Adult Sports & Youth Sports

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ADULT SPORTS:

NEW! Summer Ultimate Frisbee League: Who is ready for the new Y.M.C.A. summer ultimate frisbee league? Whether you are new to ultimate, or have thrown the disc around before, we are looking forward to your participation.

Information about the 2008 league

• The summer co-ed recreational league stresses learning, skills development and sociability. We welcome both novices and expert players. The rec. league will use a draft format. A draft will be held prior to the start of the league for captains to form the teams. Rankings that are provided by each player during registration will be used to balance the teams. Three players of each gender must be on the field for all plays.
• The league entry fee is $50 for the community and $45 for YMCA members. A wicking jersey will be included with your entry fee.
• The Monday league starts June 16th and ends August 25th. The playoffs will occur during the last two weeks of the season.
• Games will be played starting promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the end of Park Point.
• Want to learn how to play ultimate? We will have a free instructional hour each week from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you would like to register, or for more information please contact Jeramy Katchuba at 722-4745 ext. 161 or jkatchuba@duluthymca.org

Tae Kwon Do (ages 7+) A great family program! Improve yourself in body, mind and spirit. Classes will teach blocking, kicking and punching techniques emphasizing the traditional philosophy and discipline of Tae Kwon Do. Improve your confidence and ability to focus while relieving stress and learning self defense. All classes are family courses and families are encouraged to chose Tae Kwon Do as a great way to spend time together. Individuals are also welcome. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing. For more information, call 722-4745 ext. 144

Aikido-This is a nonviolent means of self-defence applicable to daily life by incorporating the principles of nature. Available year-round. Please refer to Program Guide to register. For more information, please visit www.northernlightsaikido.com

Racquetball- Racquetball is a sport played with racquets and a hollow rubber ball on an indoor court. It was invented by Joe Sobek in 1948 incorporating rules from squash and handball. Unlike most racquet sports (such as Tennis or Badminton), usage of the walls, floor, and ceiling of the court is considered legal in the context of the sport, rather than out-of-bounds. The game is normally played by two opposing players, though variations involving three and four players are also commonly played. Courts can be reserved two weekdays ahead of time by calling 722-4745 ext. 100. Equipment is available to borrow at our Member Service Desk. Click here to view our racquetball contact list

Racquetball Leagues-Designed for friendly competition, matches are scheduled weekly by using our standard reservation policy. Fall, Winter, Spring sessions. Divisions: Men’s and Women’s novice, C, B, High B and A. Please refer to Program Guide to register.

Racquetball Lessons-Free lessons are available by appointment for those people wishing an instruction to the game. Please call 722-4745 ext. 132

Handball-Handball is a sport similar to racquetball and squash. The game may be played with two, three, or four players. The important difference between it and racquetball and squash is that the players hit the ball with a gloved hand instead of a racquet. Either the left and right hand can be used, depending on where the ball is hit. This major difference is what makes handball a much more complex and difficult game. Courts can be reserved two weekdays in advance by calling the Member Service Desk at 722-4745 ext. 100
Click here to view our Handball Contact List.

Squash-Squash is an indoor racquet sport. The game is played by two players (or four players for doubles) with 'standard' rackets in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The Squash Court can be reserved up to two weekdays in advance by calling the Member Service Desk at 722-4745 ext. 100
Click here to view our squash player contact list

Volleyball Leagues-Intermediate level. Fall, Winter and Spring sessions. Please refer to Program Guide to register.

Walleyball- Walleyball is similar to volleyball, but is played on a racquetball court. Equipment is available at no charge from the Member Service Desk. Courts A and B are equipped for walleyball.

Church Softball League-Available in summer season with three divisions including family through intermediate style of play with varying degrees of competitiveness. Please refer to Program Guide to register.

Adult Basketball: 4-on-4 Basketball Leagues available in Fall, Winter & Spring seasons. Please refer to Program Guide to register. Pick-up games available 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday year round.

Adult Swim Lessons-Individualized swim instruction in a group atmosphere. This is a great class for those who want to conquer their anxiety of the water, or those swimmers that want to work on stroke technique, and everyone in between. Please refer to Program Guide to register.

YOUTH SPORTS:

Sports Prep(ages 3-5)This program will help prepare children ages 3-5 for organized sports without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Parents are welcome to join their children for fun, games and practice the last 15 minutes of each class.

Aerials Gymnastics Team (ages 6 +) Gymnastics Team watching demonstration. This competitive team called "YMCA Aerials" consists of USA gymnastics levels 4-8 with each level increasing in challenge. YMCA membership is required. Placement is by invitation only. For more information, please call 722-4745 ext. 144

Swim Team Participants waiting to swim. YMCA Northerns Swim Team
(ages 5-18) At practice, team members are separated into ability levels and work on strokes and endurance. Each swimmer will have many opportunities to compete in meets with other youth his or her age. The “DYN” is an “age group” swim team for boys and girls age 5 to 18. Here is a chance to become a part of the strong swimming tradition of the Duluth YMCA Northern swim Team. Through participation in this swimming program a child gains strength and endurance, is a part of team and makes new friends. There two seasons during the course of the year. The Fall Season starts in late September and lasts roughly 21 weeks, The Summer Season Starts in mid June and lasts about 10 weeks. You may also visit the DYN website at www.dynswimming.com