Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation

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Allston Brighton Youth Athletic Committee

Allston Brighton Youth Athletic Committee

Are you looking for opportunities for youth sports in Allston Brighton? This landing page for the AB Youth Athletic Committee informs, highlights, and celebrates Allston Brighton youth programs, schools, sports, and provides local updates for youth in the neighborhood! Check out opportunities below to sign up for upcoming opportunities, or fill out our Google Form if you are interested in posting an opportunity for youth sports.

 

To learn more about AB Youth Athletic Committee, please contact Dan Cuddy:

Dan Cuddy, [email protected]

Upcoming Programs

Baseball/ Softball

Free Nike RBI Baseball League (June 2026)

WHEN: June 2026

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Free baseball league for boys aged 13-18.

REGISTER: https://redsoxfoundationrbi.leagueapps.com/leagues/baseball_softball/4845140-boston-red-sox-foundation-rbi-baseball-2026

Free Nike RBI Girls Softball League (June 2026)

WHEN: June 2026

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Free softball league for girls aged 13-18.

REGISTER: https://redsoxfoundationrbi.leagueapps.com/leagues/baseball_softball/4876073-boston-red-sox-foundation-rbi-softball-2026

Softball Spring 2026

WHEN: April 6th to June 18th

WHERE: Fields will vary depending on League Schedule

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: From building off the skills learned in tee-ball to the major kid-pitch games, Allston Brighton Little League has Softball for girls age 6 to 14 starting this Spring! Registration is $110 per child.

ABLL wants any interested kid to be able to play softball, regardless of financial situation. We have many generous community partners that help cover registration fees. Please send ABLL an email to let them know how we can help and we’ll get you registered

All softball levels are travel teams that play surrounding towns in the Citytown league. U10, U12, and U14 will have 2 games + 1 practice a week, with 12-14 games. They will play in a post-season playoff or consolation game(s).

REGISTER by March 1st: www.allstonbrightonll.com

  • U8 Softball – Ages 6 to 8; Tuesday practice, Thursday games
  • U10 Softball – Ages 9 to 10; Monday and Wednesday games
  • U12 Softball – Ages 11 to 12; Tuesday and Thursday games
  • U14 Softball – Ages 13 to 14
Baseball Spring 2026

WHEN: April 6th to June 18th (Minors/majors begin April 6, Tee Ball/instructional begin April 27)

WHERE: McKinney Park (74 Faneuil St – Tee Ball/Instructional) and Hardiman Park (Oak Square/380 Faneuil St – Minors/Majors)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: From building off the skills learned in tee-ball to the major kid-pitch games, Allston Brighton Little League has Baseball for boys age 6 to 14 starting this Spring! Registration is $110 per child.

ABLL wants any interested kid to be able to play baseball, regardless of financial situation. We have many generous community partners that help cover registration fees. Please send ABLL an email to let them know how we can help and we’ll get you registered

Minors and Majors have additional games on Sundays with other town leagues, time/location TBD

REGISTER by March 1st: www.allstonbrightonll.com

  • Tee Ball – Ages 4 to 5; Mondays/Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Instructional – Ages 6 to 8; Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30pm – 7:00 pm
  • Minor – Ages 7 to 9; Mondays/Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 7:00 pm
  • Major – Ages 10 to 12; Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30pm – 7:00 pm

Basketball

Teen Basketball at McKinney Courts- March thru May

WHEN: Every Friday, March 20 – May 15th, Teen Basketball for 13 – 15 at 5 pm and 16-17 at 6 pm.

WHERE:McKinney Field/Courts (Faneuil Park)

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2aqQzYyysUKRF5TjLuyxkOHU_92cOo5Dt-ipqI91OrFUQU83SlZIQjZQWkdCVzZUNURQWTVQMDJaTC4u&route=shorturl 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Join the YMCA for their free teen basketball league. Registration required in advance, Drop-in participation allowed.

Jr. Celtics Summer Basketball Camps (Summer)

WHEN: 9am-3pm Monday through Friday (multiple weeks throughout the summer)

WHERE: Brighton (Track at New Balance), Andover (Phillips Academy), Boston (BC High), Milton (Milton Academy), Marlborough (NEiA)

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: https://www.nba.com/celtics/jrceltics#programming or contact [email protected]

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:Our programs serve children in grades 2-8 throughout Massachusetts through summer camps, clinics, and all girls offerings focused on skill development, teamwork, leadership and positive character growth.

Late Spring Youth Basketball League (Starts May 3rd)

WHEN: Sunday Youth League Starting on May 3rd. Ages 4-5 (9:15am-10:15am) Ages 6-9 (10:30am-11:30am) Ages 10-13 (11:45am-12:45pm)

WHERE: Oak Square YMCA 615 Washington St. Brighton, MA 02135

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: https://community.ymcaboston.org/s/registration; Email Michael Markevich at [email protected] or Doug Teixeira at [email protected].

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Our basketball leagues go beyond ‘skills & drills’, addressing all aspects of a child’s growth, including physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Ages 4-13

Hockey

Greater Boston Youth Roller Hockey League (May 30-June 28)

WHEN: Weekends, Sat or Sun. May 30-June 28

WHERE: Multiple including O’Ree Rink, Smith Playground, Allston

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Develop stick handling skill & creativity, and a love for the game!

REGISTER: Contact Tommy Rooney at [email protected] or 617-696-0399 to register

Warrior Youth Hockey Camps- April thru August

Open to all Genders, 2 Levels: LTPH/Mite 5.5 -10 & SPWB 8-14

WHEN: Multiple Sessions

    • All Sessions are 8am – 4pm with aftercare available from 4pm – 5pm
    • February Vacation 2/16 – 2/20
    • April Vacation 4/20 – 4/24
    • June 6/22 – 6/26
    • July 7/6 – 7/10
    • July  7/13 – 7/17
    • July 7/20 – 7/24
    • July 7/27 – 7/31
    • August 8/3 – 8/7
    • August  8/10 – 8/14
    • August 8/17 – 8/21

WHERE: Throughout the Boston Landing Campus

      • Warrior Ice Arena- for hockey sessions & other activities
      • The TRACK at new balance- for sports & other activities
      • American Flatbread Bowling- For bowling
      • Action Athletics- for ninja warrior activities

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: 

        • Learn More Here
        • General Registration Site to Sign Up Here (must search specific week and level)
        • Email for Questions – [email protected]
        • Phone For Questions – (617) 927-7467

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Week long camps during school vacations and summer months. Includes on and off-ice activities across the Boston Landing Campus! Our camps feature 2 on-ice sessions in the morning and afternoon. The morning portion will focus on skill development, while the afternoon skates will typically involve a scrimmage or other small area games for campers to apply the skills they learned in the morning. This camp will cover puck control, creating scoring chances, defensive play, how to win corner battles, puck retrieval, break-out passes, defending one on ones and odd-man rushes, board play, closing the gap, shooting with a purpose, puck clears, defense skating, body positioning, and much more.

The clinic will also include skating skills for skaters who want to work on their edge quality, control, transitions, and power skating. After our on-ice sessions, we will head to the state-of-the-art and one of the largest track and field complexes in the world, the TRACK at new balance, where we will play games throughout the week such as kickball, soccer, tag, dodgeball, wiffle ball and more. Campers will also have individual and group time throughout the day. The campers will be introduced to stretching, off-ice agility, ladder footwork, core training, and other wellness information. Other activities include bowling at American Flatbread & free time at Action Athletics. Food will be available for purchase each day of camp, but campers are permitted to bring their own food (Peanut Aware Facility).

Warrior Recreational Camps- July 2026

Open to all Genders ages 5.5 -10 

WHEN: Multiple Sessions

    • All Sessions are 8am – 4pm with aftercare available from 4pm – 5pm
    • July 6-10: Block Build Camp – Campers will build new creations each day with Legos & blocks
    • July 20-24: Storybook Camp – Storybook & Disney themed activities & crafts
    • July 27-31: Construction Camp – Campers will design and build different structures/transportations, with a Friday parachute egg drop!

WHERE: Throughout the Boston Landing Campus

    • Warrior Ice Arena- for free skate & crafts & themed activities
    • The TRACK at new balance- for sports & other activities
    • American Flatbread Bowling- For bowling
    • Action Athletics- for ninja warrior activities

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: 

    • Learn More Here
    • General Registration Site to Sign Up Here (must search specific week)
    • Email for Questions – [email protected]
    • Phone For Questions – (617) 927-7467

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Warrior Ice Arena is excited to offer our NEW Warrior Recreational Camp! Just like our hockey camps – all the fun, but something for everyone! Campers will spend their days doing activities across the Boston Landing Campus. Our camp will feature 1 on-ice session, plus various games, activities, and crafts throughout campus! Each week will have its own distinct theme, and daily programming during that week will be tailored to align with that theme.

Soccer

Saint Columbkille Elementary Soccer League (April- May)

WHEN: April 4, 11, 18, 26. May 3, 10, 16, 23, 30. June 6

WHERE: Saint Columbkille School – 25 Arlington St. Brighton & McKinney Field

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Saint Columbkille Athletics is seeking referees, ages 12+ for their spring elementary soccer league. Games are played at either Saint Columbkille School or McKinney Field. We have 3 different age divisions between Kindergarten and 6th Grade.

REGISTER: If you are interested in getting some soccer refereeing experience, please email [email protected] or contact Jen Krauthoff at [email protected]

Rowing

Youth Learn to Row April Vacation - Community Rowing Inc (April 21- 24)

WHEN: April 21st to April 24th, 10AM to 12PM

  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE: Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 02135

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Learn to Row April Vacation is a shortened version of our Youth Learn to Row program where rowers age 12-18 have a chance to try the sport in a fun and safe environment. They will be introduced to the basics of rowing on both indoor rowing machines and on the water on our training catamarans. Rowers who enjoy the experience and want to row more are encouraged to sign up for our regular spring, summer or fall Learn to Row programs.

Registration is $140 per participant. Prerequisites: None. All participants are required to have a valid Swim Test on file. Lifejackets are available for use.

REGISTER: https://communityrowing.org/learn-to-row-youth/

Youth Learn to Row Spring (March- June)

WHEN: Late March until Early June

  • Mondays & Wednesdays – 4:45pm: March 23 to June 3, 2026
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays – 4:45pm: March 24 to June 4, 2026
  • Saturdays & Sundays – 10:30am: March 28 to June 7, 2026

WHERE: Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 02135

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Learn to Row is an introductory non-competitive course, where rowers age 12-18 have a chance to try the sport in a fun and safe environment. They will learn rowing terminology, learn how to handle the equipment, and develop a basic set of rowing skills.

Sweep rowing involves using one oar per rower, which means you’re always rowing as part of a team. Move together as one, glide down the river together, and enjoy all that comes from being in sync on the water.

Registration is $537 per participant. Prerequisites: None. All participants are required to have a valid Swim Test on file. Lifejackets are available for use.

REGISTER: https://communityrowing.org/learn-to-row-youth/

Youth Learn to Row Sweeps Summer (June- August)

WHEN:

  • June 22 to July 3 – 9 to 11am, Monday through Friday
  • July 6 to July 17 – 9 to 11am, Monday through Friday
  • July 20 to July 31 – 9 to 11am, Monday through Friday
  • August 3 to August 14 – 9 to 11am, Monday through Friday
  • August 17 to August 28 – 9 to 11am, Monday through Friday

WHERE: Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 02135

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Learn to Row Sweeps is an introductory non-competitive course, where rowers age 12-18 have a chance to try the sport of rowing in a fun and safe environment. They will learn rowing terminology, learn how to handle the equipment, and develop a basic set of rowing skills. Training will take place on our 12-person training catamarans. Sweep rowing is rowing in a boat with other rowers. Sweep rowers hold one oar with both hands.

Registration is $560 per participant per week. Prerequisites: None. All participants are required to have a valid Swim Test on file. Lifejackets are available for use.

REGISTER: https://communityrowing.org/learn-to-row-youth/

Youth Learn to Scull Summer (June- August)

WHEN:

  • June 22 to July 3 – 1:30 to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • July 6 to July 17 – 1:30 to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • July 11 to August 8 – 11am to 1pm, Saturdays
  • July 12 to August 9 – 11am to 1pm, Sundays
  • July 20 to July 31 – 1:30 to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • August 3 to August 14 – 1:30 to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday
  • August 17 to August 28 – 1:30 to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday

WHERE: Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 02135

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Youth Summer Learn to Scull is for boys and girls ages 12-18 years who have not rowed before, or who participated a previous session of Learn to Row but have never been sculled (rowing in a single rowing shell with an oar in each hand, instead of in a boat with other rowers using both hands on the same oar). This is an introductory course where kids try the sport of rowing in a fun and safe environment. They will learn rowing terminology, learn to handle equipment and develop a basic set of rowing skills. Training will take place in flat, stable singles.

Registration is $560 per participant per week. Prerequisites: None. All participants are required to have a valid Swim Test on file. Lifejackets are available for use.

REGISTER: https://communityrowing.org/learn-to-row-youth/

Other Sports

Jackson Mann Boys Developmental Volleyball League - April through June

WHEN: Wednesdays, 4 to 5PM

    • April 8th
    • April 15th
    • April 22nd
    • April 29th
    • May 6th
    • May 13th
    • May 20th
    • May 27th
    • June 3rd

WHERE: Jackson Mann, 40 Arlington Street, Allston, 02134

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Boys ages 8-11 are invited to join us for our BCYF Boys Developmental Volleyball League. More information to come.

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: Boston Center for Youth and Families: Jackson Mann Boys Developmental Volleyball League

Jackson Mann Girls Developmental Volleyball League - April through June

WHEN: Wednesdays, 5 to 6PM

    • April 8th
    • April 15th
    • April 22nd
    • April 29th
    • May 6th
    • May 13th
    • May 20th
    • May 27th
    • June 3rd

WHERE: Jackson Mann, 40 Arlington Street, Allston, 02134

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Girls ages 8-11 are invited to join us for our BCYF Girls Developmental Volleyball League. More information to come.

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: Boston Center for Youth and Families: Jackson Mann Girls Developmental Volleyball League

Oak Square YMCA Aquatics (Spring & Summer)

WHEN: Spring and Summer 2026

WHERE: Oak Square YMCA

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The YMCA offers a variety of Aquatic programming in 6, 7, and 8 week session, whether it is to learn to swim, strengthen your swimming skills, or just to workout we have something for all!

REGISTER/ LEARN MORE: https://ymcaboston.org/healthy-living/healthy-living-swimming/swimming-lessons/ 

Other Programs

McKinney Park Field Day - Sunday, April 26th

WHEN:  Sunday, April 26th, 11AM to 4PM

WHERE: McKinney Park, 74 Faneuil St, Allston, MA 02135 ·

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Hosted by Friends of McKinney Park, the McKinney Park Field Day will include free games and activities for kids and teens ages 7 to 18. More information to come.

See highlights from last year: McKinney Park Field Day – April 11th, 2025

 

AB Little League Opening Day Parade (May 2nd)

WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30am

WHERE: McKinney Park, 74 Faneuil St, Brighton MA

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Hosted by Allston-Brighton Little League

 

Road to the Right Track

WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays with Monthly Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month

WHERE: Various Locations around Allston Brighton

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Fitness and Guiding Good Decisions Program

REGISTER: Learn more at Roadtotherightrack.com 

Program Highlights

Allston Brighton Youth Field Day

Allston Brighton CDC’s Brighton Future Forward (BFF) youth program helped to organize an incredible Field Day with Friends of McKinney Park! Attendees participated in rowing exercises, flag football, cheer, hockey, basketball, and even fencing.

Thank you to everyone who supported this event: Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Brighton Main Streets, Brighton Marine, Brighton High School Cheerleaders, Boston Fencing Club, Boston University Fencing Club, BU Club Roller Hockey, Community Rowing, Inc. – CRI, Road to the Right Track, Saint Columbkille Partnership School, Allston Brighton Little League, West End House, Red Sox Foundation, Harvard Ed Portal, Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center, Ziggy’s, Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon, Will Brownsberger, and Kevin G. Honan.

Quincy College Men's Hockey Team

Brighton’s Dylan Stegemann plays goalie for Quincy Community College Men’s Hockey that advanced to the National Championship.

Brighton High Baseball

Brighton High Baseball Captains Lester and Darvin visited Red Deer, Alberta Canada to train at the Red Deer Dome which is a facility that specializes in elite athletic trainings.

Brighton High Boys' Basketball Team

 

Brighton High Boy’s Basketball Team qualified for the 2025 State Tournament and advanced to the second round of the playoffs! Congrats to the Bengals Boy’s Hoop Team!

Sports Seasons

*Volleyball, futsol, pickleball, tennis, mix martial arts, fencing, etc. are offered at varying times throughout the year*

Winter

  • Ice Hockey
  • Basketball

Spring

McKinney Park Field Day!

  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Summer

  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Fall

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Ice Hockey