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YOUTH ATHLETICS
WINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL
Youth Basketball is an exciting sport that combines team play and individual skills. With youth basketball, every child has a chance to participate in practices and games!
The Y utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! While basic skills of the game are developed through practice and games, every child learns sportsmanship and values necessary to be successful in life.
Program scholarships and subsidies are available. Please email [email protected] for more information.
There is NO entry fee for spectators for our Youth Basketball League at the YMCA. Concessions are available for purchase on Game Days.
- WHEN: December 1st – February 1st
- WHERE: Williams YMCA of Avery County Blackburn Athletic Facility, Gym B
- TIMES: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm or 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- PRACTICE DAYS: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (dependent on coach availability)
- GAME DAYS: TBD
- AGES: 3rd – 5th Grade
- COST:
$60/child for YMCA members
$80/child for Non-YMCA members
For more information, please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
YOUTH CLUB VOLLEYBALL
We are hosting a Club Volleyball program where the participants will learn and improve various skills, position play, and gain experience through focused practices in their off-season. All skill levels are welcome.
- WHEN: December 3 – February 4th
- WHERE: Williams YMCA of Avery County Blackburn Athletic Facility, Gym B
- TIMES:
8 – 10 age group – 5:30 – 6:30 pm
11-14 age group – 6:30 – 7:30 pm - AGES: 8-14 years old
- COST:
$60/child for YMCA members
$80/child for Non-YMCA members
For more information, please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
SPIRIT
Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 5:30-6:30 or 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Group Exercise Room for our YMCA Spirit Program! This program will incorporate dance, cheer, and tumbling into one program. At the conclusion of the program, we will have a showcase at our Blackburn Athletic Facility. It will be taught by Victoria Bowman, LMC Dance Team Coach, and the Lees-McRae College Dance team! No dance, tumbling, or cheerleading experience is necessary. This program is for children ages 5-12 and grades Kindergarten-6th grade only. There are limited spots for this program.
Pre-K – 2nd grade:
WHO: Ages 5 – 9
WHEN: Tuesday Nights; September 3rd – October 8th
WHERE: Group Exercise Room in Main YMCA Facility
TIMES: 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
3rd – 6th grade:
WHO: Ages 9 – 12
WHEN: Tuesday Nights; September 3rd – October 8th
WHERE: Group Exercise Room in Main YMCA Facility
TIMES: 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
COST:
$60/child for YMCA Members
$80/child for Non-YMCA Members
For more information, please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
FALL YOUTH SOCCER 2024
Make this season great! Registration for the YMCA Fall Youth Soccer Season is open! Our season starts August 26th and ends with the last game on Saturday, October 26th. Games will be every Saturday and game times will run from 9am-1pm.
Early Registration Open July 12 – August 4th.
Late Registration Open August 18th – August 23rd.
Open to ages 4 – 11 years old
- WHEN: August 26th – October 26th
- WHERE: Games and Practices will be held at Newland Christian Church – 2800 Miller’s Gap Highway, Newland, NC 28657
- TIMES: Practice times will be weekday evenings. Team practice times will be announced by the coaches. Game times will be Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- COST:
$75/child for YMCA Members
$95/child for Non-YMCA Members
For more information, please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
HOMESCHOOL PE
Homeschool PE is open for Spring registrations! Open to all Homeschool students, join us for an hour of structured physical activity, including games, athletic skill development, team building skills, swimming and more.
- WHERE: Blackburn Gym B
- WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays; February 1st – April 30th* We will not hold Homeschool PE on April 2nd and April 4th.
- TIME: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- WHO: ages 4-14
- COST:
$60/child for YMCA Members
$80/child for Non-YMCA Members
For more information, please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The Adult Basketball League is a competitive league which provides an opportunity for individuals of the community to be active and display their basketball skills on the court. Ages 18 and above can register for this league. There will be no Team Registration this year.
Registration will Open January 2024.
WHEN: Monday or Tuesday Evenings; Beginning April 8th *Playoffs will be held on June 3rd and June 4th
TIME: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
WHO: Anyone age 18 and older
LOCATION: Blackburn Athletic Facility, GYM A
COST:
$60/individual for YMCA Members
$80/individual for Non-YMCA Members
For more information, please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC
Join us in Blackburn Gym B from 5:30-7:30 pm for this Pickleball Clinic. This is a clinic for individuals who want to learn how to play Pickleball. In these two hours, you will learn how to play safely, the rules of the game, and basic terminology that will prepare you to begin to play pickleball more confidently!
Don’t have a paddle? No problem! We will have some on-site for you to utilize during the clinic.
Coming Soon!
WHEN: To Be Determined
TIME: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
WHO: Anyone age 8 and older
LOCATION: Blackburn Athletic Facility, GYM B
COST:
$10 Members
$20 Non-Members
Registration Note: If you register, and you are on the waitlist, the Recreation Director will notify you if you are able to join in future clinics.
For more information, please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. From one-on-one games to team games you won’t find a sport that is more engaging for the whole family!
WHO: Anyone who is familiar with the basics or Pickleball
MORNINGS: Mondays – Fridays from 8:00 am -12:00 pm
EVENINGS: Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: The Blackburn Athletic Facility, Gym A
For more information please contact Nathan McDavid, [email protected].
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