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Youth Sports

2025 Fall Sports Guide

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Youth Coed Outdoor Soccer

This program is designed to help participants learn the game of soccer as well as help sharpen their skills through practice and game play!

  1. Start Date:
    Mighty Mites = August 11th (Exact start date)
    5-11 year olds = August 11th (Week of)
  2. End Date:
    Mighty Mites = September 29th (Exact end date)
    5-11 year olds = October 4th (Exact end date)
  3. Registration:
    Early Bird = June 1st – June 14th
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Regular = June 15th – July 19th
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
    Late = July 20th – July 31st (*Spots will be Limited!*)
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  4. Games:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Monday Evenings
    5-7 Division = Saturday Morning
    8-11 Division = Saturday Afternoon
  5. Practices:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    5-11 Divisions = Wednesdays OR Thursdays (tentatively)
  6. Notes:
    No Practices or Games August 26th – September 1st
  7. Coaches Meeting: Informational Email, no in-person meeting

 

YMCA Karate Program

This Karate program will be taught by 4th Degree Black Belt Dave Deihl, and will cover the style of Isshin-ryū, an Okinawan karate which focuses on self-defense as well as improving ones physical and mental state. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA!

  1. Start Date: September 9th
  2. End Date: October 16th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = July 18th – 31st
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Registration = August 1st – 31st
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
    Late Registration = September 1st – 8th
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  4. Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location:
    Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Studio
    6 years old & up
    5:30pm – 6:30pm
  5. Attire:
    T-Shirt Included for New Students ONLY
    Gi must be purchased through the YMCA and is $30

 

Archery Clinic

Details: During this 5 day Archery Clinic, our certified instructor will teach the basics of how to shoot a bow and arrow!

  1. Start Date: July 28th
  2. End Date: August 1st
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = August 18th – 31st
    • Members: $35
    • Prospective Members: $65
    Registration = September 1st – 30th
    • Members: $45
    • Prospective Members: $75
    Late Registration = October 1st – 7th
    • Members: $55
    • Prospective Members: $85
  4. Ages & Time Frames:
    Ages 9 & up = 5:30pm – 6:30pm

 

Fall Youth Coed Basketball League

This program is designed to help participants learn the game of basketball as well as help sharpen their skills through practice and game play!

  1. Start Date:
    Mighty Mites = November 3rd (Exact start date)
    5-14 year olds = November 3rd (Week of)
  2. End Date:
    Mighty Mites = December 8th (Exact end date)
    5-14 year olds = December (5-8 end on 12th, 9-14 on 13th)
  3. Registration:
    Early Bird = September 1st – 14th
    • Members: $40
    • Prospective Members: $80
    Regular = September 1st – 14th
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Late = October 24th – November 2nd (*Spots will be Limited!*)
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
  4. Games:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    5-6 Division = Friday Nights
    7-8 Division = Friday Nights
    9-11 Division = Saturday Mornings
    12-14 Division = Saturday Mornings
  5. Practices:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    5-14 Divisions = Mondays, Tuesdays OR Thursdays (tentatively)
  6. Notes:
    NO Practices or Games = Nov. 24th – 29th
  7. Coaches Meeting: Informational Email, no in-person meeting

 

YMCA Karate Program

This Karate program will be taught by 3rd Degree Black Belt Dave Deihl, and will cover the style of Isshin-ryū, an Okinawan karate which focuses on self-defense as well as improving ones physical and mental state. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA!

  1. Start Date: November 4th *NO CLASS – November 25th & 27th*
  2. End Date: December 18th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = September 17th – 30th
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Registration = October 1st – 21st
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
    Late Registration = October 22nd – 28th
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  4. Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location:
    Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Studio
    6 years old & up
    5:30pm – 6:30pm
  5. Attire:
    T-Shirt Included for New Students ONLY
    Gi must be purchased through the YMCA and is $30

 

2 Ball Football Skills Challenge

This individual skills challenge will be a timed gauntlet consisting of 4 skills agility, kicking, punting, and finally passing! The challenge will take place on the field on the west side of the building near the front entrance!

  1. Start Date: October 26th @ 2:00PM
  2. Registration: *Spots limited*
    September 19th – October 23rd
    Registration Fee: $10
  3. Age Divisions:
    • 5th Grade boys
    • 5th Grade girls
    • 6th Grade boys
    • 6th Grade girls
    • 7th Grade boys
    • 7th Grade girls
    • 8th Grade boys
    • 8th Grade girls

 

Youth Coed Tumbling Program

YMCA Tumbling teaches basic gymnastic skills, as well as helps participants gain confidence, coordination, flexibility and strength!

  1. Start Date: November 7th *NO CLASS – November 28th*
  2. End Date: December 12th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Registration = October 1st – 31st
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Late Registration = November 1st – 6th
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
  4. Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location:
    Classroom #1 – Friday Mornings
    2’s = 9:15am – 9:45am
    3-4 = 10:00am - 10:45am
  5. Age & Skill Levels:
    Age 2 = Beginner/ Mommy & Me
    Ages 3-4 = Beginner

 

Youth Dance Program

In this 5 week Youth Dance Program, participants will learn dance moves, techniques and routines! Dance Team will also be able to showcase their routine at Halftime of a YMCA Youth Basketball Game on December 13th! Practices are once a week on Wednesday nights for all levels!

  1. Start Date: November 5th *NO CLASS – November 26th*
  2. End Date: December 13th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Registration = September 24th – October 21st
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Late Registration = October 22nd – 28th
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
  4. Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location:
    Level 1 = Beginners = 4-9 years old = Wednesdays from 4:30pm – 5:15pm
    Level 2 = Dance Team (Skills Evaluation Attendance Required) = Ages 5-12 years old = Wednesdays from 5:15pm – 6:00pm, Saturday Performance December 13th Time TBD
  5. Skills Evaluation for 5 & up:
    October 29th - Aerobics Studio: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
  6. Attire:
    Dance Team Participants will be required to purchase a uniform through the YMCA for the performance on December 13th!