YOUTH SPORTS

Pass, set, hit! With an emphasis on team spirit and sportsmanship, players have the opportunity to learn the basic volleyball fundamentals such as underhand serving, setting, hitting, blocking and digging in a fun and positive environment.

League runs March 17 - May 17, 2025. Pricing at $52 Member/$90 Non-Member. Register Now through February 27, 2025!

Dodgeball is a team sport in which players on two teams try to throw balls and hit opponents, while avoiding being hit themselves. Kids will be split up into teams: Division 1 (3-5 grade) Division 2 (6-8 grade). League runs Wednesday evenings.

League runs April 9 - May 14, 2025. Pricing at $30 Member/$50 Non-Member. Register Now through March 31, 2025!

Our Y is hosting an Outdoor Soccer League that will include practices that will focus on ball handling skills, scoring plays, and developing as a better soccer player and sportsmanlike individual.

League runs May 19 - July 19, 2025. Pricing at $52 Member/$90 Non-Member. Register Now through April 30, 2025!

A fast paced and energetic sport for children of all ages. We offer Indoor Soccer programs that will teach your child the fundamentals of ball control, passing and shooting. YMCA Soccer is designed to introduce the sport in a fun way to the youngest players and then continue to build skills, confidence and teamwork as players grow. Shin guards are not required but are recommended for all age groups. Through practice and games, children will develop coordination and motor skills to enhance skills such as quickness and agility. 

League runs Oct 6 - Dec 6, 2025. Pricing at $52 Member/$90 Non-Member. Register Now through September 18, 2025!

T-Ball/Baseball is designed to teach young players the fundamentals of the game. Participants will learn how to catch, throw, and bat in a fun coed team atmosphere. Every child plays at least half of every game while making friends and learning new techniques.  

League runs July 28 - September 27, 2025. Pricing at $52 Member/$90 Non-Member. Register Now through July 10, 2025!

• Little Ninjas  | Ages 4-6 | $25 Member/$50 Non-Member
• Young Ninjas | Ages 7-12 | $30 Member/$60 Non-Member
• ​Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Ages 13+ (Teens and Adults Must register at Front Desk (Monthly registration/pro-rated by week) | $40 Member/$80 Non-Member

Brazilian Jiu – Jitsu: BJJ is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, by taking the fight to the ground. The Jiu Jitsu practitioner then applies joint locks and choke holds to defeat the opponent.

Tae Kwon Do is an eclectic style of martial arts characterized by spinning and high kicks. The goal of this martial art is to help its practitioners develop needed skills, not only for the demanding physical moves that martial arts require but also for our daily lives. “We do not live to do martial arts; rather we do martial arts to live.” - Black Belt 3rd degree instructor Jose Rodea.

• Classes are divided: Ages 7-12 and 13-Adult
• $43 Member/$85 Non-Member
   

Work with a personal coach during your 30 minute sessions for a personalized workout to refine your skills.

Coach Denny will focus on teaching the skills and mechanics of softball pitching. Participants will work on grip, stride, and release. *Bring your own glove. Clinic runs two consecutive Sundays to allow you to learn skills and come back for further instruction and pointers. Meet in the Gymnasium.

CLINICS WILL TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 6 & 13, 2025 IN THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA GYMNASIUM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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Volunteer coaches will lead children through practices focusing on the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing and defense. Players will have practice once per week (M-TH), with games held on Saturdays. Players will also look to focus on learning the game at younger ages and perfecting their game as they grow in age and skill.

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Over the course of 4 weeks, this program will offer 30 minutes of fundamentals and drills followed by 30 minutes of game play each week.

REGISTRATION CURRENTLY CLOSED, CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES

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This program will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting and defense.

REGISTRATION CURRENTLY CLOSED, CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES