YMCA YOUTH SPORTS
Youth sports leagues at the YMCA offer children a chance to learn teamwork skills and master a new sport. Everyone plays every game and everyone goes home a winner.
Coaches stress skill development, teamwork and sportsmanship rather than winning. Sports teams are a great way to bring the family together, meet new friends and enjoy exercise in a positive environment.
YMCA members save money on all youth sports registrations. Consider becoming a YMCA member today! Click here for YMCA membership information.
SAVE TIME, REGISTER ONLINE!
Online registration is now available for all YMCA youth sports. Click on the "Register Now" link above, find the sport you want to register for, complete the registration questions and enter your payment information.
If you're having trouble registering online, please call the YMCA at 817-292-9612. Online registration closes on the registration deadline date for each sport. All late registrations will need to be brought into the Southwest YMCA.
GAME SCHEDULES POSTED AT QUICKSCORES.COM
For game schedules and cancellations due to inclement weather, please visit www.quickscores.com/southwestymca.
BASEBALL
The YMCA offers all types of baseball for boys and girls ages 3-12. Depending on their age division, players participate in tee-ball leagues, coach-pitch leagues, or player-pitch leagues. The YMCA wants to ensure that every child has fun and also learns valuable skills such as teamwork, perseverance and good sportsmanship through our instructional league.
Click here for the Spring Baseball Flyer & Registration Form
Click here for the Parent Information Sheet
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 13th
Season Starts: Saturday, May 12th
Season Ends: Saturday, June 23rd
COWTOWN GOLF
The YMCA'S Cowtown Golf program is designed for golfers of all skill and experience levels from ages 5-15. Whether your child has never picked up a golf club before of if he/she has played before and is looking to improve, the Cowtown Golf program will be a productive and fun program for your child. Lessons are taught by a PGA Professional who has over 16 years of playing and teaching experience. The Cowtown Golf program will be held at Pecan Valley Golf Course in Fort Worth. All equipment is provided at the golf course so parents are required to make any expensive equipment purchases for their child to participate.
Click here for the Cowtown Golf Flyer & Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 11th
Session Starts: Week of Monday, June 11th
Session Ends: Week of Monday, July 23rd
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
(Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball & Soccer)
The YMCA offers all types of summer sports camps for boys and girls ages 3-15. Participants will be divided into groups by age and skill level. Everyone will receive the appropriate attention from camp instructors so that every child is able to learn new skills, improve upon existing skills and most importantly, have fun! Our sports camps will be led by experienced collegiate players and coaches!
Click here for the Summer Sports Camps Flyer & Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 25th
Soccer & Volleyball Camp: Tuesday, June 5th - Friday, June 8th
Baseball & Basketball Camp: Tuesday, June 12th - Friday, June 15th
VOLLEYBALL
The YMCA, proud inventor of the game of volleyball, provides this fun and instructional program offered for girls ages 7-15. Our rules establish a fun atmosphere allowing every child to be able to participate no matter their skill level. We start at the 7-8 age level with a condensed court size and larger, lighter volleyball so new players can learn in a fun and productive atmosphere.
**Summer sports are played Monday - Friday evenings
Click here for the Summer Volleyball Flyer & Registration Form
Click here for the Parent Information Sheet
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 8th
Season Starts: Week of Monday, July 9th
Season Ends: Week of Monday, July 30th
BASKETBALL
The YMCA, proud inventor of the game of basketball, offers leagues for boys and girls ages 3-15. Our rules establish a fun atmosphere allowing every child to be able to participate no matter their skill level. The YMCA basketball league is designed to teach basic fundamentals of the game with a mix of on-court and off-court instruction. Every child gets a chance to learn the game as we highlight skill development, team play and sportsmanship.
**Summer sports are played Monday - Friday evenings
Click here for the Summer Basketball Flyer & Registration Form
Click here for the Parent Information Sheet
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 8th
Season Starts: Week of Monday, July 9th
Season Ends: Week of Monday, July 30th
SOCCER
The YMCA offers soccer for boys and girls ages 3 to 12. The YMCA soccer program provides a fun, instructional learning experience for your child. Spring and Fall seasons are offered by the Southwest YMCA. Participants will receive on the field and off the field instruction to promote a positive and fun environment. Our staff and volunteer coaches strive to make this a fun and exciting experience for all.
**Fall soccer registration will start Monday, July 2nd.
Season Starts: Saturday, September 15th
Season Ends: Saturday, October 27th
2012 SPORTS CALENDAR
The Southwest YMCA offers sports in the spring, summer, fall and winter for kids starting at age 3. Plan ahead this year and download the 2012 Sports Calendar so you never miss a registration deadline!
VOLUNTEER TO BE A COACH
YMCA youth sports would not be possible without the help of our volunteer coaches. The Southwest YMCA is always looking for caring, energetic adults to coach in our youth sports program. We provide all the help and resources you will need to have a fun and successful season. If you're interested in coaching a team and making a difference in your community, please complete the required YMCA Volunteer Application. All coaches are required to complete the volunteer application once every 12 months.
Completed forms can be submitted the following ways:
- Drop off at the Southwest YMCA
- Scan and email to Tim Storch at tstorch@ymcafw.org
- Fax to 817-370-2352
Please email the District Sports Director, Tim Storch, at tstorch@ymcafw.org with any questions related to the Southwest YMCA's youth sports program.