Teamwork & Fun.

Youth Soccer

spring Soccer camp

The YMCA Kennedy Center will be hosting a two day soccer camp ran by Huntington High School students, with players of the Huntington High School soccer team teaching various drills to help improve participant’s skills. All participants will receive a tshirt.

Ages: 6 years old and up

Cost: $15 per child (includes a shirt)

Dates: Saturday, March 25th 10am to 12pm & Sunday, March 26th 2pm to 4pm.

Register online at any of our facilities.

 

Youth SOccer

 

When your child plays soccer at the YMCA, they learn more than just skills on the field. They will learn about teamwork and have lots of fun

 All age groups are coed. This is a recreational league: playing time is mandatory (two quarters) except for disciplinary actions (yellow or red cards).

Registration: February 1st to February 28th        Applications received after will be charged an extra $10 late fee.

Ages: Any child with a birthdate between 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2019.

Games are held on Saturdays at the YMCA Kennedy Center (3455 Ohio River Road) starting April 8th. Practices will be held one evening a week at the Kennedy Center.

To receive the member rate, your child must be a member at either of the following locations:

  • Y Family Membership (10th Avenue | 525.8127)
  • OR Youth Facility Membership (917 9th Street |  697-7113)

Youth Facility Membership costs $48.00 annually.

For more information, contact Doug Korstanje at 304.633.1219 or ceo@huntingtonymca.org

 

Answers to common questions

 

Jersey and matching socks will be provided by the Y for game matches.

All practices at the Kennedy Center

Parents must provide: Shinguards (required) and soccer ball. Ball size 3 for U8 and younger, ball size 4 for U9 through U11, and ball size 5 for U12 and up.

Cleats are optional tennis shoes are fine – this is especially true in the younger ages where planting the foot and making sharp cuts is uncommon. Practice shorts can be whatever you own. Players will also need practice clothing. Visit the concession stand “swap section” for cleats, shinguards, goalie gloves, balls that have been outgrown or donated.

Requests: We will do our best to work with you on getting your child a practice night when they are available to practice.

Misc: Jewelry may not be worn during games or practice (including newly pierced ears). Shinguards MUST be worn. CASTS are NOT permitted. DOGS are not permitted.

For more information, contact the Huntington Y at 304.697.7113.