⚾ 2024 Coach Pitch Baseball (Co-Ed)

At the YMCA, our Coach Pitch program is designed to help young players build foundational skills while fostering a love for the game. This instructional division emphasizes the development of hitting, fielding, and general game understanding. The focus is on creating a positive experience for every child, minimizing the competitive aspects of the game. There will be no keeping of score, and players will rotate through different positions on the field to ensure a well-rounded experience. This program is perfect for players just beginning their baseball journey!

📅 Registration Dates:

• Open: November 21, 2024
• Close: February 9, 2025
• No late registrations will be accepted.

🕒 Practice & Game Schedule:

• Practices: Teams will practice one weekday per week for 50 minutes between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Practices will start in March (exact date TBD).
• Games: Game days will be determined by the number of registered participants, and in past seasons, games have been held on Saturdays. The full game schedule will be released at least 7 days before games begin.

👶 Ages/Divisions:

• T-Ball: 4-5 years old
• Coach Pitch: 6-8 years old

The YMCA places athletes in divisions based on their age at the time registration ends. The cutoff date is the last day of registration for the season.

👕 Uniforms: Participants must provide their own:

• Grey baseball pants
• Bat
• Glove
• Helmet
• Cleats (metal cleats are not allowed in any age group)

The YMCA will provide a game jersey and cap for each participant.

🤝 Coaches: Our teams are coached by volunteers who help build skills and encourage character development. If you are interested in coaching, please express your interest during registration and visit our Volunteer Coaches page to sign up.

⚠️ Coach Pitch Rules & Regulations: YMCA T-Ball & Coach Pitch Rules & Regulations

Please note that the YMCA does not offer refunds for youth sports programs. Failure or refusal to follow the rules will not result in a refund.

📧 Questions?
If you have any additional questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our Sports Coordinator at [email protected].

We look forward to a fun and educational baseball season for all players! ⚾🎉

⚾ 2024 T-Ball Baseball (Co-Ed)

At the YMCA, our T-ball program is designed to introduce the youngest players to the basics of baseball in a fun and supportive environment. Volunteer coaches will work with kids ages 4-5 to teach essential skills like hitting from a T, catching, and fielding. The focus is on skill development and getting children excited about the game while building a solid foundation for future seasons in Coach Pitch, travel baseball, or travel softball.

Our T-ball program meets athletes where they are, whether they are starting at age 4 or age 5, and helps them grow and enjoy the game!

📅 Registration Dates:

• Open: November 11, 2024
• Close: February 9, 2025
• No late registrations will be accepted.

🕒 Practice & Game Schedule:

• Practices: Teams will practice one weekday per week for 50 minutes between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Practices will start in March (exact date TBD).
• Games: Game days will be determined by the number of registered participants, and in past seasons, games have been held on Saturdays. The full game schedule will be released at least 7 days before games begin.

👶 Ages/Divisions:

• T-Ball: 4-5 years old
• Coach Pitch: 6-8 years old

The YMCA places athletes in divisions based on their age at the time registration ends. The cutoff date is the last day of registration for the season.

👕 Uniforms: Participants must provide their own:

• Grey baseball pants
• Bat
• Glove
• Helmet
• Cleats (metal cleats are not allowed in any age group)

The YMCA will provide a game jersey and cap for each participant.

🤝 Coaches: Our teams are coached by volunteers who help build skills and encourage character development. If you are interested in coaching, please express your interest during registration and visit our Volunteer Coaches page to sign up.

⚠️ T-Ball Rules & Regulations: YMCA T-Ball & Coach Pitch Rules & Regulations

Please note that the YMCA does not offer refunds for youth sports programs. Failure or refusal to follow the rules will not result in a refund.

📧 Questions?
If you have any additional questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our Sports Coordinator at [email protected].

Let’s make this T-ball season a great experience for all of our youngest players! ⚾🎉

🏆 2024 Spring Soccer (Co-Ed)

At the YMCA, we believe in using soccer as a tool to develop each participant physically, mentally, and spiritually. Through our programs, we emphasize teamwork, good sportsmanship, skill development, and goal setting, all while fostering a fun and esteem-building atmosphere. Players will have the opportunity to learn fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

📅 Registration Dates:

• Open: November 11, 2024
• Close: February 9, 2025

🕒 Practice & Game Schedule:

• Practices: Teams will practice one weekday per week for 50 minutes between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Practice will start in August (exact date TBD).
• Games: Game days will be determined by the number of registered participants, typically on Saturdays. Game schedules will be released at least 7 days before the first games.

👶 Ages/Divisions (co-ed):

• 4-5 Division
• 6-7 Division
• 8-9 Division
• 10-12 Division
• 13-15 Division

The YMCA places athletes in divisions based on their age at the time registration ends. The cutoff date is the last day of registration for the season.

👕 Uniforms: The YMCA will provide a jersey and socks. Participants must provide their own soccer cleats and shin guards. It is recommended that each child purchase an age-appropriate soccer ball:

• Ball size 4: Ages 4-12
• Ball size 5: Ages 13-15

🤝 Coaches: Our teams are coached by volunteers who help build skills and encourage character development. If you are interested in coaching, please express your interest during registration and visit our Volunteer Coaches page to sign up.

🔒 YMCA Soccer Rules & Regulations:

• Jewelry Policy: No metal jewelry is allowed to be worn during games or practices (including earrings, necklaces, anklets, and hair accessories). Earrings must be removed for all athletic activities.
• Refunds: The YMCA does not provide refunds for youth sports programs.

📜 Important Links:

• YMCA Soccer Volunteer Coaches Registration
• YMCA Soccer Rules & Regulations

By registering for YMCA youth sports, participants and parents agree to abide by the YMCA’s Codes of Conduct_YMCAGC and YMCA sports fan policy

Questions? Please reach out to our Sports Coordinator at [email protected] for any additional questions or more information.

Let’s make this soccer season a fun and rewarding experience for everyone! ⚽🎉

🏐 2024 Spring Youth Volleyball (Co-Ed)

At the YMCA, our youth and teen sports programs use sports as a tool to develop each participant physically, mentally, and spiritually. We emphasize good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting, and skill development in a fun, esteem-building atmosphere. Kids will have the opportunity to learn basic volleyball fundamentals such as underhand serving, setting, hitting, and digging in a non-competitive environment. We’ve also added a competitive division, where athletes can learn higher-level skills while enjoying friendly competition! 🎉

📅 Registration Dates:

• Open: November 11, 2024
• Close: February 9, 2025
  (No late registrations will be accepted)

🕒 Practice & Game Schedule:

• Practices: Teams will practice one weekday per week for 50 minutes between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Practices will start in March (exact date TBD).
• Games: Game days will be determined by the number of registered participants, typically on Fridays, and Saturdays. Game schedules will be released at least 7 days before the first games.

👕 Uniforms:

• The YMCA will provide a jersey. Participants must provide their own black shorts (tight-fitting recommended but not required) and volleyball knee pads, which are mandatory for games and practices. Players without knee pads will not be eligible to play.

👶 Ages/Divisions:

• Age Divisions:
  • 8-9 Division
  • 10-12 Division
  • 13-17 Division
  • Competitive Division (ages 11-17)

The YMCA places athletes based on their age at registration, with the cutoff date being the end of registration for each season. Divisions are subject to change based on the number of registered participants.

🏆 Competitive Division Info:

We will host an evaluation the weekend after registration closes (February 15 and/or 16). Participation in the evaluation is required for those interested in the competitive division—no exceptions.

📋 Evaluation Criteria:

• Any interested and REGISTERED volleyball players aged 11-17 (as of February 15) may attend the evaluation. An email will be sent around February 10, 2024, from [email protected]. Please save this email address to your contacts!

Evaluation will be based on:

• Attitude
• Technique and mechanics (movement and footwork)
• Judgement and focus
• Ball handling
• Play at the net
• Teamwork

🤝 Coaches:

Our teams are coached by volunteers who help build skills and encourage character development. If you’re interested in coaching, please express your interest during registration and visit our Volunteer Coaches Registration page to sign up.

⚠️ Jewelry Policy:

No metal jewelry can be worn during games or practices, including necklaces, anklets, hair accessories, and earrings. Band-aids or other coverings are not permitted.

📜 Important Links:

• VOLLEYBALL COACH REGISTRATION
• YMCA Volleyball Rules

By registering at the YMCA, you agree to abide by the Codes of Conduct_YMCAGC and YMCA sports fan policy

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Let’s make this volleyball season a fantastic experience for everyone! 🌟