Youth sports in Galt run through volunteer leagues and Galt Parks & Rec: spring baseball, fall soccer and football, a free winter basketball league, and a summer swim team. Here is who runs each sport and the ages they take, linked to every live listing. For the full list, see all Galt sports programs.
Baseball
- Galt Youth Baseball is the spring league for ages 4 to 15, on co-ed teams in the Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth divisions: Rookie and Farm, then Minors, Majors and Babe Ruth. All Star teams play in the summer, and spring registration opens in the winter.
- American Made Baseball 12U is a coached, competitive year-round team for ages 11 and 12, not a rec league. Only a couple of roster spots are open.
Soccer
- County Line Youth Soccer League runs volunteer-led fall soccer on co-ed teams grouped by age. First-time players are welcome, competitive teams play tournaments, and the league also runs TOPSoccer, an adaptive program for kids with disabilities.
Basketball
- Youth Basketball through Galt Parks & Rec is a free co-ed league for 1st through 8th grade, with Saturday games from December 12 through late February. Grades 4 to 8 are placed on teams through a draft (only sibling requests are honored), while grades 2 and 3 can request a coach or teammates.
Football and cheer
Galt has two tackle football programs, and each has its own cheer squads. Both play in the fall and neither lists fees, so check with each one.
- Galt Jr. Warriors Youth Football plays in the Mountain Valley Football League across four divisions: Jr. Novice, Novice, Jr. Varsity and Varsity. It is nonprofit and volunteer-run, and all coaches are USA Football trained. Galt Jr. Warriors Youth Cheer cheers for the same teams.
- Liberty Ranch Junior Hawks Football is co-ed tackle football for ages 5 to 14 in the Sacramento Youth Football Network. Liberty Ranch Junior Hawks Cheer, also ages 5 to 14, cheers at games and competes.
Swim, wrestling and golf
- Galt Gators Recreational Swim Team: a summer team for ages 4 to 18 that practices at the aquatic center on Chabolla Ave and races other rec teams. Parent volunteers have run it with Parks and Recreation since 1986. Registration opens February 1 at the Parks and Recreation office.
- Galt Hawks Youth Wrestling: a co-ed winter club chartered with USA Wrestling that competes at area tournaments.
- Youth on Course at Dry Creek Ranch: kids 6 to 18 with a Youth on Course membership play real rounds for a few dollars, weekdays after 12 pm and weekends after 2 pm. Teens 13 to 17 can also join the summer PGA Jr. League at Dry Creek Ranch, a two-person scramble format coached by PGA and LPGA Professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What youth sports leagues are there in Galt?
Galt Youth Baseball (spring, ages 4 to 15), County Line Youth Soccer League (fall), the free Galt Parks & Rec basketball league (1st to 8th grade), two tackle football and cheer programs (Galt Jr. Warriors and Liberty Ranch Junior Hawks), the Galt Gators summer swim team, Galt Hawks wrestling, and junior golf at Dry Creek Ranch.
Is there free youth basketball in Galt?
Yes. The Galt Parks & Rec youth basketball league is free for 1st through 8th grade, with Saturday games from December 12 through late February.
What is the youngest age for team sports in Galt?
Galt Youth Baseball and the Galt Gators swim team both start at age 4. Liberty Ranch Junior Hawks football and cheer start at 5.
Is there a sports option for kids with disabilities in Galt?
Yes. County Line Youth Soccer League runs TOPSoccer, an adaptive soccer program for kids with disabilities.