Youth Sports

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
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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.

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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 6^th 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 and trophy. Parent volunteers and coaches needed.

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Football Cheerleading

YMCA football cheerleading is for girls in first through seventh grade. Squads will cheer for one of the YMCA fifth and sixth grade tackle teams. Girls will learn basic cheerleading movements. Squads practice once or twice per week. The season begins with a clinic hosted y local high school cheerleaders. Practice begins in August with games on Saturdays beginning in September. Each cheerleader receives a set of pompom, team t-shirt and a trophy. Parent volunteers and coaches needed.

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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 and are encouraged to attend a weekly clinic. Practices begin during the end of August with games played on Saturdays beginning in September. Each participant receives a team t-shirt and trophy. Parent volunteers and coaches needed.

Spring Volleyball-Coed

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 boys and girls in first through sixth grades. Teams are coed. Teams play on Monday and Wednesday with practices on Tuesday or Thursday. Games and practices begin in March and run through April. Each player receives a team t-shirt and trophy.

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Girls Basketball

Girls Winter 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 and are encouraged to attend a weekly clinic. Players receive a t-shirt and trophy.

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

Girls Spring Basketball

Didn’t get enough basketball during the winter season, or just looking to have some fun, join the YMCA spring basketball program and sharpen your basketball skills. YMCA coaches offer instruction in the fundamentals, lead players in skill drills and coordinate fast paced game situations. The program is opened to first through sixth graders. Teams play on Tuesday and Thursday with practices on Monday or Wednesday. Games and practices begin in March and run through April. Each player receives a team t-shirt and trophy.

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Boys Basketball

Boys Winter 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 and are encouraged to attend a weekly clinic. Players receive a t-shirt and trophy.

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

Boys Spring Basketball

Didn’t get enough basketball during the winter season, or just looking to have some fun, join the YMCA spring basketball program and sharpen your basketball skills. YMCA coaches offer instruction in the fundamentals, lead players in skill drills and coordinate fast paced game situations. The program is opened to first through sixth graders. Teams play on Tuesday and Thursday with a possible practice on Monday or Wednesday. Games and practices begin in March and run through April. Each player receives a team t-shirt and trophy.

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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 and clinics 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: 1^st & 2^nd grade, 3^rd & 4^th grade, 5^th & 6^th grade.

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