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Sports & Recreation

 

For many youths the Y is a starting point. Where they learn about becoming and staying active. Where they develop healthy habits and skills that they can utilize throughout their lifetime. It is so much more than just the physical activity and health; it’s about gaining confidence, building relationship and becoming a great teammate. Participating in Y sports and programs is about building the child from the inside out. 

Caleb DeBoer

For information on Youth Sports, contact Caleb DeBoer, Youth Sports & Program Director or call 605-225-4910. 

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CREED FOR YMCA YOUTH SPORTS PARTICIPANTS

  • I pledge to play to the best of my abilities
  • I pledge to be a good sport win or lose
  • I pledge to respect my coaches, officials and other players
  • I will be responsible for my actions
  • I will be a caring and honest teammate
  • I pledge to build character in myself by improving in spirit, mind and body
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Program 
Session Dates 
Description 
Beginner and Advanced  Archery
(Grades 3rd-6th)  (Thursday nights)
Fall Archery Flyer
 
Sept 26-Oct 17, 2024
The co-ed archery program is designed for the beginner and intermediate archer, in grades 3rd – 6th. During the session participants will learn shooting form and proper stance, while developing and improving mental focus, patience, balance and hand- eye coordination.
 
Boys Basketball 
(Grades 1st-6th) 
Boys Basketball Flyer
Jan 13-March 15,  2025 
A league where fundamentals are taught by community coaches to develop skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing and defense. Participants will also learn the importance of character development, teamwork and positive competition.
Basketball League Rules 
  
Boys BB game schedules
 
 
 
 
 
Boys Interstate Basketball Tournament 
(Boys Grades 3rd-9th)
Boys Interstate  Basketball Tournament Flyer
Registration form 
March 28-29, 2025
Join this exciting 2 day tournament with local and surrounding area participants! Guaranteed 3 games, medals and trophies for placement teams. Each grade has 2 divisions. Team registration is under the coaches name, $140 fee for up to ten players, add on fee for additional players.  
Interstate Basketball Rules
 
  
3 V 3 Basketball League
On Hold 
Work on individual and team skills in a half-court set game.  This allows for more 1 v 1 style play and increased teamwork by spreading the ball and using the whole area allowed on the court.
3 V 3 Rules
  
 
Co-Ed Floor Hockey with the Aberdeen Wings
(Grades 1st-4th)
Floor Hockey Flyer 
Oct 1-22, 2024
Participants will be taught by the best! The Aberdeen Wings Hockey Teams will teach participants the basics of hockey, such as safe use of hockey equipment, positions and roles of players, character development, and skill development. Aberdeen Wings hockey players will assist with the program and be willing to take pictures and do autographs with participants.
  
Co-Ed Flag Football
(Grades 1st-5th)
 
 
This league’s focus is on safety, fundamentals, skill development, and character development. With some help of coaches in the community, participants will incorporate learned skills into game situations. All grades have scheduled practices and play games.
Flag Football Rules
  
Youth Football Game Schedules 
 
 
Co-Ed Tackle Football
(Grade 6th)
 
 
 
This league’s focus is on safety, fundamentals, skill development, and character development with the addition of full pads and helmets for tackle. With some help of coaches in the community, participants will incorporate learned skills into game situations. All grades have scheduled practices and play games.
Tackle Football Rules
  
 
Girls Basketball 
(Grades 1st-6th)
Girls Basketball Flyer
 
Sept 30-Dec 7, 2024
A league where fundamentals are taught by community coaches to develop skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing and defense. Participants will also learn the importance of character development, teamwork and positive competition.
Basketball League Rules
  
Girls Basketball Game Schedules  (*updated 11/19/2024)
 1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade*
5th-6th Grade
 
Girls Interstate Basketball
(Grades 3rd-9th)
Girls Interstate Basketball Tournament Flyer
Registration form 
 Dec 13-14, 2024
Join this exciting 2 day tournament with local and surrounding area participants! Guaranteed 3 games, medals and trophies for placement teams. Each grade has 2 divisions. Team registration is under the coaches name, $140 fee for up to ten players, add on fee for additional players.
Interstate Basketball Rules 
  
Girls Volleyball
(Grades 3rd-6th)
Girls Volleyball Flyer
Jan 13-March 1, 2025
Tournament March 7-8, 2025
This program offers instruction and practice in an environment that emphasizes character development, teamwork and sportsmanship. Players will expand volleyball fundamentals into game like situations. Season ends with a tournament.
Volleyball Rules 
  
Volleyball Game Schedules
 
 
 
 
 
Kindergarten Basketball
Kindergarten Basketball Flyer 
Nov 4-26, 2024 
YMCA Kindergarten Basketball is an introductory program designed for boys and girls. There are no teams, and no winners or losers. No previous basketball experience needed! The focus throughout this program is on drills, skills, and lots of fun! The season is 4 weeks, one time per week. Limit of 40 kids per session.
  
Youth Racquetball League
(Grades 5th-7th) 
On Hold 
Learn the fundamentals of racquetball, improve your skills and compete in league play. This is a four week league that meets once per week for an hour.
  
Swim Lessons 
(All Ages)
Year Round 
Click here for information 
  
Jr. Advantage  (YES)- ages 7-10
Advantage –ages 11-19
Little Avengers – ages 3-6
Year Round 
 
Jr. Advantage is the precursor to our standard Advantage program.  Participants will learn proper lifting and training techniques, as well as character development to prepare them for future programs and athletic participation.  Our emphasis will be to improve the participants’ technical abilities to allow them to train safely and effectively.  This program can give your child an ‘advantage’ with the right strength and conditioning program or help them with overall fitness goals! 
Contact Kristina Kessler for any questions on Rails Strength & Fitness classes.
  
Camp DreamMakers (Ages 5 -21)
 
 
See you summer 2025!
 
 
Camp DreamMakers is a summer day camp for youth with various disabilities. This camp allows the youth to be themselves and enjoy the many summer time fun activities available in our community. The camp provides 1:1 assistance for those participating allowing parents/guardians a respite from daily caregiving and the comfort that their child will be taken care of during camp.

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