Youth Sports

GYMNASTICS

Learn gymnastics from instructor McKenna Geoghegan, former Division 1 Cheerleader and UCA Staff member. Basic skills such as handstands, cartwheels, back handsprings, and much more are taught. Each class will have a limit of 14. Because of limited space, call the YMCA at 859.987.1395 to register for this program. Each session is four weeks.

Ages: 4+
Fees: Members $35; Non-members $45 + sales tax

TUESDAYS

Intermediate: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Advanced: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Beginner: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Beginner/Low Intermediate: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE KUNG FU

Master Larry Mattox and Sifu Shea Hill teach classes. Master Larry is a 7th-degree black belt with 45 years of martial arts experience, and Sifu Shea Hill is a 3rd-degree black belt. Besides excellent self-defense, kung fu teaches discipline, respect, coordination, and self-confidence. This 12-week session is for ages 6 through adult. Pre-register online. Sessions begin consecutively every 12 weeks.

SELECT SOCCER

The Springboks Club manages and operates our Select Soccer program. For more information, please call George Flowers, the Youth Sports Director.

LITTLE DRIBBLERS BASKETBALL

A non-competitive intro to basketball for kids ages 3-5. This program will teach basic skills, teamwork & sportsmanship—6 instructional classes in the Y gym.
All participants will receive a t-shirt on the last day of the program. Parent participation is required.

LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER STARTERS

This is a non-competitive introduction to soccer for kids ages 3-5. This program will teach basic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. There will be 6 instructional classes in the Y gym. Each child will receive a t-shirt on the program's last day. Parent participation is required.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Grades K—4th is welcome to Register for the Y's New Co-ed Flag Football Program. The games will be on Sundays and will start on September 12. Depending on registration numbers, the league will run for 4-6 weeks.

Late Registration will result in a $10 late fee. There will be a MANDATORY SKILLS DAY at Legion Park Field, on top of the hill. Bring water, tennis shoes, athletic wear, and a Smile.

Skill day: August, 2024
Fee: $85 for Members, $100 for Nonmembers
Ages: 5-10

YOUTH BASKETBALL

This is our coed Recreational Basketball program for ages Kindergarten through 5th grade. This recreational basketball program will strengthen players' skills and help them gain self-confidence. Basketball at the Y is about more than just the game. It is about building the whole child from the inside out. Trained coaches focus on developing players' core skills, such as ball handling, defense, offense, rebounding, shooting, conditioning, and more. Players of all levels are welcome and will be assessed during skills clinics hosted by the Y.

Fee: $65 for members $85 non-members

YOUTH CO-ED VOLLEYBALL

6-week instructional session of volleyball skills and techniques.

Skill day, assessment, and group placement on July 2

Ages: 8-11

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays

Fee: $55 for members $65 non-members

Spring/Fall Youth Soccer

Leagues are offered in spring and fall to boys and girls ages U6-U14. Through soccer games and activities, basic soccer skills are developed. Our leagues strive to have every child play in every game while making friends and learning new techniques. Our soccer program helps kids become not only better soccer players but better people as well. It's a progressive program with multiple age-specific levels. We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement.

Fee: $85 members $100 non-member

Use the registration button below to find all our sports program offerings! Scholarships are available upon request!