Young Worthington Youth Boosters rec soccer players chasing the ball in front of a goal on a grass field
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Worthington Youth Boosters

Volunteer nonprofit since 1951 serving more than 6,000 Worthington kids a year in twelve sports.

Worthington, OH

Seasonal; registration windows open by sport through the year.

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Why Worthington Youth Boosters why was this picked

Worthington Youth Boosters began in 1951 when parent volunteers formed the Cardinal Boosters, with baseball as the first sport, and took its current name after the school district added a second high school in the late 1980s. It now serves more than 6,000 participants a year across twelve sports. Recreational programs are open to children who live in or attend school in the Worthington district, while tryout programs set their own windows, with some travel tryouts held in May, July or August and a one-year commitment for many teams.

  • Running since 1951
  • More than 6,000 participants a year
  • Rec play plus tryout travel teams

Know before you go

Worthington Youth Boosters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving families in the Worthington school district in Worthington, and it ranks second on our best youth sports programs list.

Flag football runs for grades 1 to 6 with Sunday games, and tackle football for grades 5 and 6 plays in the Central Ohio Youth Football League. WYB supplies flag football equipment and tackle jerseys, helmets and shoulder pads.

Parking
Depends on the field; most games use Worthington school and park sites.
Reservations
Register online through PlayMetrics each season.
Tip
Fall rec registration opens June 1 for several sports, so mark the calendar early.

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