Youth Athletic Associations & Leagues
The following leagues provide competitive sports play for youth in Golden Valley. Some are offered by associations that operate independently from the City's Park and Recreation Department. They set their own practices, schedules, and registration procedures.
Armstrong Youth Hockey Association Ages 5–14
For information, contact Matt Deterding at 763-557-5809 or mite.coordinator@armstronghockey.com or visit www.armstronghockey.com.
Cooper/Armstrong Girls Fastpitch Softball Girls, ages 9–18
Late April through mid-July
Emphasis is on safety, fun, skills, and being competitive. Traveling teams are members of the Junior or Senior Girls Suburban Softball League. Teams also participate in weekend tournaments and end-of-the-season tournaments. This is excellent preparation for high school fastpitch. Open to all residents of District 281. Teams conform to the American Softball Association (ASA) age groups. For more information, go to www.cooperarmstrongfastpitch.org.
Golden Valley Girls Slowpitch Softball Girls, grades 3–12
Late April through mid-July
The Golden Valley Girls Softball League (GVGS) is designed to be a fun slowpitch league of about 18 regular season games (usually two per week) and two tournaments. The focus is on skills, fundamentals, and fun; the philosophy is everyone plays. Staffed by volunteer parents (coaches are especially needed).
Although participants are typically from communities in the Hopkins or Robbinsdale School Districts, all games are played on Golden Valley diamonds in cooperation with local Park & Recreation officials. For more information, visit www.gvgs.org.
Golden Valley Little League Baseball Ages 7–12
Mid-April through July or August
Golden Valley Little League baseball consists of three different leagues:
- Blue League: ages 7–9
- Gold League: ages 9–12
- Major League: ages 10–12
All registrants are placed on a team based on their age and ability level. Uniforms are provided, and every individual plays in all the games. Practices begin in mid-April. The Major League season, which includes some post-regular-season tournament play, may extend into August.
Age Requirements
Players must be 7 years old before May 1 of the current year and must not turn 13 years old before April 30. New players must bring a certified copy of their birth certificate to registration.
Resident Requirements
All participants must be Golden Valley residents. Two forms of identification are required.
League Fee
See the Golden Valley Little League Web site. Scholarships are available for those with financial need.
Golden Valley Phoenix Soccer Club Ages 9–18
Boys and girls ages 9–18
This program has two leagues:
- Competitive Traveling: U9 - U18 (ages 9-18) with two - three games/practices per week. There are 12 games (six home and six away), all in the west metro suburbs. Two weekend tournaments are also possible.
- Recreational In-House: U6 - U12 (ages 6-12), U6 co-ed, U8, U10, and U12 single gender. Two games/practices per week.
For more information, visit www.gvphoenixsoccer.org.
Armstrong Cooper Youth Baseball Association (ACYBA)Ages 12–19
Boys and girls ages 12–19
Age is determined by an April 30 cut-off. Player must be a resident of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth, or Robbinsdale and/or be a resident of any community that does not offer such a program. Registration begins in February. For more information, go to acybaseball.com.
