YMCA sports develop more than skills - they develop confidence and character. We offer Winter Indoor Soccer, Spring T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball, Outdoor Soccer , Fall T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball, Fall Flag Football and Fall Basketball. Take a peak at the FUNdamentals of our program to find out if YMCA Sports are a good fit for your family.

Age

Our co-ed sports are open to all boys and girls ages 3-10, with the exception of Flag Football, which is open to boys and girls ages 4-10.

Cost

YMCA Sports cost just $26 for members and $40 for non-members. A team T-Shirt is included. Please ask us about financial assistance upon registration if cost prohibits you from participating.

Location

We use shared spaces like schools, parks, and churches throughout the Tri-Cities. Exact locations are provided upon registration for each sport.

Register

Specific registration dates are listed for each sport below. Download your sport specific registration form and either mail it with a check or bring it to the YMCA office with your payment. If mailing registration and payment, please call the YMCA to confirm team information.

Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of our sports program. Enthusiasm and a desire to be a positive role model are more important to us than coaching experience.

Youth Sports Age Groups

4-5 year olds | 6-7 year olds | 8-10 year-olds -Flag Football

"Zackery Lystedt Law"

The new "Zackery Lystedt Law" in Washington now requires that all participants read and sign the concussion information sheet. Click here for more information regarding the new law.

Winter Indoor Soccer

Season runs January 14 - February 25, 2012, games and practices held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 
Registration Dates
Coaches:December 5-9, 2011
YMCA Members:December 12-16, 2011
Open Registration:December 19- 30, 2011 (registration offices will be closed half day on Dec. 23rd and all day Dec. 24th)

Download the Indoor Soccer Registration form

Download the Volunteer Coach's form

Download the Coach's Handbook

Spring T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball

Season runs April 9 - May 25, 2012 , games and practices are held weekdays.
Registration Dates
Coaches: February 13-24
YMCA Members: February 27 - March 2
Open Registration: March 5-16

• Download the Spring Baseball Registration form
  

NEW!

YMCA Baesball Tournament for 9-10 year olds- May 12th, 2012

(fees included in regular registration fees)

Outdoor Soccer

Season runs June 18 -Aug 10, 2012 games and practices are held on weekdays.
Registration Dates
Coaches: April 23-May 4
YMCA Members: May 7-11
Open Registration: May 14-25

Fall T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball

Season runs August 13 - September 28, 2012 games and practices are held weekdays.
Registration Dates
Coaches: July 9 - 13
YMCA Members: July 16 - 20
Open Registration: July 23 -27

Fall Flag Football

For boys and girls ages 4-10.

"Football Experience clinics" for boys and girls ages 3-4.

Season runs September 8 - October 20, 2012, games and practices held on Saturdays
Registration Dates
Coaches: July 7- July 9 - 18
YMCA Members: July 19 - 27
Open Registration: July 30 - August 10

Fall Basketball

Season runs October 29 - December 17, 2011, all games are held on Saturdays.

(No games Thanksgiving weekend)
Registration Dates
Coaches: September 14-23
YMCA Members: September 26 - 30
Open Registration: October 3-7

FUNdamentals

Character Development is a big part of our YMCA programs and values such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are an integral part of everything we do.

Everyone Plays.No exceptions, because we know that when everyone plays, everyone wins regardless of ability. Tryouts and cutting aren’t words we use and our volunteer coaches do their best to see that everyone has equal practice and playing time.

Positive Competition. We realize that a level of competition comes naturally but we’re an inclusive organization and we work to keep the outcome of games in perspective. Instead of competition we emphasize having fun, participating, teamwork, learning new skills, and showing respect for others.

Sportsmanship. Coaches, parents, and players are all expected to show respect for everyone involved. Learning to keep a positive attitude is an important part of our program.

Games Approach. Younger children learn fundamentals by participating in a modified, developmentally appropriate version of the game. For older children, we combine both modified and regular games, with traditional drills to give participants a solid understanding of the sport.

Sports for Fun. Above all, we know that kids join sports for fun. We know that if we take the fun out of sports, we risk children taking themselves out of sports. We strive to provide an educational and fun program for all.