Youth Sports

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Click on a program to read more about it.

Flag Football
Volleyball
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Indoor Soccer

All YMCA Youth Sports programs are based on the YMCA’s
“Everybody Plays, Everybody Wins!” philosophy. No matter what
your child’s age or ability, he or she will learn character values,
sportsmanship, and valuable new skills as a member of YMCA
Youth Sports. We use a child-appropriate curriculum, sensitive to
the needs and abilities of each individual participant.

A mainstay of YMCA offerings for young people, YMCA youth
sports programs fill kids' discretionary hours with positive
activities and caring adult attention. Coaches—often volunteers,
including many parents—emphasize teamwork and cooperation
over winning at any cost, developing good values over developing
the next superstar.

Basketball and volleyball, both YMCA inventions, are popular
youth programs, as are soccer and progressive gymnastics. Like
many youth sports programs, YMCA coaches lead players through
drills and games that build skills, develop coordination and enhance
a love of the game. But what makes us special is our philosophy.
We make sure everyone participates. And we emphasize the
development of character -- caring, honesty, respect and
responsibility. At the YMCA, what happens off the field is just as
important as what happens on the field. Fill your child’s free hours
with safe, fun activities around caring adults at the YMCA.

Flag Football

Flag football is a minimum contact alternative to tackle football.
YMCA coaches teach the fundamentals of football: passing,
catching and hitting. It is a great way to learn the basics of the
game and to get ready for tackle leagues. Open to boys and
girls in first through 6th grades. Registration begins in July.
Practice begins in August, two to three times per week, with games
being played on Saturdays beginning in September. Fees include
a team t-shirt. Parent volunteers and coaches needed.

Volleyball

Girls Fall Volleyball

This is a great program for players to learn and improve upon
their skills, and have fun in a positive environment with teammates
and coaches at the same time! YMCA volleyball is for those girls
who are just coming into the sport for the first time, and also for
those who have been coming up through our program and are
looking to develop their skills. This program is for girls in first
through seventh grades. Teams practice once a week. Practices begin during the
end of August with games played on Saturdays beginning in
September. Each participant receives a team t-shirt. Parent
volunteers and coaches needed.

Spring Volleyball

This is a great program for players to learn and improve upon
their skills, and have fun in a positive environment with teammates
and coaches at the same time! YMCA volleyball is for those girls
who are just coming into the sport for the first time, and also for
those who have been coming up through our program and are
looking to develop their skills. This program is for first through sixth grades. Games are played in April. Each player receives a team t-shirt.

Girls Basketball

This basketball program designed for youngsters to have fun
while learning sportsmanship, basketball rules and skills. We use
age-appropriate equipment. The league is supported by parent
volunteers and YMCA staff. Players learn the fundamental skills
of basketball in a safe and fun environment. Our coaches
emphasize on drills in passing, shooting, dribbling, and game
fundamentals. The YMCA also focuses on character development,
teamwork, sportsmanship, participation and basic skills development.
Parent volunteers and coaches needed. The program is opened to
first through sixth graders. Practice begins the first part of November
with games played on Saturdays beginning in December. Teams
practice once a week.
Players receive a t-shirt.

Leagues are separated into grade levels: 1st & 2nd grade,
3rd & 4th grade. The 5th & 6th grade register as a school team.

Boys Basketball

This basketball program designed for youngsters to have fun
while learning sportsmanship, basketball rules and skills. We use
age-appropriate equipment. The league is supported by parent
volunteers and YMCA staff. Players learn the fundamental skills
of basketball in a safe and fun environment. Our coaches
emphasize on drills in passing, shooting, dribbling, and game
fundamentals. The YMCA also focuses on character development,
teamwork, sportsmanship, participation and basic skills development.
Parent volunteers and coaches needed. The program is opened to
first through sixth graders. Practice begins the first part of November
with games played on Saturdays beginning in December. Fifth and
sixth grade boys games are played on Sundays. Teams practice
once a week.
Players receive a t-shirt.

Leagues are separated by grade levels: 1st & 2nd grade,
3rd & 4th grade. The 5th & 6th grade register as a school team.

Indoor Soccer

Your child will learn new soccer skills or improve his or her current
level in this fast-paced, instructional league—all while having fun!
Great staff and volunteer help make this a positive sports experience
for your child. This program is open to boys and girls in first through
sixth grade. Teams are co-ed. Registration begins in January with
games beginning in February. Teams play games twice
a week – one game during the week and one game on Saturday.
Players receive a team t-shirt.

Leagues are separated by grade levels: 1st & 2nd grade,
3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade.