Youth Sports

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In this 4 day Soccer clinic, participants will learn the fundamentals of Soccer through drills and gameplay!

1. Start Date: May 19th
2. End Date: May 22nd
3. Registration: *Spots limited*
   Early Bird = April 11th -18th
   • Members: $24
   • Prospective Members: $48
   Regular = April 19th – May 9th
   • Members: $34
   • Prospective Members: $58
   Late Registration = May 10th – 16th
   • Members: $44
   • Prospective Members: $68
4. Age & Time Frames:
   Ages = 5-7 years old
   Time = 5:30pm – 6:30pm

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: May 20th
2. End Date: June 26th
3. Registration: *Spots limited*
   Early Bird = April 14th – 21st
   • Members: $50
   • Prospective Members: $90
   Registration = April 22nd – May 12th
   • Members: $60
   • Prospective Members: $100
   Late Registration = May 13th – May 19th
   • 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

In this 4 day Flag Football clinic, participants will learn the fundamentals of Football through drills and gameplay!

1. Start Date: May 27th
2. End Date: May 22nd
3. Registration: *Spots limited*
   Early Bird = April 18th – 25th
   • Members: $24
   • Prospective Members: $48
   Regular = April 26th – May 16th
   • Members: $34
   • Prospective Members: $58
   Late Registration = May 17th - 23rd
   • Members: $44
   • Prospective Members: $68
4. Age & Time Frames:
   Ages = 5-8 years old
   Time = 5:30pm – 6:30pm

This program is designed to help participants learn the game of baseball through fundamentals and game play!

1. Start Date:
   Mighty Mites = June 2nd (Exact start date)
   5-8 Division = June 2nd (Week of)
2. End Date:
   Mighty Mites = July 21st (Exact end date)
   5-8 Division = July 25th (Exact end date)
3. Registration:
   Early Bird = April 1st – April 14th
   • Members: $50
   • Prospective Members: $90
   Regular = April 15th – May 13th
   • Members: $60
   • Prospective Members: $100
   Late = May 14th – May 20th (*Spots will be Limited!*)
   • Members: $70
   • Prospective Members: $110
4. Games:
   Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
   5-8 Division = Friday Nights
5. Practices:
   Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
   5-8 Division = Wednesday OR Thursday tentatively
6. Notes:
   NO Games or Practices: July 1st - 7th
7. Coaches Meeting: Informational Email, no in-person meeting

Details: Build confidence, strength, and athletic skills for ALL sports in this new training at the Kankakee Area YMCA! This three day training is designed to help young athletes excel in their sports! This program will focus on change of direction, quick feet, proper forms and explosive power!

1. Start Date: July 1st
2. End Date: July 3rd
3. Registration: May 23rd – June 26th *Spots are Limited*
   Members: $15
   Prospective: $30
4. Ages & Time Frames:
   Ages = 8-11 years old
   Time = 5:30pm – 6:30pm

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: July 15th
2. End Date: August 21st
3. Registration: *Spots limited*
   Early Bird = May 18th – 31st
   • Members: $50
   • Prospective Members: $90
   Registration = June 1st – 30th
   • Members: $60
   • Prospective Members: $100
   Late Registration = July 1st – 14th
   • 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

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 = June 6th – 19th
   • Members: $35
   • Prospective Members: $65
   Registration = June 20th – July 17th
   • Members: $45
   • Prospective Members: $75
   Late Registration = July 18th – 24th
   • Members: $55
   • Prospective Members: $85
4. Ages & Time Frames:
   Ages 9 & up = 5:30pm – 6:30pm

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 Registration = 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

During this 4 day Golf clinic participants will learn the basics, fundamentals and etiquette of golf, along with other important life lessons such as sportsmanship!

1. Dates: August 26th – 29th
2. Registration: *Spots are Limited*
   Early Bird = July 1st – 15th
   • Members: $24
   • Prospective Members: $48
   Regular = July 16th – August 12th
   • Members: $34
   • Prospective Members: $58
   Late Registration = August 13th – 19th
   • Members: $44
   • Prospective Members: $68
3. Ages & Time Frames:
   Ages 7-10 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm