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Youth Sports in Billings: How to Get Involved and What You Need to Know to Start
Families can join established local programs ranging from trap shooting to soccer by contacting the right clubs and city offices.
How we reported this
Billings Trap Club standout Colton Barta, 16, took third place overall and claimed three first-place finishes at the 131st annual Montana State Trap Shoot held July 9-13, 2026, showing one clear path for local youth to compete at a high level.
Starting with Trap Shooting at the Billings Trap Club
The Billings Trap Club offers an entry point for teens interested in the sport that produced Barta’s recent results. Families new to the activity can reach the club directly to learn age requirements and equipment needs before the next competitive season.
Registering for Summer Camps Through Billings Parks & Recreation
Billings Parks & Recreation runs 2026 summer youth sports camps that cover flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheer, dance, martial arts, pickleball and racquet sports. Registration for these camps opened April 1, giving parents a straightforward way to sign children up for structured weekly sessions without prior experience.
Joining Team Programs Such as Billings United Soccer Club and Yellowstone Mavericks
Billings United Soccer Club runs a community league for children ages 2-18 that accepts players regardless of ability or background. Youth rugby has grown through the Yellowstone Mavericks, which fields U12 and U14 teams. New families should contact these clubs to confirm current roster openings and any introductory sessions offered before the fall season.
The Billings Scorpion Lacrosse Club continues to expand participation in a sport that has seen steady local growth. Billings All-Star Cheer Gym fields an under-13 Rebel team that earned silver at the World Cheer Competitions in Orlando in April 2026 after an undefeated season, providing another established route for cheer athletes.
Additional Options Including Miracle League and YMCA Programs
The Miracle League of Billings schedules non-competitive baseball games on Saturday mornings at Landon's Miracle Field during spring and fall sessions. The YMCA offers competitive youth basketball for boys and girls along with summer sports day camps for grades 1-9 that include basketball, football, soccer and tennis. Contacting either organization supplies the next practical steps for enrollment and equipment lists.
Billings Parks & Recreation and the listed clubs maintain regular contact points for families ready to begin. Checking their current program calendars provides the most direct route to registration and participation requirements.