Kent County YMCA

Sports

 

  • Preschool Gymnastics

    Ages 3-4
    This fun, structured gymnastics class includes creative movement and the development of gross-motor skills introduced in a creative, safe, and fun atmosphere. Child must already be 3 years old to register.

    Main Gym
    Monday 3:30-4:15 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116


  • Kindergymnastics

    Ages 5-6
    This fun, structured gymnastics class builds upon the skills learned in preschool gymnastics and includes developmentally appropriate skills introduced on bars, beam, and floor in a creative, safe, and fun atmosphere. Child must already be 5 years old to register. PKGM

    Main Gym
    Tuesday      4:30-5:15 p.m.
    (or)
    Wednesday 3:30-4:15 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116


  • Martial Arts - Lil’ Dragons

    Ages 3-4
    Children will learn basic karate techniques that teach responsibility, self-awareness and teamwork, as well as improving coordination and flexibility skills in a class designed to be educational and fun.

    Mary Kathryn Preston All Purpose Room
    Wednesday     3:45-4:15 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116 

    September-December (16 weeks)
    Member $95        Program Participant $190

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  • Martial Arts - Little Ninjas

    Ages 5-6
    Children will learn basic karate techniques that teach responsibility, self-awareness and teamwork, as well as improving coordination and flexibility skills in a class designed to be educational and fun.

    Mary Kathryn Preston All Purpose Room
    Wednesday     4:15-4:45 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

    September-December (16 Weeks)
    Member $95        Program Participant $190


  • Soccer (Fall I Session Only)

     Ages 3-4
    Introduction to basic soccer skills, dribbling, passing and goalie are introduced. Participants need to bring a size 4 soccer ball.

    Saturday 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

  • Basketball Skills and Drills

    (Fall II Session Only)
    Little Dribblers - Ages 3-4
    Learn basic ball handling, dribbling, passing and shooting skills.
    Saturday 9:00-9:45 a.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

  • Tennis

    (Fall I Session Only)
    Ages 3-5
    Learn the basics of tennis, from forehand and backhand swings to racquet handling. Have fun and meet new friends! Parents are welcome to stay and play!

    Monday 3:30-4:15 p.m.
    Member $58    Program Participant $116

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  • Sports Medley

    Ages 4-5
    Different sport every week is introduced. Baseball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and more!

    Wednesday 3:30-4:15 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

  • Tumble Time *NEW*

    Ages 4-6
    Movement, music, tumbling and coordination will all be used in this fun non-stop half hour class.

    Tuesday 4:00-4:45 p.m.
    Saturday 11:00-11:45 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

  • Preschool Combination Dance

    Ages 3-6
    This is a fun, structured dance class. Dancers will learn the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Acro in a creative, safe environment. Dress for all preschool classes are black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, and appropriate dance attire. Classes are offered per session or September–December with a culminating holiday recital in December. For more information please contact Heather Grossguth, Sports Director at 828-0130 ext. 203 or at hgrossguth@gpymca.org.

    Saturdays in the Champlin Lodge

    2 ½-3 Years Old 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    4 Years Old 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    5 & 6 Years Old 10:45-11:45 a.m.

    Thursdays in the Community Room

    3-6 Years Old 12:00-1:00 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

    September-December (16-weeks)
    Member $116        Program Participant $232


  • Dance Performance Company

     Mini Company Ages 4-7
    In the Kent County YMCA Dance Performance Company, dancers will learn important lessons of dedication, loyalty, teamwork, focus on creativity and choreography and the Y’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. The company will participate in YMCA events. All dancers are required to come to rehearsals in addition to regular class times. If you are interested in having the unforgettable experience of performing, this dance company is for you. Prerequisite: Must be registered for another dance class.

    Mini Company - Champlin Lodge

    Saturday 12:00-12:30 p.m.
    Member $26    Program Participant $52

    September-December (16-weeks)
    Member $50    Program Participant $100

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  • Youth Martial Arts

     Ages 7-12
    Children will learn basic karate techniques that teach responsibility, self-awareness and teamwork, as well as improving coordination and flexibility skills in a class designed to be educational and fun.

    Mary Kathryn Preston All Purpose Room
    Thursday 5:15-6:00 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

    September-December (16 Weeks)
    Member $110        Program Participant $220

  • Soccer (Fall I Session Only)

    Ages 5-6
    Introduction to basic soccer skills, dribbling, passing and goalie are introduced. Participants need to bring a size 4 soccer ball.

    Saturday 10:45-11:45 a.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

  • Basketball Skills and Drills

    (Fall II Session Only)
    Learn basic ball handling, dribbling, passing and shooting skills.
    Passers - Ages 5-6
    Saturday 10:00-10:45 a.m.

    Rookies - Ages 7-9
    Saturday 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

    Rebounders - Ages 10-12
    Saturday 12:00-1:00 p.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

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  • Travel Basketball *NEW*

     Ages 10-12
    The Kent County YMCA is excited to announce the formation of this competitive travel basketball team. This team will compete against other Y’s and recreational teams in the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts area. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. Children must be 10 as of September 1, 2008.

    Member $200        Program Participant $250
    This fee will be expected for each player that makes the team. This will cover shirts, shorts and all tournament fees.

  • Youth Tennis

    Ages 6-12
    Come learn tennis skills, or enhance ones you already know. Participants will play on our own Kent County YMCA courts. Come have fun and meet new people!

    Saturday
    Beginner    9:30-10:30 a.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116

    Saturday
    Intermediate/Advanced     10:45-11:45 a.m.
    Member $58        Program Participant $116


  • Sports Medley

    Ages 6-8
    Different sport every week is introduced. Baseball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and more!Gymnasium
    Wednesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116


  • Fit Kids *NEW*

    Ages 6-8
    Non stop movement for those kids that never seem to run out of energy. Kids will have a new fitness experience each week, from hiking to tennis to nutrition and much more in this exciting new class.
    Community Room
    Saturday 12:00-12:45 p.m.
    Member $58      Program Participant $116

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  • Youth Combination Dance

     Ages 7-12
    This class is for the new dancer or experienced. This is a fun, structured class learning ballet, tap and acro in a safe environment. Dress code is jazz shoes, tap shoes and pink ballet shoes. Champlin Lodge
    Wednesday 6:15-7:30 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116


  • Dance Performance Company

     Junior Company Ages 8-12
    Senior Company Ages 13-18
    In the Kent County YMCA Dance Performance Company, dancers will learn important lessons of dedication, loyalty, teamwork, while focusing on creativity and choreography. The company will participate in YMCA events. All dancers are required to come to rehearsals in addition to regular class times. If you are interested in having the unforgettable experience of performing, this dance company is for you. Prerequisite: Must be registered for another dance class.

    Junior/Senior Company
    Champlin Lodge
    Wednesday 6:15-6:45 p.m.
    Member $26       Program Participant $52

    September-December (16-weeks)
    Member $50       Program Participant $100


  • Boys Gymnastics

    Ages 5-7
    A beginner gymnastics class just for boys. This class, based on progressions, builds self-confidence, coordination, and is fun! The focus events are floor, bars, and vault. No prior experience is necessary. Appropriate apparatus skills will also be introduced on balance beam, uneven bars and vault.
    Main Gymnasium
    Wednesday 4:30-5:15 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116

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  • Youth Gymnastics Classes

    Ages 6-10
    Join our growing gymnastics program. First-graders through teens can develop gymnastics skills, self-confidence and coordination while having fun. New participants are welcome at all levels. For more information please contact Heather Grossguth, Sports Director at 828-0130 or at hgrossguth@gpymca.org.


  • Level 1

     Ages 6 & Up
    The first developmental level of YMCA’s Progressive Gymnastics Program. This class is for the first time student, and for those who have been away from the sport for a while. Students must be at least 6 years old to register. Students will advance per the discretion of the instructor based on skill requirement report cards given out at the end of each session.

    Main Gymnasium
    Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m.
    (or)
    Thursday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116

  • Level 2

    Ages 7 & Up
    This is the second developmental level in the YMCA Progressive Gymnastics program. Swingers will build on elements learned in the Level 1 class. Pre-requisite: Students must have taken our Rollers class for a minimum of one session or per instructors discretion.

    Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116

  • Level 3

    Ages 7 & Up
    This is the third developmental level in the YMCA Progressive Gymnastics Program. Kippers will build upon elements from both Rollers and Swingers, while working to increase strength and flexibility to prepare for more advance skills. Prerequisite: Students must have taken our Level 2 class for a minimum of one session or per instructors discretion.

    Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116


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  • Teen Martial Arts

    Ages 13-15
    Teens will learn basic karate techniques that teach responsibility, self-awareness and teamwork, as well as improving coordination and flexibility skills in a class designed to be educational and fun. Due to the structure of the curriculum, participants are required to attend two classes per week.
    Mary Kathryn Preston All Purpose Room
    Thursday 5:15-6:00 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116

  • Late Night Hoops *NEW*

    Grades 9-12
    Come play basketball late night! Sign-in is from 9:00-9:30 p.m.
    Saturday 9:30-11:00 p.m.
    Member Free       Program Member $5 per night

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  • Travel Basketball *NEW*

    Ages 12-13
    The Kent County YMCA is excited to announce the formation of this competitive travel basketball team. This team will compete against other Y’s and recreational teams in the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts area. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. Children must be 12 as of September 1, 2008.
    Member $200       Program Participant $250
    This fee will be expected for each player that makes the team. This will cover shirts, shorts and all tournament fees.

  • Basketball Skills and Drills (Fall II Session Only)

    Learn basic ball handling, dribbling, passing and shooting skills.
    Super Stars - Ages 13-15
    Saturday 1:00-2:00 p.m.
    Member $58       Program Participant $116


  • Teen Basketball

    Ages 13-17
    Wednesday 8:00-9:45 p.m.
    Saturday 3:00-5:45 p.m.
    Member Free       Program Participant $5 per visit
    If under 16, teen must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Beginner Tennis Lessons

     Ages 18 & Older
    Fall I Session Only
    This class is for individuals new to the game of tennis. Terminology and basic stroke techniques will be covered. Each stroke is broken down, making tennis easy and fun.
    Class is limited to 8 participants. 
    Tuesday & Thursday    7:45-8:45 p.m.
    Member  $116    Program Participant  $232

    Wednesday    6:30-7:30 p.m.
    Member  $58    Program Participant  $116


  • Intermediate/ Advanced Tennis Lessons

    Ages 18 & Older
    Fall I Session Only
    For players who have had lessons before and have some consistency in strokes.  The class will focus on drills, perfecting stroke technique, strategy and court coverage. 
    Class is limited to 8 participants. 
    Tuesday & Thursday    6:30-7:30 p.m.
    Member  $116    Program Participant  $232

    Wednesday    7:45-8:45 p.m.
    Member  $58    Program Participant  $116


  • Men’s 5-on-5 Basketball

     Ages 18 & Up
    Season: September 14th-December 14th
    Teams will consist of 5-10 players. There will be a mandatory captains meeting on Sunday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Paperwork, waivers and team money are due before September 14th. Registration packets are available at the Welcome Center.  For more information, please contact Heather Grossguth, Sports Director at 828-0130 ext. 203 or at hgrossguth@gpymca.org.
    *Member $85       *Program Participant $115
    *This includes shirt fee

    Next season will begin in January, 2009


     

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