Need a little extra practice time? Want to hone your skills? We can help. We offer a number of Sports programs for tweens and teens. Different classes are offered each session. View our latest brochure for current offerings. For questions regarding Sports at our Y, please contact Jennifer Glander at jglander@fspymca.org.
New for Summer 2023: We’re offering weekly sports clinics for teens in Pickleball, Ultimate Frisbee and a Y Sports Challenge. Each clinic runs Monday-Friday for 45 minutes each day. Clinics are divided by age groups. Join us for one or more weeks. View our online brochure for the weekly schedule and register online under “Daxko Program Registration.”
BASKETBALL III
(GRADES 6-8) Build confidence and strengthen your technique while learning more advanced skills. Children will do drills, games and scrimmages to help boost their capabilities. Class will help those who are beginners learn the fundamentals and push those who are more experienced to develop their skills.
PICKLEBALL
(AGES 12-14) A paddle sport created for all skill levels. Combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The rules are simple and the game is easy to learn. Equipment is provided.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK PROGRAM
(GRADES 5-8) Build your endurance and speed. Join our Track and Field Program! Program runs 4/10/23-6/11/23.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district:
Practice Mondays and Wednesdays at Nettingham Middle School and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Terrill Middle School from 3:00-4:15pm.
Students are encouraged to come to practice at least 2x a week and are welcome at the other middle school for practice at any time! YMCA membership is required.
TAE KWON DO
(AGES 8-ADULT) Our Headmaster and 6th degree Black Belt instructors teach traditional Chung Do Kwan style with no-contact sparring. There are many benefits to Tae Kwon Do: you’re getting in shape, learning self-defense and you keep moving. The movement and forms help increase flexibility and improve balance. Participants will develop strength and determination and build confidence. Register your child or join the class with them! You will be surprised how great you will feel after class.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
(AGES 12-14) An exciting non-contact sport played with a disc you through by hand. It combines the best elements of soccer, football and basketball as you try to move the disc down the court and score. Ultimate Frisbee stresses sportsmanship and fair play.
VOLLEYBALL
(GRADES 5-8) Our volleyball staff will assist each athlete in developing the fundamental skills of the game through game-based drills and scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player. Participants will learn aspects of the game such as passing, setting and serving in a fun atmosphere.
Y SPORTS CHALLENGE
(AGES 12-14) The new obstacle program will combine agility, skill and confidence in your sports star. Challenge yourself and improve your strength, speed and sportsmanship, while having fun. We will take 4-6 sports and time you to complete the challenge.