Youth Sports
Something For Every Child
Check out our youth sports offerings to find the right sport for the budding athlete in your family.
EVERY KID SPORTS PROGRAM
Don't let program costs stop you from participating,
with The Every Kid Sports Pass we have assistance available upon qualification.
After you’ve checked your eligibility for the Every Kid Sports Pass, carefully apply and submit an application. Within 7-10 business days, our team will let you know if your application has been approved. This communication will be sent to the email used in your application. The approval email will provide instructions on how to access your funds. Once you access your funds, use them to help pay your youth sports registration fees!
CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY! IF YOU QUALIFY CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
***REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1ST***
The Ashland YMCA is proud to partner with NFL Flag to provide flag football for boys & girls K through 6th grade. Practices can start the first week of August! 1st game will be played at the end of August. Games are played on Saturday mornings starting at 9 am. Practice days vary based on the coach's availability. Teamwork, fundamentals, and having fun are all points of emphasis we teach when learning football through the flag football model. October will be our Playoff games that will be played Under the Lights at Ashland University (Jack Miller Stadium). Each participant will receive a reversible NFL jersey + NFL flags to keep.
Here is more information about this program! Basic Q&A
Registration Fees:
- $88 for Y-members
- $112 for non-members
Little Blitz Flag Football (3-4 Year Old's)
***REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1ST***
3 and 4-year-old Little Blitz is perfect for boys and girls and is a great way to introduce them to the game of flag football. They will learn how to snap, handoff, and carry the ball. What direction to run, pull flags, play as a team and so much more.
Flag Football is quickly becoming the fastest-growing youth sport in the country. This new program will be great for first-time players who want to learn the fundamentals of football.
SEASON DETAILS:
-6 Week Season; No playoffs!
-Practices:1x weekly practice (45-60 mins).
-Practice times will be determined by your child's coach and will be set to begin 2-3 weeks prior to the first game.
-Each participant makes a team.
-Each participant will receive a custom Ashland YMCA Little Blitz t-shirt
LITTLE KICKERS INDOOR SOCCER (3-5 Years Old's)
Registration Now Closed
Looking to get your little one introduced to soccer early? Why wait?
Little Kickers is a developmental league for boys and girls ages 3-5. Our coaches will help by teaching the basic fundamentals of soccer, teamwork, and overall fun. Each child will receive a team shirt. Teams are able to have 1 practice per week for 45 minutes. Practices and games will be held in our gymnasium at the Y.
The first week of practices will run from February 19th to February 23rd. Only one practice is scheduled per week that is run for 45 minutes.
Game Dates: 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23, 03/30, and 04/06.
The last day to register without an extra fee is Friday, February 2nd.
Late registration will go only until Friday, February 9th.
If you have any interest in volunteering to coach one of the Little Kicker teams, please fill out the information attached to the registration form online.
LITTE KICKERS OUTDOOR SOCCER (3-5 Years Old's)
The season will run from April 27th to June 1st. Practices will begin on April 15th and end on April 18th.
*PRACTICES START APRIL 15TH-APRIL 18TH*
Last day to register: APRIL 8TH, 2024
Looking to get your little one introduced to soccer early? Why wait?!
Little Kickers is a developmental league for boys & girls ages 3-5. Coaches will teach the basic fundamentals of soccer, teamwork, and overall fun.
Each team will practice 1x per week (45 minutes), & each participant will receive a team-colored t-shirt
-Skills and ball techniques
-Footwork exercises
-Strategy & teamwork exercises
-Fun games & matches
***Season Closed***
Member Price: $85.00 Non-Member Price: $110.00
We're proud to be part of the Cavs Youth Program.
The Jr. Cavaliers youth basketball league is a developmental league for children ages 3–12.
* 6-week league with 6 games and 1 practice per week.
*Cleveland Cavs branded jersey included
*2 tickets to a regular season Cleveland game
3-5 Year Old Division
Meets 1 day a week, 45 minute practice, with games being played on Saturdays.
K-1st Division
6 weekly practices and 6 weekly games
2nd-3rd Division
6 weekly practices and 6 weekly games
4th-6th Division
6 weekly practices and 6 weekly games
3X3 Basketball League
***February 26th-April 1st***
3nd-8th Grade Boys/Girls
Grab your friends and have some fun in our new 3-on-3 competitive half-court basketball league! It is a 5-week league with a tournament included. A ONE night commitment and teams will play TWO games per night.
Boys and girls in grades 3–8th are welcome! This league will be held on Mondays from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm starting February 26th and ending on April 1st.
Price Per Player
$55 member
$65 non-member
(end of season t-shirts included)
Register by February 23rd!
*This is an individual registration, but you may request to be on the same team with friends during your registration!
Skills & Drills Volleyball
(3rd-8th Grade)
** Click Here To Register Now ***
Mar 02, 2024 - Apr 06, 2024
Saturdays From 9AM-10:30AM
Skills and Drills is a set of multiple technique classes held on Saturdays for six weeks that teach the important skills that every player needs to know in order to effectively play volleyball.
Are you looking to become better at volleyball but have little experience and do not know where to start? Offered for beginners, intermediates, and advanced.
Volleyball is open to boys and girls in grades 3rd–6th. Our program will provide drills and develop volleyball fundamentals as well as actual game experience.
Spring Indoor Softball Training
Mar 01 - Apr 05, 2024
Fri @ 5:00 PM-6:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
Softball Indoor Training is offered this Winter for girls ages 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. This training focuses on the fundamentals such as hitting, catching, fielding, and other skills. Training is 90 minutes on Fridays for six weeks starting on March 1.
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 26.
There is a max of 20 participants per session.
Location: Ashland YMCA Gymnasium | 207 Miller St, Ashland OH 44805
Equipment Needed: Please have players bring a glove, bat, and a water bottle. Tennis shoes must be worn.
Sign up now and get a head start on the upcoming softball season.
Youth Baseball Training (Grades 1st-6th)
Baseball Indoor Training is offered this Spring for boys in Grades 1st-6th. This training focuses on the fundamentals such as hitting, catching, fielding, and other skills. Training is 60 minutes on Mondays for six weeks.
Dates of sessions:
There is a max of 20 participants for this program!
Location: Ashland YMCA Gymnasium | 207 Miller St, Ashland OH 44805
Other Equipment: Please have players bring a ball glove, bat, and a water bottle. Tennis shoes must be worn.
Sign up now and get a head start on the upcoming baseball season.
Summer I: June 3th - July 20th
For Boys & Girls Ages 4-18 Years Old
Member Cost: $85 Community Cost: $115
This Track and Field program is for BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED athletes. Track & Field is a great way to get your child outside, stay active, and have fun! This program runs for 7 weeks with practices being twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am-11 am at Ashland Community Stadium.
Participants will be introduced to the following events: sprints, long distances, hurdles, and relays. Also offered will be field events such as long jump, softball throw, and discus.
This program will give kids the opportunity to compete in track meets with various YMCAs. (Mansfield YMCA, Wooster YMCA, Galion YMCA, Fremont YMCA, and others). Track Uniform is included with the registration fee. All practices will be held at Ashland High School Community Stadium on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 am to 11 am. Beginners will be taught the fundamentals of track and field and how to progress effectively. Intermediate and Advanced athletes will be taught how to strengthen their bodies and take their track and field skills to the next level.
If you have some experience with running Track & Field and would like to be a volunteer coach this season, Please contact Sports Director Christian Langston.
Email: sports@ashlandy.org
Phone: (419)289-0626
Boxing With A Purpose
Monday, Wednesday, 5:15 PM–6:15 PM
-Boxing With A Purpose (Ages 13+)-
Monday, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 PM
This class will be held 2x per week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Participants will need boxing gloves and head gear for sparring.
You can purchase at Walmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, Denhams, or even Amazon.
Instructor: Chavon Davis, Professional Boxer
Martial Arts (Runs Every Session)
Karate Moves (ages 4-5)
Member: $35 Non-Member: $70
Children develop respectful behavior and basic karate hand and foot techniques. Optional parent participation is encouraged to support a shy child.
Low-Rank Kids Karate (1st-7th Grade)
Member: $45 Non-Member: $90
This class will teach basic karate stances, hand defense, kicking, punching, sparing, and Bo Staff, emphasizing self-discipline, respect for others, and karate for self-defense only. Students with the proper rank and maturity refine their skills and develop a deeper understanding of karate while preparing for adult classes.
High-Rank Class (Grades 1st-7th)
Member: $45 Non-Member: $90
Students with the proper rank and maturity refine their skills and develop a deeper understanding of karate while preparing for adult classes.
Adult Karate Class (Ages 12 and up)
Member: $50 Non-Member: $100
Training includes stances, punching, kicking, blocking, breathing, katas self-defense, and body conditioning. As students progress, weaponry and advanced techniques are added. All grades below the black belt and black-belt degrees can be earned. Promotional certification seminars for degree advancement are available. The cost of each certificate is $35.00 with the exception of black belts.
207 Miller Street,
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-0626
Facility Hours:
Mon.-Thu.: 5:15 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri.: 5:15 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat.: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun.: Noon-5 p.m. Oct - March
*subject to change*
Mon.: 8:30-11 a.m. & 5-7:30 p.m.
Tues.: 8:30-11 a.m. & 5-7:30 p.m.
Wed.: 8:30-11 a.m. & 5-7:30 p.m.
Thu.: 8:30-11 a.m. & 5-7:30p.m.
Fri.: 8:30-11 a.m.
Sat.: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Members: FREE
Non-Members: $3
