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 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 and games on Sundays 1pm-6pmRegistration: Is now closed for the 2022 Spring SeasonSeason: April 4 – May 29, 2022Fees: YMCA Members – $65Non Members – $95WE NEED VOLUNTEER COACHES!! Be a local leader by volunteering to coachyour player’s team and receive free coach shirt, coaching resources, and support from our YMCA staff.- Youth Soccer
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JUST KICK IT!Youth Soccer for Ages 3-13Players 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: 3 – 13yrPractices: 1 evening/week and games on Saturdays 9am-12pmRegistration: Is now closed for the 2022 Spring SeasonSeason: April 4 – May 28, 2022Fees: YMCA Members – $65Non Members – $95WE NEED VOLUNTEER COACHES!! Be a local leader by volunteering to coachyour player’s team and receive free coach shirt, coaching resources, and support from our YMCA staff.Please contact Rachael at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org for information. - 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 2022 OPENS MAY 1, 2022Age: TBall 4-6yr & Coach Pitch 7-10yrPractices: 1 evening/week for 1 hour (5:30pm-7:30pm)Games: Every Saturday for 1hr (9am-1pm)Season: July 11 – August 27*Practices at Mill Valley Fields July 11-14*Practice/Games rest of season at Eljer ParkRegistration: May 1 – June 12Fees: YMCA Members -$65 per playerNon-Members-$95 per playerWE NEED VOLUNTEER COACHES!! Be a local leader by volunteering to coach your player’s team and receive a free coach shirt, coaching resources, and support from our YMCA sports staff.Please contact Rachael at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org for information. - Summer Basketball Camp
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP Returning this summer! During this week long camp (Mon-Fri), young players will learn the real skills of the game and get opportunities to improve skills while playing in a competitive capacity. Camp staff, with experience in professional and collegiate level competition, will promote the values of HARD WORK, DEDICATION, and DETERMINATION in achieving goals. LED BY COACH JUSTIN PATRICK, ASSISTANT COACH FOR SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY MENS BASKETBALL TEAM, 2021 NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Learn more about Coach Patrick by clicking here!
CAMP 2022
WEEK 1: AGES 6-9yr, June 6-10, 9:00am-3:00pm
WEEK 2: AGES 10-14yr, June 12-17, 9:00am-3:00pm
6 HOUR SKILLS CAMPDROP OFF 8:45am
PICK Up 3:00pm*Must Bring A Lunch*$125 YMCA Members$175 Non MembersSummer Basketball Camp 2022 Flyer For more information, contact Rachael Baxter, rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org - 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 2022June 20-24, Players entering grades 2nd-8th6 HOUR SKILLS CAMPDrop Off – 8:45amPick Up – 3pm**Must bring a lunch**FEES: YMCA Members: $125 NON Members: $175For more information, contact Rachael Baxter at rbaxter@unincountyymca.org. - Junior Cavs Basketball League
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Junior Cavs League
Ages: 5 – 122021/2022 Season-Age Divisions: 5-6yr, 7-9yr, 10-12yr-Coed, unless we get lots of female players and can run a separate all-girls league!-$85 YMCA Members, $110 Non Members-Season: SKILLS ASSESSMENTS 11/1-11/4-JERSEY REVEAL DAY 12/4-Practices Start 12/06, 1 evening per week, Mon-Thurs-8 Weeks of Games 1/08-2/26-Registration: Sep 1-Oct 24-Includes: NBA-style reversible jersey with special 2022 NBA All Star Game design, membership to the Jr NBA, surprise swag throughout the season and NEW THIS YEAR – Our league will have a Group Night at a Cleveland Cavaliers Game, where we will attend together as a league! Every player will earn 2 free tickets to this Group Night Game, and opportunity for additional discounted tickets!Questions? Contact Rachael at rbaxter@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!2021-2022 Registration is now closed.Next season registration opens September 2022! - Junior Cavs Cheerleading
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JR CAVS CHEERLEADING
Ages: 5 – 12
2021/2022 Season-$70 YMCA Members, $95 Non Members-Season: Practice weekly Thursdays 6-7pm, starts 12/09-8 weeks of Games 1/08-2/26-Registration: Sep 1-Oct 24-Includes: Jr Cavs cheer uniform top and skirt, pom poms2021-2022 Registration is now closed.Next season registration opens September 2022!Questions? Please contact Rachael at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org. - Youth FUNdamentals Basketball Clinic
TAKE YOUR SHOT Co-ed Youth Basketball FUNdamentals A focused 4 week clinic to teach new or beginner players the basics of basketball.Ages: 5-12 yrPractices: 1 evening/week
Scrimmages: 9:00AM-11:30AM on Oct. 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13Registration: CLOSEDClinic Runs: October 18 – November 13Fees: YMCA Members – $60Non Members – $902021 Registration is now closed. Next season registration opens August 2022Questions? Contact Rachael at rbaxter@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 -Welcome Meeting at the YMCA on October 17, 1:00pm.-Click here for Tryout Details. Contact Coach Allison with questions!–Visit www.hotshotsvolleyball.net to sign up for 2021 Open Gyms & Tryouts!
Youth Alternative Sports
- Nerf Wars
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NERF WARS AT THE Y! Summer Nerf War Series $5 per person OR Register for ALL 4 for only $18 Ages 5-7: 11:30am - 1:30pm Ages 8-18: 2pm - 4pm Dates: June 1, July 13, July 27 and August 10 Sign up online or at the YMCA today. Questions? Contact Rachael at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org. 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
