PROGRAMS
ATHLETICS
The sports programs offered by the Y are geared toward building a young person’s self esteem while teaching those individuals the fundamental skills needed to be successful in any sports activity. The coaches involved with teaching our children strive to teach character values that will allow these youth the information that they need to make wise decisions throughout their life.
Contact Athletic Director Seth Furr with questions about athletics.
Please Note: Front desk transactions will be accepted up until 15 minutes prior to closing each day!
BASKETBALL 2023
Registration: Oct. 2nd – Oct. 29th
$10 late fee will be added to the fee if registering between October 30-November 5 (if spots are available)
Age Divisions:
- 6 and UNDER (5 and 6-Year Olds) https://www.andersonareaymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/6U-Basketball-2023-Schedules.pdf
- 8 and UNDER (7 and 8-Year-Olds) https://www.andersonareaymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/8U-Basketball-2023-Schedules.pdf
- 10 and UNDER (9 and 10-Year-Olds) https://www.andersonareaymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/10U-Basketball-2023-Schedules.pdf
- 12 and UNDER (11 and 12-Year-Olds) https://www.andersonareaymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12U-Basketball-2023-Schedules.pdf
Age Cut-Off Date: September 1, 2023
Cost: $65 Y Members and $95 Non-Members
Form for ordering basketball individual / team images.
**Disclaimer for ALL SPORTS TEAMS: Space is limited so all registration dates are subject to change if teams become filled.
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HOLIDAY HOOPS
WHEN: December 18th 2023 , 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Anderson Area YMCA
COST: $40, does include shirt if registered by Monday December 10th.
AGES: 4 years old – 12 years old
The Holiday Hoops Clinic is designed to help your child work on his or her skill set for the upcoming basketball season. Instructional help will be provided by the Anderson University Men’s Basketball coaching staff. Along with skill development, the clinic will include games and competitions for prizes. Games and competitions will be set up according to age groups: 6 and UNDER, 8 and UNDER, 10 and UNDER, and 12 and UNDER. Prizes include: Chick-fil-A gift cards, Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards, and much more. The clinic also helps that last minute shopper get out and purchase those last minute gift ideas without Santa’s little helpers being around. For more information please contact Seth Furr at sethf@andersonareaymca.org
*Shirts are pre ordered. To make sure your child gets a shirt on December 18th, your child must be register by Monday December 10th.
BASEBALL 2024
Registration: Tuesday, January 2nd – Sunday, February 4th
Late Registration: Monday, February 5th – Sunday, February 11th
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to field availability and construction at Ducworth, we will start baseball for the U10 and U12 age groups in February and games will be played in March.
T-Ball, coach pitch baseball and softball schedule will remain the same as previous years with practice in March and games in April and May.
Age Groups:
6 & Under T-Ball (ages 4-6)
8 & Under Coach Pitch (ages 7-8)
10 & Under Player Pitch (ages 9-10)
12 & Under (ages 11-12)
Age Cut Off Date: April 30, 2022
Cost:
$65 for members, includes jersey and hat
$95 potential members, includes jersey and hat
Practice begins the week of Feb 26th.
Games begin the week of April 8th and end May 10th.
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FLAG FOOTBALL Spring 2024
Registration: Dec. 4th – Jan. 2nd
Late Registration: Jan. 3rd – Jan. 7th ($10 late fee)
Cost: $70 – YMCA Members, $100 – Non-Members
Age Cut Off Date: August 1, 2023
Age Groups:
8 and UNDER
10 and UNDER
12 and UNDER
PRACTICE CAN START: Early Feb
GAMES WILL START: Early March
GAME DAYS: Monday nights, Tuesday nights, Wednesday nights, Thursday nights, and Friday nights.
Please make sure that you register your child for their correct age group. If you wish for your child to play UP an age group, you may do so. YOUR CHILD MAY NOT PLAY DOWN AN AGE GROUP.
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SOCCER 2024
Registration: Monday, December 4th – Tuesday, January 2nd
Late Registration: Wednesday, January 3rd – Sunday, January 7th
Age Divisions:
UNDER 6 (5 and 4 Year Olds)
UNDER 8 (7 and 6 Year Olds)
UNDER 10 (9 and 8 Year Olds)
UNDER 12 (11 and 10 Year Olds)
Age Cut-Off Date: August 1st, 2022
Cost:
$65 – YMCA Members
$95 – Non-Members
Practice begins the week of Jan. 22nd.
Games begin the week of Feb. 26th and end March 21st.
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SOFTBALL 2024
Registration: Tuesday, January 2nd – Sunday, February 4th
REGISTRATION: https://www.andersonareaymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-Spring-Baseball-Softball-Registration.pdf
AGE GROUPS:
8 & UNDER (Ages 7-8)
10 & UNDER (Ages 9-10)
12 & UNDER (Ages 11-12)
AGE CUT-OFF DATE: January 1, 2023
COST:
$65.00 Members, cost includes jersey
$95.00 Potential Members, cost includes jersey
Practice begins the week of February 26th.
Games begin the week of April 8th and end May 17th.
Disclaimer: Space is limited so all registration dates are subject to change if teams become filled.
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FLAG FOOTBALL 2024
Registration: coming soon
Late Registration:
Cost: $70 – YMCA Members, $100 – Non-Members
Age Cut Off Date: August 1, 2023
Age Groups:
8 and UNDER
10 and UNDER
12 and UNDER
PRACTICE CAN START: Early June
GAMES WILL START: Early July
GAME DAYS: Monday nights, Tuesday nights, Wednesday nights, Thursday nights, and Friday nights.
Please make sure that you register your child for their correct age group. If you wish for your child to play UP an age group, you may do so. YOUR CHILD MAY NOT PLAY DOWN AN AGE GROUP.
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SUMMER CAMPS 2023
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British Soccer Camp –
Location: Fields Behind YMCA
Camp Director: Challenger Sports British Soccer Staff
*Please visit website for camp details: pricing, age groups, times, etc.
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Basketball Camp –Ages: 5 yrs – 12 yrs, 9 a.m. – Noon
Offered 3 different weeks listed below:
June
July
July
Location: YMCA Gym
Camp Director: Jeff Brookman, former Belmont Abbey standout and Anderson University Coach.
$55 member, $85 non-member
NO CAMP JULY 4th (THE YMCA WILL BE CLOSED)
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Soccer Camp – Ages: 4yrs – 14yrs, 9 a.m. – Noon
Offered two different weeks listed below:
June
July
Location: Fields Behind YMCA
Camp Director: Richard McConnell, former College of Charleston soccer standout.
$55 member, $85 non-member
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Baseball Camp – Ages: 5yrs – 12yrs, 9 a.m. – Noon
Offered 2 different weeks listed below:
June
July
Location: Fields Behind YMCA
Camp Director: Brett Campbell, former Wren High School and Anderson University standout
$55 member, $85 non-member.
Fall Baseball Registration
Registration Period:
June 20th – July 23rd
Late Registration Period:
July 24th – July 3oth
*$10 late fee will be added onto registration fee for anyone registering during late period.
Registration Cost:
YMCA Member – $65
Potential YMCA Member – $95
Age Cut-Off Date:
April 30th, 2023
Age Groups:
- 8 and UNDER – Any child that will be at least 5 years old but not 9 on April 30th, 2023 registers for this age group.
- 10 and UNDER – Any child that will be at least 9 years old but not 11 on April 30th, 2023 registers for this age group.
- 12 and UNDER – Any child that will be at least 11 years old but not 13 on April 30th, 2023 registers for this age group.
*If you the parent or guardian wish to play you child up in age group then you may do so. Your child MAY NOT play down in age group.
Tackle Football Registration
Registration Period:
June 20th – July 23rd
Late Registration Period:
July 24th – July 30th
*$10 late fee will be added onto registration fee for anyone registering during late period.
Registration Cost:
YMCA Member – $65
Potential YMCA Member – $95
Age Cut Off and Age Groups:
The age cut off is August 1st, 2023, so whatever age the child is on this date will determine which age group they will be in. Each child that registers has to play in the correct age group. Make sure that you, the parent or guardian, register the child for the correct age division. THE YMCA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DOING SO.
- 8 and UNDER – Any child that will be at least 6, 7, or 8 BUT not 9 on August 1st, 2023 registers for this age group.
- 10 and UNDER – Any child that is or will be 9 or 10 BUT not 11 on August 1st, 2023 registers for this age group.
- 12 and UNDER – Any child that is or will be 11 or 12 BUT not 13 on August 1st, 2023 registers for this age group.
Birth Certificates:
You must turn in a copy of your child’s birth certificate before he or she can play.
Fall Soccer Registration
Registration Period:
June 20th – July 30th
Late Registration Period:
August 1st – August 7th
*$10 late fee will be added onto registration fee for anyone registering during late period.
Registration Cost:
YMCA Member – $65
Potential YMCA Member – $95
Age Cut-Off Date:
August 1st, 2023
Age Divisions:
- Under 14 – Anyone who is 12 or 13 years old prior to August 1st, 2023.
- 2023 Fall Soccer Schedule – U14
- Under 12 – Anyone who is 10 or 11 years old prior to August 1st, 2023.
- 2023 Fall Soccer Schedule – U12
- Under 10 – Anyone who is 8 or 9 years old prior to August 1st, 2023.
- 2023 Fall Soccer Schedule – U10
- Under 8 – Anyone who is 6 or 7 years old prior to August 1st, 2023.
- 2023 Fall Soccer Schedule – U8
- Under 6 – Anyone who is 4 or 5 years old prior to August 1st, 2023.
- 2023 Fall Soccer Schedule – U6
Coaching & Sponsorship Opportunities
Listed below are sponsorship opportunities available for our Youth Sports Programs.
Basketball Teams – $200.00
Fall and Spring Baseball Teams – $200.00
Softball Teams – $200.00
Football Teams – $300.00
Fall and Spring Soccer Teams – $150.00
Field Banner Sponsorship – $300.00 Initial Fee and $150.00 Annually
All team sponsors receive their company’s name on the back of each player’s jersey, as well as their company name on each schedule.