Sports Programs

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

Roc-N-Tots
Roc-N-Tots offers an introduction to movement and music for growing minds and bodies for ages 18 months through 3 years. A fun mix of circle songs, free dance, marching and imagination which your child will talk about all week!  For more information, contact Yonka Perkins at 583-9622, ext. 118 or yonka@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I

Days/Times: Wednesday
18 - 24 months - 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
2 to 3 years - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fees: Full member $22.50/program member $45/session

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Micro-Soccer
Co-ed program for youth ages 3 to 6. There are no try-outs, emphasis is on participation NOT winning, and fundamentals are stressed. They will be divided into four teams and the first half hour will be “practice”. Teams will have drills, team cooperation plays, and learn basic skills of the game. The remaining fifteen minutes will be “game” time. Space is limited with 48 children maximum. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I
Days/Times: Saturday at 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Saturday at 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Fees: Full member $33/program member $66/session

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Advanced Micro-Soccer
This is a co-ed program for youth ages 7-9 who want to continue on in soccer. This program will run much like micro-soccer but practice will be 20 minutes and the “game” will be played in the remaining 40 minutes with more structure in positioning players. Space is limited with 30 children maximum and registration is required. For more information, please contact
Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I
Days/Times: Saturday at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fees: Full member $33/program member $66/session

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Co-ed Soccer (10-12 year olds)
This program is for soccer players who are not on competitive sport teams and just want to play. Skills assessment will be used for grouping with the Games Approach. All groups will have fun playing and some will also keep score. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II
Days/Times: Saturday at 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Fees: Full member $33/program member $66/session

 

Summer Soccer & Basketball Clinics

YMCA Youth Super Sports with a games approach to teaching sports to kids.

Play the game. Learn the tactics. Learn the skills. FUN!

Soccer Clinic at Skidmore College
Group 1: Entering Kindergarten – 3rd grade
July 19-23, 2010 . 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group 2: Entering 4th-6th grades
July 26-30, 2010 . 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group 3: Entering 7th-9th grades
August 2-6, 2010 . 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Basketball Clinic at Saratoga Springs Branch
Group 1: Entering 4th-6th grades
August 9-13, 2010 . 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group 2: Entering 7th – 8th grades
August 16-20, 2010 . 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Group 3: Entering 9th-12th grades
August 23-27, 2010 . 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Clinic Fees: Full Facility Member $60/week or Program Member $80/week

You may register your child at the Saratoga Springs Branch front desk. Each week must be paid in full at time of registration. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

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Short Sports
This program is for 2 to 3 year olds and will give participants experience with a variety of sport related games and activities in a small group setting in the gym. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I

Days/Times: Tuesday at 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Fees: Full member $15/program member $30/session

Saratoga Springs Branch


Sports of All Sorts
This program will focus on the fun aspects of sports! Players will participate in cooperative games and learn skills related to several sports, while incorporating the basic concepts of group work and being on a team. We offer this program for two age groups. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I


For 3 to 5 year olds
Days/Times: Tuesday at 11:30 - 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fees: Full member $25/program member $50/session


For 5 to 7 year olds
Days/Times: Wednesday at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Full member $30/program member $60/session

For 8 to 10 year olds
Days/Times: Tuesday at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: Full membe $30/program member $60/session

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

 

Karate Kids and Goju Ryu Karate
Certified first degree black belt Goju Karate instructor has designed family karate classes for children and adults of all ability levels, interests and ages. Karate is a registration only program. Karate is taught in a continuous 7 week session and training may begin at anytime. See instructor for purchase of uniform. This program is held at the Corinth Branch only.  Please contact Alysse Kasowski at 583-9697, ext. 191 or at alysse@ymcasaratoga.org for more information.

Sessions: 7-week program session
Days/Times:
Karate Kids - 5 to 10 year olds
(with no marital arts background) Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Goju Ryu Karate - 8 years and older
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Fees:
Karate Kids - Full member: $25 for all 7-wks
Goju Ryu Karate - Full member: $18 for all 7-wks
Program member: Non-member rates also available.

Corinth Branch

 

Small Shots Basketball
Boys and girls ages 5-9 years old learn the fundamentals of basketball: dribbling, passing and shooting, while having a great time. For more information, please contact Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I-II
Days/Times:
Beginners - Monday at 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Intermediates - Monday at 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Fees: Full member $20/program member: $40/session

Wilton Branch

 

Junior Shots Basketball
This program is a co-ed program for kids ages 9-12 who have participated in Small Shots Basketball. We focus on fundamentals of basketball: dribbling, passing, positions, shooting, and team work. We will incorporate practice time and game playing each class. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, please contact
Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.

Sessions: Fall I-II, Winter, Spring I
Days/Times: Tuesday at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Fees: Full member $25/program members: $50/session

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Youth Recreational Basketball Leagues
Junior Division: This co-ed league is for 7th, 8th and 9th grade students.


Senior Division: This league is for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students.


For more information, please contact
Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.


Sessions: November - March
Days/Times: Call for more information.
Fees: Full member $60/program members $100/session

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Open Volleyball
Drop-in recreational volleyball for players ages 12 and up. Players must understand and be able to implement the concept of “bump, set and spike”. For more information, please contact
Mel LaBelle at 583-9622, ext. 120 or at mel@ymcasaratoga.org.


Days/Times: Open beginner volleyball for players ages 12 and up on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Fees: Members - FREE/non-members - $10/adult or $5/youth daypass

 

Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run, a 10-week program that ends with a 5K Run/Walk, uses fitness and fun to learn about self-esteem, values, being respectful to ourselves and our communities, making difficult decisions and being true to who we are. We are looking for 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls who believe girls are smart, powerful, strong, fun, cool and would like to celebrate that fact with other girls who feel the same way. Space is limited and registration begins September 20th.  Contact Paige Minear at 583-9622, ext. 116 or at paige@ymcasaratoga.org.

Session: 10-weeks - TBD

Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday
Time is TBD.
Fees: FREE
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Teen Lifting Program
Do you have a son or daughter that wants to learn more about resistance training? Participants will receive instruction on basic free weight movements, sound nutrition, and fitness etiquette. This class is for 14 years and older and registration is required. For more information, please contact Chris Defbaughat 587-3000, ext. 151 or at chris@ymcasaratoga.org for Wilton Branch program.

Wilton Branch

Session: 4 weeks
Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday at
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - class size: 6 max.
Fees: No charge for members.


 
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