Youth Sports In Barry County MI | YMCA of Barry County

Get A Kick Out Of Sports

At the Y we cheer for more than points

The YMCA of Barry County is proud to offer a wide range of sports for both youth and adults. We believe positive competition and sport skills go hand in hand with friendship and sportsmanship. Keep reading to learn more about our youth sports programs and how you can get involved.

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 the Y’s core values—caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—through positive competition.

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Call if you need assistance or have questions. 269-945-4574

Coach A Team

Volunteer to coach your child’s team/clinic and your child plays for free! You must apply and be selected as a coach in order to qualify. For more information contact Gina McMahon at 269-945-4574.

Volunteer

Late Fees

Please note registration deadlines for each sport. $10 late fees do apply for missed registration dates.

Summer Youth

SUMMER BASKETBALL DRILLS AND PICKUP GAMES

Designed to meet players where they are at, this FUN clinic will introduce young players to the game while also challenging more seasoned players.
Tuesdays: June 18 & 25, July 9 & 16
1st/2nd GRADE
LOCATION: CERC Gym
TIME: 6:00-7:00 pm
PLAYERS DIVIDED BY GENDER
COST: $20
3rd – 8th GRADE
LOCATION: Hastings High School Gym (Enter via the CERC)
TIME: 6:00-7:30 pm
PLAYER DIVISIONS:
-3^rd/4^th grade, co-ed
-5^th/6^th grade, co-ed
-7^th/8^th grade, co-ed
COST: $30
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2019

YOUTH GOLF
Instructor Kylee Nemetz. Kylee is a 4-year college golfer at Davenport University. She also helped with the YMCA Golf Program for the last 4 years. Kylee will instruct youth through techniques such as full swings, “short game” skills, putting procedures, and golf etiquette.

Dates: June 17, 19, 20, 24, 25 & 27

Ages/Times:
- 12-14 yr. olds: 8:00-11:30 am
  Course Play 9:00-11:30
  Fee: $60
- 9-11 yr. olds: 9:15 – 11:30 am
  Course Play 10:15-11:30 am
  Fee: $60
- 6-8 yr. olds: 10:30 – 11:30 am
  NO COURSE PLAY
  Fee: $40
Location: The Legacy Golf Course
The Legacy Golf Course will provide clubs

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6/12/19

Winter Youth

Kindergarten Basketball Clinics CO-ED

Our K-Clinics are designed with your child’s future in mind, teaching young athletes the basic fundamentals of basketball.
DATES
4 Saturdays
1/19, 1/26, 2/2 & 2/9
LOCATION
Hastings High School Auxiliary Gym
TIME
8:30am-9:30am
FEE
$40 (no jersey)

1st/2nd Grade Basketball

1^st/2^nd Grade Clinic & Season
Designed with the emerging athlete in mind, these clinics and short season allow your young child to further develop fundamental skills while also getting a taste of how to play the game
PRESEASON
CLINIC DATES
4 Saturdays
1/19, 1/26, 2/2 & 2/9
LOCATION
Hastings High School Auxiliary Gym
Enter through CERC
TIMES
Girls: 9:45am-10:45am
Boys: 11:00am-12:00pm
SHORT SEASON
3 weeks of practice/games (3 on 3)
Weeks of 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
1 hour = 40 minute practice, 20 minute game
FEE: $50 (jersey included)

3rd/4th Grade Basketball

3^rd/4^th Grade Clinic & Season
Overall Season is 1/19 – 3/16
CLINIC DATES
3 Saturdays
1/19, 1/26 & 2/2
LOCATION
Hastings High School Main Gym
Enter through CERC doors
TIME
Girls: 8:30-9:30am
Boys: 11:00am-12:00pm
TEAM PRACTICE
3 weeks of team practice
Starts week of 2/4
days/times vary
SEASON/GAMES
4 Saturdays
2/23, 3/2, 3/9 & 3/16
Practices continue throughout the season
FEE $60 (jersey included)

5th/6th Grade Basketball

5^th/6^th Grade Clinic & Season
Overall Season is 1/19 – 3/16
DATES
3 Saturdays
1/19, 1/26 & 2/2
LOCATION
Hastings High School Main Gym
Enter through CERC doors
TIMES
Girls: 9:45am-10:45
Boys: 12:15-1:15pm
TEAM PRACTICE
3 weeks of team practice
Practice twice weekly
Begins week of 2/4
Practice day/time/location varies
SEASON GAMES
4 Saturdays
2/23, 3/2, 3/9 & 3/16
Practices continue throughout the season
FEE: $60 (jersey included)

Spring Youth

NEW!! Girls Volleyball Clinic K-6th
Kindergarten – 6th Grade
Youth Volleyball Clinic participants, coached by Hastings High School volleyball coaches and team members, will learn basic volleyball skills including passing, setting, spiking, serving and court positioning. Fun and individual improvement will be stressed. Tennis shoes are required; knee pads are recommended but are not required.
K-2nd GRADES:
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- 4/29, 5/1, 5/6, 5/8, 5/13, 5/15
- 6:00pm-7:00pm (60 minutes)
- Hastings Middle School Gym
- FEE: $40 (t-shirt included)
3rd-6th GRADES:
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- 4/29, 5/1, 5/6, 5/8, 5/13, 5/15
- 6:30pm-7:45pm (75 minutes)
- Hastings Middle School Gym
- FEE: $45 (t-shirt included)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/24/19

NEW!! Tween Scene 4-6 Grades
Tweens – looking for a cool place to hang out with your friends and have fun? The Y is now offering Tween Thursdays at Bob King Park. Participate in fun activities such as disc golf and wiffle ball. No experience needed! Gather your friends and come out for an evening of fun with our Y Staff and Volunteers
4TH-6TH GRADES, CO-ED
DATES: Thursdays, 6:00-7:30PM
4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, & 5/30
ACTIVITIES:
- Disc Golf—instructor, Justin Smith
- Ultimate Frisbee—instructor, Travis Alden
- Pickle Ball—instructor, Candace Holsted
- Cabbage Ball
- Kick Ball
- Wiffle Ball
DROP OFF LOCATION: Bob King Field
FEE: $40
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17/19

Tiny Tots Clinic
AGES: 3 and 4 year olds, CO-ED
SEASON: 4 weeks, 1 day per week, 45 minutes, 2 weeks EACH soccer & t-ball, gloves optional
DATES: Monday OR Wednesday
- Mondays: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3 (skip 5/27 due to Memorial Day)
- Wednesdays: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
TIMES: 2 TIME OPTIONS PER DAY
5:30-6:15pm OR 6:30–7:15 pm
LOCATION: YMCA of Barry County front lawn
FEE: $30
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/1/19

Young 5's/Kinder Soccer Clinic

Registration Deadline: April 24, 2019
$10 fee increase after deadline
Fees: $40
Dates: 4 TUESDAYS, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
Time: 6 – 7 pm
Location: Fish Hatchery Soccer Fields

Youth Soccer 1st-6th Grades
Registration Deadline For All Leagues:
April 17, 2019, $10 fee increase after deadline
Fees For All Leagues: $60 includes jersey
1st/2nd GRADE CO-ED LEAGUE:
- PRESEASON CLINIC: Tuesday, 4/23, 6-7:00pm, Fish Hatchery Soccer Field
- SEASON: Week of 4/22-5/23, Tuesday/ Thursday, practice/game times vary, Fish Hatchery Soccer Field
3rd–4th GRADE CO-ED LEAGUE
- PRESEASON CLINIC: Monday, 4/22, 6-7:30pm, Fish Hatchery Soccer Field
- SEASON: Week of 4/22-5/22, Monday/ Wednesday, practice/game times vary,
  Fish Hatchery Soccer Field
5th–6th GRADE CO-ED LEAGUE
- PRESEASON CLINIC: Monday, 4/22, 6-7:30pm, Fish Hatchery Soccer Field
- SEASON: Week of 4/22-5/22, practice/game times vary (NO WEEKENDS), Southeastern Elementary

T-Ball Young 5's/Kinder
Registration Deadline: April 17, 2019
Young 5’s/K T-Ball
Dates: : 4/22-5/16, 4 WEEK SEASON
- Clinics/Stations*: T/Th, 4/23, 4/25, 4/30, 5/2 6:00-7:00pm, Star Elementary
- Team Practice: Tuesdays, 5/7, 5/14; 6:00-7:00 pm
- Team Games: Thursdays, 5/9, 5/16, 6:00 pm
FEE: $50 (includes jersey)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17/19
*HHS Varsity Baseball team helping coach clinics

Coach Pitch 1st-3rd Grade

DATES: 4/22-5/22; 5 weeks, Monday/Wednesday; times vary (depends on coach)
LOCATION: Bob King Park and/or SE Elementary
FEE: $60 (includes jersey)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4/17/19

Fall Youth

NFL Flag Football Co-ed

Registration Deadline:
September 12, 2018

Season:
Starts week of Sept. 17th
Ends by Oct 27, 2018

Fees:
$60
Fee includes NFL Jersey, flag belt and mouth guard

1st/2nd Grades
Days: Tues/Thur
1-3 Monday games MAY BE scheduled against Middleville
Y on Y games on Thursdays
Location:
Fish Hatchery Soccer Field

3rd/4th Grades
Days: Mon/Wed
Wednesday games against Middleville, Caledonia, and Wayland
First game Sept 26th
Location:
Fish Hatchery Soccer Field

5th-6th Grades
Days: Practice Varies,
Saturdays Games against Middleville, Caledonia and Wayland
First game Sept 29th
Location:
Fish Hatchery Soccer Field

PLEASE NOTE: All times and days are dependent upon field conditions and weather permitting. All teams will be formed the weekend before practice begins. You should get a call from your coach that same weekend. If you don’t get a call, please call our office on Monday, September 11th

Youth Soccer Co-Ed: 1st-6th Grades
Registration Deadline:
September 7, 2018

Clinics:
- Wednesday, Sept 12^th, 6-7:30 pm @ NE
- Thursday, Sept 13^th, 6-7:30pm @ NE
  (Thurs: mini practice with teams 7-7:30)
- Coaches attend all clinics
Season:
Sept 17 – Oct 25, 2018
Games begin week of Sept 24th

Regular practices for grade divisions, Coach will contact you regarding practice time
- 1^st/2^nd grade: Tues/Thurs @ NE
- 3^rd/4^th grade: Mon/Wed @ NE
- 5^th/6^th grade: Varies @ SE
Fees:
$60
Fee includes T-shirt

PreK/Kindergarten Clinic

K-Clinics allow young players the opportunity to better understand the fundamentals of soccer.
Registration Deadline:
September 12, 2018
Fees:
$40
Season
Saturdays, 9-10 am
9/15, 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6
Location:
Northeastern Elementary
PLEASE NOTE: All times and days are dependent upon field conditions and weather permitting.

Tiny Tots Sports Sampler

Children will be introduced to basic skills in each sport – no games.
Equipment to bring:
None – the Y will
provide equipment
Ages: 3-4
We prefer all participants
be toilet trained
Dates:
Sept. 24-Oct. 16, 2018
Mondays OR Tuesdays
Times:
5:30pm – 6:15pm
OR
6:30pm – 7:15pm
WEEK 1: Soccer
WEEK 2: Flag Football
WEEK 3: Basketball
WEEK 4: Sports Mixer
Fee:
$30.00
Registration Deadline:
September 19, 2018
Location:
YMCA of Barry County
2055 Iroquois Trail
Hastings, MI

Youth Golf

Grades:
6th-8th (parents may join for same fee)
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays/Thursdays
9/18, 9/20, 10/9 & 10/11
3:45 pm-5:45 pm
Fee:
$40.00
(Country Club will provide clubs)
Registration deadline:
September 12th
Location:
The Legacy, Hastings, MI

Coach Your Child's Team

Volunteer to coach your child’s team and your child plays for free! You must apply and be selected as a coach in order to qualify. For more information contact Gina McMahon at 269-945-4574.

Volunteer

Financial Assistance

Apply one time annually for your entire family

Learn More

Late Fees

Please note registration deadlines for each sport. $10 late fees do apply for missed registration dates.

Get A Kick Out Of Sports

At the Y we cheer for more than points

Y Sports help kids build character

Coach A Team

Late Fees

Summer Youth

Winter Youth

Spring Youth

K-2nd GRADES:

3rd-6th GRADES:

1st/2nd GRADE CO-ED LEAGUE:

3rd–4th GRADE CO-ED LEAGUE

5th–6th GRADE CO-ED LEAGUE

Fall Youth

Coach Your Child's Team

Financial Assistance

Late Fees