Youth Sports Programs
 Everyone plays, and everyone wins! YMCA youth sports are for boys and girls who want the opportunity to play in an organized sports program. Skill development, participation, and teamwork are all stressed in this non-competitive program. Through age appropriate games and the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, children are taught basic and intermediate skills.
Parent and coaches meetings are scheduled, and attendance is required. All sessions are eight weeks with a practice and a game scheduled each week.
Current Programs
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Spring Basketball Clinic PDF
A 4-week basketball skill clinic for grades 2-8. March 9-30. |
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Youth Volleyball PDF
Develop skills, increase fitness and have fun! Grades 2-12. |
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Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in coaching or getting involved in other ways, please contact the Sports Director at 408- 257-7160. |
Preschool Sports
Participants learn the fundamentals of their sport. Running, stretching, and basic fitness and exercise are emphasized in these active programs. At least one parent must be present and participating at all times. All classes meet for one hour on Saturday mornings.
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To teach skills and have fun
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To teach the positive values of sportsmanship and teamwork
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To give recognition to every child for trying and participating
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To involve the family in a positive environment
 T-Ball - Spring Sessions
Ages 3-5 Years
T-Ball is played in an instructional league format at local parks. Children will learn the fundamental skills of baseball while having fun. Hitting, catching, pitching, and fielding are skills that are stressed.
Little Hoopsters - Winter Sessions
Ages 3-5 Years
Basketball is one of the YMCA’s most popular sports. Non-competitive and coed, basketball is played indoors with hoops and basketballs appropriately sized for each age group. Skills stressed are passing, dribbling and shooting.
Little Kickers - Fall Sessions
Ages 3-5 Years
Indoor soccer is a great way for children to have fun and learn the basic skills of soccer in a supportive and fun, non-competitive environment. Skills taught are ball handling, shooting, passing, and working as a team. |
Gym Ventures
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Gym Babies (16 months – 3 years)
Parents and their young explorers enjoy group activities, parachute play, singing, obstacle courses, and games emphasizing motor development and family fun.
Gym Toddlers (3-5 years)
This “on my own” class provides a challenging and safe environment to build confidence and encourage exploration while using introductory motor skills. Basic tumbling, balance, jumping and climbing skills are practiced and learned. Parents are encouraged to attend the first class of each session.
Youth Basketball League
Fall/Winter/Spring Sessions
Did you know that basketball was invented at the Y? Our teams are co-ed with one practice and one game played each week for eight weeks. Local gyms are utilized, and volunteer parent coaches are an integral part of the success of the league. Skill development, participation and teamwork are stressed.
K-5th Grade League focuses on development of fundamental skills and teamwork. Fun and fair play are emphasized, and every player plays an equal amount of time. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch to help develop skills at home.
6th-7th Grade League is a step up in competitiveness. We will keep score up to a 10-point lead and ensure that the rules of the game are enforced. Teamwork and constructive play are the main emphasis.
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Youth Swim Lessons
YMCA Youth Swim Lessons provide developmental experiences that help participants build internal strength and positive values that guide their choices and decisions, all while having fun in the water! Both youth and adults gain a tremendous sense of self-worth when they learn to swim and improve aquatic skills. Water is a relaxing environment for effective exercise, physical therapy, skill development, stress release, and family fun. The Northwest YMCA uses national aquatic program guidelines and certified instructors. For details, please call us at 408-257-7160, email us, or visit our branch.
Download the latest Swim Lessons Program Guide PDF.
YMCA swim lessons include five components: personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, games and fun, and water rescue. We teach in a progressive way using positive reinforcement and incorporating our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. At the end of each session, your child receives a progress report that indicates the skills they have learned and the appropriate level for the following session.
We offer classes for:
- Parent/child: 6 - 36 months
- Preschooler: 3 - 5 years
- Youth: 6 - 14 years
- Adults: 15 and up
Classes are available mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. |
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
Classes are 30 minutes in length. These classes are for children 4 to 14 years old who need extra attention or have special needs, or for adults that prefer individual instruction. Semi-private lessons are for two people of similar swimming abilities. When registering for semi-private, both swimmers need to register together.
Parent/Child (Ages 6 months to 36 months)
Parents learn to work with their children in the water, emphasizing water adjustment and fun. Classes focus on safe water exploration, with instructor-led songs and games. Plastic, reusable swim diapers are required. No Huggies Little Swimmers Class is 30 minutes long
Perch Level (Ages 24 months to 36 months)
Child and parent must have completed one session of YMCA parent/child class. Child is comfortable putting his/her face in the water and blowing bubbles, is comfortable being held by another adult, and is relaxed in both front and back positions. Class is designed to aid as a transition for advanced 2 year olds to graduate to the Pike/Eel level. Class is 30 minutes long
Northwest YMCA Swim Club
This program emphasizes stroke technique, endurance, stroke development and fun. Participation in local YMCA swimmeets is optional. Class is one hour in length. |
Preschool Levels (Ages 3 to 5 years)
All classes are 40 minutes long
PIKE: Beginner level with little or no water experience. For those who may be hesitant to put their face in the water and may be afraid of the water.
EEL: For children comfortable in the water, able to put their face in the water, and beginning to swim with an IFD (instructional flotation device).
RAY: This level is for children who can paddle on their front, side and back for 15 yards with a float-belt. They can go completely underwater and can float on their back and front independently.
STARFISH: Must be 5 years old and have completed the Ray level. They can do front, back and side paddle for 25 yards without a float-belt. This class works on endurance, refining strokes, water sports, and safety techniques.
Youth Levels (Ages 6 to 14 years)
All classes are 40 minutes long
POLLIWOG: Beginner level with little or no water experience. Participants may be hesitant to put their face in the water and may be afraid of the water.
GUPPY: Can paddle 25 yards on front, side and back with a float-belt. Front and back float for 20 seconds independently. Is comfortable swimming underwater.
MINNOW: Can swim 25 yards of freestyle with basic side breathing. Can swim front symmetrical, side alternating, back alternating, and symmetrical stroke 25 yards. Can swim underwater for 5 feet.
FISH: Can swim 25 yards of freestyle with side breathing, basic breaststroke, sidestroke, backstroke, and elementary backstroke.
FLYING FISH: Can swim 50 yards of freestyle with side breathing and open turns, breaststroke with open turns, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and 25 yards of butterfly. |
