Youth Sports
Youth Sports allow young people to develop skills and build healthy lifestyles through teamwork, fun and fair play. Our coaches are caring volunteers that help guide our children through learning the essentials of physical fitness, healthy development, and participation. There are no tryouts in our non-competitive sports programs. Both team and individual sports are available.
Helpful Information
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You can reach our youth sports department for all YMCA's in Greater San Antonio by emailing us at [email protected] or calling our office at 210-497-7955
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The YMCA Sports team communicates with families and coaches each season through our PlayerpSpace sports management platform. If you're new to the YMCA or a returning family be sure to follow this link to sign in or create your account in the upper right-hand corner.
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Practices are guaranteed to occur at or near your home location, but games are played at YMCAs throughout the Greater San Antonio association based on registration numbers. YMCA leagues and divisions may be combined with those from other Ys to ensure participation for all.
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Interested in coaching your child or a team? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we will get you everything you need to make an impact on kids in our community through sport. Every season there are more kids looking to play sports than parent volunteers signed up to coach. We can always use your help!
- Player & Parent Pledge
Current Offerings
Summer Sports Season Registration:
REGISTER ONLINE
Sports Offered:
SPORTS CLINICS
Session I Registration May 2 - June 13
Kids will participate in 4-week clinics tailored to specific age groups and sports.
Our younger groups (ages 3-6) are more focused on skill-building and fun. This is a great way to get your kids introduced to a sport or continue their skill-building in order to improve their team experience for the next season.
Our older group clinics (ages 7 -14) will participate in advanced drills and mini-games designed to improve their skills and improve their abilities in competition.
General Info:
- Clinics start the week of June 13
- Meets 1x week for 4 weeks
Baseball Clinics
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of baseball.
Ages 3-4 (Wednesdays at 6 - 6:45pm)
Ages 5-6 (Wednesdays at 7 - 8pm)
Summer 3v3 Soccer Leagues
Session I Registration May 2 - June 25
Important Dates:
Games begin: Week of June 27
Last Game: August 1
- There will be multiple games played per night.
- Age divisions may be combined due to low participation and with other YMCAs for
games. - Games only
Soccer 3v3 (co-ed)
Teaches the fundamentals and basic skills of soccer.
Boys & Girls
Ages 7-8 (Wednesdays at 6 - 7pm)
Ages 9-10 (Wednesdays at 7:15 - 8:15pm)
Co-ed
Ages 11-12 (Thursdays at 6 - 7pm)
Ages 13-16 (Thursdays at 7:15 - 8:15pm)
Participants will play in a 6-week series where they will be learning the fundamentals of teamwork and team chemistry while also focusing on their personal growth through game play. Teams will be made up of 3 and will change constantly. This allows participants to play alongside different skill sets.
REGISTER AT THE Y
If you prefer NOT to register online, please print out Summer 3v3 Soccer | Summer Clinics Registration Form(s). Bring your completed form to the Welcome Center and we will get you all set up!
Value of YMCA Youth Sports
• 50% Playing Time
YMCA guarantees a child will play a minimum of 50% of the time in every sport. This Best Practice allows the child the time to grow and develop their confidence and skills.
• Requests
Participants can request to play with a certain coach, or a friend or player. During General and Late Registration, requests are not guaranteed.
• Member Discount
Members receive a discount on Youth Sports and other Y Programs.
• Uniforms
The YMCA provides a uniform for your child.
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Soccer - Jersey and Socks
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Baseball - Jersey and MLB Cap or Visor
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Lacrosse - Jersey
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Volleyball - Jersey
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Basketball - Jersey (Reversible)
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Flag Football/Touch Football (Jersey)
Sponsor a Team and get Upgraded Jerseys for all.