Youth Sports

At the YMCA, We Cheer for More than Points

Youth participating in YMCA sports programs sharpen their motor skills and coordination, improve self-esteem, experience a sense of belonging and fun, develop meaningful friendships, establish the habit of exercising at an early age and LEARN TO PLAY FOR A LIFETIME!

Y Sports Help Kids Build Character

Kids who play sports at the YMCA discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They build character, develop self-confidence and create healthy relationships. The YMCA’s revamped sports program is designed to reflect the YMCA’s core values—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—through positive competition.

Fall Sports 2023

Winter Basketball 2024

Youth Sports We Offer

WINTER SEASON

Basketball–K-6^th Grade

SPRING SEASON

Soccer– 1^st-6^th Grade
Coach Pitch – 1^st-3^rd Grade
T-ball–Young 5’s/K
Soccer Clinic–Young 5’s/K
Tiny Tots Soccer/T-ball–3-4 year olds

SUMMER SEASON

Golf–6-14 year olds
Tennis–3^rd-8^th Grade
Volleyball Clinic–K-6^th Grade

FALL SEASON

Flag Football–1^st-6^th Grade
Soccer–1^st-6^th Grade
Soccer Clinic–K
Tiny Tots Sport Sampler–3-4 year olds

Fall 2023 and Winter 2024

Fall Tiny Tots Sports Sampler: Ages 3-4

Tiny Tots Sports Sampler Clinic for ages 3-4

Season: 4 Weeks, one day per week, 45 minutes
Sports Sampler: Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball
Option 1: Tuesdays; 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 5:30-6:15 PM
Option 2: Tuesdays; 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 6:30-7:15 PM
Option 3: Thursdays; 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 5:30-6:15 PM
Location: YMCA of Barry County, Front Lawn
Fee: $45
Register by 9/13/23 by 4 PM

Fall Soccer: Young K-6th Grade CO-ED

Young K/Kinder CO-ED Clinics

Days: 5 Mondays, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Location: Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
Fee: $50
Register by: 9/13/23 by 4:00 PM

Soccer CO-ED 1st/2nd Grade League

Season: 9/12-10/19/23
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
Location: Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
Fee: $55 (includes jersey)
Register by: 8/31/23 by 4 PM

Soccer CO-ED 3rd/4th Grade League

Players Clinic/Evaluation: 9/6, 6-7:30 PM
at Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
Season: 9/11-10/25/23
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
Location: Northeastern Elementary, Upper or West Field
Fee: $60 (includes jersey)
Register by: 8/31/23 by 4 PM

Soccer CO-ED 5th/6th Grade League

Players Clinic/Evaluation: 9/7, 6-7:30 PM
at Northeastern Elementary, Upper Field
Season: 9/12-11/2/23
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
Location: Southeastern Elementary
Fee: $65 (includes jersey)
Register by: 8/31/23 by 4 PM

Soccer Coach Clinic

Date: Thursday, 8/31/23
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM, 3rd-6th Grade
6:30-7:30 PM, 1st-2nd Grade
Location: Northeastern Elementary Upper Field

Fall Flag Football: 1st-6th Grade CO-ED League

1st/2nd Grade CO-ED League

Season: 9/6/23-End of October
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
Location: Fish Hatchery Park, Soccer Field
Fee: $60 (includes Jersey & Flag Belt)
Register by: 8/30/23, by 4 PM

2nd/3rd Grade CO-ED League

Season: 9/5/23-End of October
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
Location: Fish Hatchery Park, Soccer Field
Fee: $60 (includes Jersey & Flag Belt)
Register by: 8/30/23 by 4 PM

5th/6th Grade CO-ED League

Season: 8/30/23-End of October
Days: Monday & Wednesday (Practice), Saturday (Games)
Time: Varies based on the coach’s schedule
Location: Tyden Park Soccer Field
Fee: $60 (includes Jersey & Flag Belt)
Register by: 8/25/23 by 4 PM

Target Sports Sampler

Y Run (Youth Running Program)

Winter 2024 Basketball: K-6th Grade

Must Register by: January 10, 2024 by 4:00PM

K Clinic CO-ED

Clinics: 4 Saturdays, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3
Location: Hastings CERC Gym
Time: 8:30 am-9:30 am
Fee: $40 (no jersey)

1st/2nd Grade Clinic & Season

Clinics: 4 Saturdays, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3
Location: Hastings CERC Gym
Clinic Time: Girls: 9:45 am-10:45 am and Boys: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Short Season: 4 weeks of weeknight practice/games, weeks of 2/5-2/26, days/times/locations TBD, 1 hour per week = 40-minute practice and 20 minute 3 vs. 3 against teammates
Fee: $50 (jersey included)

3rd/4th Grade Clinic & Season

Clinics: 2 Saturdays, 1/13, 1/20 (player evaluation)
Open Gym: Saturday, 1/27 (players & coaches)
Location: Hastings High School Main Gym
Clinic & Open Gym Time: Girls: 8:30 am -9:30 am and Boys: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Season: Weeknight practices are 1x-2x per week, depending on gym availability and number of teams, starting the week of 1/29. Practice days/times/location TBD
Games: 5 Saturdays: 2/10 (scrimmages), 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9 @ Hastings High School Main Gym or CERC Gym
Fee: $60 (jersey included)

5th/6th Grade Clinic & Season

Clinics: 2 Saturdays, 1/13, 1/20 (player evaluation)
Open Gym: Saturday, 1/27 (players and coaches)
Location: Hastings High School Main Gym
Clinic & Open Gym Time: Girls: 9:45 am-10:45 am and Boys: 12:15 pm-1:15 pm
Season: Weeknight practices are 2x per week, starting the week of 1/29. Practice days/times/locations TBD
Games: 5 Saturdays: 2/10 (scrimmages), 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9 @ Hastings High School Main Gym or CERC Gym
Fee: $60 (jersey included)

Financial Assistance

Apply one time annually for your entire family.

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Coach Youth Sports

Coach youth sports and your child plays for FREE! To qualify, you must apply online and complete online training.
For more information, contact Gina McMahon at 269-945-4574 or Email Gina.

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