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Description
Getting a child involved in sports at an early age has proven to help them develop social, interpersonal, and athletic skills. That's why our Rookie Leagues are a great opportunity to introduce your child to all the fun sports have to offer.
YMCA Rookie Sports is designed to introduce children to the basics of sports in a fun and inviting environment. The leagues focuses on teaching new skills and fundamentals of the sports while emphasizing learning, confidence building, socialization and most of all, HAVING FUN! It is a 50/50 developmental style, which is half learning and half play.
This league runs 6 weeks; it is on Saturdays only.
Program Requirements:
- Please bring a water bottle labeled with your child's name.
- Wear athletic and comfortable clothing.
- Shin guards are REQUIRED for all practices and games.
- Close toed shoes are required. Cleats are optional.
- Soccer Ball: Size 3
- MUST be potty trained.
- Game uniform and end-of-season awards provided by the YMCA!
- Children must participate in 4 sessions to receive an award.
The YMCA uses volunteer coaches to provide leadership to the community through structured athletic activities. In person training sessions will be held before the seasons and online training is also available. YMCA staff guidance is provided throughout the season.
If you are interested in coaching, please click the link for our Coaching Interest form: Coaching Interest Form
For more information, please call Member Services at 352-688-9622 or email our Sports Coordinator, Nico Benedetti at nbenedetti@suncoastymca.org.
Program Requirements:
- Please bring a water bottle labeled with your child's name.
- Wear athletic and comfortable clothing.
- Shin guards are REQUIRED for all practices and games.
- Close toed shoes are required. Cleats are optional.
- Soccer Ball: Size 3
- MUST be potty trained.
- Game uniform and end-of-season awards provided by the YMCA!
- Children must participate in 4 sessions to receive an award.
Age Category
Pre-School
Instructor
YMCA Staff & Volunteers
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