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YMCA Youth Sports
Philosophy
The goals and objectives of the YMCA youth sports program are based
upon a philosophy of nine concepts:
| 1. Participation
- Everyone plays! |
| 2. Fun - We play
to have fun! |
| 3. Fitness - Regular
exercise is important for a lifetime! |
| 4. Skills - We learn
basic fundamentals that help us play the game. |
| 5. Teamwork - We
focus on cooperation, not competition! |
| 6. Fair play - We
respect all involved, other players, coaches, parents and officials
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| 7. Family Involvement
- Youth sports is a family program. Parents and kids learn and
practice together. |
| 8. Volunteers -
They are the key to a successful program. |
| 9. Character Development
- Emphasis on Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. |
Youth League Basketball
Program provides hundreds of participatns with non-stop, fast-paced
action! Teams focus on the fundamentals of basketball emphasizing;
Team play, dribbling, shooting skills, passing and defense. Most
of all we emphasize the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect
and Responsibility building not only basketball skills but life
skills. Join hundresd of other area youth in the only league of
its kind in our area! All skill levels welcome.
| Registration |
November
6 - January 5 |
| Age
Divisions |
Kindergarten
- 8th |
| Duration |
7 weeks |
| Fee |
$16.50
- YMCA Member
$33.00 - Program Member Additional child $5 off |
| 2006-2007
Reversible Sports Jersey |
$8.00 |
| League
Begins |
January
13, 2007 |
Coaches
Meeting
(mandatory)
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January
8, 2007 6:30 PM |
Indoor Soccer
YMCA Soccer stresses fair
play, skill development, teamwork and hav ing fun. This fast paced
and exciting sport of soccer allows your child the opportunity to
develop fundamental soccer skills as well as pormote positive character
development. Good sportsmanship, a positive attitude and shin guards
are required for play in this youth league.
| Registration |
Jan.
8 - Feb. 23 |
| Age
Divisions |
4 years - 8th Grade
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| Duration |
7 weeks |
| Fee |
$16.50
- YMCA Members
(Second child - $11.50)
$33.00 - Program Members
(Second child - $28.00) |
| 2006-2007
Reversible Sports Jersey |
$8.00 |
| League
Begins |
March
3, 2007
Off March 17 & April 7 |
Coaches
Meeting
(mandatory) |
February
26, 2007 6:30 PM |
Arena
League Football
Want to play football
without worrying about tackling, heavy gear, or the weather? Then
try Arena League Flag Football! Even if you've never played football
before, you can learn like the pros. Boys and girls grades 1st -
6th will enjoy playing in this fast paced fun program that promotes
fitness and teaches youngsters valuable football lessons about teamwork
and fair play. This league is traditional 5x5 flag football that
teaches the basic skills of football; running, receiving, and defending.
| Registration |
February
5 - March 17 |
| Age
Divisions Coed |
1st - 6th Grades
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| Duration |
7 weeks |
| Fee |
$16.50
- YMCA Members
(Second child - $11.50)
$33.00 - Program Members
(Second child - $28.00) |
| 2006-2007
Reversible Sports Jersey |
$8.00 |
| League
Begins |
March
24, 2007
(Off April 7) |
| Coaches
Meeting (mandatory) |
April
30, 2007
(6:30 PM at the YMCA) |
Coaches
Pitch
This program is ideal
for those young baseball enthusiasts who want to learn the game
of baseball. This league is designed to teach youth how to hit the
ball and gain confidence without the use of a tee. The game is played
just like regular baseball except the coach does the pitching. (A
tee will be provided for those youth who need additional assistance).
| Registration |
March
5 - April 27 |
| Age
Divisions Coed |
1st - 6th Grades
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| Duration |
7 weeks |
| 2006-2007
Reversible Sports Jersey |
$8.00 |
| League
Begins |
May
5, 2007 |
| Coaches
Meeting (mandatory) |
April
30, 2007
(6:30 PM at the YMCA) |
Financial
Assistance Statement:
The YMCA's policy is that no person will be turned away because
of lack of funds. If you know of anyone who would benefit from a
YMCA membership or program, but does not have the needed funds,
please contact our professional staff. Financial assistance and
scholarships are obtained through a simple and confidential application
process. Financial Assistance available for both programs
YMCA
Mission
To put
Christian principles into practice in all we do
building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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