Youth Sports

YOUTH SPORTS BY SEASON

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The Y is the starting point for youth to learn about becoming and staying active and developing healthy habits that they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. The benefits are more than just physical health; whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building relationships that lead to teamwork. Participation in sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out. Dates and current schedules can be found on our website, at www.ymcacva.org.

PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUNTEER AS COACHES AND HELPERS.

For More Information Contact Haley Jennings, Youth Sports Programs and Kidz Gym Coordinator haleyjennings@ymcacva.org 434.582.1900

T-BALL

Learn the basics of baseball and softball with the Y’s T-ball program. T-ball gives kids basic information and the skills they will need to enjoy the sport for a lifetime!

Your child will learn how to throw, catch, field and hit correctly, and the positions of the game.

All children will get a chance to play, and create lasting memories while doing so.

Ages: TOTS: 3-4 yr old Rookies: 5-6yr YMCA basketball is designed to teach the basic skills of basketball to newcomers and refine skills for return players.

Focus will be on ball control, shooting techniques, offensive and defensive tactics, rules and regulations of the game, team work, sportsmanship and fair play for all.

Ages: TOTS: 3-4 yr old Rookies: 5-6yr 8U: 7-8 yrs old 10U: 9-10 yrs old 13U: 11-13 yrs old

SOCCER

Youth Soccer is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills.

The YMCA fall and spring soccer programs are progressive programs with age-specific levels.

Every child gets to play in a safe, exciting and fun atmosphere.

We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement.

Ages: TOTS: 3-4 yr old Rookies: 5-6yr 8U: 7-8 yrs old 10U: 9-10 yrs old 13U: 11-13 yrs old

LY SWIM TEAM

LY Swim team focuses on the long-term development of successful competitive swimmers, providing stroke instruction and age-appropriate training to allow swimmers to progress to their highest potential. LY is a program of the YMCA of Central Virginia and a member club of

USA Swimming and Virginia Swimming. Our coaching staff is experienced and professional, certified by both USA Swimming and the YMCA; you can rest assured that your swimmers are safe and receiving sound instruction to improve their swimming. LY swimmers compete at all levels, from the LAL Championships to the U.S. Olympic Trials and everything in between.

LY swimmers learn self-discipline, commitment, delayed gratification, goal-setting, friendly competition, and teamwork.

For more information contact Ryan Woodruff, ryanwoodruff@ymcacva.org LIKE US ON FACEBOOK | DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP