youth sports classes

The Ann Arbor YMCA offers a range of youth sports classes designed to teach basic skills and emphasize the concepts of teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship. We stress participation and fun so that all participants can enjoy a positive experience in our classes. If you would like to view a class schedule, please click on the online registration link.

Active Girls (Year round)
This unique class gives girls ages 6 – 9 a wonderful opportunity to experience the benefits of physical activity in a safe, supportive and fun atmosphere. Girls will explore their physical capability through a number of activities including basketball, soccer, swimming and other active games!
Age: 6 – 9

Learn to play Basketball! (Year round)
Does your son/daughter enjoy playing basketball? Enroll him or her today in our instructional youth basketball clinics. Children will work with experienced coaches to develop their basketball skills in an environment that encourages praise and positive reinforcement. This is a great place for your child to make new friends and continue learning the skills of basketball in a safe and fun environment.
Age: 5 – 7, 7 – 9, 9 – 12

Learn to Play Flag Football (Year round)
Our flag football program teaches kids the basics of throwing & catching within a safe, fun atmosphere and builds on the basic skills learned in our flag football league. Each hour long session will consist of a mix of skill practices and games. We recommend that participants wear cleats and bring a mouth guard.
Age: 6 – 8, 9 – 12

New! Learn to play Netball! (Year round)
Are you looking for a new, fun and exciting team sport for your daughter to play?? Try the fastest growing female sport in Australia, New Zealand & the UK! The Ann Arbor YMCA offers FREE netball workshops to girls ages 7 – 12. Netball is a fast, team game that involves successfully passing a ball between team mates and eventually scoring goals or points. Our experienced international coaches teach good teamwork and sportsmanship skills as well as the
fundamentals of the game of netball. Download a ‘How to’ sheet & sign up for our free 8 week workshop! Contact Steve Petty on 661-8018 for more details.
Age: 7 – 12 

Learn to play Soccer! (Year round)
Our indoor soccer classes are fun instructional classes with an emphasis on playing games. Children will play in small sided games and practices and develop basic techniques in passing, dribbling & shooting. Most importantly they will make new friends and learn that teamwork and sportsmanship come first.
Age: 5 – 8, 9 – 12

NHL Street Hockey (Year round)
Sponsored by the Detroit Redwings this exciting program will introduce your son/daughter to the fundamentals of hockey at the YMCA. This is a high energy game for 4 - 9 year olds that will develop hand eye coordination and teamwork skills in a fun atmosphere. All equipment is provided.
Age: 4 – 6

New! Kick, Catch, Throw (Year round)
A fun introductory sports class for boys and girls ages 3 and 4. Through a range of developmentally appropriate activities children are introduced to some of the fundamentals of basketball, t-ball, floor hockey and indoor soccer. Parents are encouraged to come along with their children.
Age: 3 – 4

Have a suggestion for a sport you'd like to see at the Ann Arbor YMCA? Email spetty@annarborymca.org with your thoughts, we'd love to hear from you.

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