Youth sports in Manteca run through volunteer leagues, private clubs and City of Manteca Recreation. Here is who runs each sport, linked to the live listings. For everything in one place, see all Manteca sports programs.
Soccer
- Manteca Area Soccer League recreational soccer is the volunteer rec league for beginner and intermediate players, with games at the Manteca soccer fields. The same league runs Rangers United, its competitive club.
- Manteca Futbol Club runs recreational soccer, competitive teams with fall and spring play and an online tryout signup, and an indoor league at Big League Dreams from November through February.
- Manteca United Futsal plays indoor futsal at Courtside Sports Manteca.
Baseball and softball
Manteca has three Little Leagues, all in California District 67. For players 8 and up, the league is set by your home address (use Little League's league finder); Tee Ball and the youngest divisions take kids from anywhere in town.
- Manteca Little League Baseball plays at the Lincoln Park fields for ages 4 to 14, from Tee Ball through Juniors. The spring season runs March 6 to May 28, fees run $100 to $225 by division, and registration closes January 16.
- Manteca Little League Girls Softball is the same league's softball program, just for girls ages 4 to 14, with the same dates and fee range.
- Spreckels Park Little League has six divisions from T-Ball to Seniors (ages 4 to 16) at its fields on Stonum Lane, with tryouts in January for Minors and up.
- Northgate Little League covers north Manteca for ages 4 to 12, Tball through Majors, at its Hoyt Lane fields; the season opens in March.
- MYSA Girls Softball is a volunteer rec fastpitch league just for girls ages 4 to 14 (6u to 14u). Registration is open through December 18, and games start March 1.
- Wave Fastpitch is a travel softball club just for girls, with 10U, 12U and 14U tournament teams.
Basketball
- Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Basketball League: the city's league for ages 5 to 14, with Saturday games from January 16 to March 6. It costs $130 for Manteca residents ($140 non-residents), and registration closes December 10.
- Challenger Basketball: adaptive, non-competitive basketball for kids and teens with disabilities, ages 6 to 15, on Saturdays January 13 to March 6, $80 for residents.
- Manteca Aviators is a competitive club for 8U to 17U with Friday tryouts at Courtside Sports Manteca, $275 per month.
- Grind Season Basketball Center has Little Grinders clinics for ages 3 to 6, beginner basketball for 7 to 12, skills training and camps.
Football and cheer
- Manteca Chargers Youth Football and Manteca Chargers Youth Cheer are fall programs from a nonprofit that has run youth football in Manteca since 1993. Neither lists fees, so check with the Chargers.
- Jr. Manteca Buffs run tackle football and cheer for ages 5 to 14 in the Central Valley Youth Football & Cheer league, practicing at Lincoln Elementary with home games at Manteca High. Sign-ups usually open in February for a July start.
- Manteca Cowboys run youth football for ages 5 to 14 and sideline and competition cheer for ages 4 to 14 in the same league.
- For year-round cheer, Victorious Elite All-Stars has full-year and mid-season competitive teams, plus tumbling classes for ages 3 and up from $75 per month.
Volleyball and tennis
- Manteca Flight Volleyball Club trains indoors at Courtside Sports Manteca.
- City tennis runs at the Manteca Tennis Center on Union Road: Tennis Tiny Tots for ages 4 to 6 ($55 per month for residents) and Beginner Aces and Junior Aces for ages 7 to 18 ($85 per month), Tuesdays and Thursdays, March through May.
Martial arts and wrestling
- Kicks Tae Kwon Do on South Main Street teaches ages 5 to 7, 8 to 12 and teens.
- By Any Means on West Louise Avenue has kids jiu-jitsu for ages 3 to 14 and youth MMA for 5 to 14.
- 209 Wrestling Academy is a nonprofit wrestling club on Moffat Boulevard for kindergarten through high school, from beginners to a travel team, with a trial class to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Little League should my child join in Manteca?
Manteca has three: Manteca Little League, Spreckels Park Little League and Northgate Little League. Players 8 and up join the league whose boundary covers their home address, which Little League's online league finder shows. Tee Ball and the youngest divisions can usually join any of them.
When does youth basketball registration close in Manteca?
For the city's Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA league and Challenger Basketball, registration closes December 10, with games starting in mid January.
Is there a free or low-cost sports option?
The lowest prices listed are the city programs: Tennis Tiny Tots at $55 per month and Challenger Basketball at $80 for the season, both resident rates.
Is there adaptive sports for kids with disabilities?
Yes. Challenger Basketball through City of Manteca Recreation is built for kids and teens with disabilities, run by volunteer coaches.