Sports

Team sports teach youth to play well, play fair and work together. At the YMCA, we make sure everyone plays and everyone wins, putting team spirit above the final score.

The Y offers a variety of instructional and intermediate-level skills and drills programs where youth can develop their knowledge of sports, strengthen their personal ability, and have fun among friends and teammates.

 

YBL Youth Basketball League

Join Bayside’s Youth Basketball League! Registration is open through Dec. 12th, 2009. The program is open to boys in grades 1-7 and girls, grades 1-4. The program is introductory and inclusive! Program runs for one hour on Saturdays between 8am and 1pm. Click here for sponsorship information

 

We would like to thank all those who have sponsered already this year:
Anonymous
Art By You at Weirdgirl Creations
Behavioral Health Services
The Bloom Family
Blount Fine Foods
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery
FAB (For Anything But...alcohol, drugs or tobacco)
Timothy J. Morgan, Esq.
The Michael Raffa Family in memory of Uncle Ronnie
Striper Marina
Webster Bank


Preschool


Youth

 

 

Preschool

  • Squeaky Sneakers (3-4 years)

    This preschool program is designed to explore fun games and activities in an informal environment. Activities will take place in and around the YMCA gym. Emphasis will be placed on developing sports skills and physical fitness. Fun and sportsmanship are a part of every session

  • Short Sports (3-5 years)

    This co-ed class explores many fun games and sports activities. Emphasis will be on developing confidence, motor skills, coordination, listening skills, body awareness and physical fitness. Fun and sportsmanship are a part of every session. Curriculum will cover a new sport, game, or activity each week.

  • Sports Mania (4-5 years)

    This co-ed class features a different sport or activity at each weekly session. Instruction includes basketball, hockey, soccer, pillow-polo, track, t-ball and more. Youngsters learn about different sports and the importance of sportsmanship. Values are stressed at all classes.

 

  • Instructional Soccer (3-5 years)

    This program will focus on teaching fundamental skills needed to play soccer. Rules of the game, values, sportsmanship, competition, and fun are a part of each class. Classes start in the gym and may move outside if weather permits.

  • Kinder Gymnastics (3-5 years)

    This program is designed to allow children of preschool age the opportunity to develop motor skills, confidence, and knowledge about the sport of gymnastics in a non-competitive environment. Instruction in tumbling, vaulting, balance beam and more.

  • Instructional T-Ball (3-5 years)

    This class is designed to build confidence, develop baseball skills and teach how to play competitively. Skills that will be taught include hitting, fielding, positioning, and throwing.


  • Instructional Floor Hockey (3-5 years)

    This program will focus on teaching fundamental skills needed to play hockey. Rules of the game, values, sportsmanship, and fun are a part of each class. Scrimmages games will be played as skills improve.

  • Bitty Basketball (4-5 years)

    This popular program will stress fundamentals, rules of the game, sportsmanship, values and competition. Basketball skills will be taught and practiced at each daily session. It will include competitive contests and scrimmage games. The overall purpose of this class is to promote fun and positive character development through the medium of basketball.

  • Advanced T-Ball (4-5 years)

    (Prior t-ball instruction required)
    This program will teach the skills of T-Ball/Baseball at a more advanced level. Skills will include hitting, fielding, positioning, and throwing. Games will be played as instruction progresses.

  • Parent and Child Gymnastics (2-3 ½ years)

    A great way to spend time with your child and learn the fundamentals of gymnastics.

Youth

  • Instructional Basketball (Kindergarten - Grade 5)

    This popular program will stress fundamentals, rules of the game, sportsmanship, values and competition. Basketball skills will be taught and practiced at each daily session. It is not a league, but will include competitive contests and scrimmage games. The overall purpose of this class is to promote fun and positive character development through the medium of basketball.

  • Dodge ball (Grades 1-5)

    The popularity of dodge ball has spread across the country at a fanatic pace. This class is designed to build confidence, develop throwing and catching skills while learning in a competitive atmosphere. There’s no limit to the future of this sport.

  • Floor Hockey (Kindergarten - Grade 5)

    This program will focus on teaching fundamental skills needed to play hockey. Rules of the game, values, sportsmanship, competition, and fun are a part of each class. Competitive games will be played to enhance each child's overall development in hopes of forming a league.

  • Home School Gym (on-going program) (Kindergarten and up)

    Each weekly session will offer a different sport or activity. Instruction will include: basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, track, pillow-polo, whiffleball, baseball and more. It is a great way to meet friends, have fun, and learn about different sports. (Different fee structure and session dates apply.)

  • Gymnastics (Kindergarten and up)

    This instructional program is designed to develop motor skills for young boys and girls while building confidence, and learning basic gymnastic moves. Instruction will include floor exercise, tumbling, beam, and vaulting.