Sports

The YMCA is excited to partner with Carolina Dance Collaborative to offer classes for children at the Kerr Family YMCA for ages 2 - 8. Classes are held at the Kerr YMCA and you do not need to be a member to attend. 

Currently, we offer Little Learners and Pre-Ballet/Ballet 1. 

YMCA Esports gives players ages 8 - 12 the opportunity to compete with other players and gain skills and knowledge about gaming.

The Kerr Family YMCA will be hosting a series of competitions in partnership with Triangle Esports Academy:

This program, led by Endless Sports, is specifically designed for participants with developmental and/or physical disabilities. This inclusive, co-ed lacrosse league for special needs athletes, provides a safe, positive and fun experience.

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.

Do you have an aspiring runner interested in learning more about the sport?  Y Runners is designed for kids, ages 6 to 14, who wish to get intentional individual training in endurance, cross-country, running technique, and sprinting.

The YMCA offers baseball, softball and tee-ball. Depending on age and location, teams may be coach pitch, machine pitch or off the tee, and practices and game schedules may vary.

This spring, YMCA sports will offer small-sided league play. Games will take place with fewer athletes on the field than a typical season. In addition, for families who are not ready to participate in games, we will offer regional academy-style clinics.

The YMCA offers basketball for ages 4 - 14. Teams play at YMCAs and area schools. 

YMCA youth sports provide opportunities for camaraderie, building skills and character development. We aim to keep kids moving and focus on their health and well-being. 

Our focus will continue to be on player and team development, coaching with character and keeping kids active and safe in our programs. 

YMCA youth flag football teaches kids how to play together on the field with a no-contact version of football.  Teams learn basic plays, good sportsmanship and the foundations of the game with our volunteer YMCA coaches.

The YMCA offers a recreational futsal program designed to give players extra experience during a time when soccer is usually out of season.

Futsal is a variation of indoor soccer that is widely played across the world and is recognized by FIFA and other major organizations.

The YMCA offers youth soccer in a fun, skill-based environment. Our teams are coached by volunteers and staff and teams are formed based on age. 

Cleats are highly recommended. The YMCA recommends players U7 and younger have and wear shinguards and cleats during play. Older players, U8 and above, must have and wear shinguards during play.

Tennis lessons are a great way to learn the game of tennis or to perfect your tennis game.

Whether your child is brand new to tennis or an advanced player, he or she can learn skills and techniques from one of our tennis professionals.

We offer private, semi-private and group clinics for players of all ages and skill levels.

Each year the YMCA of the Triangle introduces more than 100 kids ages 7 - 14 to triathlons. We host a youth triathlon in North Raleigh in the late summer. 

The course is age-specific and kids compete in certain age groups. This year our Finley Frenzy Triathlon will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Heats begin at 8 a.m.

The YMCA offers volleyball for ages 7 - 14. Depending on age and location, teams may be led by volunteer coaches or YMCA staff, and practices and game schedules may vary.

This fall, we are planning to offer our traditional league format for youth volleyball. Each age group's format will be dependent on registrations.