Stokes Family YMCA

Sports

The Stokes Family YMCA is constantly growing and expanding the youth and adult sports program. The program hosts a variety of sports for all ages. All youth leagues focus on teaching youth teamwork, friendships, skills and respect for coaches, players and self. If you are interested in a particular sport please note the registration and season dates on our website. You can also call the front desk for further details.

 Youth Sports

  • Indoor Soccer (Ages 4-10)
  • Youth Basketball (Ages 5-15)
  • Summer Basketball (Age 5-15)
  • Little Dribblers (Ages 3-5)
  • Spring/Fall Soccer (Ages 4-13)
  • Kiddie Kickers (Ages 3-5)
  • Tiny Tots Teeball (Ages 3-5)
  • Tiny Tots Hockey (Ages 3-5)

Parents must sign a code of conduct prior to their child being allowed to play in sports.

Adult Sports

  • Co-ed Volleyball (Age 16 and up)
  • Co-ed Soccer (Ages 16 and up)
  • Co-ed Kickball (Ages 16 and up)
  • Dodgeball Tournament (Age 16 and up)
  • Co-ed Flag Football (Age 16 and up)
  • Adult Co-ed Basketball Leagues (Age 18 and up)
  • Basketball League (Church and Industrial)
  • 3 on 3 Tournaments

Spring North Gym Schedule
Spring South Gym Schedule


2012 Spring Sports Information

Outdoor Soccer League

U6 Soccer Rules
U6 Soccer Schedule 
U9 Soccer Rules
U9 Soccer Schedule 
U12 Soccer Rules
U12 Soccer Schedule  (Revised 5/1/2012)
U17 Soccer Rules
U17 Soccer Schedule

Picture Date: Thursday, May 17 (check game schedule for time)
End of Season Party: Friday, June 1 @ 6:30pm in the North Gym

Spring Adult Volleyball

Volleyball Rules
Volleyball Schedule
Volleyball Playoff Schedule

Spring Adult Flag Football

Flag Football Rules
Flag Football Schedule

Tiny Tots Teeball

Teeball schedule


Summer Basketball

Basketball League

Summer basketball will allow participants to be coached by dedicated volunteers that will help teach fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, and defense as well as focus on character development to build self-confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship and life-long healthy habits.

Ages
5-18 years old coed; divisions: 5-6, 7, 8, 9-10, 11-13, 14-18.
We will attempt to have girls’ leagues if registration allows
Age divisions are subject to change depending on registration numbers

When
Skills Evaluation Days: Saturday June 16 (ages 5-6 at 9am, 7-8 at 10am, 9-13 at 11am, 14-18 at 12pm) or Monday June 11, Tuesday June 12, and Thursday June 14 (ages 5-8 at 6pm, 9-13 at 7pm, 14-18 at 8pm)**

**Players must attend one of the above days in order to be placed on a team.  All players must be evaluated.

Coaches training will be on Sunday July 10 from 1pm – 4pm at the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA.

Coaches Meeting and Draft Day: Saturday June 16 at 3pm (please attend as many Skill Days as possible as well)

Practices begin the week of June 25.  Games will begin July 14.  Awards party is on August 25.

Where
Stokes Family YMCA and possibly other local gyms (for practices only)

Contact
Patrick Whitbred, Sports Coordinator, p.whitbred@ymcanwc.org or (336) 985-9622 ext. 6642

Download the registration form here.

Regular Registration
March 15 – May 19
$47 Members; $62 Potential members
After May 19, a $10 late fee will be charged
Late registration ends June 11

Additional Info
Children will need athletic shorts and shoes.  We will provide jerseys.  You will receive a phone call or email with details of team and practice night the week of June 18.  If you do not hear from the YMCA or your coach by 6pm on June 22 please call the YMCA at (336) 985-9622 for this information.  Practices will be one day during the week, Monday through Friday, and games will be played during the week and on Saturdays.

Basketball Academy

Looking to get the competitive edge for upcoming tryouts or just trying to improve your overall game? Look no further than Basketball Academy with LAABWORK professional trainer Kenneth Bates.  Kenneth Bates has trained some of the best, including local NBA all-star Chris Paul.  Kenneth and the other trainers are committed to making sure every player improves their game no matter what skill level they may be.  Basketball Academy will be split in 3 classes (see below) to get the best out of each player.

Ages

5-7 year olds; 8-11 year olds (beginner & intermediate skill level); and 9-14 year olds (advanced skill level)

When

Thursday, May 10- FREE CLASS: try it out before you commit to the 6 week academy
5-7 years old at 6pm, 8-11 year olds beginner & intermediate at 7pm, 9-14 year olds advanced at 8pm.

Classes start Thursday, May 17 and ends June 21.  Classes are on Thursdays.

Where

Stokes Family YMCA

Contact

Patrick Whitbred, Sports Coordinator, p.whitbred@ymcanwc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6642
Misty Cummings, Senior Program Director, m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6636

Regular Registration
April 25-May 15

$90 Members; $110 Potential members
*If registering after May 15, a $10 late fee will be applied.

Additional Info
Trainers teach basic and advanced fundamentals of shooting, passing, ball handling, rebounding, and individual defense/offense.  Each class will stress individual improvement both mentally and physically, on and off the court.  Each player may be videotaped in order to review the strengths and development areas.  Check out the LAABWORK experience to see for yourself how great LAABWORK classes are at http://www.laabwork.com/LAABWORK-Experience.html !!!


Summer Day Camps

YMCA Day Camps, Sports Camps, Specialty Camps and Teen Camps provide a safe, fun environment to experience a wide range of activities. Day, Sport and Specialty Camps are available at all our YMCA branch locations.

Now offering online registration

For more information about YMCA Camps, and to register online click here.


Summer Industrial Basketball League

Industrial League offers a fun and exciting atmosphere with friends, co-workers, or family.  It is also a great way to meet new people and make new friends.  Players must sign up as a team and designate a captain.  Teams may be sponsored by a company or can just be a group of friends.  Church groups are welcome as well.  Each team is guaranteed 8 games.  A tournament will be held at the end of the season (all teams may not qualify).

Ages
18 and up

When
Games will start May 20.  Games will be played on Sundays and possibly Mondays, if necessary.

Captains Meeting is Monday, May 14 at 7pm.

Where
Stokes Family YMCA

Contact
Patrick Whitbred, Sports Coordinator; p.whitbred@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6642
Misty Cummings, Sr. Program Director; m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6633

Download the team registration form here

Regular Registration
March 12 – May 7
$400 a team; 11 player roster limit

Additional Info
Payment must be received in full prior to being allowed to play.  Every player must print and sign their name as well as provide a phone number or e-mail prior to playing their first game.  Teams are responsible for supplying their own jerseys.  Jerseys must be the same color and have a number on the back.  Teams without proper jerseys will not be allowed to play.  Jersey color choice is first come, first serve.  A Captains Meeting will be schedule during the week prior of the first game.  All captains must attend or send a representative in their place.


Outdoor Kiddie Kickers

Now your 3-5 year olds can have the experience of outdoor soccer.  Taught by YMCA staff in a clinic style format, players are taught the basics of soccer while learning to interact and become sociable with other players.  Outdoor Kiddie Kickers will include 8 sessions with the first 6 being practices and the last 2 sessions being scrimmages

Ages
3-5 years old coed

When
July 24 – September 11
Sessions will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:15pm-7:00pm

Where
Stokes Family YMCA

Contact
Patrick Whitbred, Sports Coordinator, p.whitbred@ymcanwc.org or (336) 985-9622 ext. 6642
Misty Cummings, Sr. Program Director, m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6636

Download the registration form here.

Regular Registration
March 15 – May 19
$51 Members; $66 Potential members

Late Registration
May 20 – June 11
$61 Members; $76 Potential members

Additional Info
An awards party will be held on September 11 following the last scrimmage to celebrate the season. Participants will be given a t-shirt. Players should wear shin guards for safety reasons.



Little Dribblers

Little Dribblers

Now your 3-5 year olds can have the experience of basketball.  Taught by YMCA staff in a clinic style format, players are taught the basics of basketball while learning to interact and become sociable with other players.  Little Dribblers will include 8 sessions with the first 6 being practices and the last 2 sessions being scrimmages.

Ages
3-5 years old coed

When
July 12 – August 30
Sessions will be held on Thursday nights from 6:15pm-7:00pm.

Where
Stokes Family YMCA

Contact
Patrick Whitbred, Sports Coordinator, p.whitbred@ymcanwc.org or (336) 985-9622 ext. 6642
Misty Cummings, Sr. Program Director, m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6636

Download the registration form here.

Regular Registration
March 15 – May 19
$51 Members; $66 Potential members

Late Registration
May 20 – June 11
$61 Members; $76 Potential members

Additional Info
An awards party will be held on August 30 following the last scrimmage to celebrate the season.  Players will receive either a t-shirt or jersey for participating.


Summer Adult Volleyball

Summer Adult Volleyball

Adult Volleyball offers a fun and exciting atmosphere with friends, co-workers, and family.  It is also a great way to meet new people and make new friends.  Players may sign up as an individual or together as a team.

Ages
16 and up
Players ages 14 and 15 may play if parents and player sign waiver form

When
Season begins on May 22; games will be played on Tuesdays
Tournament will be held on July 29
Captains Meeting will be held on May 15 at 7:30pm

Where
Stokes Family YMCA

Contact
Patrick Whitbred, Sports Coordinator; p.whitbred@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6642
Misty Cummings, Sr. Program Director; m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6633

Download the registration form here.

Regular Registration
March 12 – May 7
$29 Members; $44 Potential members
A $10 late fee will be accessed if registration is received after May 7

Additional Info
For your convenience, please use an Adult Team Registration Form if you are registering a team.  Each team must have at least two females on the court at all times.  The league will consist of a 6 v 6 format.  If you have not received a call with team and game information by May 17, please call the Y and we will assist you in obtaining this information.  A Captains Meeting will be schedule during the week prior of the first game.  All captains must attend or send a representative in their place.


Indoor Soccer

Indoor soccer will be played in a league format with dedicated volunteers serving as coaches.  Practices will one day during the week, between Monday and Friday, and games will mostly be played on Saturdays.  An occasional weekday game may be scheduled.

2012 Rosters
4-6 year old Schedule
7-10 year old Schedule
Game Rules

Ages
4-11 years old; 4-5 coed, 6-8 coed, 9-11 coed
*Age groups are subject to change depending on registration numbers

When
Practices begin the week of February 20th
Games will begin Saturday, February 25th

Where
Stokes Family YMCA

Contact
Patrick Whitbred, Sports Coordinator: p.whitbred@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6642
Misty Cummings, Family Life Director, m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org or 985-9622 ext. 6636

Regular Registration
December 1 – January 30
$44 Members; $59 Potential members

Late Registration
January 31 – February 6
$54 Members; $69 Potential members

Download the Registration Form here.

Additional Info
If you do not receive a call by Wednesday, February 15th regarding your team information, please call the Y and we will assist you in obtaining this information.  Shin guards should be worn during practices and games (not provided by YMCA).  No cleats will be permitted in the gym.


Volunteers

The YMCA Sports program is always looking for great volunteers please read the Volunteers Coach’s Creed below and our current coaching needs and let us know if you are interested in making a difference in a child’s life.

Coaches Needed:

  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Tiny Tots Assistants

Download the Volunteer Application

Download the Volunteer Background Check form

YMCA COACH’S CREED

  • I pledge myself to uphold the mission of the YMCA in my association with team members, coaches, spectators, and opposing teams.
  • I will exemplify all the principles of good sportsmanship and instill them in the youth under my care.
  • I will not permit any unsportsmanlike conduct from players or spectators representing the team I am coaching.
  • I will, by personal example, display the qualities of leadership, which will inspire youth to strive toward the goal of good leadership and sportsmanship.
  • In accordance with the YMCA principles, I shall make fair play and good sportsmanship the primary objective of all competition.
  • My primary aim as a YMCA coach shall be the development of youth spiritually, mentally, and physically.
  • I will abide by and uphold the rules and regulations governing athletic contests, as established by the YMCA.
  • I will, at the conclusion of each game, line up my team facing our opposition and lead them in shaking hands with each member and coach of the opposing team.

The YMCA is looking for volunteer coaches. If you want to put kids first, please fill out a volunteer application and check the coaches box on the registration form and contact Misty Cummings at 336-985-9622 or m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org.


Cornhole

Ages: all ages

Every Tuesday night in the community room, join all ages for games of cornhole! The fun starts at 6 p.m.

Registration: none

Season: Every Tuesday night

Cost: Free