YOUTH SPORTS — MARION COUNTY, FL

Volunteer-run girls fastpitch softball league for ages 5-18 at Belleview Sports Complex, established 2023.

Recreational and competitive soccer for Belleview, Summerfield, Ocala and south Marion County based at Belleview Sports Complex.

Pop Warner tackle football and cheer program in Belleview run by volunteer commissioners.

Parent-founded recreational soccer club in Belleview emphasizing inclusion and volunteerism.

Baseball and softball league ages 4-15 at Belleview Sportsplex, spring and fall seasons.

Youth soccer league at Rotary Sportsplex, also known as Ocala Premier Soccer.

Multi-branch nonprofit with locations in Ocala, Dunnellon and Silver Springs.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) providing basketball and sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Ocala.

City department overseeing the 80-acre Belleview Sportsplex with baseball, football and soccer.

Parks and recreation functions for Dunnellon under the Public Works department.

City parks department running recreation centers, aquatics and athletics programming.

Chartered Little League serving Dunnellon and Rainbow Lakes Estates, engaging 600+ kids across baseball and softball.

YMCA branch serving east Ocala with recreational soccer, basketball and volleyball leagues plus a competitive Spartans club.

Multi-sport youth franchise offering flag football, soccer, basketball and baseball camps for ages 5-12.

Official NFL FLAG partner league co-founded in 2015 with competitive, recreational and all-girls divisions serving 700+ kids across 5 age groups.

County parks department overseeing youth sports leagues at five major complexes.

Independent countywide tackle football and cheer league running since 1970 with all games within the county and Heads Up Football-certified coaches.

Official Little League charter based in Silver Springs Shores, serving ages 4-16.

Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken charter at Rotary Sportsplex with 8 youth fields, 3 high school fields and 12 batting cages.

Nonprofit volunteer-run girls fastpitch softball league at Shocker Park with 6 lighted 200-foot fields and batting cages.

Faith-based youth football and cheer program for ages 4-14 with mentorship and community outreach.

Girls fastpitch softball league ages 8-16 at Shocker Park.

Faith-based youth sports nonprofit running six-week recreational seasons in soccer, basketball, t-ball and flag football, ages 3–12.

Youth baseball league at Scott Carrigan Field offering Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken and C.O.B.R.A. programs.

Nonprofit youth soccer organization running since 1980 with recreational, competitive and elite divisions out of two Ocala complexes.

Nonprofit multi-sport club offering competitive soccer and tennis teams for ages 8-19 plus recreational and adaptive programs.

Church-run Upward Sports soccer league for youth hosted at Oakcrest Baptist Church in Ocala.

Soccer pathway spanning HappyFeet ages 1.5-8 through competitive U19 teams on World Equestrian Center's campus.

PONY-chartered youth baseball league at Ocala Highlands Baseball complex.

Nonprofit youth baseball league for ages 6-12 in Ocala focused on fundamentals and fun.

Baseball and softball league ages 3-16 at Wrigley Fields in Citra, spring and fall.

Regional YMCA facility offering recreational youth soccer leagues and clinics for ages 3-17.

Ocala travel baseball club fielding 10U-11U teams in USSSA and GSA tournaments.

USA Wrestling-affiliated club practicing at Forest High School.

USA Swimming club registered with the Florida Swimming LSC serving the Ocala/Marion County area.

Aquatics facility with 50m pools, dryland center and USA Swimming club team, hosting regional competition.

Travel baseball organization fielding a 13U Ocala team alongside Gainesville and Newberry rosters, coached by former pro and minor-league players.

Boys lacrosse club for middle and high school players, training outside the regular scholastic season.

Equestrian club founded 1958, hosting Marshall & Sterling-rated hunter, jumper and equitation competitions.

Travel baseball organization coaching ages 7-16 fielding an Ocala-named 11U team alongside Newberry and Gainesville rosters.

Founded 2025, Ocala flag football club fielding boys and girls teams with emphasis on mentorship and character.

Competitive travel baseball program for elementary and middle-school-age players with tryouts including combine, 60-yard dash and bullpen.

Select/travel baseball club fielding teams up to 14U competing in Perfect Game, Prospect Wire and USSSA events.

Olympic-style roller hockey program with nationally certified coaches, nationally ranked with tournament wins.

Travel softball team based in the Ocala/Belleview area spotlighted for building a championship culture with young athletes.

USA Wrestling club based in Ocala.

Year-round wrestling club for youth ages 5-18, AAU wrestling affiliated.

All-girls competitive flag football club in Ocala emphasizing fundamentals, game IQ and teamwork.

UA RISE flag football franchise in Ocala competing in regional and national tournament circuits.

Ocala-based flag football club fielding multiple age-group teams competing in regional and national tournaments.

Western riding program for grades 4-12 and riders with disabilities, hosting point shows and national championship.

USAV Florida Region club training across three Ocala/Belleview sites with beginner mini-club through competitive boys' and girls' travel teams plus adult open gym.

Private soccer training offering individual sessions and after-school programs based in the Belleview/Summerfield area.

Krav Maga and Taekwondo school for kids and adults emphasizing confidence and self-defense.

Hunter/jumper training facility with 30+ years developing young riders for competitive show rings.

Gymnastics, dance and karate facility operating since 1997 with background checks on staff.

Owner-operated gymnastics, cheer and tumbling gym in NE Ocala with strength and mobility classes.

Summer basketball camp for ages 6-18 of all skill levels building shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defense.

Tennis facility with five-tier junior ladder (Red/Orange/Green/Yellow Ball through High School Elite) for ages 4-18.

BJJ and wrestling gym with dedicated kids program and competition training.

Dance studio emphasizing character and technical excellence with an ethos of modesty.

25+ year martial arts school in Dunnellon offering MMA, Kun Tao and XMA classes.

Hunter/jumper training facility and foundation program for young riders, established 1972 on a 30-acre farm.

Dance academy in Belleview offering classes for all ages.

Women-owned martial arts school in Dunnellon since 2017 serving kids, teens and adults.

Wrestling program for ages 6-14 at Boys & Girls Club emphasizing safety, instruction and self-esteem.

Fencing club established 2013 offering instruction for ages 8-14, hosting competitions and travel meets.

Family-run dance studio since 2015 offering ballet, clogging, silks and lyra.

Private soccer training offering group, semi-private and individual sessions for all ages and skill levels in Ocala.

Private golf and equestrian club running junior tennis programs under USPTA-certified professionals.

Gymnastics gym offering competitive and non-competitive programs for all ages.

Basketball training offering camps, group workouts and personal lessons for elementary and middle-school players.

Sport-specific strength and conditioning coaching for high school through advanced athletes.

Family-owned indoor archery range operating since 1992, offering lessons for all ages with beginner rentals.

Faith-driven boxing gym using boxing to help at-risk kids.

Karate school for all ages with 25+ years of instruction.

Christ-centered dance studio serving Marion County families for 66+ years from age 2.5+.

Nonprofit golf program serving ages 6-16 with PGA-led lessons, camps and clinics; provides loaner clubs.

PATH Premier-Accredited therapeutic riding center operating since 1985 using equine-assisted therapy.

All-star cheer and tumbling gym for ages 6-16 serving 250+ athletes with emphasis on confidence building.

Year-round basketball training academy for ages 11-16 combining skill-based practices, camps and clinics.

Boxing academy with programs for kids through professional levels.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy since 2004 with kids program (ages 5-13) emphasizing discipline.

Youth basketball development program focused on fundamentals, character and competitive opportunity while working to remove financial barriers.

Full-service hunter/jumper training facility providing instruction for equestrian riders of all levels.

Youth basketball program serving ages 5-15 with mentoring, tutoring and camps to build up local youth.

Martial arts school for ages 4+ with Tiny Fist and family taekwon-do classes.

Lacrosse academy offering instruction and coaching for youth players.

USAV Florida Region member club with Volley Kids introductory program and competitive 10U-18U teams plus beach volleyball.

Competitive soccer club fielding youth developmental teams and higher-level competitive squads.

Full-service soccer club with elite youth developmental teams for ages 9-18 plus a dedicated Goalkeeper Academy.

Nonprofit running 6-week junior and beginner tennis clinics with Tennis Ambassador-led practice sessions.

Family-owned taekwondo school for 25 years teaching Korean traditional and Olympic styles.

Private golf coaching program based at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club specializing in junior development.

Indoor pickleball franchise offering junior clinics, camps and advanced training for high school players.

Dance academy for ages 1-18 offering acro, silks and classic styles with sibling discounts.

Dance studio built with passion and purpose offering classes for all ages.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA and kickboxing academy operating since 2023.

Indoor baseball and softball training facility offering private lessons, cage rentals and travel teams with instruction from T-ball through pro level.

Basketball training for all positions and ages offered through West Port High School, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and the Boys & Girls Club of Marion in Ocala.

Nonprofit archery club offering weekly Saturday safety instruction for beginners and children of all ages.

Hunter/jumper and eventing training facility developing riders for USEA and USDF-recognized competition.

Franchise soccer-skills program for ages 2-8 with Mini, Classic and Premier class levels.

Dance studio offering ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and aerial for ages 2+.

Dance studio with 16 instructors offering age-appropriate and progressive instruction.

Indoor batting and pitching facility with HitTrax and video technology for baseball and softball.

Second location of the Ocala martial arts school offering taekwondo and kickboxing.

Private basketball training offering lessons, group training and open gyms in Ocala.

Toddler and preschool soccer classes and summer camp offered through the Toddler Time, Inc. franchise in Ocala.

Private soccer academy training players ages 4-17 based at Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala.

National baseball camp franchise running sessions at St. John Lutheran High School in Ocala.

Hunter/jumper training facility with 40-stall barn developing beginner riders for competitive A-show status.

Batting cage and athletic performance center offering TrackMan evaluations, hitting and pitching instruction and strength training for ages 6-18.

USA Boxing-sanctioned youth and adult boxing gym for ages 7+.