sports youth | adult Sports can be a positive experience for your child's mind, as well as his/her body. Many aspects of psychological growth can result from sports participation, including self-esteem, social skills, discipline, and respect for others. Your support in guiding your child/ren through these life lessons is invaluable. As with all YMCA programs, the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are stressed through all our sports programs. Our philosophy is "Everybody Plays, Everybody Wins!" Self-esteem Give positive feedback and show pride in your child's accomplishments. Help him work on a specific skill at which he seems to be improving. Discipline Preach the adage "practice makes perfect." Point out improvements in your child's performance. Encourage her to stick with a sport even when she's frustrated. Respect for others Stress the importance of being gracious. Set an example through interactions with the parents of the opposing team. Make it clear that disrespectful behavior is not acceptable -- even in the heat of competition. Teamwork Commend your child for unselfish play, such as passing a ball. Congratulate him on the team's accomplishments as well as his own. Cheer for all the children, not just your own. Coping with difficulty Assist your child in developing the skill for handling disappointment. Teach her how to redirect negative feelings into positive ones. Back To Top youth multi-sport sampler Children ages 3-5 years learn basic skills of traditional sports by playing a variety of fun games (including pool games). Classes run on a 6-week basis. Available at Luter shortstops t-ball This 6-week instructional class focuses on the basic skills of hitting and fielding for the sport of baseball while working with a YMCA instructor and other children in a structured class setting. This class provides a foundation for growth and the opportunity to further the enjoyment of baseball. Coed. Available at Northern Neck, Northumberland, Richmond County touchdown flag football This 6-week instructional class focuses on the basic skills of passing, blocking, kicking and running for the sport of flag football while working with a YMCA instructor and other children in a structured class setting. This class provides a foundation for growth and the opportunity to further the enjoyment of flag foot football. Coed. Available at Hampton, Northern Neck, Victory parent/child basketball Parents participate with children. Parents and children learn the basic skills of basketball through active play. This program focuses on teaching parents and children the game of basketball while having fun together. Parent and child receive a t-shirt. Coed. Available at Newport News hoops This 6-week instructional class focuses on the basic skills of dribbling, shooting and passing for the sport of basketball while working with a YMCA instructor and other children in a structured class setting. This class provides a foundation for growth and the opportunity to further the enjoyment of basketball. Coed. Available at Luter, Victory youth basketball league This coed basketball league focuses on the basic skills of shooting, passing, dribbling, offensive and defensive techniques. Each player learns the skills of basketball through practices and games. Y-staff organizes teams by age group. This league includes a skills clinic, 3 practices and 6 games. Available at Newport News, Northern Neck, Northumberland, Richmond County parent/child outdoor soccer This program is an introduction to basic soccer skills. Parents must participate with children. Program goals include fun, fair play, teamwork, participation, fundamentals, and family involvement. Parent and child receive a t-shirt. Available at Newport News Back To Top stinger soccer This 6-week instructional class focuses on the basic skills of dribbling, shooting and goal tending for the sport of soccer while working with a YMCA instructor and other children in a structured class setting. This class provides a foundation for growth and the opportunity to further the enjoyment of soccer. Coed. Available at Luter, Northern Neck, Victory, R.F. Wilkinson indoor soccer recreational league This 10-session league provides an opportunity for advanced competition. The YMCA core values are implemented in play. Participants can register as a team or as an individual. Available at Hampton, Northern Neck outdoor soccer league This coed soccer league focuses on the basic skills of shooting, passing and dribbling. Each player learns the skills of soccer through practices and games. Times depend on number of participants. Available at Hampton, Newport News, Northern Neck, Richmond County spikers volleyball This 6-week instructional class focuses on the basic skills of bumping, setting and spiking for the sport of volleyball while working with a YMCA instructor and other children in a structured class setting. This class provides a foundation for growth and the opportunity to further the enjoyment of volleyball. Coed. Available at Victory pucks This 6-week instructional class focuses on the basic skills of stick handling and shooting for the sport of floor hockey while working with a YMCA instructor and other children in a structured class setting. This class provides a foundation for growth and the opportunity to further the enjoyment of floor hockey. Coed. Available at Victory y spirits This 6-week instructional class focuses on the basic skills of cheerleading through working with other children in a class setting and working with an instructor. This class provides a foundation and growth opportunity for further participation in cheerleading. Available at Hampton, Luter, Victory Back To Top homeschool p.e. This program's goal is to teach physical fitness in a fun environment while promoting positive relationships with peers and building self-esteem. Activities offered include soccer, baseball and volleyball, plus many fun and exciting games. Join us and let us show your children ways to a happier and healthier tomorrow. Available at Luter, Newport News homeschool p.e./health class This program's goal is to teach physical fitness and health in a fun environment while promoting positive relationships with peers and building self-esteem. This is an hour and a half program, with the first hour dedicated to physical fitness and the last thirty minutes in a class setting with an emphasis on health. This is a great way for your children to socialize in a group setting with other kids their age. Let us show your children ways to a happier and healthier tomorrow. Available at Victory karate Participants develop skills at their own pace. Students improve fitness, coordination and balance. Available at Luter, Northern Neck, Richmond County adventure programs open climb This is an opportunity for people of all abilities and ages to try out the wall. Staff will be in place to give instruction and ensure safety. See the climbing wall bulletin board for times and days. Available at Victory climbing wall group reservations You may reserve time for any type of group for a fun day on the wall! You will receive assistance from 3 trained instructors and all necessary equipment. Limit 15 climbers per hour. Available at Victory group teambuilding Come & check out this interactive group experience that focuses on teamwork, trust, problem solving and communication. The teambuilding experience is great for athletic teams, youth groups, scout troops & school classes. Available at Victory Back To Top ascenders This 6-week instructional class focuses on basic climbing skills, including climbing principles, hand & foot techniques, and body movement. Please check with branch for session dates and times. (Ages 7-17 years) Available at Victory tae kwon do Tae Kwon Do helps children, adults and families increase confidence, physical fitness and concentration power. Participants develop skills at their own pace. Students improve fitness, coordination and balance. Available at Hampton, Northern Neck, Victory youth super sports The YMCA offers Super Sports for those interested in a competitive but nurturing atmosphere. Super Sports offer a chance for individuals to increase self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth through fun, supervised programs. Programs include: Cheerleading Football arts gymnastics Available at Northern Neck, Northumberland Dance Available at Northern Neck, Northumberland Ballet Available at Northern Neck, Northumberland Back To Top adult adult open volleyball Open Adult Volleyball allows both males and females to come play volleyball. It is a great chance to meet new people and play volleyball. Members only. Available at Luter, Newport News, Victory adult volleyball league All leagues are competitive. This is a great opportunity for adults to increase their volleyball skills and meet new people. Available at Hampton adult open basketball Adult basketball is open to both males and females to play basketball. It is a great chance to meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition. Available at Hampton, Luter, Newport News, Victory tae kwon do Tae Kwon Do helps children, adults and families increase confidence, physical fitness and concentration power. Participants develop skills at their own pace. Students improve fitness, coordination and balance. Available at Hampton, Northern Neck, Victory karate Participants develop skills at their own pace. Students improve fitness, coordination and balance. Available at Luter, Northern Neck, Richmond County adventure programs open climb This is an opportunity for people of all abilities and ages to try out the wall. Staff will be in place to give instruction and ensure safety. See the climbing wall bulletin board for times and days. Available at Victory Back To Top