Youth Sports

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General Info: (Ages 3-14* years-boys & girls) Age as of August 1, 2009 will determine child's age group.

There are no tryouts for recreational soccer programs. Designed to build elementary and intermediate skills, fundamentals and love of the sport. All practices and games are held in the Decatur/Atlanta area at various schools and parks. The YMCA registers and schedules U14 and above age groups through the Georgia Youth Soccer Association.

Registration:

• Registration will begin on January 1, 2010 for Spring 2010 recreational soccer.
• On-line Soccer registration: www.quickscores.com/ddymca  
• In Person Soccer registration:Soccer registration form- Will be available soon  (Please print and fill out this form and bring it to Decatur-Dekalb YMCA to register in person)
• Spring soccer handouts: Available soon, please check back.

* All players must have current YMCA facility or program membership to register. Program memberships are $25 for individuals and $35 for a family, per year.

Please contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404) 371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.orgfor more information on any DDY soccer programs.

Season Dates: Kiddie Kickers have team practice for 30 minutes and play a 30 minute game on Saturday mornings starting Oct. 3rd (6 week program). Jr. Micro, Micro and U8 age groups practice once per week and play games on Saturday mornings. U10 and above age groups practice twice weekly and play games on Saturdays, occasional Friday nights and Sunday afternoons. Practice starts the week of August 24th for U10 and above age groups (8-14 yr olds) and games start on Sept. 12th (10 week program). Practice starts the week of August 31st for U7 & U8 age groups (6-7 yr olds)and games start on Sept. 19th (9 week program). Practice starts the week of August 31st for Jr. Micro and Micro age groups (4 & 5 yr olds) and games start on Sept. 19th (8 week program).  New parent orientation and coach meetings will be held prior to season start dates. Season will conclude on Nov. 7th or Nov. 14th (varies which age), with Nov. 14 or Nov. 21st reserved for a rainout date due to inclement weather. Above dates are subject to change.

New coaches are always welcomed. Please contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404) 371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.org if you are interested in volunteering to be a coach.

All NEW DDY soccer players, except Kiddie Kickers, are required to purchase a DDY Recreational Soccer uniform. The cost is $30.00 and should be purchased at time of registration. Kiddie Kickers program fees include t-shirt and socks.

All NEW Mighty Mites and U8 soccer players are required to purchase a DDY Recreational Soccer uniform. The cost is $30 and should be purchased at time of registration. Little Kickers program fees include t-shirt and socks.

New coaches are always welcomed. Please contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404) 371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.orgif you are interested in volunteering or for any additional information.

This is the ideal program for youth soccer fans who want to stay in shape and have fun during the winter months. Indoor soccer is a fast-paced game with lots of excitement!

Ages: 4 - 17 years (Age as of August 1, 2009)

Registration: November 2 - December 6, 2009.  Registration available on-line at www.quickscores.com/ddymca or in person at the membership desk.

Season Dates:  January 9 - February 14, 2010

Fees:
U6 & U8: Facility Member $60.00     Program Member $75.00
U10 & U12: Facility Member $70.00     Program Member $85.00
U14: Facility Member $80.00     Program Member $95.00
U16 & U18: Team Rates $250.00 per team (4 week season - Jan. 10-Jan. 31)

Times & Locations:
U6 - U14 season will include 6 games with no practices.
U6 & U8 - Friend's School Gym on Saturday mornings.
U10 & U12 - Samuel L. Jones Boys & Girls Club Gym on Saturday mornings and early afternoons.
U14, U16, & U18 - Decatur-DeKalb YMCA Gym on Sunday afternoons.

New coaches are always welcomed. Please contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404) 371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.orgif you are interested in volunteering.

Summer Soccer:
A funfilled soccer program during the summer months to help keep players active.  Summer soccer meets on Saturday mornings and begins with a practice session then concludes with round robin game play.  Players are not assigned to a specific team, but are randomly assigned to a different team each week.  This gives the player an opportunity to play with all players and to learn under a different coach each week.  Each team will represent a national soccer team and will have the national jersey.  At the end of the program all players will receive a jersey.

Ages: 3-12 years old (Age as of July 1, 2010)

Registration: May 1 - June 19, 2010 either on-line (www.quickscores.com/ddymca ) or in-person at the YMCA.

Season Dates:  Saturday, July 10th through Saturday, August 14th.

Fees: Facility Member $60.00     Program Member $75.00

Times & Locations:
3-5 year olds -  9:00 - 10:00am at location to be determined
6-7 year olds - 9:00 - 10:30am at location to be determined
8-12 year olds - 9:00 - 11:00am at Pattillo Soccer Field

Volunteer coaches are needed for the Summer Soccer Program. Please contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404) 371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.org if you are interested in volunteering to be a coach.

Advanced Soccer Skills Clinic:
Come learn soccer specific skills from the best!  Clinics feature Academy Coaches Jason Fargo and Toby Ozias with over 50 years playing experience between the two of them.   They will offer two different clinics for all players.  Skills clinic will focus on dribbling, trapping, passing, receiving, team tactics, formations, and positioning.  Goal Keeper Clinic will focus on keeper specific skills.  Both clinics will be held from 8:00 am-12: noon at Pattillo Soccer field.

Ages: 8-16 years old (Age of clinic date)

Registration: TBA

Clinic Dates:
      Skills Clinic: TBA
      Goal Keeper Clinic: TBA

Fees: Facility Member $125.00     Program Member $140.00

For more information on the Skill Clinics please contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404) 371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.org or Jason Fargo at (404) 775-7094 or email jasonfargo@hotmail.com

For boys and girls ages 8-16, the purpose of the Academy & Select competitive soccer program is to develop advanced skills in players interested in a higher level of commitment than the YMCA recreational soccer program requires. Players must attend evaluations and be selected to participate. Paid coaches and trainers operate under Georgia Youth Soccer Association rules and guidelines.

Decatur-DeKalb YMCA teams are coached by Jeff Newbury, Jason Fargo, Doug Kennedy, Toby Ozias, Richard Richmond, and Robert Richmond.

Age Groups:
Academy - Ages 8-11 years old as of August 1, 2009.
Select - Ages 12-13 years old as of August 1, 2009.

Academy & Select Try Outs:   Spring 2010 season tryouts and evaluations will begin in January 2010.  Please check back for exact dates in December. 

Commitment & Registration Dates:
Academy Commitment Deadline - TBD
Academy Registration - TBD

*Payment, registration form, medical release, birth certificate and small picture are required at the time of registration. 

Select Commitment Deadline - TBD
Select Registration - TBD

*Payment, registration form, medical release, birth certificate and small picture are required at the time of registration. 

*Includes fee for coach/trainer of $270.
New players will need to purchase a DDY Academy/Select uniform for an additional fee of $100.00.

For more information please visit the Academy & Select Soccer website at: www.ddysoccer.org
Contacts: Kathy Meyer-Frisbey, Community Sports Director,(404)371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.org, or Jeff Newbury, DDY Academy Director, (770) 757-0064 or email jeffnewby3@bellsouth.net.

Early Registration: TBA

Registration: TBA

Late registration: TBA

T-Ball / Baseball Registration Form  (Please print and fill out this form and bring it to Decatur-DeKalb YMCA to register)

Faxed & mailed registrations will not be accepted. Registration times are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tiny T-Ball (3-4 years): Tiny T-Ball games are held on Saturday mornings. Games will last for 40 minutes or two innings (which ever comes first) followed by snacks. T-Ball (5-6 years): Teams practice once per week. Games will be played on Saturdays mornings. 

Season Dates: TBA

* All players must have current YMCA facility or program membership to register. Program memberships are $25 for individuals and $35 for a family, per year.

Contact: Michael N. Duncan - Sports Director at (404) 371-3305 or e-mail michaeld@ymcaatlanta.org for additional information.

Early Registration: TBA

Registration: TBA

Late registration:  TBA

T-Ball / Baseball Registration Form  (Please print and fill out this form and bring it to Decatur-DeKalb YMCA to register)

Faxed & mailed registrations will not be accepted. Registration times are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Coach Pitch Baseball - 7 & 8 Years Old Age Division
This program is designed for kids ages 7 & 8 years old to teach them the concept of baseball.  Each team's coach will pitch to them during games. Each team will practice once a week and play games during the week.

Little League Baseball- 9-12 Years Old Age Divisions
This program is designed for kids ages 9-12 years old. Each team will play Little League Baseball. At the first game (9-10 yrs. old age division only) the team's coach will pitch, and then team player's will pitch the following games. Each team will practice once a week and play games during the week.

* All players must have current YMCA facility or program membership to register. Program memberships are $25 for individuals and $35 for a family, per year.

Practices & Games: TBA

Contact: Michael N. Duncan - Sports Director at (404) 371-3305 or e-mail michaeld@ymcaatlanta.org for additional information.

The Youth Basketball Program is a great opportunity for you and your child to learn and love the sport of basketball. Originally started by the YMCA, basketball is a fun team sport that develops character and teamwork.

Youth Basketball Handbook 2009-10.

Registration: Ongoing untill all spaces have been filled.

Only limited spaces are available.  Faxed & mailed registrations will not be accepted. Registration times are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Youth Basketball Flyer 2009-10

Registration Form  (Please print and fill out this form and bring it to Decatur-DeKalb YMCA to register)

* All players must have current YMCA facility or program membership to register. Program memberships are $25 for individuals and $35 for a family, per year.

Contact: Michael N. Duncan - Sports Director at (404) 371-3305 or e-mail michaeld@ymcaatlanta.orgfor additional information.

Youth Basketball Cheerleading Handbook 2009-10

Registration: Ongoing untill all spaces have been filled.

Only limited spaces are available.  Faxed & mailed registrations will not be accepted. Registration times are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Registration Form  (Please print and fill out this form and bring it to Decatur-DeKalb YMCA to register)

Youth Basketball Cheerleading Flyer 2009-10

Contact: Michael N. Duncan - Sports Director at (404) 371-3305 or e-mail michaeld@ymcaatlanta.orgfor additional information.

Basketball Camps
Ages 5-12

Facility Members $130.00
Program Members $160.00

Camps Dates:
Session 1 - May 26-29, 2009
Session 2 - June 30-July 3, 2009
Session 3 - July 27-31, 2009
Session 4 - August 3-7, 2009

General Sports Camps
Ages 5-12

Facility Members $130.00
Program Members $160.00
(Basketball, Flag Football, Baseball, Soccer and more...)

Camp Dates:
Week 1 - May 26-29, 2009
Week 2 - June 1-5, 2009
Week 3 - June 8-12, 2009
Week 4 - June 15-19, 2009
Week 5 - June 22-26, 2009
Week 6 - June 30-July 3, 2009
Week 7 - July 6-10, 2009
Week 8 - July 13-17, 2009
Week 9 - July 20-24, 2009
Week 10 - July 27-31, 2009
Week 11 - August 3-7, 2009

Each week of camp participants will learn the basic fundamentals in each sport.  Each day camp participants will learn how to play each of the following sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Baseball, Soccer and more... with emphasis on team play and sportsmanship.

Youth Golf Camps
(Ages 7-12)

Facility Members $175.00
Program Members $200.00

Camp Dates:
Session 1 - June 1-5, 2009
Session 2 - June 15-19, 2009
Session 3 - July 6-10, 2009
Session 4 - July 20-24, 2009
Session 5 - July 27-31, 2009

Come and learn how to play golf.  Golfers will work on putting, chipping, wedge play and full swing in group stations.  Groups will rotate the stations each day spending about 30 minutes at each station. 

Campers will need to be at the Decatur - DeKalb YMCA no later than 8:30 a.m. to leave on the bus at 8:45am.  Students will take classes at the Sugar Creek Golf Course off of Bouldercrest Road from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Campers will return to the Decatur - DeKalb YMCA at 1:00 and will spend the rest of day participating in general camp activities.  Campers will provide their own lunch each day.

(There will be a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 campers in each session)  

Before & After Care  
Before and After Care is available at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA at no additional cost for campers who are registered in a full day camp.
Pre Camp Hours - 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Post Camp Hours - 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Clinics are run with the summer camp program. They will use the same before and after care program.  

Contact:  Michael N. Duncan - Sports Director at (404) 371-3305 or e-mail  michaeld@ymcaatlanta.org 

Coaches
All recreational teams are coached by volunteers. Your help in volunteering your time or assisting in finding other coaches is greatly appreciated! The Decatur-DeKalb YMCA relies on community and parent volunteers to coach its seasonal recreational sports teams. All volunteers must fill out an application for volunteer service and undergo a background check.

Contact Michael N. Duncan at (404) 371-3305 or e-mail  michaeld@ymcaatlanta.org for information on Basketball, Cheerleading, Baseball, and Flag Football coaching. 

Contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404)371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.org for information on Soccer coaching.

Basketball Referees
Basketball referee assignments are made through the Sports Director.  Each referee is just as different as the court the game is played on. Any referee questions should be directed to Michael N. Duncan at (404) 371-3305 or e-mail  michaeld@ymcaatlanta.org.

Soccer Referees
Soccer Referees are always in need at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA.  All soccer referees must be certified through Georgia State Soccer Association.  Referees are needed for Fall and Spring seasons and for Winter indoor soccer.  For information please contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey at (404)371-3314 or e-mail kathyf@ymcaatlanta.org, or contact our Referee Assignor, John Herrmann at (770)597-8619 or e-mail jhrrmnn@mindspring.com.