Sports

BUILDING CONFIDENCE

It’s not about creating the next Lebron James, Mia Hamm, or even making varsity. It’s about kids being kids, kids having fun, kids staying healthy, and adult volunteers working together to make our community great. Sinking a shot may or may not get a kid into college, but mastering the art of shooting a basketball builds confidence and confidence goes from the court to the classroom.  Confidence follows kids wherever they go and gives kids a boost throughout life.  And when you miss, but keep trying… well that’s perseverance and perseverance will keep you coming back to the Y to practice your shot, work on your game or meet up with friends.   Staying healthy and making good choices; that’s youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in a nutshell. You might not be on the varsity team at your school, but at the Y you always have a place to play.

YMCA Coach Pitch Baseball Summer 2012

The YMCA Summer Coach Pitch Baseball season begins June 11th and runs through July 26th. Registrations will be accepted on-line and at the YMCA front desk starting February 20th. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Registrations for the 2012 Summer T-Ball Program will begin on Monday February 20th, and end on Sunday JUNE 3rd, 2011. Participants will be placed on teams by school and requests. Teams do fill up, therefore Sign-ups are on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS! The YMCA will do it’s best to honor all teammate/coach requests but not all requests may be honored.

GRADE LEVELS:
Participants will be placed by age in one of two divisions; 2nd-3rd grade (ages 7-9) or  4th-5th grade (ages 9-12). This could change depending on the number of registrations for each division. Co-ed teams will be formed in all age divisions.

PARENT’S MEETING:
Thursday (June 7th) at 5:30 PM at the YMCA.
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.

COACHES MEETING & TRAINING:
Thursday (June 7th) at 6:30 PM at the YMCA.
Immediately following the Parent Orientation, and 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.

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

The YMCA also offers a $10.00 Credit for those parents volunteering to coach. All Fees include a YMCA T-shirt and participant awards. Financial Assistance is available for those in need. Monies for our Financial Assistance programs are raised through the YMCA’s annual Friends of Youth Support Campaign.

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 5:30 - 8:30pm, 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!

Soccer (Spring 2012)

REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Registrations for the 2012 Spring Soccer Program will begin on Monday, February 20th and end on Sunday, April 1st, 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)

GRADE LEVELS:
Participants will be placed by age in one of 6 divisions: Itty Bitty (3-4), Pre-K (4-5), Kindergarten (5-6), 1^st grade (6-7), 2^nd/3^rd grade (7-9) and 4^th/5^th grade (9-11). Co-ed teams will be formed at all age levels.

FEES:
Soccer fees are:
$30.00 for Y-Members
$65.00 for Non-members
$10.00 late fee charged after April 1st, 2012.

The YMCA offers a $10.00 credit for those parents volunteering to coach. All Fees include a YMCA T-shirt, referee costs (4^th-5th grades only) and a participant award. Financial Assistance is available for those in need. Monies for our Financial Assistance programs are raised through the YMCA’s annual Friends of Youth Support Campaign.

PRACTICES:
Your child’s practice time and site 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 on Saturday, April 21st, and will conclude on or before Saturday, June 2nd, and could include some weekday games during the season. Games will be one hour long and will be played at North West Park (across from Capital High School).

COACHES MEETING:
TBD, just outside of the YMCA (in the case of inclement weather we will meet in the YMCA gym). The purpose of this meeting is to help coaches understand our program, our goals, and our values. Coaches will receive their team rosters and be able to sign up for practice times at the meeting.

PARENT’S MEETING:
TBD, just outside of the YMCA (in the case of inclement weather we will meet in the gym). 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.

EQUIPMENT:
In soccer all precautions are taken to ensure the safety of every participant. Participants should come dressed in shorts/sweats, soccer cleats, T-shirt, and shin guards. Co-ed teams will be formed at all age levels. Small sided games are utilized to allow a greater number of touches on the ball and increase player involvement. Coaches will act as referees in all divisions except 4^th-5^th grade.

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!

VOLLEYBALL FOR 2ND – 12TH GRADE

The YMCA is proud to present Spring Youth Volleyball for boys and girls entering grades 2nd - 12th. An introduction to competitive volleyball. For boys and girls in 2nd - 5th grade, we will use lighter volleyballs, lower nets, smaller courts, & small sided games for. Boys and girls in 6th grade will use lighter volleyballs but a regular sized court and will play 6 on 6. Grades 7th - 12th will use regular volleyball and a regular sized volleyball court.

Registration begins January 23rd.

The season will begin February 27th and run through April 27th.

GRADE LEVELS:
Participants will be placed on teams by divisions, 2^nd-3^rd, 4^th-5^th, 6^th, 7^th-8^th and 9^th-12^th grade. Coed teams will be formed in all divisions.

REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Registrations for the 2012 Volleyball Program will begin on Monday January 23^rd and end on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012.   Sign-ups are on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS! 

Register now using the "register online" link in the top right corner of this page or at the YMCA front desk.

FEES:
Volleyball fees are:
$30.00 for Y-Members
$65.00 for Non-members

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Skyhawks Summer Sports Camps

The Helena Family YMCA is proud to announce that Skyhawks will be hosting soccer, basketball and baseball summer sports camps here in the Helena area in 2012.

Skyhawks is Proud to Be the Leader in Youth Sports Camps Since 1979 Skyhawks Sports youth sports camps are committed to providing a Safe, Fun, and Skill-focused experience for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. We are a national youth sports camp company with local camps in over 500 communities. Skyhawks offers 12 different sports: Soccer, Baseball, Flag Football, Basketball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Golf, Volleyball, Cheer-leading, Track & Field, and a special Multi Sport camp where kids get to sample three different sports. Youth summer camps range from 45 minutes to 6 hours per day and offer instruction in all skill levels, from introductory to advanced.

Skyhawks Sports is proud to be the leader in youth sports since 1979 and maintains a proven safety track record. Under the expert care of our sports camp coaches, kids not only learn individual, sport-oriented skills, but also develop personally and socially, learning teamwork and building character and life skills through sports.

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FLOOR HOCKEY

Registration for youth floor hockey begins on January 23rd.

The YMCA Spring Floor Hockey season is set to “Face off” February 27th and run through April 13th.   Floor hockey is a fun way for kids to stay active when the weather outside is unpredictable.  We use foam sticks and pucks and every precaution is taken to ensure a fun and safe experience.  Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t delay, get registered today!!

Participants will be placed by age in an appropriate division. All teams are co-ed. Coaches will act as referees in all divisions.

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!

For additional youth floor hockey information see below:

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2012 Youth Sports Registration and Season Dates

Registration, season dates and fees are subject to change.

EN GUARDE!

Calling all swashbucklers, wannabe Zorros, and Musketeers! The Helena Family YMCA has Olympic fencing, also known as “the art of the sword”. It's just one more way to stay healthy an active at your YMCA. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this unique and fast-paced sport.

The Helena Fencing Club, in conjunction with the Helena YMCA, are pleased to offer beginning fencing classes and intermediate in foil, saber and epee.

The beginning classes are 8 weeks long and are designed to introduce the basics of fencing. Classes are offered throughout the year. The fee is $30 for YMCA members and $65 for non-YMCA members. In addition, there is a $20 equipment fee payable to the Helena Fencing Club. The club provides all equipment.

Beginning fencing is open to age 9 and older. Exceptions may be made by the instructors. Please wear a T-shirt, comfortable pants and comfortable athletic shoes with a non-marking sole. 

Intermediate instruction and practice is free to YMCA members who have completed a beginner class. There is a $15 per month equipment fee.

Interested parties are invited to drop by any class or practice.

Questions can be emailed to info@helenafencing.org,
or call 406-461-7283 for more information!

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NEXT BEGINNING FOIL CLASS:  Saturday (Jan. 21st), 2012

Y-members:  $30
Non-members: $65

ONGOING CLASSES (participants must have completed beginning foil)

Foil: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
Epee:  Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Beginning Foil: Saturdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saber: Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Open Bouting: Sundays 1:00  - 3:00 pm

Judo

The Helena YMCA Judo Club meets on Monday & Thursday evening at the Y.

The class is structured for kid and adults at all levels. We welcome newcomers and people who practiced judo or other martial arts and want to learn traditional fighting and self defense style judo.  Judo is a Japanese martial art that uses throws and submission grappling techniques for self defense.

We also incorporate Brazilian Ju Jitsiu (BJJ) into the classes. The head coach is Gregg Trude, a 4th Degree (4th Dan) black belt in Judo, Gregg has competed on the National and International level. The club is also coached by Gary Novota (3rd Dan) , Bill Warren (2nd Dan),  Jay Brown (2nd Dan) and newly promoted Eli Clarkson (Ist Dan).

Fo rmore info contact the Helena YMCA @ 442-9622 or Coach Gregg Trude @ 439-1576