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YMCA SPORTS PROGRAMS

We're Better than Good Sports – We're Great Ones!

What happens when you blend Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility with more than 118 years of sports history? You get sports the way they were meant to be played: With profound sportsmanship. With passionate fun. And with the ultimate goal of developing the spirit, mind, and body.

The Y is your venue for community sports, offering terrific facilities and great programs for all ages. Got game?  We do!  And in everything we do, we make character count.

Adult Sports

Basketball

Get your game on!  Pick up games for adults are scheduled Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon-hours. One court is usually reserved for those 40 and over.

Volleyball

During the fall, winter, and spring, the Y hosts a terrific volleyball program! Get a coed team together and jump into the Tuesday night leagues, or play informal walk-on games Thursday and Sunday nights. Click here for a current league schedule.

Racquetball

Racquetball, handball, wallyball – our courts handle them all!  Members walk on for FREE, or a court can be reserved for a nominal fee. Like competition? A Monday night racquetball league offers both flexible scheduling and three skill levels.

Coed Softball

Batter's up for summer fun! Teams usually play 1-2 games per week.

Women’s Self-Defense Class – New!

Great for teens and moms! This ongoing course gives you the ability and confidence to defend yourself when necessary. Learn how to be aware of your surroundings and avoid dangerous situations. The class includes realistic practice and scenarios. For ages 12+.

Isshinryu Karate

Flexibility, strength, discipline – and a great workout!  Beginner and advanced classes teach the self-defense techniques of Isshinryu-style Karate. For ages 12+. Get your "ki" on!

Youth Sports

Basketball Leagues

It's all about learning new skills, working as a team, and having fun!  The Y offers great winter basketball leagues for 3-12 grades, as well as a fun prep league for 1st and 2nd graders.

Mini-Basketball

It's late-fall fun for ages 5-9!  This non-competitive class uses mini-basketballs and low hoops to help boys and girls learn skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. Parents are asked to assist.

Racquetball

Speed, power, grace, strategy: racquetball has it all!  Players age 8-14 will learn the basics, then play others in class. A great way to start playing a great game. Racquets and eye protection provided.

Coed Flag Football

It's non-contact fall fun for ages 6-9!  Kids will learn teamwork and general football skills; everyone will have equal opportunity to learn & play different positions. Flag football T-shirt is included.

Youth Soccer

A terrific introduction to soccer for 6-9 year olds. Everyone will learn basic skills and have an equal opportunity to participate!  A complimentary T-shirt is included.

Mini Soccer

A great way to begin learning soccer!  Basic drills and fun matches will build skills in your 4-5 year old; parents are encouraged to help. A Mini-Soccer T-shirt is included.

YMCA / Challenger British Soccer Camp

Coming June 21-25: the YMCA is teaming up with the largest provider of soccer camps in the United States!  A hand-picked United Kingdom staff will coach kids ages 3 to 14. The Brits make soccer special fun!  See our home page for details.

T-Ball

It's spring and summer fun for ages 5-9!  This non-competitive, instructional baseball class is a perfect introduction to a great sport!  Parents are asked to help out; all players receive a T-shirt and T-ball.

YMCA Dolphins Swim Team

The Dolphins Swim Team is a terrific way for swimmers ages 6-18 to discover the friendship, excitement, and self-confidence that comes with competitive swimming!  Practice times are flexible, and you can try it out for free!  For YMCA members only. Click here for more information.

YMCA Gymnastics

Flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, beauty. Oh, and terrific fun!  The Y offers a multitude of gymnastics classes for preschool ages through 12+. 

Isshinryu Karate

Ready for great discipline, great confidence, and a great time?  The Y offers beginner and advanced classes of Isshinryu-style Karate for 8-12 year olds and ages 12+.

Mini-Sports

3-5 year olds will develop hand-eye coordination and large motor skills as they learn the principles of racquetball, basketball and T-ball. It's relaxed, non-competitive fun!

Current Gym and Sports Program Schedules

For the latest basketball, volleyball, and open gym times, check our main gym schedule:

Main Gym Schedule                Volleyball League Schedule  

You'll find full class descriptions, dates, and times of all YMCA sports programs in our program brochure:

YMCA Program Brochure