Kids & Teens Sports

For Youth Development: Swim, Sports & Play:
Kids & Teens Sports


	Preschool/Bitty Sports Your kids will love our instructional sports programs that introduce them to the fundamentals of sports of all sorts! Parents love that the YMCAs four core values—respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring—are infused into every class so that kids focus on the value of sportsmanship and healthy competition, rather than rivalry, right from the start! And every kid plays! These programs encourage team building, individual development, positive self-image and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.	Information & Schedule
	Jr. Suns Basketball Leagues Recreational/Co-ed Jr. Suns Boys YMCA leagues are the best and most fun around! Coaches work on basic ball handling, passing, shooting and defensive skills while introducing defensive and offensive schemes, while kids enjoy learning this great game!	Information & Schedule
	Excel @ the Y Club Basketball We now have Excel Basketball Leagues! Whether you are a coach with a team or a highly competitive player looking for excelled levels of play, you need to contact us. We have leagues for kids and teens, 3rd grade through high school. We also have 7^th and 8^th grade all-girls teams.	Information & Schedule
	Jr. Mercury Basketball Leagues Recreational Jr. Mercury Girls YMCA leagues are among the most unique forms of recreation for girls interested in this sport... and the most fun! Coaches work on basic ball handling, passing, shooting and defensive skills while introducing defensive and offensive schemes—while kids enjoy learning this great game!	Information & Schedule
	Jr. Suns Basketball Leagues Competitive We have Jr. Suns Boys Leagues for the more advanced player! This league is highly competitive and welcomes the more serious player. Includes All-Star Competitions with awards at USAir Arena, and an end of the season tournament with all Valley of the Sun YMCAs participating.	Information & Schedule
	Jr. Mercury Basketball Leagues Competitive Come join our competitive Jr. Mercury Girls Basketball League . . .if you love basketball and want to excel in this sport. Includes All-Star Competitions with awards at USAir Arena, and an end of the season tournament with all Valley of the Sun YMCAs participating.	Information & Schedule
	Kyrene Intramural This Intramural program will ensure students, that do not have the opportunity to compete on a school sponsored team, to participate in this inter-district league administered by the YMCA in partnership with the Kyrene School District.	Information & Schedule
	Baseball Leagues YMCA Diamondback Baseball! Expose your kids to loads of fun as they learn sportsmanship and teamwork while building character, loyalty and discipline. Have your child join us in learning America's Favorite game!	Information & Schedule
	Volleyball Recreational Learn all the tricks to being your best at this popular sport by joining a YMCA Volleyball Recreational League. Here’s a bit of trivia: William Morgan, the inventor of Volleyball was a good friend of James Naismith, the YMCA inventor of Basketball!	Information & Schedule
	Volleyball Competitive For the more competitive player, these games grind it out and everyone has a "ball"!	Information & Schedule
	Soccer Designed to encourage participation and having fun, kids are taught basic game skills such as trapping, dribbling, passing and shooting as well as goalie skills.	Information & Schedule
	Jr. Rattlers Flag Football Join the YMCA Junior Rattlers and learn basic footwork, ball handling techniques and fundamental football skills without the risk of heavy contact.	Information & Schedule
	Gymnastics Participants on the Valley of the Sun YMCA gymnastics team learn more than the gymnastics skills it takes to enter a competition— they learn high ethical standards as well as the responsibilities of dedication and commitment. The lessons learned from being a part of the team include the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.	Information & Schedule
	Martial Arts Do you want to build confidence and self-esteem in your child? This program is designed to do just that and more! Our martial arts programs build coordination, balance, discipline, and mental concentration. Martial Arts also provides an outstanding alternative for those children who may not do as well in team sports—giving them the chance to excel in a specialized activity while increasing their physical abilities and concentration skills.	Information & Schedule
	Junior Golf Compete in what many call the "Greatest Game of All." Improve your skills and work on all the fundamentals of a game you can play all your life!	Information & Schedule
	Cheerleading Give me a "C" ...give me an "H" ...give me an "E"...give me a great time, lots of exercise and techniques galore learning the art of cheerleading! Go team!!!	Information & Schedule
	Tournaments, Clinics and Camps Throughout the year the YMCA offers many different clinics and tournaments giving kids the opportunity to continuously develop their skills and interests.	Information & Schedule

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