YMCA sports build skills, teamwork and friendships!

Sports

Everyone plays, and everyone wins! YMCA youth sports are for boys and girls who want the opportunity to play in an organized sports program. Skill development, participation, and teamwork are all stressed in this non-competitive program. Through age appropriate games and the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, children are taught basic and intermediate skills.

Parent and coaches meetings are scheduled, and attendance is required. All sessions are eight weeks with a practice and a game scheduled each week.

Volunteers Needed!

If you are interested in coaching or getting involved in other ways, please contact the Sports Director at (408) 257-7160.

Preschool Sports

Participants learn the fundamentals of their sport. Running, stretching, and basic fitness and exercise are emphasized in these active programs. At least one parent must be present and participating at all times. All classes meet for one hour on Saturday mornings.

To teach skills and have fun
To teach the positive values of sportsmanship and teamwork
To give recognition to every child for trying and participating
To involve the family in a positive environment

T-Ball - Spring Sessions

Ages 3-5 Years
T-Ball is played in an instructional league format at local parks. Children will learn the fundamental skills of baseball while having fun. Hitting, catching, pitching, and fielding are skills that are stressed.

Little Hoopsters - Winter Sessions

Ages 3-5 Years
Basketball is one of the YMCA’s most popular sports. Non-competitive and coed, basketball is played indoors with hoops and basketballs appropriately sized for each age group. Skills stressed are passing, dribbling and shooting.

Little Kickers - Fall Sessions

Ages 3-5 Years
Indoor soccer is a great way for children to have fun and learn the basic skills of soccer in a supportive and fun, non-competitive environment. Skills taught are ball handling, shooting, passing, and working as a team.

Gym Ventures

Gym Babies (16 months – 3 years)
Parents and their young explorers enjoy group activities, parachute play, singing, obstacle courses, and games emphasizing motor development and family fun.

Gym Toddlers (3-5 years)
This “on my own” class provides a challenging and safe environment to build confidence and encourage exploration while using introductory motor skills. Basic tumbling, balance, jumping and climbing skills are practiced and learned. Parents are encouraged to attend the first class of each session.

Youth Basketball League

Fall/Winter/Spring Sessions
Did you know that basketball was invented at the Y? Our teams are co-ed with one practice and one game played each week for eight weeks. Local gyms are utilized, and volunteer parent coaches are an integral part of the success of the league. Skill development, participation and teamwork are stressed.

K-5th Grade League focuses on development of fundamental skills and teamwork. Fun and fair play are emphasized, and every player plays an equal amount of time. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch to help develop skills at home.

6th-7th Grade League is a step up in competitiveness. We will keep score up to a 10-point lead and ensure that the rules of the game are enforced. Teamwork and constructive play are the main emphasis.