 
Enjoying Mason Say Soccer
We have some terrific local sport teams and programs in Mason, Deerfield Township, Warren County and Greater Cincinnati. If you have a program or organization you'd like to add to the list, please email me.
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Local School Systems
When I started this website, it was like opening a Pandora's Box since I feel like I have to include everything I can think of, so I definitely don't want to leave out our local school systems' sporting events. Since there are too many events/activities to list, below are websites for more information.
 Mason City Schools - Go Comets - http://www.masoncomets.org/athletics/athleticsmain.html. Mason City School District, 211 N. East St., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-398-0474).
Kings City Schools - Go Knights https://www.edline.net/pages/Kings_High_School/Athletics. Kings Local School District, P.O. Box 910, 1797 King Avenue, Kings Mills, Ohio 45034 (513-398-8050).
Lakota Local Schools -
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SPORT ORGANIZATIONS
FOR KIDS
Below is a listing of local sports organizations (not school related) if you'd like to get your child involved. See our summer camp page for upcoming sport camps.
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- Baseball/Softball/Batting Cages
- Basketball
- Cheerleading & Gymnastics
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Jump Roping
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- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wake-Boarding
- Wrestling
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Baseball/Softball and Batting Cages
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Backstop Sports - www.backstopsports.com. 689 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245 (Eastgate), (513-528-9999). Practice facility for baseball and softball.
- Butler County Challenger Baseball League - www.bcchallenger.org - 513-896-9855. National baseball organization for ages 5-22 years with special needs
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Champions Baseball Academy -www.championsbaseball.com. 510 E. Business Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 (513-247-9511). They have batting cages, and indoor field rentals. Also have league play, camps and lessons on pitching, hitting, fielding or other aspects of the game (private and group available). - Cincinnati Dragons - www.cincydragons.com - This is a select baseball league that has as many as 50 games in the Southwest Ohio League. Try outs required to play.
- Greater Cincinnati Select Baseball League - www.gcsbl.com. A competitive baseball league offering lower league fees .
- Little League - www.littleleague.org - Go to Start/Find a League to see what is available in this area. Mason is part of Ohio District 9 and there is the Mason Youth ORG LL and the Warren County LL.
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Mason Indoor Baseball - http://site.masonindoorbaseball.com/, 4457 Bethany Road - Bldg D, Mason, OH 45040, 513.204.1500
(Mason Business Park). info@masonindoorbaseball.com. "Learn proper technique and fundamentals of pitching, fielding, and hitting or rent our facility, hitting cages, pitching lanes, field, or even schedule group and/or private lessons." - Mason Indoor Baseball
- Mason Fastpitch Softball Club - Girls ages 5 and older can reigster to play. For more information email masonfastpitch@yahoo.com or call Bob Rockstroh at (513) 314-0982.
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Mason Knothole Baseball - http://masonknothole.org/ . This organization focuses on baseball. Check out their website for more info.
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Mason Youth Organization - www.masonyouth.org. P.O. Box 441, Mason, Ohio 45040 (Voice mail 513-573-1311)This is a non-profit group that has baseball and softball leagues for youth. You have to register with them to play.
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Pisgah Youth Organization - www.pyobaseball.org. Baseball, softball and t-ball leagues for ages 5 -18 years. All participants have a minimum mandatory playing time and bat in a continuous batting order (513-777-2765). - Reds Rookie Success League - www.Redsyouthbaseball.com - The Reds Rookie Success League (RRSL) is a co-ed league for ages 6-12 and the nice thing is that it's non-competitive and gives at-risk kids the opportunity to play ball. Also see their Miracle League which helps children with disabilities to be a part of the game - it is part of the "Adapted Baseball" program.
- Southwest Ohio Girst Fastpitch Softball Association (SOGFSA) - Local teams - fastpitch softball for girls ages 8U through 14U.
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Sports of All Sorts Tri-County - www.sportsofallsortsoh.com. Nine batting cages with softball and baseball academys and camps offered. Also has basketball court and offers birthday parties. 10138 Transportation Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246, (513)860-4636 .
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Swobat - (Southwest Baseball Academy & Training) www.swobat.org. 9230 Port Union Rialto Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069 (513-860-5828). "Directed by former professional baseball players Brian Conley and Mo Sanford. Brian and Mo have developed a well-organized plan with a comprehensive approach to teaching baseball to all young ball players in the tri-state area by "tailoring the instruction to the age, knowledge, and skill of the player". This facility and its instruction is available to anyone who wants to improve his or her baseball/ softball skills." - from Swobats website. - Warren County Swarm - www.WarenCountySwarm.com - competitive select baseball league that is part of the Southwest Ohio Baseball League. Players are 9U, 11U & 12U. You must try out to be part of this league.
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Basketball
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AAU Girls' Basketball Club - The Cincinnati Angels - www.angelsbasketballclub.com. The Angels sponsor teams for 9U, 10U, 12U, 14U & 16U. Tryouts are by appointment only and you have to register online. All player fees are sponsored by the Angels, a fully funded non-profit organization.
- Southwest Ohio Basketball - www.swohiosports.com - Boys and girls basketball leagues. Boys 9U to 17 U and Girls 10U to 14U.
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Upward Sports Ministry - www.cincyupward.org. This is a Christian based sports organization that has teams for flag football, basketball and cheerleading. They serve Butler, Warren & Hamilton counties. If you join Upward, everyone gets a chance to play the game. You also need to register by certain deadlines to play.
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- Champion Elite - www.champion-elite.com - This new facility recently opened on Duke Blvd. They have competitive cheerleding teams as well as tumbling, dance (Hip-Hop classes) and more. They have open gym on Friday from 6-8pm and Saturdays from 1-3pm for only $5. Call 513-204-5584 for more information.
- Cheer Workshop - www.cheerworkshop.com - Cheer, tumbling and stunt instruction. Ages 4-18 years. They have various training levels and are part of the CWS Saints, a competitive dance and cheer squad. Additionally they have a a hip-hop dance team. Also offering birthday parties, floor rental, and open gym. 40 Arndt Ct., Fairfiled, Ohio. 513-737-4297.
- Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy - www.cincinnatigymnastics.com - Gymnastics classes, a variety of gymastic teams, summers camps, Firecracker camp, birthday parties and more. 3635 Woodridge Blvd., Fairfield, Ohio. 513-860-3082.
Flip & Twist Gymastics - www.flipntwist.com.
25-A Enterprise Dr., Hamilton, Ohio 45015 (513-942-4435). They offer a
free trial class and have Preschool Gymastics (18mos-6years),
Recreational Gymnastics (6 years & older), and Competitive USA
Gymnastics and Competitive Rec. Gymnastics.
Gym-Nation - www.gym-nation.com. 836
Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040 (513-229-7315). This is a one-stop shop
for gymnastics, tumbling and cheerleading. They offer program for ages
15 months and up. They do gymnastic themed birthday parties if you have
some energetic youngsters to entertain.
- Kristi's Tumbling & Trampoline - www.krististumbling.com - Tumbling, cheerleading, trampoline, open gym time and birthday parties offered. 6789 Lakota Lane, Liberty Township, Ohio. 513-779-8808.
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Mason Youth Football Cheerleading - MYFC www.masonyouthfootball.com (click on cheerleading tab). Registration required. Please see website for details. Participants must be in the Second - Sixth grade for the 2009/2010 school year. You can also contact Misty Bogan at 336-6279 or mistydbogan@yahoo.com. - Midwest Cheer Elite - www.midwestcheerelite.com. Co-ed facility open to ages 18 and under. No try-outs, just sign up. 9677 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069. 513-779-9111.
Pride Athletics - www.prideathleticsallstars.com. 1087A
Janet Way Suite 13/14, Lebanon, Ohio 45036 (513-228-1234). New students
can try a free tumbling class. This is a brand new 13,000 sq. ft.
cheerleading, tumbling, and dance facility.
The Little Gym® - www.thelittlegym.com. 7318 Yankee Road
Middletown,
OH 45044. (513-777-1110). This is a great place to go for gymnastics,
movement & karate classes. They have programs for age's infant to
12 years. They offer free introductory classes to see if it would be a
fit for your child. Great place for a fun birthday party too.
 TNT - Tumble, Cheer & Dance LLC - www.tnttumble.com - 110 Grandin Road, Mainveille, Ohio 45039. 513-677-3700. They have a renovated 10,000 square foot facility and they offer tumbling, cheer, fitness classes, hip hop and much more. They also do birthday parties, have kids night outs (Club Explosion) and more.
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Upward Sports Ministry - www.cincyupward.org. This is a Christian based sports organization that has teams for flag football, basketball and cheerleading. They serve Butler, Warren & Hamilton counties. If you join Upward, everyone gets a chance to play the game. You also need to register by certain deadlines to play.
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West Chester Outlaws Football & Cheerleading Club - www.wcoutlaws.org. Grades kindergarten through sixth. Call Anthony Edwards at 513-844-6979 for more information. - Ultimate Cheer of Cincinnati - www.ultimatecheerofcincinnati.com/ - Offers competition dance and cheerleading, recreational tumbling. 513-829-UCC5. 4671 Industry Drive, Suite 3, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
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Football
- Community Youth Football League - cyflfootball.com - Park of a national organization, they have a variety of league plays throughout Cincinnati.
- Flag Football Fanatics - www.ohioflagfootball.com - Co-ed flag football league for ages 4-12 years. Sign up for by Sept. 8 for fall season (Oct. 3 - Nov. 7). Register online, by mail or at any Play It Again Sports store. Leagues throughout greater Cincinnati and Dayton. Call: Dayton Area (937) 310-2345 & Cincinnati Area (513) 878-0303 for more information.
- NFL Youth Flag Football - Players from Mason, Lakota, West Chester, Loveland, Hamilton, and Fairfield areas. Boys and girls ages 4-12 are eligible. For more information please visit www.OhioFlagFootball.com or call 513-878-0303.
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Upward Sports Ministry - www.cincyupward.org. This is a Christian based sports organization that has teams for flag football, basketball and cheerleading. They serve Butler, Warren & Hamilton counties. If you join Upward, everyone gets a chance to play the game. You also need to register by certain deadlines to play.
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West Chester Outlaws Football & Cheerleading Club - www.wcoutlaws.org. Registration is now underway - grades kindergarten through sixth. Call Anthony Edwards at 513-844-6979 for more information.
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Golf Looking for mini-golf fun? Head to our mini-golf page.
- Cincinnati Recreation Commission - www.cincygolf.org. The CRC offers junior golf league play as well as lessons. If you have a young golfer they can join the CRC Youth Golf Association (YGA) for only $6 and then they get discounts for play (they will have reduced fees to play at any of the CRC golf courses). They also have Junior League Play for ages 10-16 and there is the CRC Junior Open Golf tournament. The CRC golf courses include Avon Fields Golf Course, California Golf Course, Dunham Golf Course, Glenview Golf Course, Neumann Golf Course, Reeves Golf Course, & Woodland Golf Course.
- Comet Golf League - For Mason 5th through 8th grade boys & girls. Hosted by Michelle Lipka, M.H.S. Boys Varsity Golf Coach. More info at cometgolf.blog.com.
 Green Crest Golf Club - www.GreenCrestgolf.com - I love that Green Crest is family owned and operated and the owners are some of the nicest people I know. They also have the seasonal Harter's Ice Cream on site serving delicious soft serve ice cream.. Check out their Thursday Junior League, Call (513) 770-2090 for more information. 7813 Bethany Road, Liberty Township.
- Hamilton County Park District - www.GreatParks.org - Offering discounted rates for golfers under 18. Kids also play FREE when accompanied by an adult during specified times. Click here for more information.
- Little Miami Golf Center - 561-5650 (read more on our mini-golf page)
- Meadow Links & Golf Academy - 825-3701
- Miami Whitewater Forest - 367-4627
- Sharon Woods - 769-4325
- Shawnee Lookout - 941-0120
- The Mill Course - 825-3770
- The Vineyard - 474-3007
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Hockey
Cincinnati Amateur Hockey Association - www.cincinnatihockey.org. For ages 4-18 years, the CAHA is sanctioned by USA Hockey. "CAHA exists to teach teamwork, self-discipline, sportsmanship, integrity and self-confidence through hockey instruction, competition and play." - per the CAHA website. They have a nice "Learn to Play" hockey program which gives your child a chance to experience hockey to see if it is a fit for them and it is affordable. Please see their website for more details or call 513-777-1700.
Queen City Steam - Visit Queen City Hockey Association for more information. Offering youth hockey leagues.
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 Comet Skippers - www.cometskippers.org - This is a competivite jump rope team located in Mason. The jumpers range from third graders through college. They are members of USA Jump Rope, The International Rope Skipping Federation and AAU USA.
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Lacrosse
- Mason Lacrosse Club - www.masonlacrosse.net. Lacrosse club for students who live in or attend the Mason City School district. Open to boys and girls in grades 1 to 8. Call for more info: 398-3383 or email lisadennehy@yahoo.com
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Velocity Lacrosse & Sports - www.velocitylacrossed.com. 107 W. Maint St., Mason, OHio 45040 (513-754-2299). They offer camps, clinics and leagues.
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SOCCER
- Cincinnati United - cincyunited.com.
Players, ages 8 to 18 years, from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and
Warren Counties compete. You must try out to be a part of this soccer
club. See their website for dates/times (tryouts are late May/Early
June).
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Lil' Kickers - www.lilkickers.com.
(513) 825-1902). This is a national soccer program for ages 18 months to
9 years and it offers a non-competitive early introduction to soccer.
They have various levels based on the age of the child. There are
facilities in Tri-County, Mason, Fairfield, and Cincinnati West
(Cleves).
- Ohio Elite Soccer Academy - www.ohioelite.com. Soccer club for ages U8-U18. See their website for more information.
- Soccer Association for Youth (SAY Soccer) - There are many local Ohio chapters. See www.saysoccer.org for local leagues in your area.
- Mason Say Soccer - www.masonsoccer.org.
PO Box 28, Mason, Ohio 45040. Fax: 459-9146, SAY Hotline 513-459-1729.
You need to register by the Say Soccer deadlines in order to get your
child on a team. Make sure you check their website for dates.
- Soccer Shots - www.soccershots.org
- Soccer Shots teaches soccer to children ages 3-8. Their nationally
recognized program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate
introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. An innovative curriculum
emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. "Our goal is
simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve."
- Warren County Soccer Club - www.wcsoccerclub.com. WCSC Hotline: 513-588-0885 or info@wcsoccerclub.com. "The Warren County Soccer Club (WCSC), the area's premier club, is a member of the region's most competitive league, the Cincinnati United Soccer League (CUSL), which is a member of the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association (OSYSA). WCSC
let's players learn from the area's most experienced coaches and
trainers as they develop soccer skills in a family atmosphere where the
needs of the player come first. WCSC sponsors both
boys and girls teams from U-8 thru U-19 ages. The Warren County Soccer
Club serves Warren County, Ohio and surrounding communities. Board and
Club meetings are held regularly." (per their website).
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Swimming
- Cincinnati Marlins - www.cincy-marlins.com - The Cincinnati Marlins were founded in 1961. Through nearly a half century of swimming, the Marlins have have produced one National Title, 5 Junior National Titles, over 80 State Titles, 18 Olympians and 19 Olympic medals. This competitive year round team for ages 6-18, has practice sites at St. Xavier High School and Princeton High School. For more information visit their website aor email Chad Winkle at Cwinkle@cincy-marlins.com.
- Countryside Torpedos - www.cytorpedoes.com.
Swim team for ages 6-18 years of all ability levels. They have 6
practice groups based on age. Competes in the Southwest Ohio YMCA Swim
League. Tryouts are held before each swim season. For the winter,
there are tryouts is Sept. and for the summer, tryouts are in April.
Aquatic Program Director/Head Coach is Brad Isham - 513-932-1424 ext.
125. 1699 Deerfield Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036. See more info on Countryside YMCA.
- Mason Manta Rays - www.mantarays.imarket247.com/aboutus.htm.
This is a competitive swim team with a variety of group levels (from a
pre-competitive Pups group to competitive groups). You need to be
evaluated prior to joining. Their next tryouts will be at the end of
July. Check their website for more information.
- Sycamore Flying Fish - www.sycamoreflyingfish.com - This is a year round competitive swim team made up of over 150 athletes from ages 6-18 years. If you would like more information, or would like to schedule a tryout, please call 686-1770 extension 3030 for an appointment or email CoachJustin@sycamoreflyingfish.com.
- Tri-County Swim League - www.tricountyswim.org. Participating teams are Beckett
Ridge, Lakota Hills, Landen, Mason, Windwood, Wetherington Country
Club, Harper's Point, Five Seasons Country Club, Lakota YMCA, Four
Bridges Country Club, Dutchland Woods, Fairfield City, City of
Montgomery,& Blue Ash Recreational Center.
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Tennis
Tennis with Cathy Thomas - "Play where the Pros Play" - Lindner Family Tennis Center - 5460 Courseview Drive in Mason. Offering spring, summer and fall lessons (Private and Group) for ages 4 through adults. There are summer camps and adult round robins : Adult /Junior Tournaments, Men's Doubles and Singles Tournaments, Women's Doubles and Singles Tournaments. Sign up for Challenge Matches for Juniors , Skills Camps for JV/Varsity and Team Prep Camps for JV / Varsity. Please email, Cthomas6@cinci.rr.com or call (513) 504-6738 for more information. Program is directed by Cathy Thomas who has 27 years experience and is a USPTA P1 on the Wilson Advisory Staff and Adidias Advisory Staff. Tennis In The Parks - sponsored by the Mason Parks & Recreation Department. Tennis programs are for juniors and adults. See www.imaginemason.org for more information. They have programs for spring, summer and fall. Classes are held at Heritage Oak Park - 4601 U.S. Route 42 Noth in Mason.
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Volleyball - McGee's Courts 4 Sports - www.courts4sports.com - Offering youth girls and boys volleyball programs. Youth leagues for grades 3 through 8 as well as youth skills clinics, youth training teams (5th-8th grade), K-2nd grade volleyball classes and preschool gym classes. Register on their website or contact Ginger or Ron at 770-0667 or Ron@courts4sports.com.
- Sports Express Volleyball Center - www.sportsexpressvb.com. 5280 State Route 741, Mason, Ohio 45040 - (513) 398-2400. This is all about volleyball for youth and adults. They have summer camps, volleyball clinics and youth leagues - info@SportsExpressVB.com.
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Wake-Boarding
Wake Nation - www.wakenation.com. This is a wave haven with wakeboarding, kneeboards and wake-skating. Instead of using boats, there is a cable-pulley system. It is only one of seven wakeboarding parks in the country. See their website for online coupons and deals. There is also a 3000 square foot observation deck, concession stand, picnic area, lesson and free parking. 513-887-WAKE for more information. - The Practice Pond - great for kids 5 and older - they get to have an "easy-start".
- Summer Camps available
- Birthday Parties available
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Wrestling Mason Youth Wrestling - MYW is a private non-profit sports group serving the students of the Mason school district. It helps prepare students to compete for Mason schools. They offer year round training, summer camps, tournaments and more. For more information call (513) 509-1603 or email jdlambert@cinci.rr.com. You can "like" them on Facebook too.
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SPORT CENTERS FOR KIDS
Kids First Sports Center - www.kidsfirstsports.com. 7900 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249 (513-489-7575). I haven't done any programs here but it has a smorgasbord of sports programs for children from gymnastics, karate, & basketball to swimming, dance and Zumba.
McGee's Courts 4 Sports - www.courts4sports.com. 854 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-770-0667). This is a multi-sport facility with facilities for basketball, volleyball, wrestling, martial arts, aerobics, cheerleading, ballet, soccer, lacrosse, football and rugby. - Preschool Gym Classes -
Now offering preschool gym classes (ages 3-5 years). Kids can enjoy
having fun and learning and doing different sports - Basketball,
Soccer, Football, Baseball, Golf, Hockey and Volleyball. $50 for each 6 week session. To register call 770-0667 or email Ginger
at Ginger@courts4sports.com. 854 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio 45040
Sports of All Sorts - http://www.sportsofallsortsoh.com/ - 10138 Transportation Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246. (513) 860-4636. Another multi-sports facility with batting cages, basketball courts, arcade games and more. Birthday party packages also available with fun inflatable rides provided by Party Hoppers.
Wall2Wall Soccer - www.wall2wallsoccer.com. 846 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040. (513-573-9898). Indoor soccer fields with batting cages, and they offer competition space for soccer, football, Lacrosse, baseball, flag football, dodge ball, ultimate frisbee and slow pitch softball.
You can also check out the Fitness Centers page and from there you can see some of the sports programs that they offer.
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