Youth Sports
The YMCA focuses on developing the whole child. We work on the fundamentals of the sports and incorporate our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all of our programs.
Become a Volunteer Coach
The YMCA Youth Sports program has opportunities for volunteers to lead, coach, supervise, referee games and practices in each sport. The time and effort spent will be a rewarding experience for both you and the children in the program. Click here for a volunteer form.
Youth Leagues, Camps, and Clinics
- Youth Summer Baseball and Softball
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
YMCA T-ball and Coach PitchYouth T-Ball and Coach Pitch Leagues are an opportunity for young players to learn the basics of baseball and softball, while developing important values such as team work, honesty and good sportsmanship.YMCA safety standards and precautions are followed to ensure a positive and healthy environment for all!REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2024 IS NOW OPEN!Age:TBall 4-6yr, Coach Pitch Baseball 7-9yr and Coach Pitch Girls Softball 7-9yr
Practices:1 evening/week for 1 hour, between 5:00pm-7:00pm. During registration you may select which days of the week work best for your player and we will do our best to accommodate.
Games:Saturdays between 9am-1pm, (this is subject to change based on number of players registered)
Season: July 8 – August 28
Registration: April 8th – June 10th, Late Registration Period: June 11th-14th ($15 late fee applies during late registration period). Registration can be completed online by clicking the Register Now button at the top of the page or in person at the Welcome Desk.
Fees:YMCA Members -$95 per player
Non-Members-$125 per player
Volunteer Coaching: Our leagues run on parent/family volunteer coaches! Be a local leader by signing up to coach your player’s team. All coaches receive a 15% credit back on program fee, to use toward future programs as well as a coach shirt, and all practice plans.Equipment: It is recommended for safe play that players should wear baseball/softball cleats, however tennis shoes are permitted.
All players must provide their own age and size appropriate softball or baseball glove. Players may also provide their own helmet and bat, but the YMCA will provide enough for the team to share.
Uniforms: Players will be provided with a shirt to be worn during games paired with Black baseball/softball style pants or Black athletic shorts are encouraged. - Summer Basketball Camp With The Cleveland Cavaliers
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP WITH THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERSWe are excited to announce we will be a stop on the Cavs Academy Summer Basketball Camp Tour! With this exciting 4-day camp, which runs from 9am-12pm, your player will receive elite coaching from Cavs Academy Coaches, a NBA Style Jersey, as well as 2 tickets to a Cleveland Cavaliers home Game! Registration and further details for this camp can be located on the Cavaliers website and through this link.REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
- Summer Volleyball Camp
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JUST DIG IT!
Summer Volleyball Camp
Join us for a fun 5-day volleyball camp experience, where players will learn skills of the game, techniques, and have many opportunities to practice competitive play. Camp Staff brings years of coaching experience to the court and are looking forward to promoting a fun and positive atmosphere. All players will receive a YMCA Volleyball Camp T-Shirt!
VOLLEYBALL CAMP 2024 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!Camp 2024 Dates: June 24th-28th, 9AM-12PMAges: Co-ed, 7-13 years oldRegistration: April 8th – June 17thFees: YMCA Members – $160Non Members – $200Register online by clicking the “register now” tab at the top of the page or at the YMCA Welcome Desk. - Lacrosse Mini Camp
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Lacrosse Mini Camp
SCORE big at Lacrosse Mini Camp!! We are so excited to announce our new partnership with Marysville Boys Lacrosse Association. Whether your player is trying lacrosse for the first time or wants to work on advancing their skills, all players will have the opportunity to learn from the coaches of the elite Marysville High School Lacrosse program. This will be a skills and fundamentals camp with no contact, therefore no protective equipment is needed, all players however must provide their own age and size appropriate Lacrosse Stick.Camp 2024 Dates: Saturday July 20th- Sunday 21st, 1pm-3pmAges: Co-ed, 5-13 years oldRegistration: April 8th – July 18thFees: YMCA Members – $50Non Members – $70For more information click here.Register online by clicking the “register now” tab at the top of the page or at the YMCA Welcome Desk. - Sports of All Sorts Camp
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Sports of All Sorts Camp
This is the camp is for you! Campers will learn new skills and have a blast playing and learning a new sport each day. The week will include playing basketball, volleyball, soccer, outdoor water games and field day activities. On our last day of camp we will conclude with our very own YMCA Olympic Games!Camp 2024 Dates: Monday July 29th- Friday, August 2ndAges: Co-ed, 5-13 years oldRegistration: April 8th – July 18thFees: YMCA Members – $160Non Members – $200Register online by clicking the “register now” tab at the top of the page or at the YMCA Welcome Desk. - Flag Football League
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CATCH THE FUN!
Flag Football League
NEW! Join us for our new flag football league! Players will learn the basics of football and teamwork this season.
One practice will be held on a weeknight and one game on Saturdays. This will be held during our Spring Session,
from 4/29 to 6/30, teams will be co-ed and split by age, 4-6 and 7-9.
Registration: Now until April 8, 2024 (Late Registration April 9th - 12th: $15 fee)
Ages: 4-6 yr & 7-9yr
Practices: To be announced League Runs: April 29 - June 30, 2024 Fees: YMCA Members - $95 Non Members - $125 (Late Registration April 9th - 12th: $15 fee)
Coaching: Volunteer Coaches will receive a 15% credit off the registration fee, added back to their account during the season, to apply to future sports leagues or any Y programs.Our coaches are what make our team strong and lead our students in learning the skills and sportsmanship that is vital at these beginning stages of their athletic journey.Coaches are always needed in every YMCA program. Please consider becoming a player of your community by being a coach in a YMCA sports league.Equipment: Players should provide their own mouth guard. The YMCA provides all other equipment (balls, cones, flags etc).If you have trouble finding personal sports equipment, contact our YMCA Sports Staff for assistance!For more information contact Sydney at sgorman@unioncountyymca.org. - Tennis Clinic
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SERVE UP YOUR SKILLS
Tennis Clinic
NEW! Learn to play tennis this spring! This clinic style session will include one, one hour lesson per week.
Instructed by our very own Youth Development Director and former college tennis player.
This session will run during our Spring Session, from April 29 to June 30, 2024, classes will be co-ed and
split by age, 4-6 and 7-9 space is limited so sign up today!
Registration: Now until April 8, 2024 (Late Registration April 9th - 12th: $15 fee)
Ages: 4-6 yr & 7-9yr
Practices: Will be held at Eljer Park Tennis Courts: 401 E 9th St., Marysville, Ohio Tuesdays 5pm-6pm: 4-6 yr olds Tuesdays 6pm-7pm: 7-9 yr olds - This session is full. If you are interested please join the waitlist. Clinic Runs: April 29 - June 30, 2024 Fees: YMCA Members - $95 Non Members - $125 (Late Registration April 9th - 12th: $15 fee) Equipment: Players should provide their own racquet. The YMCA provides all other equipment (balls, cones, etc). If you have trouble finding personal sports equipment, contact our YMCA Sports Staff for assistance! For more information contact Sydney at sgorman@unioncountyymca.org.
- Youth Volleyball
BUMP SET SPIKEYouth Volleyball Leagues for Ages 7 – 13Players will learn form, teamwork, and character skills of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Our volleyball leagues are co-ed and perfect for players who enjoy upper body skills, strategic play, and indoor sports!Team and Ages: Teams will be split by ages 7-9 and 10-13Practices: 1 evening/week 5pm-6pm or 6pm-7pm and games on Sundays 1pm-6pmRegistration: Closed for the Winter Season. Check back in July 2024 for Fall League Information.Season: February 26 – April 28Fees: YMCA Members – $95Non Members – $125Program fees help support YMCA youth athletic staffing, quality equipment, player uniforms, certificates, awards, and scholarships.Coaching: Volunteer Coaches will receive a 15% credit off the registration fee, added back to their account during the season, to apply to future sports leagues or any Y programs.Our coaches are what make our team strong and lead our students in learning the skills and sportsmanship that is vital at these beginning stages of their athletic journey.Coaches are always needed in every YMCA program. Please consider becoming a player of your community by being a coach in a YMCA sports league.Equipment: Players should wear knee pads and tennis shoes for safe play. The YMCA provides all other equipment (nets, balls, cones, etc). If you have trouble finding personal sports equipment, contact our YMCA Sports Staff for assistance!- Youth Soccer
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JUST KICK IT!Youth Soccer Leagues for Ages 4-12Players will build their skills and character, focusing on honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Our soccer leagues are co-ed and perfect for players who enjoy fast-paced play, running, and outdoor sports!Team and Ages: Teams will be split by ages 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 (7-9 and 10-12 age groups may be split by gender based on participation numbers)Practices: 1 evening/week 5pm-6pm or 6pm-7pm and games on Saturdays 9am-1pmRegistration: Closed for the Winter Season. Check back in July 2024 for Fall League Information.Season: February 26 – April 28, 2024Fees: YMCA Members – $95Non Members – $125Program fees help support YMCA youth athletic staffing, quality equipment, player uniforms, certificates, awards, and scholarships.Coaching: Volunteer Coaches will receive a 15% credit off the registration fee, added back to their account during the season, to apply to future sports leagues or any Y programs.Our coaches are what make our team strong and lead our students in learning the skills and sportsmanship that is vital at these beginning stages of their athletic journey.Coaches are always needed in every YMCA program. Please consider becoming a player of your community by being a coach in a YMCA sports league.Equipment: Players should wear shin guards and soccer cleats for safe play. The YMCA provides all other equipment (balls, cones, etc). If you have trouble finding personal sports equipment, contact our YMCA Sports Staff for assistance! - Youth Fundamentals Basketball Clinic
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TAKE YOUR SHOT
Co-ed Youth Basketball Fundamentals
New or beginning players join us to learn new skills and build upon
any talents they already have! This class is a 4-week intensive
focus on the basics of basketball play and rules, building confidence
and preparing players for future play.
Registration for Basketball Fundamentals is now closed.
Ages: 5-7yr & 8-12yr
Skills Practices: 1 evening/week, Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs. 5-7yr: 5pm-6pm 8-12yr: 6pm-7pm Clinic Runs: October 23 - November 18 Scrimmages: Saturdays 9am-12pm, October 28 - November 18 Fees: YMCA Members - $75 Non Members - $105
*REMINDER* Registration in Fundamentals Basketball Clinic does not guarantee registration in Jr Cavs Basketball League.You must registration separately for each program. - Junior Cavs Basketball League
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Junior Cavs League
2023/2024 SeasonGeneral Information-Age Divisions: 5-6yr, 7-9yr, 10-12yr-Coed, unless we get lots of female players and can run a separate all-girls league!-$100 YMCA Members, $125 Non Members-NEW THIS YEAR! Volunteer to coach and receive a 15% discount off your program fee (refunded back to you after week 1 of season)!-Season: SKILLS ASSESSMENTS October 29, 2023-JERSEY REVEAL DAY 12/02-12 week season with Practices Starting in December, 1 evening per week, Mon-Thurs-8 Weeks of Games starting January-Includes: NBA-style reversible jersey with new 2023 design, membership to the Jr NBA, surprise swag throughout the season and 2 FREE TICKETS TO AN NBA CAVALIERS GAME (plus opportunity for additional discounted tickets)!-Registration is now CLOSEDQuestions? Contact Chris at chrismatthews@unioncountyymca.org.What We’re AboutOur partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers focuses on giving young players the confidence and positive FUN environment they crave to be successful in athletics. We focus on teaching basketball skills, as well as the importance of teamwork and the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. Players ages 5-12yrs are lead by volunteer coaches who meet them where they are, and build up each individual’s skill set.Why Jr Cavs?Too often, programs for kids are designed by adults exclusively. So we asked America’s youth directly what makes a sports league great. The Answer? “Making friends, getting cool jerseys (SWAG!), and it has to be Fun!”That’s the kind of environment the Jr Cavs leagues aim to provide. With official reversible jerseys, free Cleveland Cavaliers tickets, organized age groups, and a focus on having fun! - Junior Cavs Cheerleading
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JR CAVS CHEERLEADING
2023/2024 SeasonGeneral Information-Age Groups: 5-6yr 7-9yr, 10-12yr-$100 YMCA Members, $125 Non Members-NEW THIS YEAR! Volunteer to coach and receive a 15% discount off your program fee (refunded back to you after week 1 of season)!-Season: Practice starts in December and is weekly Tuesday or Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm (depending on age group)-8 weeks of Games beginning in January-Registration is now CLOSED.-Includes: Jr Cavs competition-style cheer uniform top, skirt, & pom poms, surprise swag throughout the season, 2 FREE TICKETS TO AN NBA CAVALIERS GAME (plus opportunity for additional discounted tickets)!Jr Cavs Cheer Uniform Sizing Chart
Questions? Please contact Chris at chrismatthews@unioncountyymca.org - Hot Shots Club Volleyball
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The YMCA has partnered with Hot Shots Volleyball Club to create one, strong, talented club for the Union County area.We are excited at the possibilities this will bring for each one of the girls as we look to build the best club around.The club will use the YMCA as their primary home but will have additional sites for practices to accommodate the club size and needs.-Ages: 10-17yrs-Club Director: Allison Gorton, coachallison@hotshotsvolleyball.net
Youth Alternative Sports
- Fine Arts Camp
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FINE ARTS CAMP Join us this summer for Fine Arts Camp! Our newest program is offered in partnership with local dance experts at The Academy. This camp will focus on six elements: dance, yoga, fitness, art, music and drama. The curriculum is designed to improve social skills and confidence in little ones, ages 4-6. Camp 2024 Dates: Three sessions and themes to choose from! June 24th - June 27th 1pm-3pm, Theme: Space Invasion - Deadline to register is June 19th July 8th - July 11th 1pm-3pm, Theme: Surf’s Up - Deadline to register is July 3rd July 15th - July 18th 1pm-3pm, Theme: Animal Adventure - Deadline to register is July 10th Ages: Co-ed, 4-6 years old Per Session Fees: $100 for YMCA Members and current, 2024 students at The Academy $125 Non Members Register online by clicking the "register now" tab at the top of the page or at the YMCA Welcome Desk.
- Nerf Wars
- ESports
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Take a break from your virtual learning to play some of the most popular video games, tournament style! With a prize from GameStop and all ages welcome, this is sure to be a blast! $5 per player. Register ahead of time to reserve your spot, or walk in that day, but space is limited! There are currently no ESports Tournaments scheduled.
Click here for the ESports Waiver
