YMCA YOUTH SPORTS Skill building and character development happen here.
WELCOME TO YMCA YOUTH SPORTS
EVERYONE PLAYS, EVERYONE WINS! Sports participation keeps children physically active and provides them with positive development opportunities. At the Y, we promote the development of each athlete to reach their highest potential through skill development, teamwork and sportsmanship. Honoring the Y’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, our volunteer coaches focus on developing character as much as building athletes. That is why we do not conduct tryouts to select the best players, nor do we cut children from YMCA Youth Sports.
WHY CHOOSE YMCA SPORTS?
1. Everyone plays and everyone wins. 2. Teamwork and cooperation are keys to success. 3. We play fair and respect teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and ourselves. 4. Striving to win is an essential part of all sports, but winning is only one of many goals at the Y. 5. Smiling, laughing and good feelings are important.
Focusing on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship and values is what sets YMCA Youth Sports apart from all other programs. Welcome to the Y! 2
Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
YEAR-ROUND
PEE WEE SPORTS CLINICS.............4
FALL
OUTDOOR SOCCER.......................5 FLAG FOOTBALL............................5 VOLLEYBALL.................................5 BASKETBALL ................................6
WINTER
BASKETBALL ................................6
TEAM INFORMATION Registration: We recommend registering your player on our website at ppymca.org when registration opens. Team rosters are placed in time slots for which practice space is available. Coaches commit to teams throughout the registration season. Registration fee must be paid in full to reserve a spot on a roster. Team Sign-ups: The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region welcomes teams to sign up collectively. We encourage parents or coaches that have a pre-determined team to call or email the Sports Director at your local Y. Combining Leagues: One or more leagues may be combined with another YMCA center if we do not receive enough registrations to create at least four teams. Late Registration: While registration deadlines are established to give the YMCA Sports Department the necessary time to develop game schedules and coach meetings, we do accept late
registrations. If you have missed the registration deadline, please call your local Y to determine whether space still exists on teams. Refunds: Please be aware that a $10 fee will be applied to cancellations. Refunds are only available if a written cancellation is received prior to the first game of the season. Team Info: Team jerseys are $8 each and required for play. Each child will receive an award at the end of the season. Volunteer Coaches: The YMCA relies upon volunteer coaches to give young athletes a positive experience in the sport of their choice. We provide training to interested adults who have the desire to teach the Y’s 7 Pillars of Youth Sports and Core Values. Join our team by downloading a Volunteer Coach Application from ppymca.org and submit your completed application to any local Y.
YEAR-ROUND
TAEKWONDO................................7 KARATE.........................................7 SWIM TEAM ..................................7
BECOME A VOLUNTEER COACH The YMCA invites you to join our team of Volunteer Coaches (training provided) by downloading a Volunteer Coach application form at ppymca.org. Submit your completed application at any local Y.
Financial Assistance is available so that memberships and programs are available to everyone, regardless of income.
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SUMMER
BASEBALL
YMCA Baseball teaches children the fundamentals of the game. Participants learn different positions and the basics including hitting, throwing, catching and running the bases in a team atmosphere. The focus is to learn, have fun, meet new friends and play in a non-competitive environment. T-Ball Ages 3-6
Coach Pitch Baseball Ages 7-10
Machine Pitch* Ages 9-12
Registration: Practice Begins: Season (6 Games): YMCA Locations:
March 31-May 20 Week of June 2 June 14-July 26 (No games over July 4th Weekend) Briargate, Downtown, Garden Ranch, Southeast and Tri-Lakes Member: $53-$58 Non-Member: $78-$83
YEAR-ROUND
PEE WEE SPORTS CLINICS
*Sport not offered at all locations. Contact your local Y to find out if sport is being offered.
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Pee-Wee Sports Clinics are designed as an introduction to sports. The clinics will focus on social development, skill development, fundamentals of each sport and most importantly having fun! April T-Ball August Outdoor Soccer September Playground Games
October Basketball November Healthy Choices
Ages: 3-6 YMCA Locations: Briargate, Downtown, Garden Ranch, Southeast and Tri-Lakes Members: $18-$45 Non-members: $22-$57
FALL
OUTDOOR SOCCER FLAG FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL
OUTDOOR SOCCER Ages: 3-14
We offer a safe and productive environment for your child to learn the fundamentals of soccer as well as the importance of teamwork. Kids will experience the game by playing different positions. Our soccer leagues are instructional and may be co-ed teams.
FLAG FOOTBALL Ages: 6-12
Participants will learn the basics of offense and defense. They will learn and practice passing, running, catching and flag pulling. Your child will play many positions and learn the responsibilities of each of these skills.
VOLLEYBALL Grades: 1-8
YMCA Volleyball is an instructional league focusing on the core components of passing, serving, defense and court coverage.
Outdoor Soccer / Flag Football* / Volleyball* Registration: June 23–August 12 Coaches Meetings: TBD by Center Practices Begin: Week of August 25 Season (6 games): September 6–October 11 YMCA Locations: Briargate, Downtown, Garden Ranch, Southeast and Tri-Lakes Member: $53-$58 Non-Member: $78-$83 *Sport not offered at all locations. Contact your local Y to find out if sport is being offered.
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FALL & WINTER
BASKETBALL
The YMCA basketball program is geared toward learning the basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense. Emphasis on team play, overall game-play and concepts will also be introduced. The program is offered in the fall and winter seasons.
FALL BASKETBALL Age: Registration: Coaches Meetings: Practices Begin: Season (6 games): YMCA Locations:
3 and up August 25–October 7 TBD by Center Week of October 20 November 1 – December 13 (No practices or games week of Nov 24)
Briargate, Downtown, Garden Ranch, Southeast and Tri-Lakes Member: $53-$58 Non-Member: $78-$83
WINTER BASKETBALL* Age: Registration: Coaches Meetings: Practices Begin: Season (8 games): YMCA Locations:
1st–12th Grade October 20–December 16 TBD by Center Week of January 5, 2015 January 17 – March 7, 2015 Briargate, Downtown, Garden Ranch, Southeast and Tri-Lakes Member: $65-$75 Non-Member: $89-$97
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*Sport not offered at all locations. Contact your local Y to find out if sport is being offered.
Special thanks to our Fall and Winter Basketball Sponsors!
SWIM TEAM
YEAR-ROUND
TAE KWON DO & KARATE
YEAR-ROUND
Our Martial Arts program emphasizes the development of spirit, mind and body with a focus on self-discipline and self-control. Students will learn kicking, blocking and punching in a non-competitive environment. The program emphasizes a positive mental attitude, goal setting, and respect for self and others, while increasing self-esteem and self-confidence. Ages: 5 and up (younger children may be accepted after instructor interview) Members: $39-$50 Non-members: $67-$80 YMCA Locations: Tae Kwon Do: Karate:
Southeast and Memorial Park Briargate, Downtown and Garden Ranch
YMCA Swim Team promotes youth development through fun competition, sportsmanship and stroke development. Competitions are held monthly in this year-round program. Our goal is to provide youth with the best environment to improve their swimming skills, build self-confidence and achieve success. Ages: 5-14 YMCA Locations:
Briargate, Downtown, Garden Ranch, Southeast and Tri-Lakes Monthly Training Fee Registration Fee Members: $45 Annual fee: $40 Non-members: $65 Bi-annual meet fee: $25 Swim Meets are held monthly.
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YMCA OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION Association Offices 316 North Tejon Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.471.9790
Garden Ranch 2380 Montebello Drive West Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.593.9622
Briargate 4025 Family Place Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.282.9622
Memorial Park Recreation Center 280 South Union Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80910 719.385.5984
Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center 3920 Dublin Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.385.6508 Downtown 207 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.473.9622 Fountain Valley 301 East Iowa Avenue Fountain, CO 80817 719.884.2198
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Meridian Ranch 10301 Angeles Road Falcon, CO 80831 719.495.7119 Southeast & Armed Services 2190 Jet Wing Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80916 719.622.9622 Tri-Lakes 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway Monument, CO 80132 719.481.8728
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