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
Winter 2027
BE A COACH THIS SEASON
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
Winter: Tiny Tots, 3-4 Years Old
Tiny tots work in small groups to learn different aspects of sports while having fun. They rotate through different stations that teach and demonstrate various skills. Very beginner-friendly.
- Ages: 3-4 Years Old
- Dates: Tuesdays, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23
- Location: Northeastern Elementary Gym
- Time: 6:00-6:45 pm
- Fee: $40 (no jersey)
- Register by: February 3rd, by 4:00 pm
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Winter: Basketball YK/K & 1st/2nd Grade
YK/Kindergarten CO-ED
Young Kindergarten and Kindergarten will enjoy four weeks of basketball clinics. Kids will learn skills and practice in small groups, play lots of basketball games, and have fun while learning the basics.
- Clinics: 4 Saturday: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
- Location: Central or Star Elementary
- Time: 8:30-9:30 am
- Fee: $55 (jersey included and team digital picture)
- Register by: January 6th, by 4:00 pm
1st/2nd Grade Basketball
For 1st- and 2nd-grade players, we will begin with three weeks of clinics focused on developing skills and understanding the game of basketball. This will be followed by a five-week season in which players will practice and compete in games with their team.
- Clinics: 3 Saturdays: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23
- Location: Central or Star Elementary
- Girls: 9:45 am-10:45 am
- Boys: 9:45 am- 10:45 am or 11:00 am-12:00 pm
- Season: 5 weeks of weeknight practice/games, weeks of 1/25-2/25, days/times/locations TBD.
- 1 hour per week = 30-minute practice and 30-minute 3 vs. 3 or 4 vs. 4 against teammates or other teams at the same scheduled practice time.Fee: $65 (jersey included and team digital picture)
- Register by: January 6th, by 4:00 pm
Financial Assistance is available! Apply Here!
10% Sibling discount after first child!
Winter: Basketball 3rd/4th & 5th/6th Grade
The season begins with two Saturday clinics led by Hastings High School coaches and players, with evaluations if needed. We’ll then start the season with four Saturdays and one to two practices each week. This program is a great way to build basketball skills, improve, and prepare for the future while having fun with friends. Saturday games will be 5v5, 4v4, or 3v3, depending on registration numbers. Let’s have a great Y season!
3rd/4th Grade Basketball
- Clinics: 2 Saturdays, 1/9, 1/16 (player evaluation, if needed)
- Location: Hastings High School Main Gym
- Girls: 8:30 am -10:00 am
- Boys: 10:15 am-11:45 am
- Season: Weeknight practices are 1x-2x per week, depending on gym availability and number of teams, starting the week of 1/18. Practice days/times/location TBD.
- Games: 4 Saturdays: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 @ Hastings High School Main Gym or CERC Gym
- Fee: $70 (jersey included and digital team picture)
5th/6th Grade Basketball
- Clinics: 2 Saturdays, 1/9, 1/16 (player evaluation, if needed)
- Location: Hastings High School Main Gym
- Girls: 8:30 am-10:00 am
- Boys: 10:15 pm-11:45 am
- Season: Weeknight practices are 2x per week, starting the week of 1/18. Practice days/times/locations TBD.
- Games: 4 Saturdays: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 @ Hastings High School Main Gym or CERC Gym
- Fee: $70 (jersey included and digital team picture)
The deadline to register is January 6 by 4 PM
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.