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Youth Sports
Healthy Living starts here
The Y is the starting point for youth to learn about staying active and developing healthy habits. Our coaches and staff become positive, supportive role models in the lives of our young athletes.
But the benefits of participating in sports are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining self-confidence, leadership skills, or learning the value of teamwork, participating in sports at the Ridgewood Y helps children to grow inside and out.
General Athletics
Speed + Agility Rust Buster for Teen Athletes (GRADES 6-12)
Time to shake off the rust so you can enter preseason ready to train!
This program prepares middle and high school-aged athletes of all levels for their respective school sports after time off in a low-pressure, yet challenging environment, and without the added stress of performing in front of coaches.
Programming will consist of speed, plyometric, and agility drills using ladders, cones, hurdles, and sleds, as well as upper body conditioning and mobility to retrain basic athletic movement and recondition fast-twitch muscles. By reintroducing a consistent, yet easy-to-maintain schedule, athletes can reacclimate to having a training regimen. Athletes will complete the camp feeling warmed up and confident to begin preseason training.
Program typically runs during Winter and Summer sessions.
Aquatics
Ridgewood YMCA Breakers Swim Team
2025-26 SHORT COURSE TRYOUTS WILL OCCUR THU AUG 14, THU SEP 4 + FRI SEP 5
The Ridgewood YMCA Breakers helps young swimmers strive for a healthy, active lifestyle while also embracing the Y’s four core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Our trained coaching staff focuses on athletic development and aims to improve swimmers’ competitive skills and endurance through progression and an appropriate level of competition. It is designed to motivate and challenge swimmers to reach individual goals while still enjoying the benefits of a team sport.
For more Breakers info and questions, contact Meaghan Donnelly at [email protected]
Basketball
Youth Basketball Clinic (Grades 1-4)
Calling all basketball players entering 1st-4th grades!
Learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy in this 8-week clinic. In each session, players will learn and improve their skills through organized scrimmage and drills led by our team of experienced coaches and volunteers.
Program typically runs during Spring I and Fall I sessions.
Basketball Elite Training (Grades 5-12)
Open to kids grades 5-12—no tryouts necessary! Our Elite Training Basketball Program aims to develop the skills needed to be a leader on and off the court. Led by our PRIDE AAU basketball coaches, players will hone their basketball skills while learning the importance of teamwork, camaraderie, and dedication.
Program typically runs during Spring I and Fall I sessions.
Pride AAU Basketball (Grades 5-8 + 9-12)
FALL 2025 TRYOUTS ARE SEPTEMBER 9 + 11
Open to kids grades 5-12—no tryouts necessary! Our Elite Training Basketball Program aims to develop the skills needed to be a leader on and off the court. Led by our PRIDE AAU basketball coaches, players will hone their basketball skills while learning the importance of teamwork, camaraderie, and dedication.
Program typically runs during Winter, Spring I, and Fall I sessions.
To register for PRIDE AAU, you must try out and be accepted to a team. Once accepted, athletes may register for their designated team.
Soccer
Lil' Kickers Soccer (Ages 3-5)
Join our experienced coaches to learn the core skills and become a better soccer player. Through playing fun games, drills, and exercises, you will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot like a pro. Whether you have played before or this is your first time taking the field, your player will have fun and learn a lot!
Program typically runs during Winter, Spring I, Spring II, Fall I, and Fall II sessions.
Soccer Stars (Ages 6-12)
Step onto the field and gain the knowledge and skills needed to take your game to the next level. Our coaches will challenge your player to improve as a passer, defender, and goal scorer. Through drills, games, and simulations, new and experienced players will develop the strong fundamentals of the game.
Program typically runs during Winter, Spring I, Spring II, Fall I, and Fall II sessions.
Wrestling
Wrestling (Grades 3-7 + 8-12)
Master technique, build strength, and compete at the next level! Our wrestling program features two sessions—one for grades 3-7 and another for grades 8-12 where athletes can develop and sharpen their skills under the guidance of accomplished, accredited coaches.
Program typically runs during Spring II and Fall II sessions.
FALL I SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2025 | REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 28
| Session | Registration opens | Session begins | Session ends |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter | December 9 2024 | January 6 2025 | March 2 2025 |
Spring I | February 3 | March 3 | April 27 |
Spring II | March 31 | April 28 | June 22 |
Summer | May 26 | June 23 | August 17 |
Fall I | July 28 | September 8 | November 2 |
Fall II | October 6 | November 3 | December 28 |
Winter (2026) | December 8 | January 5 2026 | March 1 2026 |
Programs typically run in 8-week session blocks.
Registration remains open two weeks into each session. Late registration costs will be prorated.
Not all programs run during each session. To view individual program availability, please visit the program registration page or click the button below.
For more info and questions, contact Cara Apsley at [email protected]
For more Breakers info and questions, contact Meaghan Donnelly at [email protected]
For Speed + Agility Rust Buster questions, contact Danielle Devine at ddevine@ridgewoodymca.org
Financial Aid
We believe the opportunity to gain personal growth from our programming should be accessible to everyone regardless of financial situation or socioeconomic status. Our Membership for All program ensures that nobody is turned away because of inability to pay.
Download our application here.
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