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The YMCA of Avery County offers a variety of sports programs for youth and adults throughout the year. The John M. Blackburn Indoor Athletic Facility and the O’Connell Fieldhouse are able to offer more activities, more often, and for every age group.
The Blackburn Athletic Facility houses two full gymnasiums that provide space for a variety of sports and activities including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, indoor soccer and more. The O’Connell Fieldhouse features two golf simulators, batting cages and adjustable pitching machines for either hardball or softball, and a functional fitness area.
Check out the Athletic Facility Schedule below for Open Gym times, scheduled hours for Pickleball, Basketball and more!
GOLF SIMULATOR & BATTING CAGE RESERVATIONS
Reserve a 50 minute time slot for a Golf Simulator or Batting Cage.
Click the button, fill in your information so we can find you in our system and the choose your date, time and activity!
Issues getting logged in? Call the YMCA Membership Services desk for help – 828-737-5500.
EVENT RESERVATIONS
Looking for a fun and engaging place to hold your next party? Rent one of the Blackburn Athletic Facility gyms to host your next event. Reservations can be made for Saturday afternoons after 12:00pm.
For more information or to reserve the space, please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.
YOUTH ATHLETICS
SUMMER YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC
Practice before the Fall Youth Soccer Season Starts! The YMCA Summer Youth Soccer clinic registration is now open. Our clinic starts on July 12th and ends on July 14th. We welcome all youth from rising Kindergarteners to rising 12th Graders, no matter their skill level!
Registration Now Open
Open to Rising Kindergartners – Rising 12th Graders
- WHEN: July 12th – July 14th
- WHERE: Newland Christian Church – 2800 Miller’s Gap Highway, Newland, NC 28657
- TIMES:
K-5th Graders will meet from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rising 6th – 12th Graders will meet from 1:00 – 4:00 pm - COST:
$50 Members
$70 Non-members
Registration will close on July 11th at 12:00 pm
For more information please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.

FALL YOUTH SOCCER 2022
Make this season great! The YMCA Fall Youth Soccer Season registration opens July 1st. Our season starts August 22nd and ends with the last game on Saturday, October 15th. Games will be every Saturday and game times will be determined based on the number of youth registered. We are in need of volunteer coaches!
Registration Open July 1st
Open to ages 4 – 12 years old
- WHEN: August 22nd – October 15th
- WHERE: Games and Practices will be held at Newland Christian Church – 2800 Miller’s Gap Highway, Newland, NC 28657
- TIMES: Practice times will be weekday evenings. Team practice times will be announced by the coaches. Game times will be Saturdays, times to be determined
- COST:
$75 Members
$105 Non-members
For more information please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.

New Adult Athletic Program Information Coming Soon!
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. From one-on-one games to team games you won’t find a sport that is more engaging for the whole family!
WHO: Anyone who is familiar with the basics or Pickleball
MORNINGS: Mondays – Fridays from 8:00 am -12:00 pm
EVENINGS: Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: The Blackburn Athletic Facility, Gym A
For more information please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.

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