Welcome to YMCA Youth Sports. Y sports nurture the potential of our kids by emphasizing fun, skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork in a positive environment. Children learn skills and build character while staying active, having fun, and making friends! Our programs progress with your child’s needs and abilities, from introductory to competitive.
The playing field is not always level for all but that’s where the YMCA, and YOU, come into play. We believe every child should have the chance to play regardless of ability to pay for program participation. Support could include: registration fees, shoes, jerseys, socks, shorts, determined by need. Our Player 2 Player youth sports program helps children from low income schools get in the game with a variety of sports, basketball, indoor soccer, flag football.* As an organization committed to youth development, we believe all children should be able to reach their potential, and we’re here to help. *Programs vary by school.
The statistics below confirm that our area’s low income neighborhoods have the greatest need for a program like Player 2 Player. Our unique sports clinics provide opportunities to learn team building and character development for both kids and parents. By partnering with the YMCA you will make a positive impact in someone’s life and their community. We believe that every person, family and neighborhood has the potential to bring about positive change. And together, we have the power to do so much more. Won’t you join us in supporting these kids?
Currently Serving:
Lidgerwood Elementary
Logan Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Scott Elementary
South Pines Elementary
For more information contact Michael Williams, Sports Executive, or call 509 720 5614.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Providence Sacred Heart, Wheeler Industries, The Warehouse and Dick’s Sporting Goods .
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When you think about basketball you can’t help but think of the YMCA. Why? Because we invented the sport back in 1891 in Springfield, MA – so it makes sense we know a thing or two about it. For over a century we have engaged youth creating a strong foundation of character and teamwork for a lifelong love of the game – while building skills for future community leaders. YMCA youth basketball emphasizes fun while encouraging fundamental skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Player 2 Player – every child gets the chance to play
Preschoolers will learn rules and practice basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, passing and in most cases, going the right way down the court through fun drills and games.
Kindergarteners learn rules and practice basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, passing and in most cases, going the right way down the court through fun drills and games.
*This is not a league. Please see our Rookies League if interested in a league style format.
Learn the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while sharpening skills, practicing drills, and having fun.
Jersey Window: Jan 15 – Feb 18, 2024 (Winter Program)
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Take your skills to the next level and experience constructive competition. Players in this youth basketball league continue to build skills like dribbling, shooting, and passing and begin learning basketball plays through fun drills.
FEE/REGISTRATION – Coming soon.
Jersey Window: TBA (to purchase if needed)
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Get ready for the next season of basketball by fine-tuning skills in our academy or learn the basics in an intro series! Players focus on mastering the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, practice drills, and have fun.
Grades K-2 | Nov 4 – Dec 16 | 6 Games
Registration Dates:
Game Locations:
REGISTRATION CLOSED FAQ JERSEY ORDER WINDOW OPEN!
Grades 3-4 | Nov 6 – Jan 19 | 8 games
Early Bird Registration: Jun 5 – Oct 2, 1pm | Guaranteed
Registration: Oct 2, 1:01pm – Oct 15 | Non-Guaranteed
Game Locations:
REGISTRATION CLOSED FAQ JERSEY ORDER WINDOW OPEN!
Grades 5 – 8 | Nov 6 – Jan 19 | 8 games
Early Bird Registration: Jun 5 – Oct 2, 1pm | Guaranteed
Registration: Oct 2, 1:01pm – Oct 15 | Non-Guaranteed
Game Locations:
REGISTRATION CLOSED FAQ JERSEY ORDER WINDOW OPEN!
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, 509 777 9622 x 4140.
Y Competitive Basketball LeaguesCelebrate the love of the game in this youth basketball league! Competitors focus on learning plays, practicing teamwork, and building fundamental skills. Teams participate at a higher level of competition, helping to prepare players for school leagues and lifelong love of the game.
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, 509 777 9622 x 4140.
Coaches register their team and if you don’t have a team you can register as a single*.
*Single registration provides current competitive teams a list of player free agents and provides the Y an opportunity to build a team with a community provided volunteer coach.
Player 2 Player – every child gets the chance to play
Grades 3 – 8 | Feb 26 – May 8, 2024 | 8 Games + Tournament
Team Early Bird Registration: Dec 1, 2023 – Jan 29, 2024
Team Registration: Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2024
The Y will try to create a team and find a coach but it is possible teams will not be formed or found. Optional placement into recreation program.
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.
Learn rules and practice flag football fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while sharpening skills, practicing drills, and having fun. Flag football means there is no contact or tackling.
Grades 1 – 2 | Sept 9 – Oct 14
Early Bird Registration: Ends Aug 7 at 1pm
Non-Guaranteed Registration: Ends Aug 21
Coaches Meeting: Aug 24, at 5:30pm. YMCA Corporate Office, 1126 N Monroe St
Grades 3 – 4 & 5 – 6 | Sept 10 – Oct 22
Early Bird Registration: Ends Aug 7 at 1pm
Non-Guaranteed Registration: Ends Aug 21
Coaches Meeting: Aug 29, at 5:30pm. YMCA Corporate Office, 1126 N Monroe St
Player 2 Player – every child gets a chance to play
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, 509 777 9622 x 4140.
Volleyball Academy
Prepare for the next volleyball season by fine-tuning skills in our volleyball academy. Players focus on sharpening proper techniques for passing, spiking, setting, and serving, competitive practice drills, building physical endurance and having fun.
Grades 4 – 6 | Sep 9 – Oct 28 Watch for upcoming league information
Grades 7 – 8 | Sep 9 – Oct 14 | Watch for upcoming league information
Player 2 Player – every child gets the chance to play
SoccerLearning and Fun are an easy goal with Indoor Soccer at the Y.
With an emphasis on fair play and fun, soccer at the Y is progressive with age-appropriate rules to help teach the game and keep it fun. Our soccer program focuses on sportsmanship and teaching the basic skills including kicking, passing, dribbling, shooting, defense and working as a team.
Preschoolers learn rules and practice soccer fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, passing, and in most cases, going the right way down the court through fun drills and games.
Player 2 Player – every child gets the chance to play
Interested In Coaching?
Volunteer Coach Application
The involvement of the community, parents and family volunteers is greatly appreciated and is an integral part in the success of our youth sports programs.
Y T-Ball is a home run! Kids learn the basics of the game plus teamwork, leadership, and making new friends.
Y T-Ball programs are designed to help players learn basic skills such as batting, catching, throwing, and the rules of the game. All kids are encouraged to play by getting equal chances to bat, run bases, and play in the field. Y 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 and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.
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.
Refund Policy:
Refunds will be granted less a $10 administrative fee for requests made before teams begin practicing. A 50% refund will be granted prior to the first game. Once games begin, no refunds will be granted. Games cancelled to weather will not receive a refund or a portion of the program fee.
Financial Assistance is available.
Financial Assistance takes 5-7 business days to process. Participants will not be placed, able to participate or register for the league until the financial assistance has been processed. To apply, please complete the Programs Financial Assistance Application.
Player 2 Player program is also available for scholarships. Please contact our Sports Director, Matt Clark , for more information.
Insurance:
Program participants must have their own insurance.
Registration:
Registrations are accepted on an individual basis. The YMCA recreation teams are built by grade and school.
Guaranteed Early Bird Registration:
You will be placed according to your grade, school, friend request or coach request. If there’s not enough participants on the team you will be contacted to discuss other options.
Non-Guaranteed Registration:
Registration will still be available in person or online during this time. However, there is no guarantee that you will be placed on the team for which you have requested. If there are questions about availability, please contact our Sports Director, Matt Clark.
Jersey Order Window:
Jerseys order window opens 4 weeks before the games begin and ends 2 weeks after the games begin.
When does practice start?
Practice usually begins 2 weeks before the season begins. Please check parent letter for start date. However, if you don’t have a coach yet there will be no practice.
When will I be contacted by the coach?
Sometimes issues arise. So, please make sure your email is accurate and your voicemail is active. Please make sure to check your junk mail.
Parent Letter:
Coming Soon
Playerspace:
This is a program we use to send out email to a team, division, or league. Please look for an email via Playerspace. Note you may not receive an email from Playerspace until a month before the season begins.
Weather Conditions:
The YMCA is not responsible for weather related game delays or weather-related game cancellations. The YMCA will make every effort to reschedule delayed or cancelled games, but it is not guaranteed.
Schedules:
If you have not received a schedule, they can be found on the website here Sports Schedules
What should I do at games?
As a parent you are there to support your child, other players, coaches, and officials. Please review our Parent & Player Code of Ethics.
When is picture day?
Please check your parent letter for the date and possible location of picture day. The date is also listed on the website. The actual time will be communicated by your coach and the Sports Admin.
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, 509 777 9622 x 4140.
Currently accepting Volunteer Coach Applications for Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball and Indoor Soccer.
Required training for Volunteer Coaches*
Concussion in Sports Training
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training
Code of Conduct
Protecting Students From Abuse
*Volunteer coaches will need to complete a background check and all required trainings on an annual basis.
Team Forms
Roster Wavier
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
Indoor Soccer:
Practice Plan Worksheet Warm-Up Ages 3-5
Fitness Activities Ages 3-5 Little Games Ages 3-5 Team Circle Ages 3-5
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
7 Pillars of YMCA Youth Sports
Teaching Character Development
Concussion Information
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information
Coaching & Core Values – Coming Soon
General Information – Coming Soon
Accessibility for allThanks 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. Everyone belongs at the Y, regardless of ability to pay.
Please complete the 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.
Financial Assistance Applications can take up to 10 days to process once received, longer if the application is incomplete. Participants will be able to participate or register for the league AFTER the financial assistance application has been processed.
Pickleball
Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: fun, and it is now the official sport of Washington! It was designed to be easy to learn and play whether you’re five, eighty-five or somewhere in between. It is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special paddles. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played with two, three, or four players, the ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed. This opens the game to more players and extends play for added fun. We invite you to drop in and join a game.
Currently offered at the Central, North and Valley YMCAs. Check Schedules for days and times.
