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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 that sports have to offer.
YMCA Rookie Sports is designed to introduce children to the basics of sports in a fun and inviting environment. The league focuses on teaching new skills and fundamentals of the sport while emphasizing learning, confidence building, socialization and most of all, HAVING FUN! It is a 50/50 developmental style, half learning and half play.
Program Details:
- Season Dates: Jan 23 - Mar 13
- Program Days: Saturdays ONLY @ YMCA
- Program Time: Saturday starting at 9am
Program Requirements:
- Please bring a water bottle labeled with your child's name.
- Wear athletic and comfortable clothing for running.
- Wear close toed shoes. Cleats are optional, not required.
- Welcome to bring your own soccer ball. Ball: Size 3
- MUST be potty trained
- Game uniform and end-of-season awards provided by the YMCA!
- Children must participate in 5 sessions to receive an award.
- Rosters are not created until after the first day of the program.
The YMCA uses volunteers 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 volunteering, please click to link for our Coaching Interest form: Coaching Interest Form
PARENT COMMUNICATION:All notifications will be done using the Remind App for leagues. Download the Remind App in advance to receive all communications in a prompt manner. Email communications goes to the email on file for the payer of the program during registration.
SPECIAL REQUESTS:Our priorities are creating a playing environment that allows players to be on balanced and fair teams, placing your child on a team that practices on one of your requested evenings and/times, and helping our parent volunteers have equal access to resources to help players grow in skills and have a fun season.
FRIENDS:We understand that playing sports with friends can make the experience more enjoyable. However, we want each parent to encourage their child to view their team placement with an open mind. If they are lucky and placed on a team with another player that they already know, then that is fantastic. We are not able to accommodate requests. Please help them see this as a chance and opportunity to meet new players and gain more friendships. Cooperating with new teammates is a great growth of experience, and reminds them that they still will see their friends outside of the program.
For more information, please contact Member Services at 352-688-9622.
Program Requirements:
- Please bring a water bottle labeled with your child's name.
- Wear athletic and comfortable clothing for running.
- Close toed shoes are required.
- Basketball Ball: Size 3 (22")
- 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
Location
Hernando County Sports Field at Hernando County YMCA Branch
Instructor
YMCA Staff & Volunteers
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