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YOUTH ATHLETICS
PARENT & TOT PROGRAM
This Parent and Tot Program is for any parent and child, ages 1-3, who wants to get their child involved in a program that will take the child through various exercises and movements that will improve their gross motor skills, balance, and socialization through play.
This will range from soccer to basic tumbling and general exercise.
- WHEN: Tuesdays
- WHERE: Williams YMCA of Avery County Blackburn Athletic Facility, Gym B
- TIMES: 10:00 am – 10:45 am
- AGES: 1-3 years old
- COST: $20/month/child for YCMA members
$30/month/child for Non-YMCA members
For more information, please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.
FALL YOUTH SOCCER
Make this season great! The YMCA Fall Youth Soccer Season registration is now open for youth ages 4 -11 years old. Our season starts on August 21st and ends with the last game on Saturday, October 21st. The first game will be Saturday, September 9th. The games will be every Saturday.
- WHEN: August 21st – October 28th
- WHERE: Games and Practices will be held at Newland Christian Church – 2800 Miller’s Gap Highway, Newland, NC 28657
- TIMES: Practices times will be Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings, 5-6 pm or 6-7 pm. Specific team practice times will be announced by the coaches. Game times will be Saturdays.
- COST: $75 members
$105 Non-members
For more information, please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.
SPIRIT
Come and join us on Tuesday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Group Exercise Room for our YMCA Spirit Program! This program will incorporate dance, cheer, and tumbling into one program. At the conclusion of the program, we will have a showcase at our Blackburn Athletic Facility. It will be taught by Victoria Bowman, LMC Dance Team Coach, and the Lees-McRae College Dance and Cheer teams! No dance, tumbling, or cheerleading experience is necessary. This program is for children ages 5-11 and grades Kindergarten-5th grade only. There are limited spots for this program.
- WHO: Ages 5 – 11
- WHEN: Tuesday Nights; September 26th – November 14th *We will not meet on October 31st
- WHERE: Group Exercise Room in Main YMCA Facility
- TIMES: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- COST: $60 members
$80 Non-members
For more information, please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.
CLUB BASKETBALL
This program is for any individual who wants to build or improve their basketball skills through drills and play. No experience is necessary. The program will be taught by Lees-McRae Women’s Basketball players and their Head Coach, Quante Lee.
- WHEN: September 12th – October 24th
- WHERE: Gym B of the Blackburn Athletic Facility
- TIMES: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
- COST: $60 members
$80 Non-members
For more information, please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.
HOMESCHOOL PE
Homeschool PE is open for Spring registrations! Open to all Homeschool students, join us for an hour of structured physical activity, including games, athletic skill development, team building skills, and more.
Only 2 program spots remian, register soon!
- WHERE: Blackburn Gym B
- WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays; Beginning February 2nd.
- TIME: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- WHO: ages 4-14
- COST: $50 members
$70 Non-members
For more information, please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.
BEGINNERS PICKLEBALL CLINIC
We are excited to announce that we are having a Pickleball Clinic on Tuesday, June 18th! Join us in Blackburn Gym B from 5:30-7:30 pm for this Pickleball Clinic. This is a clinic for individuals who want to learn how to play Pickleball. In these two hours, you will learn how to play safely, the rules of the game, and basic terminology that will prepare you to begin to play pickleball more confidently!
Don’t have a paddle? No problem! We will have some on-site for you to utilize during the clinic.
Registration Now Open!
WHEN: Tuesday, July 18th
TIME: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
WHO: Anyone age 8 and older
LOCATION: Blackburn Athletic Facility, GYM B
COST:
$10 Members
$20 Non-Members
Registration Note: If you register, and you are on the waitlist, the Recreation Director will notify you if you are able to join in on the June Clinic or if you will need to wait until our July Clinic.
For more information, please contact Erica Shingleton, Ericas@ymcaavery.org.
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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