Recreational Sports
Youth Sports at the Y - Start Here, Stay Here!
The Y is the jumping off point for many kids to learn about the love of a sport, the importance of physical activity — and for developing the healthy habits they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. Start here because the benefits of joining Youth Sports at the Hamilton Area YMCA are far greater than just physical health. Whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning a new skill, gaining a sense of belonging, or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the YMCA is about building a healthy, active and contributing member of the community from the inside out.
Youth sports at the YMCA teach kids more than how to score goals, make baskets or hit doubles into the gap; they teach character and social skills for future leaders.
The YMCA philosophy of youth sports:
Everyone plays — We do not use tryouts to select the best players. No one is cut from a team.
Safety first — Coaches and staff make sure all equipment and facilities are safe.
Fair play — The Y is about playing by the rules and showing respect for all involved.
Through partnerships with like minded non-profit Travel Sports Clubs, participants in recreation sports programs at the Y will have the opportunity to Stay Here to develop their game and play at a competitive level through high school by trying out for one of these clubs.
Pickleball Play at the Sawmill Branch
Monday
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Intermediates
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Experienced Beginners
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Advanced Play
Tuesday
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Intermediate Plus
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Experienced Beginner Lessons *
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. True Beginner Lessons *
Wednesday
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Intermediates
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Experienced Beginners
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Intermediates
Thursday
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Intermediate Plus
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday’s Lesson Participants Open Play
Allows class participants to practice time
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Intermediates
Friday
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Intermediates
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Experienced Beginners
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open Advanced Play - 4.0 -5.0 rating
Ratings
1.0 Beginners – learning the game and scoring
2.0 Experienced Beginners – playing games, learning more shots, strategy
3.0 Intermediates – Plays basic shots, adding cross-court, third shot
3.5 Intermediate Plus – emphasis: slower, strategy game, drops, drives, etc.
4.0 Advanced – perfecting their strategy, precise movement, use all shots
5.0 Professional Players
The Hamilton Area YMCA is excited to bring you our new Flag Football league for ages 8 - 12. Our flag football league offers a safe way for children to participate in football. Players will learn the fundamentals of
football and teamwork, all while having fun in a co-ed, safe, and competitive way.
If You Have any questions, please contact rturner@hamiltonymca.org
5-week session from 5/30-6/27
7 on 7 Games
The Games take place on Fridays at the Sawmill Branch: 185 Sawmill Road, Hamilton, NJ 08620
Ready to take your training into live games? Our basketball leagues are the perfect opportunity for kids to take what they have learned about basketball and apply it to team play!
We love sports at the Y! Team sports are an excellent way for kids to learn new skills, practice discipline, meet new friends, and have fun! Leagues at the Y run in the summer each year.
- Co-ed basketball league for kids 8-12
- 3 on 3
- The 5 week season begins Fridays 7/11 - 8/15
- Games will be held on Friday nights at the Sawmill Branch, 185 Sawmill Road, Hamilton, NJ 08620
If you have any questions, please email rturner@hamiltonymca.org
5 Hourly Sessions: $250
10 Hourly Sessions: $450
Sessions can be broken into 30-minute training sessions.
All Personal Training sessions must be paid for in advance. Upon purchasing and submitting the Personal Training Information Sheet, your Certified Personal Trainer will contact you to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
Personal Training Information Sheet Must be completed at the time of purchase.
Personal Training sessions can be purchased at the Member Services Desk.
Youth Sports Volunteer
When you share your time and talent as a volunteer, you can change a life or two...including your own. Parent/volunteers are key to a successful program.
Download a Volunteer Application
Please contact Rudy Turner at rturner@hamiltonymca.org for more information.
Athletic Fields & Gymnasium Sports Rentals
We rent gym and field space to local organizations and travel teams for practice, games, or tournaments. Our facility can accommodate soccer, softball, baseball, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball and general sports training all year round.
Amenities:
- Multiple Baseball Fields
- Multiple Soccer Fields with lights
- Outdoor Basketball and Volleyball courts
- Multiple pavilions with restrooms
- Climate-controlled multi-sport gym
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