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Youth Sports at the St. Charles County Family YMCA

Registration is going on now through January 7th for Winter Youth Sports!  Sign your kids up for Rookie Basketball, Y-Winners Basketball or Y-Competitive Basketball.  Season begins week of Saturday, February 2nd, 2013.

YMCA Rookie Basketball

Ages 3-4 years. Fundamental clinics designed to teach kids the basics of the games in a fun environment. One
practice per week for 7 weeks.

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Y-Winners Basketball

Non-competitive program where children learn character values and the fundamentals of the sport taught by volunteer coaches. Kindergarten - 8th grade.

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Our leagues combine team play and individual skills. We promise no try outs and no bench warmers! Every player plays at least half of every game. Every game starts with a Youth Sports Pledge and ends with a handshake.

Every child receives an award at the end of the season. Our program is progressive with multiple age-specific levels. Games are safe, exciting and fun. We encourage fair play, positive competition and family involvement.

Y-Competitive Basketball

For 5th - 9th grade boys. Competitive league with games played on Saturdays. Teams provide their own jerseys and
practice sites. Register as a team for a seven game schedule.

To register or for more details, see our website at: www.ymcastlouis.org/stcharles

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