LOCATED IN BLAINE, WASHINGTON
WELCOME TO BLAINE YOUTH SPORTS
Blaine Youth Sports is a non-profit organization that began in 2018 with the purpose of providing youth sports opportunities to grades K-8.
Our current programs offered include Flag and Tackle Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Basketball, Wrestling and Baseball/Softball/T-Ball. Blaine Youth Sports has no affiliation with the Blaine School District.
Prior to the creation of BYS, there was no consistent youth sports program in Blaine for kids younger than middle school and we relied on the Boys & Girls club for youth sports. As evident by school districts like Lynden and Meridian, youth sports programs are the foundation of success at the high school level. That has always been the goal of BYS. Develop our youth at a young age so they can succeed at the high school level.
Thank you to Blaine-Birch Bay Parks & Rec!
Coaching:
- We cannot run this program without our volunteer coaches! We need you! If you can, we encourage you to sign up to coach.
Concession Stand:
- Every Family must be willing to commit at least 1-2 hours in the concession stand this season. Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up.
Blaine Youth Sports Softball is for all skill levels. There will be no tryouts for these teams. The mission of BYS is to allow for as many athletes in Blaine to play, so this means we may have multiple teams of the same grade level.
Teams will be divided as follows:
*Please use your child's age as of December 31, 2025 to determine what team they play on.*
8U Team: Age 8 or under (Typically 1st or 2nd grade). Pitching machine or coaches will pitch to the players. Pitching machine is set 40' from home plate and the bases are 60'. Teams will use a baseball size ball for this league.
10U Team: Age 10 or under (Typically 3rd or 4th grade). 10U Softball is a fast-pitch league (40' pitching distance, 60' bases). Girls are just starting to learn to pitch, so if a batter is thrown 4 balls, the coach will come into pitch instead of the player getting a walk.
12U Team: Age 12 or under (Typically 5th or 6th grade). Girls will be pitching. 12U Softball is a fast-pitch league (40' pitching distance, 60' bases).
Girls may elect to play up a level, but not down.
If we do not have enough girls to make a full 8U team, then we will have a co-ed Rookies Team that will participate in the Baseball League.
When are Practices? Practices will most likely be once or twice a week depending on age and field availability. Practices will start the end of March.
When are Games? Games will start the week of April 13 and run through May 22 (12 games total). Teams play 2 games per week, 1 on a weeknight, and the other on Saturday. There will be local travel to Ferndale, Meridian, Mt. Baker, Lynden and Nooksack.
Entry fee is $85 per child. Each child will get a uniform shirt and a hat/visor. Players will need a glove, pants and appropriate shoes. BYS may be able to supply helmets, bats and catcher gear if needed.
Coaching:
- We cannot run this program without our volunteer coaches! We need you! If you can, we encourage you to sign up to coach.
Concession Stand:
- Every Family must be willing to commit at least 1-2 hours in the concession stand this season. Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up.
Blaine Youth Sports Baseball is for all skill levels. The mission of BYS is to allow for as many athletes in Blaine to play, so this means we may have multiple teams of the same grade level. We will do our best to accommodate all registered players. If we exceed roster capacity and cannot add another team, players may be placed through tryouts or limited based on registration date.
Teams will be divided as follows:
Rookies Team (for kids in grades 1-2) Pitching machine or coaches will pitch to the players. The Pitching machine is set 40 feet from home plate and bases are 60 feet.
Minors Team (for kids in grades 3-4). Kid Pitch 40-60 league (40 foot pitching distance and 6o foot bases). Players are not allowed to lead off, but are allowed to steal (cannot steal home).
Majors Team (for kids in grades 5-6). Kid Pitch 40-60 league (40 foot pitching distance and 6o foot bases). Players are not allowed to lead off, but are allowed to steal all bases including home.
When are Practices? Practices will most likely be once or twice a week depending on age and field availability. Practices will start the end of March.
When are Games? Games will start the week of April 13 and run through May 22. There will be local travel to Ferndale, Meridian, Mt. Baker, Lynden and Nooksack. Teams will play 2 games per week, 1 on a weeknight and the other on a Saturday.
Entry fee is $85 per child. Each child will get a uniform shirt and a hat. Players will need a glove, pants and appropriate shoes. BYS may be able to supply helmets, bats and catcher gear if needed.
Blaine Youth Sports T-Ball is for all skill levels. There will be no tryouts for these teams. The mission of BYS is to allow for as many athletes in Blaine to play!
Open to all boys and girls who are in Kindergarten. Teams will be co-ed. We hope to have at least 4 teams and keep the T-Ball program in Blaine and have our teams play against our own Blaine Teams (similar to the K-2 basketball program). If we have 3 or less teams, then we may have to travel to play other teams in the county.
When are Practices? Practices will most likely be once or twice a week. Practices will start the week of April 13.
When are Games? Games will start the end of April and run through the end of May.
Entry fee is $55 per child. Each child will get a uniform shirt and a hat. Players will need a glove, pants and appropriate shoes. BYS may be able to supply helmets, bats and catcher gear if needed.
Registration is closed for our 2026 K-2 Basketball Program
Coaches are needed and we can't run this program without you! It would be great to have two coaches per team to help wrangle the kids. If you can volunteer, please be sure to check the box under volunteers.
Our K2 basketball program is for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten, First and Second grade that enjoy playing the sport of basketball. This program is for all skill levels and allows players to develop at their own pace.
There are no tryouts for this program. Teams will be be co-ed and we will try to have an equal-ish number of boys and girls on each team.
*READ* If you have any special requests, please be sure to list them in the comments section. We will try to honor requests, but please know that it might not be possible. We will not take any requests after the registration period is over.
Space will be limited for this program to 36 kids in each grade. 6 players per team. The game format will be 3 vs 3.
Practices will be once a week starting the week of February 9. Practices will focus on the following:
- Right and left hand dribbling
- Right and left hand lay ups
- Proper shooting form
- Chest and bounce passes
- Proper defensive stance & movement
Games will be played once a week on Saturdays in Blaine starting in mid/late February. The season will run through mid April.
Entry fee is $45 per child.
Each child will get a BYS Basketball tee shirt to keep and wear at the games. Non-marking shoes/basketball shoes are required for the season.
Are you in need of Scholarship Assistance?
The Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District recognizes that not all families can afford to participate in local sports activities. The District helps those families in need pay for equipment or seasonal program registration fees. These can be youth recreational programs offered by the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation or other athletic, dance, or recreational programs supported by the Boys and Girls Club, Blaine School District or other local approved youth clubs, like Blaine Youth Sports.
Who is Eligible?
Children from families residing within the Blaine School District boundaries, including Point Roberts, (Proof of address required) who qualify for food stamps; TANF; are foster children; or are eligible for free or reduced lunch according to the USDA Federal Lunch Program income guidelines. Programs ineligible for scholarship will be so identified in the class description or at the time of registration. The District reserves the right to approve specific hardship case that don’t meet the income guidelines.
Eligible by Income: For families who qualify based on income level only, Proof of Income must be provided by submitting copies of your last 3 earnings statements. Based on income guidelines under the Federal Food Stamp Program.
Foster Child: Foster children qualify for scholarships regardless of foster family’s household income. For proof of eligibility, submit a letter from child’s caseworker stating the child’s name and that the child is a ward of the state.
TANF/Food Stamp Benefits: Families who receive TANF or Food Stamps benefits are eligible. For proof, submit the approval verification notification from DSHS. If you have lost your notification, you can contact DSHS to request a copy at 1-877-501-2233.
Free / Reduced School Lunch: Families who received free or reduced lunch benefits under the USDA Federal Lunch Program are eligible. For proof, submit the approval verification from the Blaine School District. If you have lost your notification, you can contact Food Service Director at (360) 332-3048.
How Can I Apply?
To apply, download the Fee Scholarship Eligibility Form and mail it to:
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2
7511 Gemini St.
Blaine, WA 98230
If you are unable to print the application, please contact the Blaine-Birch Park and Recreation District for a form by either calling (360) 656-6416 or stop by the office at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay.
BYS Tackle Football Info
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries
- We typically have a 4/5th grade team and a 6th grade team
- Play takes place in the Whatcom County Youth Football League and games are on Saturdays though out the county.
- Season runs mid August through mid/end of October
- Registration opens in May 2026 and closes at the end of June 2026. Register for the grade your child will be in the 2026/2027 school year.
- Registration fee $160 per player. All football equipment provided except for shoes.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SEASON
Tackle Football Director: Michael Jimenez
BYS Flag Football Info
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries
- Open to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade kids. No limit on the number of kids.
- Play takes place in the Whatcom County Youth Football League and games are on Saturdays though out the county.
- Season runs mid August through mid/end of October
- Registration opens in May 2026 and closes at the end of June 2026. Register for the grade your child will be in the 2026/2027 school year.
- Registration fee $90 per player. Jerseys will be provided to each player to keep.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SEASON
Flag Football Director: Unknown. If interested, please send us an email.
BYS Youth Cheerleading
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries
- Open to all kids in K-8th grade - girls and boys.
- Cheerleaders cheer for the BYS Tackle Football Teams on Saturdays though out the county.
- Season runs mid August through mid/end of October
- Registration opens in May 2026 and closes at the end of June 2026. Register for the grade your child will be in the 2026/2027 school year.
- Registration fee $160 per cheerleader. Each Cheerleader receives a custom uniform to keep.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SEASON
Cheer Director: Jancy Kundsen
BYS Girls Volleyball
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries
- Open to girls in 3-6 grade
- The girls volleyball teams will play other local teams in Whatcom County. Travel is required on game days.
- Season runs mid August through mid/end of October
- Registration opens in June 2026 and closes at the end of July 2026. Register for the grade your child will be in the 2026/2027 school year.
- Registration fee $80 per player. Knee pads and a jersey are provided.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SEASON
Volleyball Director: Gail Rea
BYS Barracuda Wreslting
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries
- Open to all kids in K-12th grade
- US Wrestling Card is required in order to participate. There is an option to participate in weekend tournaments.
- Season starts in November
- Registration opens in October. Register for the grade your child will be in the 2025/2026 school year.
- Registration fee $80 per player. You must supply wrestling shoes. Singlets will be provided for tournaments.
REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN IN OCTOBER
Wrestling Director: Caleb Johnson
BYS 3-6 Grade Basketball
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries
- Open to all kids in 3-6 grade.
- There will be boys and girls teams for each grade. No tryouts. We participate in the North County Basketball League. Local travel is required.
- Season starts in late November and ends in early February.
- Registration opens in October . Register for the grade your child will be in the 2026/2026 school year.
- Registration fee $85 per player. Each player will receive a jersey.
REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN IN OCTOBER
3-6 Grade Basketball Director: Megan Webb
BYS K-2 Grade Basketball
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries
- Open to all kids in K-2 Grade.
- Teams will be co-ed and games will be played in a 3 vs 3 format. All games played in Blaine and against other Blaine teams. No try-outs and no score will be kept.
- Season starts in mid February and ends in early April.
- Registration opens in December. Register for the grade your child will be in the 2024/2025 school year.
- Registration fee $45 per player. Each player will receive a jersey.
REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN IN DECEMBER
K-2 Grade Basketball Director: Megan Webb
Borderite ELITE Hoops
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries who have the desire to play a higher level of basketball.
- Open to boys in 4-8 Grade.
- Tryouts are required for each team. Players can expect more practice time and travel is expected.
- Season starts in mid October and ends in early April.
- Tryouts/Evaluations will be in September.
- Registration fee $175 per player if your child makes the team.
TRYOUTS WILL BE IN MID/END SEPTEMBER
Elite Hoops Basketball Director: Crystal Brubaker
Borderite Baseball & Softball
- Offered to kids who live within the Blaine School District Boundaries who have the desire to play a higher level of basketball.
- Open to boys & girls.
- We offer co-ed T-Ball for Kindergarten
- We offer boys baseball for grades 1-6th
- We offer girls softball for 8U, 10U and 12U
- Season starts in March/April
- Registration will begin in February 2026 for next season.
Baseball & Softball Director: Sean Miller
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A percentage of the sales will go back to Blaine Youth Sports! 
Thank you!
WHATCOM COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Register for soccer thru WCYSA. This will take you to another site.
Blaine Youth Sports does not offer youth soccer. Please click on the link above for the forms to register.
If you have questions, please reach out to them directly.
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