Youth Sports & Leagues

Naazir Russell, Youth Sports Director/Director of Competitive Sports

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To see what classes are currently available, consult the Schedule Section.

Participation in Y Sports programs has many positive effects for children including the development of teamwork and communication skills, improved self-confidence, mental health, school success, and physical fitness.

Leagues

AAU BASKETBALL

Spring 2012 League Site (click here)

Starts Feb 28

The YMCA is providing an opportunity designed for kids grades 5 though 12 to develop their skills for the next level of basketball. Some of the top players in our area use AAU basketball to further develop their basketball skills. The program is staffed by college experienced coaches who are devoted to teaching the game of basketball.

TRYOUTS: (FREE TO ATTEND)

TUESDAY FEB 28 & 29 @ EUCLID YMCA

BOYS 5-6 GRADE: 6:30-7:30PM

BOYS 7-8 GRADE: 7:30-8:30PM

BOYS 9-12 GRADE: 8:30-9:30PM

SUNDAY MARCH 4 @ EUCLID YMCA

GIRLS 5-8 GRADE: 4 - 5PM

GIRLS 9-12 GRADE: 5 - 6PM

TOURNAMENTS:

April 13-15: North Royalton Cage Classic

April 20-22: Euclid Sports Plant

April 27-29: Combat in the Country

May 11-13: Great Lakes Regional Championship

May 27th: Memorial Shootout

PRACTICES: twice a week 6 PM or later usually on Tuesday and Fridays at Euclid YMCA.

COST: $300 includes tournament entry fees, gym time, jerseys, and shorts.

Upcoming Leagues

Sports Classes

Sports classes feature a “games approach” to learning and provides an array of innovative resources designed to not only teach sports skills more effectively but also to teach young people to become better adults. The curriculum includes sports tactics, sports skills, rules and traditions of the sport, fitness and safety concepts and character development.

The program is divided into three age groups:

YMCA Rookies, an instructional program for 3-4 year-olds
YMCA Winners, a values-based competitive program for 5-8 year-olds
YMCA Champions, a values-based program for 8-14 year-olds

The two programs feature the following qualities:

More emphasis on teaching skills than on winning
Use of planned curricula to learn skills in developmentally appropriate sequences
The “games approach” to learning sports a more enjoyable, effective approach

Some of the activities your child could enjoy are:

Basketball
Flag Football
Cheerleading
Soccer
Sports Combo
Gymnastic skills
Gymnastic Team

Gymnastics Team

Ages 7 & up. Practices Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. Contact Ray Skully at 216- 731-7454 for more information.