Youth sports and recreation

Grafton Midview Hot Stove

Serving: Grafton, Eaton Township

• Ages: Youth baseball & softball (t-ball through high school)
• Website: graftonhotstove.org
• Contact: [email protected]
• Location: Local fields (calendar on site for closures/practices)
• Note: Ages and divisions vary - check website for current registration details

Oberlin Baseball Softball Federation (OBSF)

Serving: Oberlin

• Ages: 5-18 (baseball & softball)
• Website: sites.google.com/view/obsf
• Baseball Contact: Jodi Cool, 440-864-1817
• Softball Contact: Anthony Gallam, 440-452-5011
• Email: [email protected]
• Location: Oberlin Recreation Complex (5 lighted fields)

Lorain County Hot Stove League

Serving: County-wide (travel/competitive)

• Type: Travel and competitive play
• Website: loraincountyhotstove.com
• Note: Teams from Keystone, Midview, and other area schools participate

Elyria Recreation / Little League

Serving: Elyria / Lorain County (regional)

• Ages: 4+ (t-ball starting at age 4, youth baseball & softball programs)
• Location: Elyria area facilities
• Note: Contact Elyria Parks & Recreation for current program details and registration

Midview Soccer League

Serving: Grafton, Carlisle Township, Eaton Township

• Ages: U7-U15 (recreational), Bumblebee U3-U6 (introductory)
• Website: midviewsoccer.com
• President: Scott Ulrich, 440-714-1407, [email protected]
• Registrar: [email protected]
• Fields: Midview Complex (16218 Chamberlain Rd), West Grass (13080 Durkee Rd), Ross Stadium (38199 Capel Rd)

LaGrange Youth Soccer Association (LYSA)

Serving: LaGrange, Carlisle Township

• Ages: U7-U15 (LCSL recreational), U4-U6 (in-house PeeWee/WildTots)
• Cost: $80 U7-U15, $50 in-house (uniforms separate, 2-year cycle)
• Website: lagrangeyouthsoccer.com
• Contact: [email protected], President Christine Schwartz
• Location: Lagrange Community Park (Fields 1-5)

Oberlin Youth Soccer Association (OYSA)

Serving: Oberlin

• Ages: U7-U15 (6-14 years), recreational & competitive
• Seasons: Spring (April-June), Fall (August-October)
• Cost: U7-U8 $90 annual/$55 seasonal; U9-U15 $110 annual/$65 seasonal (+ $45 uniform)
• Website: oberlinsoccer.org
• Contact: [email protected], President Nevin Irvin
• Location: Oberlin Pavilion fields (OB1-8)

JR LC8 Football League

Serving: Lorain County (all areas)

• Divisions: Flag, Padded Flag, Rookie Tackle, Full Contact Varsity
• Facebook: facebook.com/JrLC8
• Note: Teams affiliated with local schools (Midview, Keystone, Oberlin)
• Registration: Typically opens in spring; check Facebook for updates

Flag Football Fanatics

Serving: West Cleveland/Lorain area

• Ages: 4-14 (PreK/K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-4th divisions)
• Website: playfanatics.com
• Type: Flag football for younger ages

Keystone Youth Sports Basketball

Serving: LaGrange, Carlisle Township

• Ages: K-6th grade
• Cost: K/1st $15, 2nd/3rd $30
• Website: keystoneyouthsports.com/basketball
• Contact: [email protected], Jeff Holzhauer ([email protected])
• Location: Keystone Middle School (501 Opportunity Way), games Saturdays

Midview Youth Basketball

Serving: Grafton, Eaton Township

• Ages: Youth (likely K-8 feeder program)
• Interest Form: Sign up here
• Website: midviewathletics.com/youth-sports
• Contact: [email protected], Shawn Bristow ([email protected])
• Location: Midview schools (38199 Capel Rd, Grafton)

Oberlin Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball

Serving: Oberlin

• Ages: K-2nd grade (beginner/recreational)
• Cost: $30 resident, $40 non-resident
• Website: City of Oberlin Recreation
• Location: Oberlin Enrichment & Activity Center (OEAC), Rec Complex
• Registration: Check website for seasonal registration dates

French Creek YMCA

Serving: Lorain County (regional)

• Ages: 3-4+ (Tiny Tykes intro program), youth leagues up to age 15
• Programs: Jr. Cavs "Tiny Tykes" basketball (ages 3-4), youth basketball leagues
• Phone: (440) 934-9622
• Location: 36363 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
• Services: Indoor pool, youth aquatics, childcare available
• Note: YMCA membership may be required for some programs

Hooptech

Serving: North Ridgeville / Lorain County

• Ages: Youth programs (contact for specific age ranges)
• Programs: "Little & Young Hoopers" beginner programs, high-tech training
• Phone: (440) 499-7808
• Location: 7717 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
• Website: playfanatics.com
• Features: Shoot 360 technology, advanced training facility

JBC at Grafton Health & Fitness Center

Serving: Grafton area

• Ages: Youth programs (contact facility for details)
• Location: 416 Main St, Grafton, OH 44044 (Grafton Health, Fitness & Events Center)
• Facilities: Basketball courts available
• Note: Contact the fitness center directly for current youth basketball program information

North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation

Serving: North Ridgeville / Regional

• Programs: 37 youth sports programs including basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, flag football, volleyball, and more
• Address: 7327 Avon Belden Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
• Phone: (440) 490-2052
• Website: northridgeville.recdesk.com
• Registration: Online through RecDesk portal

Swimming

• Splash Zone (Lorain County Metro Parks)
  8-lane indoor competition pool, swim teams, lessons, open swim
  Location: Oberlin | Phone: 440-774-5059
• French Creek Family YMCA
  Indoor pool, youth aquatics, childcare
  Location: Avon | Phone: 440-934-9622

Wrestling

• Keystone Youth Wrestling
  580 Opportunity Way, LaGrange | Youth programs and tournaments

Martial Arts

• Neutral Ground Grafton Martial Arts
  Juniors program for kids
  graftonmartialarts.com
• Vanyo Martial Arts
  Kids classes available

Dance

• MovementWorks Dance & Fitness
  Hip-hop, jazz, ballet, acro, tap, tumbling, cheer, yoga, preschool classes
  Ages 6 months+ | Oberlin
  movementworksdance.com

Tennis & Golf

• Tennis: Grafton Parks & Recreation offers seasonal youth tennis camps
• Golf Courses: Forest Hills GC, Kopf Family GC (Cherry Ridge), Pheasant Run GC, Oberlin GC
  Check individual courses for junior programs