Youth Sports
The Monroe Family YMCA's Youth Sports Program not only helps kids become better players, but better people. It's a progressive program with multiple age specific levels. Every child gets to play and the games are safe, exciting, and fun. We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement. the goals and objectives of YMCA Youth Sports are based on certain beliefs and a philosophy summarized in the following eight concepts:
- Participation: everyone plays!
- Fun: we play sports to have fun!
- Fitness: regular cardiovascular exercise is important for a lifetime!
- Skills: emphasize the fundamentals!
- Teamwork: focuses on cooperation, not competition!
- Fair Play: involves respect!
- Family Involvement: youth sports are a family program!
- Volunteers: are the key!