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Youth Sports

We believe in developing the fundamental skills for each sport including ball handling, understanding the rules, sportsmanship, fair play and love of sports. Every child will play in our leagues regardless of talent or ability. We believe there is value in the joy of victory and learning to be a gracious loser. A mainstay of YMCA offerings for young people, Y youth sports programs fill kids' discretionary hours with positive activities and caring adult attention. Coaches -- most often volunteers, including many parents -- emphasize teamwork and cooperation over winning at any cost, developing good values over developing the next superstar.

When kids play sports they get more than just exercise. The benefits of playing sports go far beyond the physical. Kids who play perform better in school, develop better interpersonal skills, and work better in groups. They are more resilient against life's challenges and less likely to ever abuse drugs and alcohol. Our character development emphasis helps kids learn, understand and apply our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsability.

Clinics and leagues offer specific development of skills. We offer a variety of programs from one time programs to session long and multiple day per week programs. Each program is designed to help your child to grow and develop their skills.

Please contact Michelle Wiersig with questions and comments about the YMCA Youth Sports Programs.

To learn more about the programs offered, please click on one of areas of interest.
Pre-School Sports
Youth Sports
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All of our recreational youth leagues for boys and girls are a great tool for your child to learn the fundamentals of the sport and develop the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Seven Pillars of Y Sports are:
1. Everyone plays
2. Safety first
3. Fair play
4. Positive competition
5. Family involvement
6. Sports for all
7. Sports are fun

Pre-School Sports
Sports Mix
This program will focus on basic skill development in a variety of sports. Sports like basketball, football, soccer and baseball will be covered with a focus on the improvement of fundamental skills, teamwork and leadership. Ages 3-5.

Soccer Fundamentals
Soccer FUN-damentals is the Y’s new soccer clinic for children age 3. Children will learn to prefect the basic fundamental foot skills necessary for soccer while having fun. Every soccer player will benefit from the foot skills, touch passing, dribbling and shooting skills taught in this class. Every participant will benefit from the foot skills, touch passing, dribbling and shooting skills taught in this program. No experience necessary and it’s a great jump start to our soccer league. Age 3.

Junior Basketball Skills Clinic
This basketball clinic will introduce the game to your pre-schooler and teach them basic skills needed to prepare them for our Elementary Basketball League. The clinic coaches will spend time developing skills and use them in age appropriate drills and fun games. Parents-Coach Volunteers are welcomed! Ages 4 through 5th grade. Members, register online now! Other, please call or stop in to the YMCA to reserve your space before they are gone.

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Youth Sports
Soccer League
The Youth Soccer Program will be placing heavy importance on the basic skills that are necessary for development at a young age beginning with foot skills and progressing to in-game or pressure situations. Every drill will be skill specific supported with backup drills in case children are confused with the current drill to ensure they receive the highest level of learning from our coaches and staff. Practices & Game weeks will be alternated each week. Parent-Coach volunteers are welcomed! Ages U10 (8 & 9 year olds), U8 (ages 6 & 7) and U6 (ages 4 & 5).

Basketball Skills Clinic
This basketball clinic will introduce the game to your pre-schooler and teach them basic skills needed to prepare them for our Elementary Basketball League. The clinic coaches will spend time developing skills and use them in age appropriate drills and fun games. Parents-Coach Volunteers are welcomed! Ages 4 through 5th grade. Members, register online now! Other, please call or stop in to the YMCA to reserve your space before they are gone.

Elementary Basketball League
The After School Youth Basketball Program will focus on fundamentals of the sport while creating a relaxed environment for the children by incorporating fun, challenging games that advance skills and introduce basic plays. The program will run a total of eight weeks, having practice during the week at the child's school and one game a week at the YMCA on Saturday mornings September through November. We will create a healthy and fun environment for all players, parents and coaches while incorporating the core values of the YMCA of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Join us for the game we invented! Available for students in grades 2 - 3 and 4 - 5. Leagues will be co-ed. Members, register online now! Other, please call or stop in to the YMCA to reserve your space before they are gone. Parent Packet * 2013 Schedule * Rules

Youth Lacrosse Program
The YMCA of Indiana County has been awarded the US Lacrosse first sticks grant. In the spring of 2013 we will be offering a youth lacrosse program designed to get as many players as possible playing the "fastest game on two feet". Each participant will receive membership in US Lacrosse as well as Lacrosse magazine for one year. This unique and fast pased game will be taught in a modified form emphasising team play, stick skills and fun.

T-ball, Coach Pitch & Softball Leagues
Our summer leagues focus on developing a love for baseball and softball. Players learn the basics of throwing, fielding and hitting while learning to understand the team sports and make new friends. Members, register online now! Other, please call or stop in to the YMCA to reserve your space before they are gone.

Field Hockey- co-ed
Our summer and fall program focus on developing a love for sport in this fast moving game. Players learn the basics of of the sport with many cross over skills to other sports. A great way to introduce a child to sports or keep them moving while they wait for a favorite sport. Members, register online now! Other, please call or stop in to the YMCA to reserve your space before they are gone.

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Our Mission Statement: "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, body, and spirit for all."

CANCELLATION INFORMATION
Please subscribe to "rainedout.com" for cancellation and delay information texted directly to your cell phone. This is a free service that allows you to have the information as soon as possible. Visit rainedout.com and search for "indiana county YMCA". Follow the simple steps and you will be in the system.

Additionally we will post cancellations and delays for sports programs here on our website as well. However the rainedout.com system is the fastest and easiest to access.

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caring • honesty • respect • responsibility

Our Mission Statement: "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy mind, body, and spirit for all."