At the YMCA, We Cheer for More than Points
Youth participating in Y sports programs sharpen their motor skills and coordination, improve self-esteem, experience a sense of belonging, have fun, develop meaningful friendships, establish the habit of exercising at an early age and LEARN TO PLAY FOR A LIFETIME! Our focus is on building skills and introducing friendly, age-appropriate competition.

Y Sports Help Kids Build Character
Kids who play sports at the Y discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They build character, develop self-confidence and create healthy relationships. The Y’s revamped sports program is designed to reflect our core values—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Youth Sports We Offer
WINTER SEASON
- Basketball–K-6th Grade
SPRING SEASON
- Soccer– 1st-6th Grade
- Coach Pitch – 1st-3rd Grade
- T-ball–Young 5’s/K
- Soccer Clinic–Young 5’s/K
- Tiny Tots Soccer/T-ball–3-4 year olds
- Y Run-Ages 6-10
SUMMER SEASON
- Golf–6-14 year olds
- Tennis–3rd-8th Grade
FALL SEASON
- Soccer–1st-6th Grade
- Soccer Clinic–K
- Tiny Tots Sport Sampler–3-4 year olds
- Y Run-Ages 6-10
FALL 2026
BE A COACH THIS FALL
COACHES NEEDED!!
Coach Your Child. Save on Registration. Make a Difference!
- Head Coach: Pay the registration fee, receive a CREDIT* at the end of the season
- Assistant Coach: pay ½ of the registration fee
- Tiny Tot Coaches: pay ½ of the registration fee
*Credit = credit expires before the start of the next Fall Season, 2027.
If interested, email the Recreation Director, Gina McMahon, who will contact you with further instructions. gina@ymcaofbarrycounty.org
Fall: Tiny Tots, 3-4 Years Old
SPORTS SAMPLER: 3-4 YEARS OLD
- Season: 4 weeks, one day per week, 45 minutes
- Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball
- Week 1: Soccer, Week 2: Flag Football, Week 3: Basketball, Week 4: All 3 Sports
- Option 2: Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 5:30-6:15 PM
- Option 3: Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 6:30-7:15 PM
- Option 4: Thursdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 5:30-6:15 PM
- Location: YMCA Building, 2350 Iroquois Trail, Back Lawn
- Fee: $48 (includes digital team picture)
- Registration Deadline: 9/17 by 4:00 PM
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Fall: Soccer YK/K & 1st/2nd Grade
Soccer Shin Guards REQUIRED
YK/Kindergarten CO-ED Soccer
- Season: 9/21-10/19
- Days: Monday
- Clinics: 9/21, 9/28; 6:00-7:00 PM
- Practices/Games: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19; 6:00-7:00 PM
- 1 hour; 30 minutes drills, 30 minutes small-sided games
- Location: Northeastern Elementary Upper Field
- Fee: $60 (includes jersey & digital team picture
- Registration Deadline: 9/16 by 4:00 PM
1st/2nd Grade CO-ED Soccer League
- Season: 9/15-10/22
- Days: Tuesday and Thursday
- Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
- Location: Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
- Fee: $72 (includes jersey & digital team picture)
- Registration Deadline: 9/9 by 4:00 PM
Pre-season DROP-IN… AND PLAY SOME Y SOCCER!
- WHO: 1st/2nd GRADE
- WHAT: SMALL-SIDED SOCCER GAMES
- WHERE: NORTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY UPPER FIELDS
- WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 6:00PM-7:15PM
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Fall: Soccer 3rd/4th & 5th/6th Grade
SHIN guards REQUIRED
3rd/4th Grade CO-ED Soccer League
- Player Evaluation: Wednesday, 9/2, 6:30-7:30 pm
- At Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
- Season: 9/9-10/21
- Days: Monday and Wednesday
- Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
- Location: Northeastern Elementary, Upper or West Field
- Fee: $72 (includes jersey & digital team picture)
- Registration Deadline: 8/28 by 4:00 PM
5th/6th Grade CO-ED Soccer League
- Player Evaluation: Tuesday, 9/1, 6:30-7:30 pm
- At Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
- Season: 9/8-10/22
- Days: Tuesday and Thursday
- Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
- Location: Southeastern Elementary
- Fee: $75 (includes jersey & digital team picture)
- Registration Deadline: 8/28 by 4:00 PM
PRE-SEASON Y SOCCER:
DROP-IN… AND PLAY SOME Y SOCCER!
- WHO: 3RD/4TH & 5TH/6TH GRADE (groups will be divided up)
- WHAT: SMALL-SIDED SOCCER GAMES
- WHERE: NORTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY UPPER FIELDS
- WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 6:00PM-7:15PM
DROP-IN… AND ATTEND A Y SOCCER CLINIC!
- WHO: 3RD/4TH & 5TH/6TH GRADE (groups will be divided up)
- WHAT: CLINIC–SKILLS/DRILLS
- WHERE: NORTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY UPPER FIELDS
- WHEN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 6:00PM-7:15PM
- Lead Coaches: Josh and Shannah Zoller
- Josh and Shannah played soccer at Olivet College. Josh was assistant varsity coach at Grand Ledge High School (men’s and women’s) and Women’s JV coach at Olivet College.
COACHES–IMPORTANT DATES:
- 3rd/4th Grade, Soccer:
- Coaches Meeting: 9/2, 5:45-6:15 PM
- Players Evaluation: 9/2, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
- 5th/6th Grade, Soccer:
- Coaches Meeting: 9/1, 5:45-6:15 PM
- Players Evaluation: 9/1, 6:30-7:30 PM
- Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Fall: 4 the Love of Sports
NEW THIS FALL!
4 the Love of Sports
- Wiffle Ball
- Dodge Ball
- Omega Soccer
- Broom Ball
Season: 4 weeks, one day per week
Grades: CO-ED, 4th-6th grade
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:00-7:15 PM, Under the Lights
10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Location: YMCA Building, 2350 Iroquois Tr, Hastings
Fee: $45 (Hot Cocoa and Snack included)
Registration Deadline: 10/21 by 4:00 PM
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Fall: Y Run (Youth Running Program)
Join us for a 5-week running program just for kids! Y Run will teach the basics of running while helping kids make new friends and enjoy running together. Let’s hit the trail and see them grow stronger and more confident—all while having fun!
For kids aged 6 to 8, we’ll focus on having fun, developing basic running skills, and learning to love being active. For those aged 9 to 11, we’ll dive into some structured running and training concepts, but we’ll keep it fun the whole time.
What do you need? A pair of running shoes, comfy clothes, and a water bottle
Snacks are included each week, and at the end of the session, you will receive a FREE Y Turkey Trot registration.
Running is great for kids, here’s why:
- Improves mental and physical well-being
- Establishes lifelong exercise habits
- Boosts self-esteem and confidence
- Fun!
Program Details:
- When: Saturdays, October 24, 31, November 7, 14, and 21 at 9:30-10:15 AM
- Where: Y Building, DeCamp Trail, 2350 Iroquois Trail, Hastings
- Cost: $50 (includes t-shirt)
- Age Groups:
- 6-8 years old: Run, Play & Learn
- 9-11 years old: Run Strong & Smart
Questions? Contact: Melissa Fletke at: melissa@ymcaofbarrycounty.org
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Coach Youth Sports
Coach your child, save on registration, and make a difference.
For more information, contact Gina McMahon at 269-945-4574 or Email Gina.

