YMCA Rookie Sports is designed for kids, ages 3 - 5 (potty-trained), who are new to sports and teaches basic skill development in soccer, basketball, and tee-ball.
Players are introduced to sports through drills, gym games and team play. We aim to build confidence and enhance motor skills.
Rookie Sports is held throughout the year. Each season is between 6 - 8 weeks long and ends with a family day and an awards celebration.
YMCA locations may also offer a U5 youth basketball, soccer and/or youth tee-ball programs. Please visit our youth soccer, youth tee-ball and youth basketball pages for more information.
2024 Winter Seasons
Lakewood YMCA (select Downtown Durham YMCA in the registration link)
- Saturdays, Jan. 13 - Feb. 3
Ages 3 - 4
Kerr Family YMCA
- Saturdays, Feb. 3 - Mar. 2
Ages 3 - 4 (10 - 10:50 a.m.) and 4 - 5 (11 - 11:50 a.m.)
Poole Family YMCA
- Saturdays, Jan. 13 - Mar. 4
Ages 3 - 4 (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
2024 Spring Seasons
Lakewood YMCA (select Downtown Durham YMCA in the registration link)
- Saturdays, March 23 - April 27
U4 (~ages 3-4)
Kerr Family YMCA
- Saturdays, April 6 - 27
Ages 3 - 5
A.E. Finley YMCA
- Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16
Ages 3 - 5
Registration Dates
Fall Season
June 1: Member
June 15: Participant
Winter Season
Oct. 1: Member
Oct. 15: Participant
Spring Season
Jan. 1: Member
Jan. 15: Participant
Coaches
YMCA Rookie Sports is led by YMCA sports directors and staff.
Sports Directors
A.E. Finley YMCA, Alex Smith
Alexander Family YMCA, Eric Rhinehalt
Durham YMCAs, Keith Jacquier
Poole Family YMCA, Ryan Killen
Kerr Family YMCA, Leah Thompson
Taylor Family and Northwest Cary YMCAs, Chris Avery
Health and Safety
Please be sure to check our Youth Sports Health and Safety page for the latest information and guidelines.