YMCA Youth Sports programs fill kids' discretionary hours with positive activities and caring adult attention. Coaches--often volunteers, including many parents - emphasize teamwork, cooperation, and the development of skills and positive values. Youth sports programs are based on our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA offers a variety of youth sports to suit all ages and abilities. Sports programs range from introductory classes to competitive sports leagues. Visit your local branch for more information.

FALL SOCCER
Registration begins June 1st and ends September 12th. A $5 late fee will be assessed starting September 6th. It's true! Fall YMCA Soccer is coming soon to Goochland! If your child is 3 or 4 years old and likes to run around, kick a ball and make new friends, this may be just what you are looking for. We are looking for volunteer head and assistant coaches. If interested, please contact Steve Schemmel at schemmels at ymcarichmond dot org or 556-9887. No previous coaching experience needed. There will be a coaches meeting on September 14th at 6 p.m. at the Goochland YMCA.

* All parents will receive a welcome letter in the mail by September 15th stating your child's team and practice day.

For more information, please view the PDFs below:
 Fall 2010 information 
 Fall 2010 registration form  

GYMNASTICS
Rollie Pollies:  18 months-3 years w/parent
Tumble Tots:  3-4 years
Youth:  4-5 years and 6-12 years

To learn more about the gymnastics program, please view the PDFs below:
 Gymnastics Winter & Spring Classes
 Gymnastics Fall Classes

For more information, contact Jan Kenney at kenneyj at ymcarichmond dot org or 556-9887.

BRITISH SPORTS SAMPLER CAMPS-New Arrival for 2011
Challenger's team of British coaches will provide your boys & girls, ages 6-13 years old, with a week of non-stop action-3 hours each day, fun & competetion, all with a British twist.  Children will learn new British sports & develop some new skills with team-building activities.  They will also learn about respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership, while playing hard, having fun, and making new friends.  Each camper will receive a british sports camp T-shirt.  Plus if you sign up at www.challengersports.com at least 45 days prior to camp you will receive a british sports jersey for free!

Ages:  6-13 years
Time: TBD 
Dates:  2011 dates TBD
Fee:   TBD

BRITISH SOCCER CAMPS 

First Kicks Camp ( 3-4yrs. ) 
Pre/Post Program Extended Care Available: 
Mini Soccer Camp ( 5-6yrs. )
Pre/Post Program Extended Care Available: 
Half Day Camp ( 7-14yrs. ) 
Pre/Post Program Extended Care Available:   

To learn more about the camp,
go to the Challenger Sports Homepage.

To learn more about becoming a host family,
download the PDF:  Host a Coach 

2011 Camp Dates:
June 20th-24th.  Cost, location, and times TBD. 

SKATEBOARDING-PARK & GO SKATEBOARDING DAY 2010 EVENT 
Skate 522 skate park is now open! We are located at the old high school tennis courts at the Parks & Recreation facility. All skaters must fill out a release form and get a sticker for your helmet to be able to use the park. Forms are located at Goochland Parks & Recreation and at the Goochland Family YMCA. For more information, please contact Steve Schemmel at schemmels at ymcarichmond dot org.

For more information, download the PDF below:
 Go Skateboarding Day 2010  

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING TRIPS
Information for our 2011 trips will be available soon.  We are considering adding a 4 & 5 night option as well as having an overnight stay at the YMCA. Contact Steve Schemmel at schemmels at ymcarichmond dot org for more information.

For more information, download the PDF below:
Ski/Snowboarding/Snowtubing Flyer
Trip waiver
Program Information for Parents

BLASTBALL-Fall
If you're interested in learning to play T-Ball, then you'll love this age appropriate version of the game. Blastball will help your child learn the basic fundamentals of T-ball. Blastball is fun and easy to play.

Ages: 3 & 4 year olds
Dates: Beginning September 25th and ending October 30th
Registration: Begins June 1st and ends September 12th.  A $5 late fee will be assessed starting September 6th.
Cost: $47 for facility members, $58 for community members
Equipment: The YMCA will provide team t-shirts and hats. Each participant should bring their own glove.
Practices & Games: All practices will be held for 20 minutes prior to game time. All games will be played at 9am at the Goochland Family YMCA.
Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for this program to run. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please indicate this on your registration form. A coaches meeting will be held at the Goochland Family YMCA on September 14th at 7pm.
All parents will receive a welcome letter in the mail by September 15th stating your child's team and game schedule. 

For more information, please view the following PDFs:
Blastball Overview
 Fall program information  
 Fall registration form