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
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Fall: Soccer 3rd/4th & 5th/6th Grade
SHIN GAURDS 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
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)
A 5-week running program for kids to learn the basics and establish lifelong exercise habits. Participants will play games, learn dynamic stretching techniques, do warm-ups, explore healthy eating, and, of course, run. Each practice will end with a healthy snack.
Running is great for kids, here’s why:
- Improves mental and physical well-being
- Establishes lifelong exercise habits
- Boosts self-esteem and confidence
- Fun!
Info Coming SOON!
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.