1:30 PM (start time is approximate and is dependent on the Queen City Triathlon)

JFK Pool in East Helena

$10 Y-Members

$15 Non-members

fee includes shirt, participation award & a snack

Register online at (Click Here) or at the front desk of the Helena Family YMCA.

This event is open to children 4yrs to 15 yrs. Children can compete independently or be accompanied by an adult. There will be no team competition. The distance of each race is calculated to challenge each child appropriately. Children will be able to cross the finish line unassisted and feel a sense of accomplishment. Parent participants may accompany children on every leg of the race, however they may not assist children except to tie shoes or buckle helmets in the transition area.

DISTANCE:

Age 4-6 years: Swim-25 m, Bike-.5Km, Run -200m

Age 7-10 years: Swim 50 m, Bike-1.0 Km, Run-400m

Age 11-15: swim 100 m, Bike – 3.0 Km, Run 800m

START TIMES:

Start times will be based on your child’s age and will be determined prior to the event. Start times will begin at approximately 2:00 PM

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this event is to promote the health and well-being of Helena’s youth. The event is intended to be fun as well as to provide an event that both parent and child can enjoy together. The distance of each race is calculated so that each child will be able to cross the finish line unassisted and feel a sense of accomplishment. The event will not be timed.

PRE-RACE INFORMATIONAL MEETING:

A pre-race meeting will be held at the East Helena Pool on Saturday, June 2nd @ 1:00 PM. Participants will be able to see the course, pick up their race packet & start time and get an overall sense of the race course.

TEAMS:

There will be NO team competition. The distance of each race is calculated so that each child will be able to cross the finish line unassisted and feel a sense of accomplishment. Parent participants may accompany children on every leg of the race, however they may not assist participants. (An exception will be made for participants under 7 years in the transition area ONLY…i.e. tying of shoes)

Ages:  13-18 years

Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM

June 18-24th

$30 Members/$65 non-members

For Boys & Girls  Ages 10-18
Season:  June 28^th – Aug 17^th

Fees
$30 for Y-Members
$65 for Non-members 

Ages
Participants will be placed in the appropriate division after tryouts on June 28^th & 29^th. The number of division’s will be determined by the number of participants. All divisions may be coed.

Registration
Registrations are open and end on Sunday, June 24^th, 2012.   Sign-ups are on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS!  (Register at http://helenaymca.org/ or sign up at the front desk at the Helena YMCA)

Tryouts
All registered players must go through a tryout to determine each player’s level of play. Players may choose between one of the two days to attend tryouts. The two days of tryouts will be held on Thursday (June 28^th) and Friday (June 29^th) from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Memorial Park. Then each player will be placed with other players of similar skill level for practices and the end of season tournament. During the tryouts each player will be tested on the following volleyball skills: passing, setting, spiking, blocking, digging and serving.

Practices
Your child’s practice time and site will be determined by the coach at the coaches meeting.  Practices are usually one to two hours in length and one time per week.  Practice will begin the week of July 2^nd.

End of Season Tournament
Format for the end of season tournament is to be determined. The tournament will be held on Saturday (August 18^th).

Coaches Meeting
Monday, June 4^th, at 6:00 PM at the YMCA.
The purpose of this meeting is to help coaches understand our program, our goals, and our values.  Coaches will be briefed on how the program will be taught and given a weekly practice plan to follow.

Parents Meeting
Monday, June 4^th, at 7:00 PM at the YMCA.
The purpose of this meeting is to help parents understand our program, our goals, and our values.

Equipment
In volleyball all precautions are taken to ensure the safety of every participant. Participants should come dressed in shorts/sweats, athletic shoes (NO “Heelies”), T-shirt, and knee-pads. The YMCA encourages the use of knee-pads but it is not mandatory and Parent's may want to purchase knee pads for their child. Regulation sized outdoor/indoor volleyballs will be used for ages 13 and up. A lighter in weight (volley-lite) will be used for those players 12 and under. Net height will be lowered to 5’11” for ages 12 and under and a smaller sized court will also be used.  For the players 13 and up, the net height will be set a 7’4”.

Program Withdrawal
Our purpose is to provide the best quality programs for the most affordable price, based on adequate enrollments.  Therefore, NO REFUNDS will be granted once the season has started.  A credit (minus a $5 Administrative Charge) can be arranged for future programs.  All requests must be in writing.

YMCA Philosophy
In YMCA Youth Sports, we strive to provide a structured environment emphasizing fun and learning, while teaching sportsmanship and teamwork.  In YMCA Youth Sports, every child gets the opportunity to participate equally, regardless of his or her ability.  Everyone Plays At The YMCA!

Click Here for our Summer 2012 program guide

 Weekly Curriculum Overview

Every week, campers will have the opportunity to volunteer at various community organizations, learn from exciting guest speakers, explore scholarship and financial aid options, and develop their career and college portfolio. Campers will experience the outdoors through at least one adventure trip each session. Additionally, participants will promote healthy living while riding their bikes to and from service sites. Lunch is provided each day.

Who can apply?

Any student who has completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade

Students who would like to be leaders in their community

Those who have a desire to graduate high school and pursue a college education

Students who can maintain a 2.0 GPA

(There will be two sessions, 20 students each, and as slots fill, priority will be awarded to those who can attend the entire 5 week session and/or qualify for free and reduced lunch)

Sessions

Session I: June 11- July 12

Session II: July 16-August 16

Students attend Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00 for the duration of the 5-week program

Contact Information

Ariana McElrath- Student Intern- ariana.mcelrath@helenaymca.org, 406-324-2106

Teri Wright- Helena Family YMCA – teri.wright@helenaymca.org, 406-442-9622

Drenda Neimann- Director of Youth Connections - dneimann@helena.k12.mt.us, 406-324-1032

GRADE LEVELS:
Participants will be placed by age  in one of two Age/Grade level teams; Pre-K (ages 3-4), and those entering Kindergarten -  1st Grade. Co-ed teams will be formed in all age divisions. Participants must turn three years old before the season begins.

FEES:
Youth Sports Fees are:
$30.00 for Y-Members
$65.00 for Non-members

COACHES MEETING & TRAINING:
Wednesday (June 6th) at 5:30 pm at the YMCA,
The purpose of this meeting is to help coaches better understand the YMCA program, our goals and our values. it is also to ensure a quality experience for participants and volunteers alike, the Helena Family YMCA will be offering a Coaches Meeting/Training. This is a MANDATORY training for all first-time coaches. Coaches will receive their team roster and be able to sign up for a practice time at this meeting.

PARENT’S MEETING:
Wednesday (June 6th) at 6:30 pm at the YMCA,
Immediately following the Coaches meeting is the Parent Orientation. The purpose of this meeting is to help parents better understand our program, our goals, and our values. Although this meeting is not mandatory, it will be used as a tool to work through parental conflicts and program challenges. We invite all of you to attend.

PRACTICES:
Your child’s practice site and time will be determined by the coach at the coaches meeting. Practices are usually one hour in length and one time per week. The YMCA does have time reserved at Northwest Park (Mondays-Thursdays) from 5:00 - 8:00pm, starting June 11th - July 26th.

Your child’s practice site and time will be determined by the coach at the coaches meeting. Practices are usually one hour in length and one time per week.

GAMES:
Games begin the week of June 18^th, and will most likely be Wednesday or Thursday nights at Northwest Park (across from Capital High School). There are no weekend commitments. The final two weeks of the season will be exclusively game play and no practices will be scheduled.

PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL:
Our purpose is to provide the best quality programs for the most affordable price, based on adequate enrollments. Therefore, NO REFUNDS will be granted once the season has started. A credit (minus a $5 Administrative Charge) can be arranged for future programs. All requests must be in writing.

YMCA PHILOSOPHY:
In YMCA Youth Sports, we strive to provide a structured environment emphasizing fun and learning, while teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. In YMCA Youth Sports, every child gets the opportunity to participate equally, regardless of his or her ability. Everyone Plays At The YMCA!

Participation in sports is statistically proven to increase the confidence and self-esteem of girls, improve educational performance, and reduce the risk of drug use, smoking, and other “risky” behaviors.

Mission

To empower and improve the confidence, awareness, and self-esteem of girls through training in mountain biking and running and developmental activities focusing on self-esteem, healthy choices, building confidence, goal-setting, and community involvement.

Goal

To prepare girls for brighter and stronger futures.

Dates

May 2 to June 2, 2012. We meet twice a week; Wednesday 3:30-5:30 and Saturday 9:00-11:00 at The YMCA

Cost

Tuition for the program is $65. Scholarships available.

Eligibility

Open to all girls in Grades 6-8.

Gear

Available at no cost for anyone who needs it!

Registration

Fill out the registration form and return or send with your payment to the YMCA, 1200 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601.

For more info visit girls thrive

Soccer Coach-Parent Manual 2012 - PDF Format

Soccer Rules Grid - Word Format

Soccer Rules Grid - PDF Format

YMCA Soccer Field Locations at Northwest Park (across from Capital High School) - Excel

YMCA Soccer Field Locations at Northwest Park - across from Capitl High School - Word