Recreation Basketball League:

After over a hundred years of teaching this sport, we’ve learned a thing or two. YMCA youth basketball emphasizes fun while encouraging fundamental skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Grades K – 2 (Nov 13 – Dec 11)

• Games played at local schools on Saturdays
• Guaranteed registration ends Oct 1

REGISTER

Grades 3 – 4 (Nov 6 – Jan 15)

• Games played at local schools on Fridays or Saturdays
• Guaranteed registration ends Oct 1

REGISTER

Grades 5 – 8 (Nov 5 – Jan 29)

• Games played at local schools on Fridays or Saturdays
• Guaranteed registration ends Oct 1

REGISTER

Volunteer Coaches:

• • We’re seeking volunteers interested in coaching youth sports. Our coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship and strong character. When you become a volunteer, the Y will introduce you to coaching and provide resources specific to the sport you coach. If you have questions about being a volunteer coach, please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Volunteer Coach Application

Competitive Basketball League:

This league is more competitive than the YMCA recreational league, yet still provides a positive experience. Coaches register their team, schedule practices, and team uniforms.

Grades 3 – 8 (Nov 3 – Jan 28)

• Games are played on Mondays/Wednesdays at the Warehouse and/or HUB
• Guaranteed registration ends Oct 1

REGISTER

Volunteer Coaches:

• • We’re seeking volunteers interested in coaching youth sports. Our coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship and strong character. When you become a volunteer, the Y will introduce you to coaching and provide resources specific to the sport you coach. If you have questions about being a volunteer coach, please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Volunteer Coach Application

Flag Football

Our focus is 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. We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement.

Grades 1 – 2 (Sept 11 – Oct 16)

REGISTER

Grades 3 – 8 (Sept 11 – Oct 23)

REGISTER

Volunteer Coaches:

• • We’re seeking volunteers interested in coaching youth sports. Our coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship and strong character. When you become a volunteer, the Y will introduce you to coaching and provide resources specific to the sport you coach. If you have questions about being a volunteer coach, please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Volunteer Coach Application

Volleyball:

This is a co-ed 6 on 6 volleyball league. This is a learning league, where participants can build on the foundations of the game. Practice times can be one or two times a week depending on the coach’s availability.

Grades 4 – 6 (Sep 11 – Oct 30)

• Games are on Saturdays at the Warehouse from 9am – Noon

REGISTER

Volunteer Coaches:

• • We’re seeking volunteers interested in coaching youth sports. Our coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship and strong character. When you become a volunteer, the Y will introduce you to coaching and provide resources specific to the sport you coach. If you have questions about being a volunteer coach, please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Volunteer Coach Application

Sports Clinics (Various Sports):

Clinics are an ideal way to introduce youth to a particular sport before they participate in a recreational or competitive league setting. These recreational clinics focus on character development, sports skills, and more importantly FUN. Each clinic will have a character development engagement piece, fun games, and skills ending with a little gameplay for all participants

• June 28 – July 29 (No clinics week of July 5)
• Clinic session run weekly Mon – Thu | Sign up for one, two, or all four weeks
• Two locations to choose from: Gary Middle School OR Bowdish Middle School

Multi-Sports: Soccer, Flag Football, Rugby, and Volleyball

• 3 – 4pm
• Grades 1 -2  |  REGISTER
• Grades 3 – 4  |  REGISTER

Summertime Classics: Kickball, Dodgeball, T-ball, and Golf

• 4:15 – 5:15pm
• Grades 1 -2  |  REGISTER
• Grades 3 – 4  |  REGISTER

Olympic Games: Javelin/Archery, Hurdles, Long Jump, Shot Put, and 50-yard Dash

• 5:30 – 6:30pm
• Grades 1 -2  |  REGISTER
• Grades 3 – 4  |  REGISTER

Soccer

• 3 – 4pm
• Grades 1 -2  |  REGISTER
• Grades 3 – 4  |  REGISTER

Flag Football

• 4:15 – 5:15pm
• Grades 1 -2  |  REGISTER
• Grades 3 – 4  |  REGISTER

Rugby

• This co-ed clinic teaches the basics of Rugby with fun games and zero contact.
• In collaboration with the Seattle Seawolves, this clinic is offered at no charge.
• 5:30 – 6pm
• Grades 1 -2  |  REGISTER
• Grades 3 – 4  |  REGISTER

Fall Basket Ball Clinics :

Clinics are an ideal way to introduce youth to a particular sport before they participate in a recreational or competitive league setting. These recreational clinics focus on character development, sports skills, and more importantly FUN. Each clinic will have a character development engagement piece, fun games, and skills ending with a little game play for all participants

• September 11-25
• Clinic session run weekly on Saturday
• Three locations to choose from: Central YMCA, North YMCA and Valley YMCA

Central

• Grades K | 9 – 9:55am | REGISTER
• Grades K – 1 | 10 – 10:55am  |  REGISTER
• Grades 1 – 2 | 11 – 11:55am |  REGISTER

North

• Grades K |  9 – 9:55am | REGISTER
• Grades K – 1 | 10 – 10:55am  |  REGISTER
• Grades 1 – 2 | 11 – 11:55am |  REGISTER

Valley

• Grades K |  1 – 1:55am | REGISTER
• Grades K – 1 | 2 – 2:55am  |  REGISTER
• Grades 1 – 2 | 3 – 3:55am |  REGISTER

YMCA youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others. As parents, we encourage you to become more than just spectators but to consider being a volunteer coach – as well as being your child’s greatest fan!

There’s a lot to know as a youth sports participant parent and we want you to have all the information you need. This information is just for YOU so please spend some time reviewing this material.

BE A YOUTH SPORTS COACH TODAY.

Volunteer Coaches Information 

We’re seeking volunteers interested in coaching youth sports. Our coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship and strong character. When you become a volunteer, the Y will introduce you to coaching and provide resources specific to the sport you coach. If you have questions about being a volunteer coach, please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Volunteer Coach Application

Currently accepting Volunteer Coach Applications for Basketball and Flag Football

Team Forms
Roster Waiver

Basketball – Blank Practice Plans:

Practice Plan Worksheet
Fitness Activities Ages 3-5            Practice Skill Ages 3-5          Warm-Up Ages 3-5          Team Circle Ages 3-5
Fitness Activities Ages 6-7            Practice Skill Ages 6-7          Warm-Up Ages 6-7          Team Circle Ages 6-7
Fitness Activities Ages 8-9            Practice Skill Ages 8-9          Warm-Up Ages 8-9          Team Circle Ages 8-9
Fitness Activities Ages 10-11        Practice Skill Ages 10-11      Warm-Up Ages 10-11      Team Circle Ages 10-11
Fitness Activities Ages 12 & Up     Practice Skill Ages 12 & Up   Warm-Up Ages 12 & Up   Team Circle Ages 12 & Up

Rugby – Practice Plan Videos:
Drills:
Support – passing drill          Kicking – 3 types of kicking the ball           Basic Pass

Fun Games:
Tiger’s Tail            Rounders          Passing Lines          Pairs Tag         Mountie in the Middle

Educational  Material
Coaching & Core Values
7 Pillars of YMCA Youth Sports
Teaching Character Development
Concussion Information
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information
General Information

Requirements
Concussion Training
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training
Code of Conduct
Child Abuse Prevention Training – link for training will be sent via email once you have submitted your application.

How do I get a refund?

Refunds will be granted minus a $10 administrative fee for requests made prior to practice beginning or football equipment is issued. A 50% refund will be granted prior to the first game. Once games begin, no refunds will be granted.

Is financial assistance available?

Thanks to the generous donors of our Philanthropy in Action, and our commitment to strengthen our community, financial assistance is available to those who need it. As a mission-driven, nonprofit organization we strive to ensure everyone can learn, grow, and thrive through YMCA programs.

Please complete the Childcare & Programs Financial Assistance Application. The application is also available at any YMCA branch or by calling 509 777 9622. Applications and supporting documents can be delivered to the YMCA corporate office at 1126 N. Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99201 or to any YMCA branch. Or it may be emailed, Attention Business Office.

Processing financial assistance applications takes 5-10 business days. Participants will be able to participate or register for the league AFTER the Financial Assistance Application has been processed.

Can I register for any team?

Registrations are accepted on an individual basis. We build teams by grade and school only.

What happens when I sign up during guaranteed registration?

Guaranteed Registration: You will be placed on the school to which your child attends or played on last year. You will get your shirt/jersey before the game. If there’s not enough participants on the team you were placed on, then you will be contacted and placed on another team of your choosing.

What if I register late?

Non-Guaranteed Registration: To register after the program deadline we cannot guarantee your registration. Call the Program Director about team availability. After choosing a team with availability, you may register for the program. Shirt or jersey may not be available prior to the 1st game but will be supplied as soon as possible.

Does the YMCA provide insurance?

No. Program participants must have their own insurance.

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