YMCA Hopkinsville-Christian County, KY

Game schedules for Soccer, Flag Football, and Cheer have been posted below.
U-7 Soccer updated 9-3-10

Soccer

The Hopkinsville YMCA soccer program was started in 1998 when Pat Givens invited the Y to take over the program he established years earlier. Y soccer has established itself as one of the most successful leagues offered in Hopkinsville. Through the help of the community and volunteers the soccer program has grown with over 600 participants in both spring and fall programs. YMCA soccer is offered in both the fall and in the spring. Teams are coached by trained volunteers and coach’s are expected to portray our sports philosophy. All games are held at the Hopkinsville YMCA. Each player will receive a trophy, and a jersey that includes socks, shorts, and jersey. Players will be responsible for providing athletic shoes or soccer cleats and shin guards.

Games dates: September 11 - November 6, 2010 (tentative, depending on weather)

Teams created in Fall 2010 will carry over to Spring 2011. Players will wear the same jersey and receive a discounted registration fee.

Regular Games will be played Saturday mornings, and Tuesday and Thursdays after 5 pm. (not including make-up games)
Practices are determined by the coaches.

The Hopkinsville YMCA has been teaching archery since 2003. Archery class provides participants opportunities to succeed regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability. Olympic Style target archery teaches archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. State-of-the-art Mathew Genesis bows are used and classes are taught in a safe, structured environment. Archery classes are offered during the summer and the winter. All equipment is provided by the YMCA.

T-Ball

During the summer months, the YMCA offers t-ball for ages 3-6. We are proud to offer an instructional league that allows players to have fun and learn the game in a less intimidating environment. Registration for the league is held in April and games are played in late May through the beginning of July. Each player will receive a jersey, pants, hat, and trophy. Players will be responsible for providing gloves and athletic shoes or cleats.

Baseball

During the summer months the YMCA offers baseball for boys ages 7-11. We have two baseball divisions, ages 7-8 and ages 9-11. Our baseball league is an instructional league that allows players to have fun and learn the game in a less intimidating environment. Registration for the league is held in April and games are played in late May through the beginning of July. Pitching machines are used in baseball leagues. Each player will receive a jersey, pants, hat, and trophy. Players will be responsible for providing gloves and athletic shoes or cleats.

During the summer months the YMCA offers slow pitch softball for girls ages 7-11. We have two softball divisions, ages 7-8 and ages 9-11. Our softball league is an instructional league that allows players to have fun and learn the game in a less intimidating environment. Registration for the league is held in April and games are played in late May through the beginning of July. Pitching machines are used in our softball leagues. Each player will receive a jersey, pants, hat, and trophy. Players will be responsible for providing gloves, and athletic shoes or cleats.

Flag Football

The Hopkinsville YMCA Flag Football league is one of the fastest growing programs at the YMCA. Conducted in the Spring, the Flag Football league is an exciting sports program that offers fun for ages 6-12. Both males and females can participate. Registration for the league is in January and February and games are scheduled to not interfere with Spring soccer games for those that participate in both sports. Players receive a reversible NFL jersey and a trophy. Participants will be responsible for providing athletic shorts and athletic shoes or cleats. The YMCA in coordination with NFL, uses NFL flag football rules. You can come by the YMCA to register.

Regular games will be on Monday and Friday after 5pm and Saturday afternoons. (not including make-up games) Practices are determined by the coaches.

Cheerleading

In conjunction with the Spring Flag Football league the YMCA is providing cheerleading for girls ages 4-12. Registration for the league will be in January and February and games are scheduled to not interfere with Spring soccer games for those that participate in both sports. Participants will recieve shorts, shirt, pom poms, and a trophy.

Regular games will be on Monday and Friday after 5pm and Saturday afternoons. (not including make-up games) Practices are determined by the coaches.

Teams created in Fall 2010 will carry over to Spring 2011. Cheerleaders will wear the same uniform and receive a discounted registration fee.