Since the 1900’s, the YMCA of Reading and Berks County has offered sports programs to local youths, allowing our community to stay healthy, experience new sports, and work cooperatively to achieve a mutual goal. We offer a wide variety of sports ranging from dance to traditional team sports, we have always ensured that our sports focus on the core values of teamwork, integrity, honesty, learning, and the love of the game.
Basketball was founded at the Y back in 1891 and, today, is one of the most popular sports in America. At the Y, we offer youth basketball programs for ages 4-12 years. Our offerings range from clinics focusing on skill building and basketball basics to basketball leagues where children will have to opportunity to practice, play on a team, and compete against other YMCA branches.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Winter Youth Basketball Clinics
December 7, 2020 – February 9, 2021
The YMCA soccer league will focus on teaching soccer fundamentals, skill development and game play. Participants will be broken into teams and will play organized games using a league play format. Age appropriate rules are used for maximum skill development. Games and practices will be played on outdoor fields or indoor gymnasiums, dependent on time of year and weather.
Tot Soccer is offered for children ages 2-4 (2 year old’s must be accompanied by parent)
Youth Soccer League is offered for children in grades K-5
Get those feet moving with a dance clinic at the Y! Dance clinics are offered periodically throughout the year and cover a range of styles such as hip hop, line dancing, and more.
Clinics typically last 6-8 weeks and will be grouped by age as needed.
Indoor floor hockey clinics at the Y focus on the basics and learning the fundamentals to successful stick-handling, safety, and passing. Programs range from one day clinics to 6-8 week programs.
These programs are available to children ages 4-12; participants are grouped by age.
Don’t miss out on our NEW Royals Hockey Clinics offered at each branch! These clinics offer a chance for kids to spend a night learning hockey basics from the Royals themselves as well as photo and autograph opportunities!