--- title: "Youth Sports" description: "Our Youth Sports Programs cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement." type: article version: 1 version_id: "d86ddb97-2fd6-4c39-b6b4-586267fe6ff0" generated_at: "2026-04-29T18:30:09.538Z" language: en reading_time: "7 min" word_count: 1256 keywords: ["Youth Sports", "My Y Account"] url: "https://metroymcas.org/youth-sports" --- # Youth Sports > Our Youth Sports Programs cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. ## Key Takeaways - Youth Sports - My Y Account # YOUTH SPORTS ### Cultivate values, skills, and relationships! ## Youth Sports Our Youth Sports Programs cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Youth sports help children to grow personally, appreciate diversity, develop leadership skills and have fun. We incorporate our core values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Caring into all our classes.  Our sports programs include clinics, skill-building classes, and leagues. [Browse all youth sports](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?MemberID=0&CurrentFamilyID=0&ProductID=&UnitID=&DT=List&DS=0&CheckEligibility=True&Age=-1&DL=10&Gender=B&BranchID=140,160,120,180,190,170&ProductTypeID=300&IncludeWaitList=True&StartDateFrom=&StartDateTo=&BeginTime=&EndTime=) ## My Y Account Register for programs, classes and more! SGA Pulse is our new member account management system designed to make your YMCA experience more seamless. With Pulse, you’ll enjoy an easier check-in process, streamlined program registration and class sign-ups, and improved communication with your Y. [member login](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Login?LoginType=1&ReturnURL=) ### Sports Include: - Archery Archery at the Y presents opportunities and irreplaceable skills of precise focus, concentration, and relaxation while building confidence in youth.  **Programs include:** - **School-Age Archery** [Register for Archery](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?ProductTypeID=100-999&ItemID=528&DT=List&SearchText=archery)[](https://www.metroymcas.org/main/offerings?branch=&department=Sports%20%26%20Recreation&program=&age=&keyword=archery&day=&period=¤tPage=1&hsLang=en) - Basketball Y youth basketball emphasizes fun while encouraging fundamental skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. **Programs include:** - **Preschool and Tot Basketball ** - **School-Age Basketball ** - **Tween/Teen Basketball ** - **Travel Basketball** [Register for Basketball](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?MemberID=0&CurrentFamilyID=0&ProductID=&UnitID=&DT=List&DS=50&SearchText=basketball&CheckEligibility=True&Age=-1&DL=10&Gender=B&BranchID=140,160,120,180,190,170&ProductTypeID=200,910,400,700,720,250,350,800,500,320,600,110,120,550,360,900,850,300,380,760&IncludeWaitList=True&StartDateFrom=&StartDateTo=&BeginTime=&EndTime=) - Her Time to Play Girls Basketball Program The "Her Time To Play" Program recognizes the valuable role sports can play in the development of young girls and the advancement of women as leaders in society. Her Time To Play is a national initiative dedicated to championing change on behalf of girls and women and providing them with ways to connect, collaborate, and actively engage with basketball. The South Mountain Y runs the program in partnership with the WNBA and Jr. NBA, and Seton Hall University Women’s Basketball. [Register for Her Time To Play](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?ProductTypeID=100-999&ItemID=528&DT=List&SearchText=her%20time) - Gymnastics Gymnastics is a terrific way for children to develop fine motor skills, self-esteem, self-discipline, and coordination while learning to love fitness and sport.  **Programs include:** - **Preschool-Age Gymnastics** - **School-Age Gymnastics**  [Register for Gymnastics](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?ProductTypeID=100-999&ItemID=528&SearchText=gymnastics) - Karate Karate promotes physical and mental well-being through hard work, ritual, and self-discipline. Kids learn basic martial arts and self-defense techniques under the guidance of positive, supportive instructors. **Programs include:** - **School-Age Karate** [Register for Karate](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?MemberID=0&CurrentFamilyID=0&ProductID=&UnitID=&DT=List&DS=0&SearchText=karate&CheckEligibility=True&Age=-1&DL=10&Gender=B&BranchID=140,160,120,180,190,170&ProductTypeID=200,910,400,700,720,250,350,800,500,320,600,110,120,550,360,900,850,300,380,760&IncludeWaitList=True&StartDateFrom=&StartDateTo=&BeginTime=&EndTime=) - Martial Arts Classes focus on a variety of skills, including personal growth, self-defense, self-confidence, personal discipline, respect for others, and physical conditioning. **Programs include:** - **School-Age Martial Arts** [Register for Martial Arts](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?ProductTypeID=100-999&ItemID=528&DT=List&SearchText=martial%20arts) - Soccer YMCA youth soccer is designed to encourage participation and having fun. Your child will learn basic game skills such as trapping, dribbling, passing, and shooting as well as goalie skills. **Programs include:** - **Preschool and Tot Soccer ** - **School-Age Soccer** [Register for Soccer](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?ProductTypeID=100-999&ItemID=528&DT=List&SearchText=soccer) - Sports Mix Kids are introduced to a variety of sports like basketball, soccer, flag football and more!  **Programs include:** - **Preschool Sports Galore**  Register for Sports Mix - T-Ball T-Ball is a great introduction to the team sports of baseball and softball and kids have fun while learning how to hit the ball off a tee, as well as catching and throwing. **\*This sport is typically offered in the Spring.** - Tennis Tennis is not only great aerobic and cardiovascular exercise, but it also improves hand-eye coordination, agility, and flexibility, as well as gross and fine motor coordination skills. Many parents choose tennis for their children because it’s a no-contact sport that also boosts mental development. **Programs include:** - **School-Age Tennis** - Volleyball Kids gain a solid foundation in fitness while they learn the right skills to play one of the world’s most exciting, fastest-growing sports. Kids start with basic passing and setting techniques, footwork, and ball contact.  **Programs include:** - **School-Age Volleyball**  [Register for Volleyball](https://ymcaoranges.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?MemberID=0&CurrentFamilyID=0&ProductID=&UnitID=&DT=List&DS=0&SearchText=volleyball&CheckEligibility=True&Age=-1&DL=10&Gender=B&BranchID=140,160,120,180,190,170&ProductTypeID=200,910,400,700,720,250,350,800,500,320,600,110,120,550,360,900,850,300,380,760&IncludeWaitList=True&StartDateFrom=&StartDateTo=&BeginTime=&EndTime=) ### Youth Sports - Connect with Us ### METRO YMCA OF THE ORANGES ACCREDITATIONS - - - - - - --- ## About This Content **Source:** [Youth Sports](https://metroymcas.org/youth-sports) *This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.*