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Thursday, February 26, 2015
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There are still spots available in the Lockport Family YMCA’s Winter 2 Youth Sports programs, it was announced today. The Winter 2 session begins on Monday and runs until April 25.
The program includes several classes to choose from that promote skills development, staying physically active, and improving social skills. All programs are co-ed and target the development of age-appropriate skills.
Little Champ and Parent Introductory Sports is open to children between the ages of 3-5 and their parents and is designed to introduce them to a variety of team sports, including basketball, floor hockey, soccer, baseball, and more. Participants will learn the basics of the sports and engage in group game play. Parents are asked to be involved in the learning process to help teach and to engage in active play with their children. This class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 - 5:45 p.m.
Shooting Stars is an instructional basketball program for children between the ages of 6-9. This course teaches children the basics of basketball and skills development through drills, skill games, and scrimmages. Shooting Stars meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 - 5:45 p.m.
Grade School Instructional Basketball League is a YMCA Winners League, a value-based, competitive program for children in grades 2-5. Participants will be divided into separate divisions for second- and third-graders, and fourth- and fifth-graders. All players must register in advance and attend a mandatory skill evaluation prior to the start of the season. All games will be played on Thursday and/or Friday nights.
Similarly, there is a Middle School Instructional Basketball League for children in grades 6-8. Middle School League games will be held on Friday nights and/or Saturday mornings.
The Lockport Family YMCA Golden Knights Chess Club is a program for children in kindergarten through ninth grade that teaches them the basics of chess and allow the development of strategy to play at a high level. Participants have the opportunity to play in local, regional, and possibly national tournaments. The Golden Knights Chess Club meets on Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m.
Instructional Racquetball is offered for anyone 12 or older who wishes to learn the sport of racquetball. Racquets, goggles, and balls are provided. This program meets on Sundays from 1 - 3 p.m.
New to this session is Youth Multi-Sport. This program offers children the opportunity to work on developing skills in a variety of sports across the seven-week session. Sports will include but may not be limited to basketball, soccer, football, wallyball, and more. There are two separate age groups: 6-9 year-olds meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 6:45 p.m, and 10-12 year-olds meet the same days from 7 - 7:45 p.m.
Also new this session is a class on Flag Football Fundamentals. Come learn the sport in a fun setting at the Lockport Family YMCA and work on a basic skill set including passing, catching, throwing, conditioning, and more. The 6-9 year-old age group meets on Mondays from 6 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 - 11 a.m. The 10-12 year-old age group meets on Mondays from 7 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 - 12 p.m.
Additional information on these programs can be found on our website www.LockportYMCA.com or by calling the Youth Sports & Teen Leadership Director, Luke Kantor, at the Greater Lockport Family YMCA at 434-8887 x35.
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Little Champ and Parent Introductory Sports is open to children between the ages of 3-5 and their parents and is designed to introduce them to a variety of team sports, including basketball, floor hockey, soccer, baseball, and more. Participants will learn the basics of the sports and engage in group game play. Parents are asked to be involved in the learning process to help teach and to engage in active play with their children. This class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 - 5:45 p.m.
Shooting Stars is an instructional basketball program for children between the ages of 6-9. This course teaches children the basics of basketball and skills development through drills, skill games, and scrimmages. Shooting Stars meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 - 5:45 p.m.
Grade School Instructional Basketball League is a YMCA Winners League, a value-based, competitive program for children in grades 2-5. Participants will be divided into separate divisions for second- and third-graders, and fourth- and fifth-graders. All players must register in advance and attend a mandatory skill evaluation prior to the start of the season. All games will be played on Thursday and/or Friday nights.
Similarly, there is a Middle School Instructional Basketball League for children in grades 6-8. Middle School League games will be held on Friday nights and/or Saturday mornings.
The Lockport Family YMCA Golden Knights Chess Club is a program for children in kindergarten through ninth grade that teaches them the basics of chess and allow the development of strategy to play at a high level. Participants have the opportunity to play in local, regional, and possibly national tournaments. The Golden Knights Chess Club meets on Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m.
Instructional Racquetball is offered for anyone 12 or older who wishes to learn the sport of racquetball. Racquets, goggles, and balls are provided. This program meets on Sundays from 1 - 3 p.m.
New to this session is Youth Multi-Sport. This program offers children the opportunity to work on developing skills in a variety of sports across the seven-week session. Sports will include but may not be limited to basketball, soccer, football, wallyball, and more. There are two separate age groups: 6-9 year-olds meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 6:45 p.m, and 10-12 year-olds meet the same days from 7 - 7:45 p.m.
Also new this session is a class on Flag Football Fundamentals. Come learn the sport in a fun setting at the Lockport Family YMCA and work on a basic skill set including passing, catching, throwing, conditioning, and more. The 6-9 year-old age group meets on Mondays from 6 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 - 11 a.m. The 10-12 year-old age group meets on Mondays from 7 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 - 12 p.m.
Additional information on these programs can be found on our website www.LockportYMCA.com or by calling the Youth Sports & Teen Leadership Director, Luke Kantor, at the Greater Lockport Family YMCA at 434-8887 x35.
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