What is YMCA Youth Sports?
YMCA utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! While basic skills of the game are developed through practices and games, every child learns sportsmanship and values necessary to be successful in life. Every game begins with a Youth Sports Pledge and ends with a handshake.
When does camp Y-Care 2022-2023 registration open?
Summer Camp Counselor in Training Send a Child to Camp Y-Care 2022-2023 Registration Opens May 3rd! Y-Club @ Thomas Jefferson or Lewis & Clark Middle School Health and Fitness App Fitness Centers Fitness Challenges
Why volunteer to coach at the YMCA?
Our coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship and strong character while they are learning basic sport skills. When you become a volunteer, the Y will introduce you to coaching and provide specific resources to the sport you coach.
Why is the Y’s youth basketball program so important?
Basketball was invented at the Y – and it still provides an excellent foundation for our future leaders. By working together on a team, kids will realize their full potential, gain self-confidence and leave the season with something worth more than a winning record.
What is basketball clinic?
Basketball clinics are focused on shooting, dribbling and passing. Clinics will include small games, contests, competitions and scrimmages appropriate for age and ability. Limited capacity available! We will close registration once we are at capacity for each group.
What is the YMCA?
The YMCA is a great place to enhance your child’s basketball skills, learn the rules, concepts, court layout, and player positions. Sportsmanship is emphasized and everyone plays. For questions or if you are interested in volunteering as a coach, please contact Matthew Eck at meck@springfieldymca.org or 217- 280-5199.
Bitty Basketball
Bitty Basketball is a three-week program designed to help children in Pre K develop the skills and knowledge of the game of basketball. Proper mechanics of shooting, ball handling and passing will be the points of emphasis in this fun introduction to the game.
Winter Youth Basketball League
Join us for YMCA Winter Basketball 2021! Our basketball league is for players of all skill levels, grades Kinder to 8th. Players participate in every game and receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level.