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South Valley Family YMCA Location & Hours  
YMCA sports build skills, teamwork and friendships!

Sports

Did you know that basketball and volleyball were invented by early YMCA leaders?

Our sports programs develop more than skills—they develop character. We offer a variety of programs for youth, including league sports and martial arts. Instructors and coaches—often volunteers and including many parents—emphasize teamwork, cooperation, and developing good values.

For details, call (408) 226-9622

 

(For Girls and Boys, Ages 5-16)
Every Youth is a winner! Y-Sports are for youth who want the opportunity to play in organized sports. Skill development, participation, teamwork, and having fun are stressed in this non-competitive program. Participants will be placed on teams ensuring that everyone plays and that all teams have equal ability. Volunteer coaches and officials are needed to make this program successful. Each season includes: skill clinic, eight games, medal, picture day, and an end of the season potluck and award ceremony.

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->‘Lil Gymsters (Ages 12-35 Months)

This program introduces tiny tots and parents to songs and learning activities that enhance concentration and hand/eye coordination. A great way to develop parent/tot relationships.

->Gym Ventures (Ages 3-4)

This program introduces tumbling, songs, games and movement education to preschoolers. It increases awareness, balance, coordination and general fitness. Parents and children participate together in this program.

->YMCA Ballet (Ages 5 and up)

YMCA Ballet is designed to teach children balance, posture and grace which is great for building self-esteem and confidence.

->YMCA Karate (Ages 5 and up)

Children learn how to reach their full potential through our confidence building, martial arts program. Caring instructors provide expert training in a fun and safe environment to produce positive results.

->Youth Fitness (Ages 7-10)

This class will emphasize exercise, activity and sports. Activities throughout the class will include basketball, baseball, soccer, flag football, kickball, tag, calisthenics training, outdoor games and more. A medical release form may be required.

->YMCA Home School PE Program

The South Valley Family YMCA Home School PE program is designed for home-schooled children and youth ages 5-18. This program includes: swimming (warm weather), outdoor/indoor activities, health and safety lectures and life skills. Sessions are offered on a monthly basis and include eight hours of class time (two times per week for four weeks or one time per week for eight weeks depending on schedule).

->Youth Strength Training (Ages 9-13)

This program is designed to introduce youth how to workout safely with selected equipment, cardiovascular machines and use of the FitLinxx system. It is a four-week course that will provide instruction and education for youth interested in using the fitness center. Upon completion of the program, they will be issued a special South Valley Family YMCA access card that must be carried with them at all times in our fitness center.

Y-Sports

Everyone plays! Y-Sports is for boys and girls who want the opportunity to play in an organized sports program. Skill development, participation and teamwork are stressed in this non-competitive program. Teams will be made ensuring that everyone plays and that all teams have equal ability. Teams are coached by volunteer parents who have attended a coaches training.

->T-Hitters Baseball

(Ages 3, 4 and young 5 year olds)

->Youth T-Hitters Baseball

Grades: K-1

->Youth Basketball

Co-ed teams: Grades K, 1-2
Boys or Girls: Grades 3-4, 5-7, 8-10

->Youth Flag Football

Co-ed teams: Grades K-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8

->Little Kickers Soccer

(Ages 3, 4 and young 5 year olds)

->Little Hoopsters Basketball

(Ages 3, 4 and young 5 year olds)

->Power in Pink T-Hitters

(Girls: Ages 3-5 years)
This girls only league is a parent/child program designed to emphasize skill development, improving self-esteem, fair play, and fun while teaching the fundamentals of t-ball. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to have your daughter experience a team sports with other girls her age. This program is a parent/child program and parents will be utilized and involved in teaching different drills and skills.

->3-on-3 Youth Basketball

This Saturday only 3-on-3 league will emphasize skill, technique and teamwork. Each Saturday players will show up for 1 hour. The first 30 minutes players will get instructed on skills and fundamentals by experienced YMCA staff, and the second 30 minutes players will play 3-on-3 games. The last weekend we will conclude with a 3-on-3 tournament. Each player will receive a reversible jersey and basketball.

For more information, please contact Debi Vargo (Health and Fitness Director) at 226-9622, ext. 26.


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