 Winter
Basketball
Winter Basketball registration begins
every year in October and will continue until all spaces
are filled in each
division. Early registration will be available for returning
coaches and volunteers. Since limited gym space may
result
in waiting lists, early registration is advised. Download the winter basketball registration form.
The
eight weeks of Winter Basketball games begin in January of each year.
Summer
Basketball
The YMCA Summer Basketball League is an offshoot of our immensely popular Winter Basketball League with all of the same fundamental principles in a smaller, less time consuming package. Games and practices are overseen by volunteer coaches and staff members. Located at Cubberly Community. Sign ups start May 5th, 2008.
For more information contact Jeremy Johnson.
Flag
Football
It’'s back to the gridiron as
Co-ed Flag Football, for ages 5-14, begins another exciting
season. Flag
football is a minimum contact alternative to tackle
football that emphasizes the skill aspects of the sport
such as passing, catching and running as well as learning
plays and strategies. Everyone gets an equal amount
of playing time and an opportunity to play different
positions. As with all YMCA youth sports this is a values-based
instructional league. Practices are held once per week,
for players 8 years and older. Those 5-7 years will
have a 30 minute practice followed by the game. Sessions
are held during Fall every year on Saturdays.
Little
Hoopsters
Co-ed parent/child Basketball program
for ages 3 to 5. In our Little Hoopsters Program the
players will be introduced to the fundamentals of playing
basketball: passing, dribbling, and shooting. Basic movement,
fitness, and exercise will be emphasized in this fun
and active program. At least one parent/adult must participate.
Sessions are 45 minutes on Saturdays.
For more information on Youth Sports
contact Jeremy Johnson at
650.842.7166.
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Little
Kickers
Co-ed parent/child soccer program
for ages 3 to 5. The players will be introduced to
the fundamentals of soccer, including kicking, dribbling,
passing, and defense. Running, footwork, basic fitness
and a positive introduction to team sports will be
emphasized. At least one parent/adult must participate
as well. Sessions are held Spring and Fall every year
on Saturdays.
Spring Volleyball
2008 will be the first season of
Volleyball for participants grades 5 - 10. This co-ed
league will provide one practice and one game a week
at a local Gym.The focus is on learning fundamentals
of the sport in a safe environment, encouraging kids
to be fit as well as providing opportunities for a
families to grow and learn together.
Noon
Sports
In 2003 in response
to a need for noon time recreation at Nixon Elementary
school, the Noon Time Sports prograwas started. In
2004 El Carmelo and Ohlone schools joined the program.
The program has grown to include Hoover, Barron Park,
Fairmeadow and Palo Verde Elementary Schools. This brings
the total of schools in the Palo Alto School
District serviced by this Palo Alto Family YMCA program
to seven..
On average 30-40 children in grades 1-5, participate at each session. Most
schools have one session per week. Nixon and Fairmeadow have two weekly sessions.
The kids participate in a variety of sports, such as football, kickball,
soccer and dodgeball. They also enjoy other organized games such as Capture
the Flag, Freeze Tag and Doctor and Spy.
Our objectives are to
create a safe and fun environment that is equally enjoyable
for both boys and girls, and someday, to offer this
program at all 12 elementary schools in the Palo Alto
School District.
Sports Camps
Join us for 9 weeks
of Sports Day Camp every summer. We will keep your
child active and happy while focusing on fun, fitness,friendships
and values. Our experienced staff will serve as positive
role models while teaching sports and sportsmanship |
