Youth Sports in Lake Tahoe
From rec-district leagues in Truckee and South Lake Tahoe to AYSO soccer, youth ski racing, street hockey, and volleyball clubs — the Tahoe Basin raises kids on sport year-round, on the field in summer and on the mountain in winter. Find the right fit for your family around the lake.
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Lake Tahoe Volleyball Club
South Lake Tahoe's youth volleyball club, uniting passionate athletes through comprehensive training and competitive opportunities.
South Lake Tahoe Parks & Rec Youth Leagues
Co-ed youth rec leagues from the City of South Lake Tahoe — volleyball, Jr. NBA basketball, cheer, and more at the Recreation & Aquatic Center.
NHL Street Hockey League (SLT Parks & Rec)
Co-ed street hockey league for kids ages 5–12 inspired by NHL Street, run by South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation.
Buddy Werner Youth Snow Sports League
All-volunteer club providing ski race training and race participation to the youth of South Lake Tahoe.
Truckee-Donner Rec & Park Youth Sports
Year-round youth sports leagues, clinics, and camps for kids across the Truckee-Tahoe area, run by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District.
SOS Outreach
Youth development nonprofit using snow sports and mentorship to support 300+ North Lake Tahoe kids, targeting first-time skiers and snowboarders.
Incline Village Parks & Recreation Youth Programs
A variety of youth programs, sports, and camps keeping Incline Village kids active and involved in the North Shore community.
South Lake Tahoe AYSO (Region 282)
Volunteer-powered AYSO youth soccer for South Lake Tahoe, from first-kicks recreational play through competitive soccer.
Youth Sports in Lake Tahoe
Tahoe kids grow up playing outside in every season. The Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District runs youth leagues, clinics, and camps year-round, while South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation offers co-ed youth rec leagues — including volleyball, Jr. NBA basketball, cheer, and an NHL-inspired street hockey league — out of the Recreation & Aquatic Center. On the Nevada side, Incline Village Parks & Recreation keeps North Shore kids active with sports and camps all year.
Beyond rec programs, South Lake Tahoe AYSO (Region 282) fields soccer from first kicks through competitive play, and the volunteer-run Buddy Werner Youth Snow Sports League has trained generations of South Shore ski racers. Nonprofits like SOS Outreach pair first-time skiers and snowboarders with mentors on the mountain — because in Tahoe, winter is a season for playing, not sitting inside.
🏔️ Winter Is a Sport Season
Tahoe is one of the few places in California where youth ski and snowboard leagues are a core part of growing up. Volunteer race clubs, resort-based teams, and mentorship programs like SOS Outreach make snow sports accessible to local kids at every level and budget.
♿ Adaptive & Inclusive Sports
Achieve Tahoe (based at Palisades Tahoe) is a national leader in adaptive snow sports, and local rec districts welcome athletes of all abilities. Every kid deserves a season pass to play.