Westminster Area Recreation Council
Westminster Area Recreation Council

Carroll County Cloggers bring the energy, rhythm, and joy of traditional American clogging to life. Through powerful footwork, infectious music, and heartfelt performance, this award-winning dance group shares a passion for clog dancing that you can see, hear, and feel. From upbeat rhythms to crowd-pleasing choreography, the Carroll County Cloggers celebrate the spirit of dance, community, and movement—guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your heart smiling.

Grindstone Wrestling Club is a youth wrestling program serving Westminster and Carroll County, Maryland, offering folkstyle wrestling for boys and girls of all skill levels. Since 2015, this nonprofit club has focused on building strength, confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship through structured practices and competition in a supportive, community-driven environment.

The St. John’s Boys Basketball in-house program offers boys in Kindergarten through 9th grade a fun, inclusive opportunity to learn and play basketball in a supportive community setting. Designed for all skill levels, the program emphasizes fundamental skill development, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence building on and off the court. Founded over 50 years ago, this long-standing youth basketball league is focused on giving every child the chance to succeed, have fun, and grow through sport. StJohnBoysBasketball@yahoo.com.

Westminster Area Lacrosse (WAX) – Youth Lacrosse Program in Central Maryland
Westminster Area Lacrosse (WAX) offers youth lacrosse programs for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels in Westminster and Carroll County, Maryland. From beginner instruction for ages 5–6 to competitive play for older youth, WAX focuses on lacrosse fundamentals, teamwork, confidence building, and player development. With more than 500 players annually, structured teams, experienced coaches, and community support, WAX provides a fun and engaging lacrosse experience that helps kids grow both on and off the field.

The Westminster Baseball Association (WBA) is a volunteer-run youth baseball league in Westminster and Carroll County, Maryland, offering baseball opportunities for boys and girls ages 5 through 18. WBA provides structured divisions from T-Ball and instructional levels to minors, majors, and junior/senior leagues, focusing on fundamental skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character building through community-based play. The organization’s mission is to create a fun, affordable, and inclusive baseball experience while fostering positive values and lifelong growth in young athletes.

The Westminster Boys Travel Basketball program offers dedicated travel basketball for boys in grades 4–8, providing competitive team play, skill development, and community sportsmanship in Westminster, Maryland. Athletes try out for grade-appropriate teams that compete in structured leagues and receive regular practice opportunities, with a focus on teamwork, individual development, and positive competition. Participants enjoy organized training, team jerseys and t-shirts, and help building confidence both on and off the court. Registration is selective, available only to players officially chosen for teams, and supports a dynamic, supportive environment for advancing basketball skills and fostering sportsmanship among youth athletes.

Westminster Girls Basketball provides a comprehensive basketball program for girls from 1st grade through high school, focused on skill development, teamwork, confidence, and a love of the game. Designed for players of all experience levels, the program emphasizes strong fundamentals, positive coaching, sportsmanship, and competitive growth in a supportive community environment. Westminster Girls Basketball is committed to developing athletes both on and off the court while fostering leadership, resilience, and lifelong passion for basketball.

Westminster Softball offers a dynamic youth softball program for girls of all ages, focused on fundamental skill development, teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong love of softball. Designed for players from beginners to advanced levels, the program emphasizes positive coaching, sportsmanship, and community support in a fun, structured environment. Westminster Softball provides opportunities for growth on and off the field while fostering leadership, athleticism, and a passion for the game.

Westminster Soccer offers a vibrant youth soccer program for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels, focused on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love of the game. Serving the Westminster and Carroll County community, the program provides structured training, age-appropriate leagues, and positive coaching to help players grow on and off the field. Westminster Soccer creates an inclusive, fun environment where young athletes build confidence, athleticism, and lifelong passion for soccer.

Westminster Track & Field Club offers a structured youth track and field program in Westminster and Carroll County, Maryland, designed to develop speed, strength, agility, and confidence for athletes of all ages and abilities. With age-appropriate training, expert coaching, and a supportive community environment, the club helps young runners, jumpers, and throwers build fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for track and field. Whether preparing for competition or simply staying active, athletes of all levels thrive in this inclusive program focused on personal growth and athletic excellence.

The Westminster Wildcats offer youth football and cheerleading programs for children in the Westminster, Maryland area focused on discipline, teamwork, and skill development in a positive, community-oriented environment. With structured fall football leagues and fall/winter cheer squads, the Wildcats emphasize sportsmanship, confidence, and personal growth on and off the field. Volunteers and coaches work together to build strong fundamentals while fostering achievement and team values for young athletes.

Westminster Youth Volleyball offers an engaging volleyball program for players of all skill levels, focused on fundamental skill development, teamwork, confidence, and a love of the game. Serving youth in the Westminster and Carroll County area, the program provides age-appropriate training, positive coaching, and a supportive community environment. Westminster Youth Volleyball helps athletes build strong volleyball fundamentals while fostering sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth on and off the court