65 Youth Sports Teams and Athletic Opportunities for Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
Did you know that kids need one hour per day of vigorous exercise to stay healthy? Sometimes that’s tough to do! That’s why we put together this list of local classes, clubs, and teams that keep kids active. This list continues to grow, so if you think of something we’ve missed, let us know as soon as possible.
Recreational Sports Teams for Kids in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
Active Classes and Wabash Valley Sports Teams for Kids
Tumbling and Gymnastics in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
- Illiana Gymnastics Complex
- Wabash Valley Tumbling and Gymnastics
- Tumble Express (Brazil, IN)
- Tumbling classes with Terre Haute Cheer University
- Vigo County YMCA (free for members!)
Swim Instruction and Teams in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
- Private and group swim lessons at Rose-Hulman
- Adult YMCA members can take swim classes at the Rose-Hulman pool through the Vigo County YMCA.
- Learn to Swim Classes at ISU
- The Torpedoes swim team has swimming classes at the new Aquatic Center. You can read more about the new Aquatic Center here.
Diving Team in Terre Haute (New!)
Crew Team in the Wabash Valley
Roller Skating. No formal classes or clubs, but skating is a good way to burn energy!
Volleyball in Terre Haute
- Youth Volleyball at the Clay County YMCA and Vigo County YMCA for ages 7 and up
- Boys and Girls Club
- Wabash Valley Family Sports Center (3rd grade-high school)
- Crossroads of America Volleyball Club (includes special sessions for VolleyTots ages 4-7)
Biking in Vigo County
- Trails and terrain at Griffin Bike Park
Vigo County Soccer and Clay County Soccer
- Indoor soccer at Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club
- Youth soccer at Clay County YMCA
Mt. Pleasant indoor UPWARD soccer program(This program paused in 2019 to look for a new host location)- 14 and under youth league (including opportunities for elementary school students) at Strive 365.
- Outdoor soccer with Vigo County Youth Soccer Association and the Flyers Travel Program
- Clay Youth Soccer
Yoga for Kids in Terre Haute
- At the moment, we know of no youth yoga classes offered in Terre Haute.
Wabash Valley Dance Classes
- Terre Haute Academy of Dance
- Teresa’s School of Dance
- World of Dance
- Nancy Sauer School of Theatrical Dance
- Youth zumba is occasionally offered at the Vigo County YMCA
Golf in Terre Haute
Wabash Valley Running Clubs
Wabash Valley Basketball Teams for Kids
- Basketball at the Vigo County YMCA
- Wabash Valley Family Sports Center
- Basketball for preschool and older at Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club
- UPWARD basketball
- Basketball leagues at West Vigo Community Center
Wabash Valley Baseball and T-ball Teams
- Terre Haute North Little League.
- West Terre Haute Little League.
- Riley Babe Ruth League.
- Terre Town Baseball League
- Baseball training classes at Strive 365
Batting cage practice at The Hitting Zone- Indiana Junior Sycamores Baseball
- Clay Youth League in Brazil, IN
Cardio Boxing in Terre Haute
- No-contact cardio boxing at Sweatbox Gym inside of Terre Haute Fitness Center.
Wabash Valley Softball Teams
- Terre Haute Miss Softball America
- Wabash Valley Girls Softball League
- Training classes at Strive 365
- Wabash Valley Middle School Softball
Tennis Lessons in Vigo County
- Terre Haute Junior Tennis Association (Team tennis and individual instruction)
- Wabash Valley Tennis Club (at “the bubble”)
Cheerleading in Terre Haute
- Vigo Youth Football League Cheerleading
- Upward Cheerleading
- Rebel Cheer at Wabash Valley Tumbling and Gymnastics
- Terre Haute Cheer University
Wabash Valley Wrestling
Vigo County Youth Football Teams
- Vigo County Youth Football League
- Tackle Football at the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club
Bowling in Terre Haute
- Vigo Bowl
- Terre Haute Bowling Center
Martial Arts in Vigo County
- Griffin’s Taekwondo
- Minton’s Black Belt (Ages 8 and above)
- Terre Haute Martial Arts Academy
- McVicker’s Martial Arts Academy
- Walden’s Wellness & Fitness Family Dojo
Ninja Nation in Terre Haute
- Wabash Valley Tumbling and Gymnastics
- Ivy Fit
Collegiate Rifle Team
- Wabash Valley Collegiate Rifle Team (Email shootingteam@yahoo.com)
Triathlon Club
Don’t forget to let us know if we missed your favorite class or team in the Terre Haute area!
