Los Alamos Family YMCA: Programs: Sports

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1450 Iris St.
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-3100

Sports

OPEN GYM AND FAMILY TIME

This is a time set aside for the community to drop in and use the gym for the scheduled sport. It runs on a first come-first served basis and is open to all YMCA Members at no charge. Non-members will be able to purchase an open gym punch card or a day pass. Youth 12 and under need a supervising adult on the premises.

BASKETBALL CO-ED

Monday-Thursday 6:30-8:30 am, Tuesday and Thursday 11am- 12pm, Monday and Friday 12:30-1:30 pm.

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL

Members can call sports director to set up a time for volleyball. Open volleyball, Sundays, 3-5 pm.

YOUTH OPEN GYM (AGES 6-17)

Monday and Friday from 3:30-5 pm.

FAMILY FUN OPEN GYM

Sundays from 11-12:30 pm. All ages welcome. Youth 17 and under $2, adults are $4 each. PUNCH CARD FEES: Youth 12 & Under-8 punches for $18; Youth 13-18, 8 punches for $22; Young Adult 19-24, 8 punches for $26; Adult 25+, -8 punches for $30. YMCA day pass, $10.

LOCK-IN PARTIES

Groups and birthday parties can spend the night at the YMCA, playing a multitude of games. The YMCA can be reserved on a Friday and Saturday from 9:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. the next day. Parties will have full use of the gymnasium to play games such as kickball, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, etc. At 9:00 p.m. the party starts and the doors are locked until morning. Come prepared with sleeping bag, snacks and coffee for the chaperons! Cost for lock-ins is $20/youth, with a minimum of 10 participants.

SPORT BIRTHDAY PARTY

An instructor will organize all sorts of athletic games. Parties are 2 hours with ½ hour set aside for parent led opening of presents and having cake. Parties can be tailored to the age group and interests of the participants. Cost is $12/child with a minimum of 7 children. Parties can be hosted on Saturdays and Sundays and youth must be at least 5-years-old.

HOLIDAY HOOPS (YOUTH & FAMILY)

We have open gym for youth and their families at the YMCA gym during the school winter break from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $1 per person, youth 12 and under must have a supervising adult. The 8 foot baskets will be available to youth 4th grade and under.

EXPLORER SPORTS (AGES 3-5)

Children ages 3-5 will learn basic skills of catching, throwing, kicking and laughing! Explorers develop basic coordination based around sport activities such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc. This class runs for 45 minutes and meets once a week for 4 weeks. The session begins on the first week of the month. Class offered on Tuesdays from 10:15-11 am, or Thursdays from 1:30-2:15 pm. FEE: YMCA Members: $21, Program Members, $28.

KINDERKICK SOCCER (AGES 4 & 5): 2 SEASONS

Instructional practices / games run for 6 weeks, two days per week. Volunteer coaches lead practices at days and times, set by them, after work. Volunteer coaches, assistants and team parents are needed. Coaches training will be provided. SPRING SESSION: Register February to middle March for 6-week March to May season. FALL SESSION: Register July to early August for 6-week season that runs from mid August to late September. PER SESSION FEE: YMCA Member: $30, Program Member: $42.

KINDERHOOPS BASKETBALL (AGES 4 & 5)

An introduction to basketball for girls and boys. Mini-size balls will be used as well as 6' baskets. Focus will be on developing coordination and learning the basic rules of the game. Practice will be 2X per week for 1 hour. Time and location TBA. Limited space available. Season runs from October through November. Registration begins in middle August. Fee: YMCA Member: $30 Program Member: $42

BUMPERS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL(AGES 4-7)

This is an introduction for children to work on their coordination and socialization. Play will be on a lowered net, 4'-5’ high and with beach balls, balloons and soft volleyballs to ensure success. Registration begins early May to middle June, season runs from July to August for 6 weeks. FEE: YMCA Members: $30, Program Members, $42. Volunteers needed to assist.

JUNIOR CO-ED WRESTLING (AGES 5-12)

This is an excellent way for youth to burn off some steam and learn to wrestle the right way. Open to boys and girls in grades K-6th. Practices are 2x per week for 1 hour. Practice Tuesday and Thursday at Pueblo Wrestling, from 6-7:30 pm. Season begins each January, register during December. Season runs for approximately 14 weeks. There are optional tournaments at the end of the season for those interested. FEE: Members: $50, Program Members: $65.

YOUTH COED BASKETBALL (AGES 6-14)

Youth participate in healthy exercise while learning to play basketball and having fun doing it! Games and/or practice 2x per week with several Saturday games scheduled. Registration is early October through early November. Season runs from early December through late February. FEE: Members: $60, Nonmembers: $70.

COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL (12 & UNDER)

One boys squad, and one girl's squad, ages to be announced, are available. Players make the team through tryouts with coaches, dates TBD. AAU tournament and membership fees are not included in the cost of the program. Families must be committed to the team and be willing to travel and participate in tournaments and play games off the hill. Youth must be mentally and emotionally ready to handle tough competition. Season may be fluctuating due to tournaments. Season: Late November to TBD. Registration: Early October to early November. YMCA Member: $60 Non Member: $70.

UK SOCCER CAMP

Week-long soccer camp, half or full days, offered in June. Call for information.

KINDERTRACK (AGES 4-9)

This program offers instructional practices 2x per week for 6 weeks. The instructors will introduce participant to all events in track and field. Register early April through early May. Season: Middle May through June. YMCA Members: $30, Program Members: $42.

TNT TRACK & FIELD

Thermo Nuclear Track club provides opportunities for athletes to learn from track coaches and to participate in track & field events. The events are sanctioned by USATF organization. Optional track meets on weekends. Registration open late February through early April. Season starts the week after spring break. FEE: YMCA Member: $45, Program Members: $55.

DIGGERS VOLLEYBALL (GRADES 3RD-6TH): 2 SEASONS

This 6-week program will teach passing, hitting, setting, serving and rules of the game. Registration: middle January through middle February for season that runs from March to late April; and /or register late July through early August for season that runs from early September through mid October. Practice/games 2x per week. Cost for Members is $30 and Program Members is $42.

CHEERLEADING (GRADES 1st-6th)

Youth in grades 1st through 6th can cheer for the youth basketball co-ed league, non-specific teams, on Saturday’s beginning in January. Practice is 1x/week for 1 hour in LA and WR, may be subject to change. Season runs early December through late February. Registration starts in October and ends mid November. FEE: $20 with additional cost of uniforms, about $50, to be organized through the coach.

RACQUETBALL LEAGUES (AGES 16 & UP)

Players will have matches during the week at mutually agreed upon times. The league will be co-ed or male/female depending on registration. Fall & Winter Leagues offered. Winter season: register early January through early February for season that runs from middle February through middle April. Fall season: register middle July through middle August for season that runs from early September through middle November. FEE: YMCA Members $25, Non-Members: $40.

ADULT WINTER COED VOLLEYBALL 6V6 (TEEN-ADULTS)

Teams must be coed, play is on a men's 7'11" net. Recreational and competitive divisions available. Put together a team from work or your neighborhood; it's great fun! Season runs from middle January to end of March with games on Sundays from 2-6 pm. REGISTRATION: early December to middle January. FEE: $140 per team.

YMCA BENCH PRESS CONTEST (TEEN-ADULTS)

Male and female divisions in various age categories. Lift for fun and personal bests as well as trophies and prizes. Early registration is encouraged. T-shirts will be given to the first 30 entrants.
DAY & TIME: First Saturday in May, 7:30 a.m. FEE: YMCA Members: $12, Program Members: $17

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIRECRACKER 5K FAMILY FUN RUN (ALL AGES)

Kick off America's birthday party with a run/walk for the whole family. Prizes awarded to the top male and female in each age group. First 130 registered receive a T-Shirt. Race held on July 4. FEE: $15 first family member second family member; $10 second, $8 each subsequent family member.