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YMCA Youth Sports programs promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, the value of participation over winning and team building. Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by contributing their time as volunteer coaches and team parents as well as being their kid’s number one fan.

Greenwood Family YMCA Youth Sports Information

The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active, and developing healthy habits they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. The benefits are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning to play a sport or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out.

YMCA Youth Sports programs promote healthy kids families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, the value of participation over winning and team building. Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by contributing their time as volunteer coaches and team parents as well as being their kid’s number one fan,

When kids play sports, they develop skills beyond the field. Through healthy  competition, kids can discover their personal best, have fun and be a part of a team. Modeling fairness, cooperation and hard work, our volunteer coaches recognize achievements, large and small, and understand that winning isn’t just about the score. By playing sports, kids and their families feel a sense of belonging that comes from a community gathering together to cheer on their team.

Like many youth sports programs, volunteer coaches lead players through drills and games that build skills, develop coordination and enhance a love of the game. But what makes us special is our philosophy. We make sure everyone participates. The YMCA Youth Sports philosophy is based on equal participation, fun, skill development, physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, family involvement and volunteer leadership.

Sports seasons, camps and clinics are offered for ages 4 through 13. Practices usually are one night per week and on Saturday; games are held on weeknight (unless otherwise noted). Age is as of August 1 and grouped as follows:

U6 = ages 4 & 5
U8 = ages 6 & 7
U10 = ages 8 & 9
U12 = ages 10 & 11
U14 = ages 12 & 13

Volunteer coaches are needed for all of the sports leagues.

RAINEDOUT.COM REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Please register at www.rainedout.com to receive immediate game cancellations and changes due to incliment weather. This is a free service where you can sign up to receive a text message or email. Type in organization name of YMCA GREENWOOD to register. This is a 3 step process that will help you receive up to date information.

In an effort to provide healthy after game snacks, please review these suggestions.
HEALTHY Snacks for Sports

2013 Sports Season Schedule
Youth Sports Refund Policy
Youth Sports Guidelines, Code of Conduct & Liability
Player-Parent Code of Conduct

ADULT SPORT RULES
Adult Basketball Rules
Volleyball Rules


Youth Summer Basketball

This 8 week program will help youth learn the basics of basketball within a safe, fun atmosphere and give them something active to do inside during the summer.

Practice will begin the week of June 10. Each player needs to have their own basketball and tennis shoes. Practices will take place in the single gym and a few Saturday practices will take place in the double gym.

ROSTERS (Please make sure your childs shirt size is correct)
U6 Summer Basketball Roster
U9 Summer Basketball Roster
U12 Summer Basketball Roster


Youth Baseball

Players will need to provide their own glove and shorts or pants. Shirts and hats are provided.

Baseball Rosters - There are 2 pages for t-ball and coach pitch and 1 page for pitching machine
T-Ball Rosters
Coach Pitch Rosters
Pitching Machine Rosters

Practice begins June 3rd. Coaches should be making contact with you over the weekend. If you have not heard from a coach by noon on Monday, please contact the YMCA at 223-9622 if you do not know your practice time. Practice times are listed on the top of each team roster.

RULES - rules are revised from last year so please review prior to first practice
T-Ball Rules rev 2013
Coach Pitch Rules rev 2013
Pitching Machine Rules rev 2013

SCHEDULES

T-ball Schedule
Coach Pitch Schedule_revised
Pitching Machine Schedule