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
- Youth Volleyball
BUMP SET SPIKEYouth Volleyball Leagues for Grades 2nd-8thPlayers 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!Grades: Grades 2nd-8thPractices: 1 evening/week 5pm-6pm or 6pm-7pm and games on Sundays 1pm-6pmRegistration: July 1 – August 13 (Late fee registration August 14-16)Season: September 5 – October 22Fees: YMCA Members – $80Non Members – $110Program fees help support YMCA youth athletic staffing, quality equipment, player uniforms, certificates, awards, and scholarships.Coaching: Our leagues run on parent/family volunteer coaches! Be a local leader by signing up to coach your player’s team. NEW! All coaches receive 15% DISCOUNT on program fee (refunded directly back to you after week 1 of season).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!Ages: 4-12 yearsPractices: 1 evening/week 5pm-6pm or 6pm-7pm and games on Saturdays 9am-1pmRegistration: July 1 – August 13 (Late fee registration August 14-16)Season: September 5 – October 22Fees: YMCA Members – $80Non Members – $110Program fees help support YMCA youth athletic staffing, quality equipment, player uniforms, certificates, awards, and scholarships.Coaching: Our leagues run on parent/family volunteer coaches! Be a local leader by signing up to coach your player’s team. NEW! All coaches receive 15% DISCOUNT on program fee (refunded directly back to you after week 1 of season).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 - Youth Summer Baseball
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME YMCA T-ball and Coach Pitch
Youth T-Ball and Coach Pitch Leagues are an opportunity for young players to learn the basics of baseball and develop their skills. Volunteer coaches help lead this league into success, focusing on character development and confidence building.YMCA safety standards and precautions are followed to ensure a positive and healthy environment for all!REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2023 IS NOW CLOSEDAge: TBall 4-6yr & Coach Pitch 7-10yrPractices: 1 evening/week for 1 hour (5:00pm-7:00pm)Games: Every Saturday for 1hr (9am-1pm)Season: July 10 – August 26Registration: May 1 – June 11Fees: YMCA Members -$80 per playerNon-Members-$110 per playerOur leagues run on parent/family volunteer coaches! Be a local leader by signing up to coach your player’s team. ALL COACHES GET A 15% DISCOUNT on program fee (refunded directly back to you after week 1 of season). Equipment: A reversible style uniform shirt is included for gameplay. Players should wear baseball cleats/shoes for safe play. Having your own helmet and bat is highly encouraged for cleanliness, but the YMCA also provides helmets and bats to those who do not have their own. The YMCA provides all other equipment (balls, tees, cones, etc). If you have trouble finding personal sports equipment, contact our YMCA Sports Staff for assistance!
- Summer Basketball Camp With The Cleveland Cavaliers
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP WITH THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERSNEW THIS YEAR! We are expanding our partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a location for the Cavs Academy Summer Basketball Camp Tour!With this exciting 4-day camp, 9am-12pm, your player receives NBA-style jersey, shorts, 2 tickets to a Cleveland Cavaliers Game,expert coaching, and chances to win some fire swag to take home!REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
- Summer Volleyball Camp
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JUST DIG IT!Summer Volleyball Camp
A 5-day camp where players will learn skills of the game, techniques, and opportunities to practice competitive play. All while in a fun and positive environment! Camp staff will promote the values of HARD WORK, DEDICATION, and DETERMINATION in achieving goals and understanding true teamwork. Led by staff experienced in coaching and playing competitively! Players receive an official-style jersey!
VOLLEYBALL CAMP 2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSEDCamp 2023 Dates: June 19-23, 9AM-12PMAges: Players entering Grades 2-8Registration: May 1-June 14Fees: $140 Members $180 NonMembersRegister online by clicking the “register now” tab or at the YMCA Welcome Desk. - 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
- Nerf Wars
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NERF WARS AT THE Y! Nerf War dates for the 2023-2024 School Year are now available. Nerf War Flyer Click here for Nerf War Waiver. Click here for Nerf War Rules.
- 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
