Youth Sports

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.

Click on a sport below to expand the box for detailed information or to register. Once you have expanded a box, it may be easier to read if you do not hover over the box with the arrow/mouse.

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

Youth Golf

Mr. Lynn Janson, PGA Professional, will once again instruct youth through techniques such as full swings, “short game” skills, putting procedures, and golf etiquette. Lynn has been a champion professional golfer and golf instructor for more than 30 years.
When:
Tues/Wed/Thurs
June 12, 13, 14
June 26, 27, 28
Location:
The Legacy Golf Club, Hastings
6-8 yrs old
10:30-11:30 am
Fee: $40
9-11 yrs old
9:15-11:30 am
1 hr lesson
Course Play 10:15-11:130
Fee: $60
12-14 yrs old
8:00-11:30 am
1 hr lesson
Course Play 9:00-11:130
Fee: $60
Registration Deadline:
June 8, 2018

Youth Tennis

Participants learn basic skills in a fun, instructional format. We ask that participants bring their own racquet; however, the Y has a few if needed.
When:
Tues & Thurs
July 10th – Aug 2nd
Sessions:
Rising 3rd-5th Graders
9 – 10 am
Rising 6th-8th Graders
10:15 – 11:15 am
Location:
Hastings High School
Fees:
$40 Hastings City Limit Resident
$50 NON City Resident
Registration Deadline:
July 6, 2018

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 2018 Youth

Tiny Tots Soccer/T-Ball Clinics

Participants learn basic skills for both T-ball and Soccer. There will be 2 sessions each designated to each sport. By introducing youth in a noncompetitive environment, they focus on learning instead of winning, thus allowing them to gain more in depth skill with better understanding of the game.
Registration Deadline:
April 25, 2018
Fees:
$30 Hastings City Limit Resident
$40 NON City Resident
Dates:
MONDAY
4/30, 5/7, 5/14 & 5/21
OR
WEDNESDAY
5/2, 5/9, 5/16 & 5/23
Times:
5:30 pm
OR
6:30 pm
Location:
YMCA of Barry County

Young 5's/Kinder Soccer Clinic/Mini Games

Youth are introduced to soccer during the first few weeks of clinics. As the clinics progress, youth participate in “mini games” in order to bring it all together, allowing them to get a feel for game play and flow.
Registration Deadline
April 11, 2018
$10 fee increase after deadline
Fees:
$30 Hastings City Limit Resident
$40 NON City Resident
Dates/Time:
4 SATURDAYS
4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
9:00-10:00am
Location:
Northeastern Elementary
West side of building
Children will be introduced to soccer, ball handling and boundaries plus participate in a few mini games to help bring it all together.
Equipment to bring:
Shin guards and athletic shoes.

Youth Soccer 1st-6th Grades

Registration Deadline:
April 11, 2018
$10 fee increase after deadline
Fees:
$50 Hastings City Limit Resident
$60 NON City Resident
Fee includes team t-shirt
Clinics 1^st-6^th grades
2 SATURDAYS:
4/14 & 4/21
9:00-10:30am
Northeastern Elementary, Hastings
(cost included in season)
1st/2nd Grades
Dates: 4/23-5/24
5 WEEK SEASON
Tues/Thur, times vary
Location (practice/games):
Northeastern Elementary, Hastings
3rd/4th Grades
Dates: 4/23-5/24
5 WEEK SEASON
Mon/Wed, times vary
Location (practice/games):
Northeastern Elementary, Hastings
5th/6th grades
Dates: 4/23-5/24
5 WEEK SEASON
Days & times vary
Location (practice/games):
Southeastern Elementary, Hastings

T-Ball Young 5's/Kinder

Registration Deadline:
April 18, 2018
Young 5’s/K T-Ball
Dates: : 4/23-5/17.
4 WEEK SEASON
Weeks of 4/23 & 4/30
Clinics/Stations
T/Th, 6:30-7:30pm
Weeks of 5/7 & 5/14
Team practice on Tuesdays,
games on Thursdays; times vary.
Fee: $50 (includes jersey)
Location:
Fish Hatchery Soccer Field

Coach Pitch 1st-3rd Grade

Registration Deadline:
April 18, 2018
Dates: : 4/23-5/24
5 WEEK SEASON
Monday/Wednesday; times vary
Fee: $60 (includes jersey)
Location:
Southeastern Elementary, Hastings

Girl's Travel Softball

Tri-Com Recreational League
Home Games are located at either Bob King Park OR Fish Hatchery, away games require travel outside of Hastings.
Registration Deadline:
April 6, 2018
Fees:
$65 Hastings City Limit Resident
$75 NON City Resident
(Shirt & Hat included)
9-10 Years Old
Dates: Dates: Practice begins week of April 23rd
SEASON: May 14 – early July
Monday/Wednesday
Practice Location: TBA
11-12 Years Old
Dates: Dates: Practice begins week of April 23rd
SEASON: May 14 – early July
Monday/Wednesday
Practice Location: TBA
13-15 Years Old
Dates: Dates: Practice begins week of May 21st
SEASON: Mid June – early August
Tuesday/Thursday
Practice Location: TBA

Boy's Travel Baseball

Tri-Com Recreational League
Home Games are located at either Bob King Park OR Fish Hatchery, away games require travel outside of Hastings.
Registration Deadline:
April 6, 2018
Fees:
$65 Hastings City Limit Resident
$75 NON City Resident
(Shirt & Hat included)
9-10 Years Old
Dates: Practice begins week of April 23rd
SEASON: May 14 – early July
Tuesday/Thursday
Practice Location: TBA
11-12 Years Old
Dates: Dates: Practice begins week of April 23rd
SEASON: May 14 – early July
Tuesday/Thursday
Practice Location: TBA
13-15 Years Old
Dates: Dates: Practice begins week of May 21st
SEASON: Mid June – early August
Monday/Wednesday
Practice Location: TBA

Mountain Biking

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

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Late Fees

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