
Sign-ups: Families register through a member club, not with the league. Member clubs: Alameda, Berkeley, Delta Breeze, Lamorinda, Livermore Phantom, Pleasanton Storm, Pleasanton Pride, San Ramon Raptors, Diablo Scorpions, Skyline, Diablo Valley Warriors
Contact: admin@eastbaylacrosseleague.org
Updates: Website up to date

Ultimate Frisbee 1 listed

Bay Area Disc Association (BADA) – Youth LeaguesRec

East Bay / Bay Area (East Bay games in Berkeley, Albany, Alameda, Hayward) · Coed/Open divisions plus Girls divisions

2027 dates aren't on their website yet, but their Instagram and Facebook are active. Check there for sign-up news.

Ages: Elementary (under 11), middle school (grades 6–8), high school (ages 14–18)
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
When: Fall 2026: 5v5 HS Developmental League Sundays Oct 4–Nov 8, 2026 (Bret Harte MS & Cannery Park, Hayward; Godfrey Park, Alameda); East Bay Middle School Series Sundays Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, 2026 at Cougar Field, Albany. Winter: Youth Winter League Jan–Feb, Sundays at Gilman Turf, Berkeley (elementary + middle school). Spring: East Bay Middle School Spring League Mar–Apr, Sundays, Berkeley; High School Spring League Feb–Apr weekends, various locations
Sign-ups: Teams register through BADA; players join a school or community team (see BADA's team contact list). EB Middle School Series 2026 registration until Oct 25, 2026 ($27.50/player). Fall 5v5 HS league 2026 registration closed Oct 12 ($40/player). 2027 Winter/Spring league pages not posted yet (2026 pages: registration opened Jan 5, 2026; Winter 2026 fee $90 early/$95)
Contact: youth@bayareadisc.org
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yetInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026

Track & Field 2 listed

Oakland Cubs – Track and FieldCompetitive / club

Oakland (weekday practices at Skyline High School; some Sunday practices at MLK track in Berkeley) · Coed

2027 dates aren't on their website yet, but their Instagram is active. Check there for sign-up news.

Ages: Club: ages 4 through 12th grade. Track: 8U sessions (athletes not turning 9 in 2026; 'competitive' and 'emerging' groups) and Regular Session (ages 7 and older). Tot/Preschool Run n' Fun (ages 4–6) is offered monthly.
Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer
When: 2026 season started Feb 18, 2026 (optional winter conditioning in January–early February). Runs February through the first week of August for Junior Olympics qualifiers. Regular Session: Session 1 2/18–4/12, Session 2 4/15–6/7, Session 3 6/09–8/03. 8U: Session 1 2/18–3/29, Session 2 4/1–5/10, Session 3 5/13–6/22. 2027 track dates not posted yet.
Sign-ups: Via https://www.oaklandcubs.com/register. Fees: $600/session (regular), $350/session (8U), plus a $175 uniform kit and AAU/USATF memberships. The 2026 financial-aid deadline was Dec 31, 2025. 2027 registration dates not posted yet.
Contact: info@oaklandcubs.com · (510) 725-9970
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yetInstagram active Oct 2026

East Bay Heat Track ClubCompetitive / club

Berkeley (competition season practice at Berkeley High School; conditioning at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Berkeley)

Ages: 7–18
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: The 2026 track season has ended. 2027 team tryouts/conditioning start in November: Saturdays Nov 7, Nov 14 and Nov 21 (2026), 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., location TBD. Full 2027 season dates not posted yet.
Sign-ups: The '2026 Team Registration' is not currently available. For 2027, the site asks families to email the club with the athlete's information to join the interest list. (The site uses an email form; no address is shown.)
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Tennis 2 listed

ACEing Autism – BerkeleyClassesAdaptive

Berkeley (Willard Park, 2730 Hillegass Ave) · Coed

Ages: 5–18
Seasons: Fall
When: Sundays 1–2pm
Sign-ups: Tennis for kids with autism. Fall 2026 session Sep 27 – Nov 1, $120 (scholarships available).
Contact: berkeley@aceingautism.org
Updates: Website up to date

Life Long Tennis Academy – junior classes & USTA Junior Team Tennis teamsRec + competitive

Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville · Coed (JTT 18U division listed as 18U Boys)