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Youth Sports (Franklin)

For the most up to date information and schedule for our Youth Sports program, please visit the Franklin YMCA event calendar here.

Volunteer Coaches:
The Franklin YMCA offers a variety of sports which focus on developing the skills and knowledge of our youth.  We encourage fair play, skill development, character development and FUN!

Volunteers will be needed to help coach during games and practices.  If you are interested in being a coach please contact Eli Lenk @ 814-432-2138.

2010 Flag Football League:
Registration Begins: Monday, August 23rd
Registration Ends: Monday, September 27th
Start Date: October 9th
End Date: November 6th
There will be a skills assessment day on Thursday, September 30th.
Skills assessment times (8-9 years old) 5:00pm; (10-12 years old) 6:00pm.  Ages as of November 6, 2010.  Games and practices will be held at Miller Sibley Park.  Games will be played Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Teams will play one game during the week, one game on Saturday and will practice one day during the week.
Prices: Family Member: $29; Youth Member: $39; Non-Member: $59
Any questions please contact Eli Lenk at the Franklin YMCA (814) 432-2138

Youth Basketball League and Skills Clinic:
Registration Begins: Monday, October 18th
Registration Ends: Tuesday, November 30th
Youth Basketball League: Saturdays
Skills Clinic: Wednesday Evenings: (1st grade-3rd grade) 5:00pm-6:30pm; (4th grade-6th grade) 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Prices will be available soon!


Recreational Gymnastics:
The USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program

Tiny Tots:
This is an introduction to gymnastics as well as working on Motor Skills that are age appropriate. We will work basic skills on Vault, Bars, Beam and Floor.
Day:Fridays
Time:4:00-4:45pm
Session I: September 10-October 22 (6 week session)
Session II: October 29-December 10 (6 week session)
NO CLASSES: October 1 (Applefest), November 26 (Thanksgiving)
Fee: Family Member: $22; Youth Member: $28; Non-Member:$44

Tiny Tumbleweeds Level 1 (ages 5 and up):
We will work on the proper way to warm up and stretch.  This level is designed to prepare gymnast for competition by providing a non-competitive achievement-oriented program of basic skills and progressions.  This developmental program includes requirements in the areas of conditioning and flexibility.  Baisc Skills will be taught on Bars, Vault, Beam and Floor.
Day: Friday
Time:4:45-6:00pm
Session I:September 10-October 22 (6 week session)
Session II:
October 29-December 10 (6 week session)
No Classes: October 1 (Applefest); November 26 (Thanksgiving)
Fee: Family Member: $24; Youth Member: $30; Non-Member: $48

Advance Tumbleweeds (Level II, Level III)
These levels are designed to prepare gymnasts for competition by providing a non-competitive achievement-oriented program of more advance skills and progressions.  This developmental program includes requirements in the areas of conditioning, flexibility.
Days: Tuesday and Thursdays
Time: 4:45-6:00pm
Session I: September 7-October 28 (8 week session)
Session II: November 2-December 16 (6 week session)
8 week session fees:
1x per week                                 2x per week
$32            Family Member       $45
$40            Youth Member         $54
$64 Non-Member             $90            

Franklin YMCA Gymnastics Team:
Franklin YMCA Gymnastics has a competitive team, and is also home to many national, state and Western PA Champions.  We are very proud of their many team and individual honors!  The team participates in competitions governed by the United States Gymnastics Federation.  The coaches and staff are safety certified and are current with appropriate memberships.  Depending on the level, the team members have the opportunity to advance from local to championship, state and national competitions.  We offer the following team programs.  Level 3-8. 

Pre-Team:
Level 3
Practices Tuesday and Thursdays 4:45-6:45pm
Fee: $46.00 per month must be paid by the 10th of each month or a $5.00 late fee will be in effect.
**Must be a "Y" Member**

Team: Levels 4-8
Practices Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-8:30pm, Fridays TBA
Fee: $62.00  per month must be paid by the 10th of each month or a $5.00 late fee will be in effect.
**Must be a "Y" Member**

Coaches: Deb Krizon (Gymnastics Director), Carrie Karns (Assistant Coach) Kaitlynn Kiser, Stacey Neidbala, Janen Pfhol, Nicole Drew, Bev Woods (Assistant Instructors)

*Fees paid by 10th of each month receive a $5 reduction.