Youth Sports
Parents with Preschoolers
Sign your 3-5 year old up for Whiz Kids and enroll in Circuit/Cardio Sculpt or indoor cycling offered at the same time! Saturday mornings, parents can enroll in Cardio H2O and register their child in swim lessons offered at the same time!
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Where every kid is on a level playing field
YMCA Youth Sports help young people become better players and better people by emphasizing skill development. We have both team sports and individual sports available.
While providing important exercise and physical development, our sports programs build character and instill important values of fair play and teamwork. Every child can excell at the skills that matter most.
Seven Pillars of Success
Everyone Plays
We do not use tryouts to select the best players, or do we cut kids from YMCA Youth Sports. Everyone who registers is assigned to a team. During the season, everyone receives equal practice time and plays at least half of every game.
Safety First
Although children may get hurt playing sports, we do all we can to prevent injuries. We've modified each sport to make it safer and more enjoyable to play. Our coaches teach the sport as we've prescribed so the skills appropriate for children's developmental level.
Character Development
The YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Faith and Inclusiveness are about playing by the rules and more. It's about the coach and players showing respect for all that are involved in YMCA Youth Sports. It's about the coach being a role model of sporting behavior and guiding the players to do the same. At the YMCA, we're more interested in developing children's character through sports than in developing a few highly skilled players.
Positive Competition
We believe competition is a positive process when the pursuit of victory remains in the right perspective. The right perspective is when adults make decisions that put the best interests of the children before winning the contest. Learning to compete is important for children, and learning to cooperate in a competitive world is an essential lesson of life. Through YMCA Youth Sports, we want to help children learn these lessons.
Family Involvement
YMCA Youth Sports encourages parents to be involved appropriately in their child's participation in our sports programs. In addition to parents helping as volunteer coaches, officials, and timekeepers, we encourage them to be at practices and games to support their child's participation. To help parents get involved appropriately, YMCA Youth Sports offers parent orientation programs.
Sport for All
YMCA Youth Sports is an inclusive sport program. That means that children who differ in various characteristics are included rather than excluded from participation. We offer sports programs for children who differ in physical abilities by matching them with children of similar abilities and modifying the sport. We offer programs to all children regardless of their race, gender, religious creed,or ability. We ask our adult leaders to encourage and appreciate the diversity of children in our society and to encourage the children and their parents to do the same.
Spirit for Fun
Sports are naturally fun for children. They love the challenge of mastering the skills of the game, playing with their friends, and competing with their peers. Our focus is on the fun of the sport.
Team Youth Sports at the YMCA include: Spring and Fall Soccer, Spring and Fall Flag Football, Youth Basketball, Summer T-Ball/Baseball, Young Ladies Volleyball, and More!
Sports offered this season:
Youth Fall Soccer League
Youth Fall Soccer League
For boys and girls age 4 to 6th grade.
NO tryouts! Just sign up!
Registration: August 1-29, 2010
Games begin September 21st
Coaches meeting, September 7, 2010 at 8:00pm
FEE: Members: $20 NonMembers: $40
Fall Flag Football
Fall Flag Football
Come out and play in our new youth flag football league. Program is designed to introduce and educate youngsters to the game of football. Games will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Divisions: 7-10 years old (coed)
Registration: August 2 - August 29, 2010
Games begin September 22, 2010
FEE: Members: $20 NonMembers: $40
Parents with Preschoolers
Sign your 3-5 year old up for Whiz Kids and enroll in Circuit/Cardio Sculpt or indoor cycling offered at the same time! Saturday mornings, parents can enroll in Cardio H2O and register their child in swim lessons offered at the same time!
Whiz Kids
This gym and swim program is designed for boys and girls ages 3-5 years old. Children will participate in a 1/2 hour gym program followed by a 1/2 swim lesson.
Tuesday, Thursday:
9:15-9:45am - Gym Activities
10:00-10:30am - Swim Lessons
FEE: Members: $30 NonMembers: $50
Gymnastics
PRESCHOOL & YOUTH GYMNASTICS
Class size limited - register early for classes!
PROPER GYM ATTIRE REQUIRED.
PARENTS CAN OBSERVE THE FIRST AND LAST CLASS ONLY.
Check program guide for dates and times.
Tiny Tot Gym: 18 months-3 years old
Adult participation is required with this class. The tots are encouraged to climb, crawl and jump. They will work through an obstacle course and participate in group games. They have the opportunity to socialize with other children, learn to share and follow directions.
Mini-Gym: 3-4 years old
Within our circuit stations we will work on basic skills such as rolling, swinging, jumping, balancing and hand-eye coordination. Body positions will be taught and instilled through repetition. The learning of proper gymnastics terminology is important at this time. Our social skills are still developing.
JR/Kinder Gym: 4-6 years old
Circuit training will reinforce basic skills, body positions, eye-hand coordination, locomotive skills. Partner activities, relays and group games with multiple tasks. Work on progression that leads to challenging skills. Social skills are still of high importance.
Beginner Tumblers: age 6 and above
This class is for beginning tumblers that wish to develop tumbling skills such as handstands and cartwheels, along with strength and flexibility. We will continue to acquire the skills through progressions and circuit training.
Intermediate Tumblers: ages 6 and above
This class is for students able to do basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels and bridges. Must complete beginner tumblers or be recommended by gymnastics instructor.
Advanced Tumblers: 6 and above
This class is for students that wish to develop higher tumbling skills with strength & flexibility. Must be able to do a back walkover by yourself to enter class. Class will include skills such as standing back handsprings and running tumbling.
Back Handspring Classes: 6 and above
This class is for students wishing to concentrate on learning the standing back handspring with proper technique, strength and flexibility. We will develop the back handsprings through drills and circuit training.
Cheerleading: 6 and above
Teaches young girls the proper techniques, placements, cheer motions, jumps and chants along with a sideline dance.
*All classes held in Tumble Room
C.A.T.C.H.
(Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health)
Come join in a health and wellness program designed specifically for kids 8—12 years of age. Through this fresh new approach to fitness activities, participants enjoy not only the immediate benefits of better health but also the positive life-long impact it can have on their lives. This class is jam-packed with maximum participation games designed to increase muscular strength, build endurance, improve flexibility and develop life-long fitness skills.
Check program guide for dates and times. FEE: Members FREE; Non-members $24
*Value added to membership
Middle School Fit Club
Exercising at an early age can develop good habits, but youth can also develop long-term injuries with improper technique. This program is designed to teach young people how to use the fitness equipment correctly and learn about proper gym etiquette. This program is open to all youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. We will meet in the studio and spend much of the time in the YMCA Wellness Center and Weight Room. There are only 10 spots open per session, so sign up ASAP! Check program guide for dates and times FEE: Members FREE; Non-members $48.
* Value added to membership
