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!)

• Dive Team hosted by the Terre Haute Torpedoes 

Crew Team in the Wabash Valley

• Wabash Valley Crew Team

Roller Skating. No formal classes or clubs, but skating is a good way to burn energy!

• Wigwam Skating Center
• Terre Haute Skate World 

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
• UPWARD soccer program (This program paused in 2019 to look for a new host location. The plan is to reopen at 1st Baptist in 2020.)
• 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

• We look forward to adding new opportunities to this section in the future.

Wabash Valley Dance Classes

• Terre Haute Academy of Dance
• Teresa’s School of Dance
• World of Dance
• Nancy Sauer School of Theatrical Dance

Golf in Terre Haute

• Strive 365
• Crossroads Disc Golf Club

Wabash Valley Running Clubs 

• Indiana State Athletic Club
• Wabash Valley Road Runners
• (New!) Sycamore Striders Track Club

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
• 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

• Prodigy Wrestling Club
• Team Green Wrestling
• Terre Haute Northside Wrestling Club

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

• Team Acorn Youth Triathlon Club

Don’t forget to let us know if we missed your favorite class or team in the Terre Haute area!