Sports & Rec: Preschool & Youth

Basketball
These programs are 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. Members Save

Itty Bitty Basketball ages 3-4: For the first week, kids will
$15

practice and learn the basic fundamentals of basketball.

The next five weeks of the program they will play
scheduled games.
Saturday mornings, beginning Jan. 10
Registration: Sept. 29 – Nov. 2
MEM: $70 PRO: $85

Youth Basketball League ages 5-18: 6 & under and 8 &

under age groups will practice once a week for one hour
and will play games on Saturdays. 10 & under and above
age groups will practice one or twice week and will play
games on Saturday afternoons and evenings.
Practices start the week of Dec. 1
Coming January 2009, Spring Soccer Sign-ups
for Recreational Soccer and Academy Soccer.
Check our website for upcoming registration
dates at ddy.ymcaatlanta.org.

Soccer
Games start Dec. 13

Ages 5-8: MEM: $75 PRO: $90

Registration: Sept. 29 – Nov. 2

Ages 9-18: MEM: $80 PRO: $95 Youth Indoor Soccer ages 4-17: This is the
ideal program for youth soccer fans who

Cheerleading
want to stay in shape and have fun during
the winter months. Indoor soccer is a fast-

Cheerleading ages 5-12: Looking for a fun program for

paced game with lots of excitement.
Season will include games only, no
your child to do this winter? Well look no further. We are practices. Cost includes 6-week season,
offering a fun-filled cheerleading program for your child to t-shirt, & end of season award. Age
division determined as of Aug. 1, 2008.
participate in during the youth basketball season. During
Registration: Nov. 2 – Dec. 1

U6 (4 -5 years) & U8 (6-7 years): Saturday

this program your child will learn traditional cheers and Season: January 10 – February 15, 2009
dance routines. Cheerleaders will practice twice a week
& perform on Saturdays at our youth basketball games.
afternoons location: Samuel L. Jones Boys
Registration: Sept. 29 – Nov. 2
& Girls Club
Season: January 10 – February 15, 2009
U10 (8-9 years) & U12 (10-11 years):
MEM: $60 PRO: $75
MEM: $85 PRO: $100

For more information regarding basketball or cheerleading, contact Saturday mornings location: Samuel L.
Sports Director Michael N. Duncan at 404-371-3305. Jones Boys & Girls Club

U14 & Above (12-17 years): Sunday after-

MEM: $70 PRO: $85

noons/evenings location: Decatur-DeKalb Y

MEM: $80 PRO: $95
For more information, contact Kathy Meyer-Frisbey,
Community Sports Director, kathyf@ymcaatlanta.org,
404-371-3314.

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Sports & Rec: Youth & Adult
Karate
Shorei-Ryu Okinawan Karate ages 6-15: Led by Chief
Instructor Sensei Matt Pierson and Assistant Instructor
Sensei Stanley Dent will improve your physical fitness;
increase your strength, flexibility, mental awareness and
self-confidence. Registration at the Membership Desk.
Faxed registration not be accepted.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
(no August classes)
MEM: $45/4 weeks PRO: $65/4 weeks
Adult Leagues
Adult Men’s Basketball League ages 18+: Join the
YMCA Men’s Basketball League for some fun and com-
petitive basketball play. League will include 10 weeks of
games and a post season tournament. Team and/or indi-
vidual awards will be given at the end of each season.
Monday evenings, Time TBA
MEM & PRO: $450/team
Adult Co-ed Volleyball ages 18+: Join the YMCA Adult
Co-ed Volleyball League for some fun and competitive
play. League will include 8 weeks of games and a post
season tournament. Team and/or individual awards will be
given at the end of each season.
Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 9:45 pm
Returning teams: $275
New teams: $325
Basketball & volleyball players must register as a team. Individual
players interested in playing on a team need to contact Sports Director
Michael N. Duncan at 404-371-3305.
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Volunteers Wanted! Volunteers are very
important to the YMCA and the community it
serves. Volunteering not only makes the
Decatur-DeKalb YMCA a better place, but it also
gives you an opportunity to touch a life, to make
new friends, and to personally grow.
• Happy Club Chaperone/Driver: Twice a
month on weekends we take young adults 16
years and older with disabilities to activities
out in the community (Braves game, bowling,
movies & dinner, etc.).
• Gymnastics Assistants: Help instructors with
children, set up and break down gymnastic
equipment.
• Member Greeter: Greet members as they
come to workout at the YMCA.
• Sports Coaches: Teaching basic skills for
sports recreation programs for ages 3 to 18,
such as soccer and basketball.
• Sports Field Monitor: Assist with field lining,
field monitoring and office administration.
• Refugee Program: Assist with instruction in
soccer to children ages 4-14, or help provide
snacks for participants.
• Partner With Youth: Join other YMCA members
by helping us raise money for our Partner With
Youth Annual Campaign. Toghether, we help
kids and families participate in Y programs!
Contact Janice Mathews at 404-371-3309 or
janicem@ymcaatlanta.org for more information.
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