YMCA sports programs emphasize family involvement, team building, individual development, healthy competition over winning at any cost, and developing the values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, faith and fun over shaping the next superstar. YMCA sports programs are open to all, regardless of ability or disability. Financial assistance is available to those in need.
South Gaston YMCA
Sports
T-Ball
Ages: 3-6 (In 2 age divisions, 3-4 and 5-6)
Join the Gaston County Family YMCA for a fun summer of Youth T-Ball! This recreational league teaches fundamentals while having a great time outside! We focus on family involvement, team building, confidence, and developing our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith with all of our 3-6 year olds.
Registration: Now – June 3rd. This program does have a registration limit.
Download the registration form.
Registration: There is a $10 non-refundable late fee for all players registered after June 3rd, if space is available.
Season: June 26th – July 19th, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Practice: There will be four practices before the season begins: June 12th, 14th, 19th, and 21st.
Cost:
Member – $50
Participant – $75
Includes a trophy, uniform top, and a 6 week season, including 8 games.
Current Sports Programs
YMCA Tee Ball
Join us this summer for a fun and recreational Tee Ball League designed especially for our 3 – 6 year old kids! We focus on fundamentals and confidence on this twice weekly sport.
Ages – 3 – 6 years in two age divisions. 3 – 4 League and 5 – 6 League
Registration – Now through June 3rd. Late registration will encure a $10 late fee if space is available.
Practice – Four practices will take place before the season begins with the first being Tuesday, June 12th.
Games – All will be played at the Pharr YMCA on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning Tuesday, June 26th and ending Thursday, July 19th.
Cost – $50 for YMCA Members, $75 for Non Members
Volunteer coaches are needed! Each team will need a coach to lead the way. Please contact Hobie Dunn if you are interested at hdunn@gastonymca.org.
Central YMCA Weekly Basketball Clinic
Shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, and core workouts will be the focus of this weekly clinic for 7 – 17 year olds. Instructors are all coaches and volunteers from the Gastonia AAU Huskie Optimist program.
Sessions – Ages 7 – 11 Monday 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Ages 12 – 17 Mondays 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Class fee - $30/month for Members, $40/month for Non Members beginning April 30th.
Sport Summer Camp
Join the Pharr Family YMCA this summer for Sports Camp and Gymnastics Camps! These half day camps will focus on specific skills each morning as well as be a lot of fun!
