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
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BUMP SET SPIKE Youth Volleyball 2nd – 8th gradeSpike your volleyball skills with our youth volleyball league!Players will learn form, teamwork, and character skills of honesty,respect, responsibility, and caring. Our volleyball leagues are co-edand perfect for players who enjoy upper body skills, strategic play, and indoor sports!Registration: Jan 13-March 8$15 Late fee for registration March 9-11Grades 2nd-8thSeason: April 6-May 31 - Youth Soccer
Youth Soccer
Kick spring off with our youth soccer league!Players will build their skills and character, focusing on honesty,respect, responsibility, and caring. Our soccer leagues are co-edand perfect for players who enjoy fast-paced play, running, and outdoor sports!Registration: Jan 13-March 8$15 Late fee for registration March 9-11Ages 3-11Season: April 6-May 30Spring Youth Sports FAQ- Youth Lacrosse
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Youth LacrosseNEW THIS YEAR! Our community spoke, and welistened! This new youth league will offer thebuilding blocks of lacrosse skills to both boysand girls, ages 5-12! With our award of a USLacrosse grant, we’re able to provide sticks,goals, and balls to players. Additional equipmentwill need to be provided by each player (see the 411 on Lacrosse link). This is a non-competitive league, focused on teaching first time, or just starting out players, the basics of lacrosse and teamplay. We hope this new league will help young players build their skills to gain confidence if they pursue teams in their future. Our lacrosse league is perfect for players who enjoy catch-and-release play, running, and outdoor sports! First 30 players and first 2 coaches registered receive complimentary membership to US Lacrosse!Registration: Jan 13-March 8$15 Late fee for registration March 9-11Ages 5-12Season: April 6-30 - Junior Cavs Basketball League
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Junior Cavs League
Jr Cavs Winter Basketball League
(Registration closed on 11/03)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!For Current Players & Families-Keep an eye out for welcome communication from our YMCA sports teams and from your coach!-Get Pumped! Visit the official Jr Cavs website at cavsyouth.com
- Youth FUNdamentals Basketball
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TAKE YOUR SHOT Co-ed Youth Basketball FUNdamentals Registration for our Basketball FUNdamentals is now closed. Look for future programming in late summer 2020. Questions? Contact Rachael at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org.
- Youth Summer Baseball
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TAKE ME OUT TO
THE BALL GAME
YMCA Baseball
Hit homeruns on and off the field!
T-ball: 4 – 6 year olds Coach Pitch: 6 – 9 year olds Registration for our 2019 league is now closed. Look for 2020 information in April 2020. For more information contact Rachael at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org.
YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into daily programming.
Variety of age appropriate activities that promote opportunities for children to explore their environment safely and confidently.
Activities are led by assigned teachers, as well as, self directed by the child. Creativity is encouraged to help promote individual growth.
Group and individual play. Kid Connect has activities that promote decision making skills, teach responsible behavior, and develop the child’s self confidence.