Sports

Sports Programs

SPORTIES FOR SHORTIES (Ages 3-6)

Calling all parents and preschoolers! Sporties For Shorties is a fun class that helps children improve their motor skills in a fun, non-competitive way. Classes will include basketball, kickball, soccer, hockey, and more! Great first-time activity for your child as they will learn the basic skills and fundamentals of both team/individual sports with a focus on FUN!

SOCCER SKILLS (Ages 3 – 7th Grade)

Get in on the action with Soccer Skills! Learn soccer basics like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Keeping our focus on participation and fun, your child will learn basic soccer skills through scrimmages and drills. Locations include Y branches and local High Schools, and vary throughout the year.

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Grades PreK-7)

YMCA Flag Football is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills. YMCA Flag Football promises no try outs, no getting cut, and no bench warmers! Every child plays at least half of every game while making friends and learning new techniques. The YMCA utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun!

BASKETBALL LEAGUE (Grades K-8)

Youth basketball is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills. YMCA youth basketball promises no try outs, no getting cut and no bench warmers! Every child plays at least half of every game while making friends and learning new techniques. The YMCA utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun!

DODGEBALL (Grades K-7)

It’s DODGEBALL TIME! Join in on the fun as teams compete against each other to become dodgeball legends! We will play as many 5-minute games as we can each week.

OUTDOOR SOCCER SKILLS (Grades K-3)

YMCA Soccer Skills is character driven and kids develop all of their skills from passing, dribbling, and shooting, to teamwork and sportsmanship. *Program will take place at Valley High school Soccer Field (Inside of Running Track— 703 Stevenson Blvd, New Kensington 15068)

FALL DECK HOCKEY (Ages 4-12 )

This program will consist of practice, games, and fun! Kids will learn the basics of hockey, such as shooting, passing, stick-handling, defense and goalie play. Sticks and helmets can be provided upon request.

TAE KWON DO (Ages 6-Adult)

What is Tae Kwon Do? TAE means to jump, kick, or smash with the foot. KWON denotes a fist used chiefly to punch or destroy. DO is the Art, Method, or Way. Tae Kwon Do is a technique of unarmed combat for self-defense involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, dodges, and interceptions with the hands, arms, and feet. All skill levels welcome! New session available every month!

DANCE (Ages 3-Adult)

Our dance classes are offered to pre-schoolers, school age, and teens/adults. Classes cover a combination of dance styles including ballet, tap, and movement to music.

PICKLEBALL (Grades 3-8)

Pickleball is a fun and addictive game that is fun for all ages! It combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Paddles and pickleballs are available.

TEE-BALL (Ages 3-7)

Youth players will practice the basic concepts of baseball in a fun, engaging way. Areas of focus include fielding, throwing, hitting (using a Tee) and base running.