Youth Sports
Toby Wells YMCA
Our YMCA Youth Sports Program is dedicated to improving children's sports skills while emphasizing fun, sportsmanship, teamwork and the development of self-esteem.
We offer non-competitive sports for children ages
5-12 and competitive sports seasonally for teens ages 13- 17. All skill levels are welcome and everybody plays!
Understanding that every child has different skill levels, the referees are dedicated to explaining fouls before announcing them, and they concentrate on teaching methods that relate to each child's needs.
Attention: Skill Assessments are mandatory for all team sports. For details, see box at right.
Sports
The following programs take place at Toby Wells YMCA unless stated otherwise.
Soccer
Ages 5 - 17Flag Football
Ages 5 - 17See also
- PE for Homeschoolers
- Basketball (Friars Road)
- Gymnastics (Toby Wells)
- Swim Team (Toby Wells)
- Karate (Toby Wells)
Program Spotlight
Sport-Specific Training
Ages 3-17This new program has been developed to give your young athlete the BEST one-on-one training with our own Youth Sport Specialists.
Dates: Call to set up individual appointments.
Mission Valley YMCA:
Kate Rosenberg, Youth Sports Director
619-298-3576, Ext. 1214
At Toby Wells YMCA:
Mat Russell, Youth Sports Director
858-496-9622
Fees: $30 per hour
About Skills Assessments
Why do we have to attend assessments?
Assessments are not tryouts! Each player is put on a team. It is our goal during team selection to balance out age, height and skill. We run assessments to try to ensure league parity.
Do you know my child's assessment?
If your child played the same sport you are registering for, the PRIOR season, we have an assessment on their skill and they do not need to attend skill assessment.
If we don't attend assessments, does my child still get on a team?
If you do not make it to assessments there is NO guarantee we can put your child on a team, even if you've paid in full. You'll need to do a make-up assessment, and if we cannot get your child on a team, we will refund you in full.
Can you guarantee that my child can play with their friend, play for a certain team, or practice on a certain night?
The only thing we guarantee is that our volunteer coaches can coach their own child. All other requests we will do our best to accommodate, unless we feel it imbalances a league. You may tell us ONE night during the week on which you are unable to practice.
Coaches Wanted!
We are looking for talented and dedicated people to serve as volunteer coaches.
If you are interested, contact the appropriate Youth Sports Director:
Mission Valley YMCA:
Kate Rosenberg, Youth Sports Director
619-298-3576, Ext. 1214
At Toby Wells YMCA:
Fricek Rodriguez, Youth Sports Director
858-496-9622, Ext. 3008
Youth Sports Session Dates/Fees
Youth Soccer
| Your child will learn new soccer skills or improve his or her current level in this fast-paced, instructional league while having fun! Great staff and volunteer help will make this a positive sports experience for your child. Please, no cleats as we play on a turf field. Some age groups may be combined. |
| Season | Season Dates | Registration | Assessments |
| Summer | July 19 - Sep 25 | by Jul 9 to avoid late fee | July 10 (see schedule below) |
| First week practice: July 19; First game: July 31 | |||
| Fall 2010 | Oct 11 - Dec 18 | by Oct 1 to avoid late fee | Oct 2 (see schedule below) |
| First week practice: October 11; First game: October 23 | |||
Assessments
Note: Enrollments taken after assessment dates will be placed on a waiting list. For more information on skills assessments, see top right of this page| Division | Summer/Fall |
| Coed 5 - 6 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Coed 7 - 9 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Coed 9 - 12 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Coed 13 - 17 | 2:00 p.m. |
Fees
| FEE | Member | Participant |
| Early | $80 | $100 |
| Late | $90 | $110 |
Each child receives a T-shirt at the beginning of the season and a trophy at the end. Enrollments taken after assessments will be put on a waiting list. |
Youth Sports Session Dates/Fees
Youth Flag Football
| Your child will learn the fundamentals of passing, catching, and hitting in our Flag League. A great way to learn the basics of the game and to get ready for tackle leagues. Games are played on Sundays with practices held one hour before game time. Some age groups may be combined. |
| Season | Season Dates | Registration | Assessments |
| Summer | July 25 - Sep 26 | by Jul 10 to avoid late fee | July 11 (see schedule below) |
| First week practice: July 25; First game: Aug 1 |
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| Fall 2010 | Oct 17 - Dec 19 | by Oct 2 to avoid late fee | Oct 3 (see schedule below) |
| First week practice: October 17; First game: October 24 | |||
Assessments
Note: Enrollments taken after assessment dates will be placed on a waiting list. For more information on skills assessments, see top right of this page.| Division | Summer/Fall |
| Coed 5 - 6 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Coed 7 - 9 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Coed 10 - 13 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Coed 14- 17 | 12:00 p.m. |
Fees
| FEE | Member | Participant |
| Early | $80 | $100 |
| Late | $90 | $110 |
| Each child receives a T-shirt at the beginning of the season and a trophy at the end. Enrollments taken after assessments will be put on a waiting list. |
Homeschoolers Physical Education (PE)
Ages 7 -14
This program is designed specifically for homeschool children. The 6-week course meets once or twice a week. Tuesdays are fitness/gym based and Thursdays are sports specific. The sport component will change each week to encompass a full range of instruction. Register for either one or both classes each week.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dates:
| Tuesday Sessions | Thursday Sessions |
| September 14 - October 19 | September 16 - October 21 |
| November 2 - December 14 | November 4 - December 16 |
Fee per 6-week session:
| Member | Participant | |
| One 1-hour session per week | $60 | $70 |
| Two 1-hours sessions per week | $100 | $120 |
For more information, contact Kate Rosenberg, (619) 298-3576