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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.
Interested in a future session? Sign up to receive updates about upcoming sessions and registration windows.
BASKETBALL ELITE TRAINING (GRADES 5-12)
BEGINS MARCH 27; REGISTER TODAY!
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.
Wednesdays | March 27-May 22
5:00-6:00PM
Members $200 | Non-Members $280
RIDGEWOOD YMCA BREAKERS SWIM TEAM
TRYOUTS FOR LONG COURSE SEASON ARE APRIL 5-6 2024
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]
LIL' KICKERS SOCCER (Ages 3-6)
FOUR-WEEK MINI SESSION BEGINS APRIL 14—REGISTER TODAY!
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!
Sundays | April 14-May 5
10:00-11:15AM
Members $72 | Non-Members $88
JUNIOR SOCCER ACADEMY (Ages 7-10)
FOUR-WEEK MINI SESSION BEGINS APRIL 14—REGISTER TODAY!
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.
Sundays | April 14-May 5
11:30AM-12:45PM
Members $72 | Non-Members $88
VOLLEYBALL (Grades 6-12)
BEGINS APRIL 16—REGISTER TODAY!
Through skills and drills activities, participants learn the fundamentals of how to pass, set, serve, block, tip and dive. Foot work and technique are emphasized as players gain better understanding of strategy of the sport.
Tuesdays | April 16-May 21
5:15-6:15PM
Members $150 | Non-Members $198
ADVANCED WRESTLING (Ages 12-17)
BEGINS APRIL 16—REGISTER TODAY!
If you are an experienced high school-aged wrestler looking to hone your skills on the mat, our accomplished and accredited staff can help you refine techniques to compete on the next level.
Tuesdays + Thursdays | April 16-June 6
5:00-6:30PM
Members $250 | Non-Members $310
PRIDE AAU TRAVEL BASKETBALL (GRADES 5-12)
CONGRATS TO ALL THE ATHLETES WHO MADE OUR SPRING SEASON SQUADS!
To register for PRIDE AAU, you must try out and be accepted to a team. Once accepted, athletes must register for their designated team below.
Led by Coach Pat O’Hagan along with top AAU, travel team, and high school coaches in North Jersey, the primary goals of this program are to promote the physical, mental, and moral development of amateur athletes and to promote good sportspersonship and good citizenship.
We aim to develop tomorrow’s leaders by fostering confidence and encouraging camaraderie while honing their skills and enjoying the thrill of playing basketball.
PRIDE AAU travel teams are available for boys and girls in middle and high school.
Players will be evaluated by our coaching staff during tryouts. Once the teams are announced, the practice and game schedule will be communicated out weekly to our players and families.
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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.
All practices are held on our outdoor basketball court adjacent to the main parking lot and are weather-dependent.
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Interested in a future session? Sign up to receive updates about upcoming sessions and registration windows.
For more info and questions, contact Cara Apsley at [email protected]
For more Breakers info and questions, contact Meaghan Donnelly at [email protected]