Sports
Basketball
The basketball youth sports program has been developed to teach and encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship. Players will learn the fundamentals of basketball, both offensive and defensive strategies. During the games players will have the opportunity to play different positions.
Ages: 3-14
Summer Registration:
February 22 – April 18
Late Registration April 19-25
Practice Starts May 3
Offered at Jeep Rogers and NorthWest
Winter Registration:
October 25-December 19
Late Registration December 20-26
Practice Starts Jan. 3
Offered at Jeep Rogers and NorthWest
Flag Football
Our Flag Football program provides young players a fun and exciting chance to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning firsthand about teamwork and sportsmanship. The program teaches kids the fundamentals skills of flag football with instruction to improve their game.
Ages: 3-14
Summer Registration:
February 22 – April 18
Late Registration April 19-25
Practice Starts May 3
Offered at Downtown (Owens Field) and Jeep Rogers
Winter Registration:
October 25-December 19
Late Registration December 20-26
Practice Starts Jan. 3
Offered at Jeep Rogers and NorthWest
Soccer
Our soccer participants learn the fundamentals of soccer, teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun environment. Coaches focus on skills and all soccer players participate in weekly practices and games.
Ages: 3-14
Spring Registration:
November 21-February 1
Late Registration February 2-9
Practice Starts February 15
Offered at Downtown (Owens Field), Jeep Rogers and NorthWest
Fall Registration:
June 14-August 8
Late Registration August 8-15
Practice Starts August 23
Offered at Downtown (Owens Field), Jeep Rogers and NorthWest
Volleyball
The Volleyball League is focused on skills development as well as developing good sportsmanship. Participants will have practice once a week with games on Saturday mornings. All players must provide their own knee pads.
Ages: 8-17 (Varies per branch)
Spring Registration:
December 21-February 14
Late Registration February 15-21
Practice Starts March 1
Offered at Jeep Rogers and NorthWest
Fall Registration:
June 14-August 15
Late Registration August 8-15
Practice Starts August 23
Offered at Jeep Rogers and NorthWest
Volleyball Clinics
Participants will be split into two groups on separate courts to allow players to learn skills according to their current ability. Skills taught include serving, setting, passing, attacking, and communication on the court.
Ages: 8-17 (co-ed)
Clinics:
July 17
July 31
August 14
Offered at Jeep Rogers location only
Private Tennis Lessons
The YMCA of Columbia Offers Private Tennis lessons for all ages and all levels of experience.
Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
Coach Herbert Chapman will help you improve your game through 60-minute sessions.
$50 per lesson for members
NorthWest Family YMCA
Coached by Jon Wheeler, lessons are designed to teach: quick start tennis format, forehand, backhand, volley, serve, scoring and more techniques relevant to the game of tennis. Offered in 30 minute or 60 minute sessions.
Starts at $20 per lesson for members
Starts at $23 per lesson for non-members
Open Play Basketball
Open Play Basketball is available at select times throughout the day. Hours will vary from branch to branch. Free for members. A $10 guest fee will apply to all non-members. Guest policies vary from branch to branch. Please call in advance to guarantee availability.
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