Viking Competitive Swim Team

The Vikings have won 15 Western Mass District YMCA Championships and 10  Western Mass Summer Swim League Championships since 1987. The program is  for young people 6 to 18 years of age who love to swim and wish to compete in the sport.  Program focus is on development of the total person through swimming. Each team member is encouraged to set individual and team goals.  

The Vikings compete in the Western Mass YMCA District Swim League, New England YMCA Swimming Championships, YMCA East Field Championships and YMCA National Swim Championships. The team is also a USS registered swim club.

Check out their web site at:

www.hyvswimming.org

Adult Sports
 
Youth & Family Sports
 

Adult Volleyball League

We will be forming teams for men, women, and co-ed leagues seasonally. Games are played Monday, Wednesday, or Friday evenings. If you are interested in playing, contact Kathy Viens or Paula Conway at the YMCA. Individual players are welcome and we will make every attempt to place you on a team.

Feel the Beat

This class is designed for parent and child 6 months to 5 years. Introduce your child to the wonders of music and all it has to offer. Through the use of music, movement, instruments and song your child will be encouraged to experience music while having fun at the same time. Activities are designed to foster creative play and musical exploration.

Tiny Tots

Parent and child 6 months to 2 years. Tiny Tots is a beginner movement class designed to teach basic concepts of body awareness, direction and creative play. With a combination of both structured and open play your child will be encouraged to explore and develop their physical body and surroundings.

     

Little Explorers

Youth ages 3 to 5 years. Little Explorers is a movement based class designed to allow your child to explore and develop their physicla body. Through series of fun structured and open play activities your child will improve their muscle strength, coordination, lisetinging skills and social skills. This class will use basic tumbling skills, yoga, parachutes, balls, balance beams and more to provide a highly interactive and engaging experience.

Adult Recreational Basketball

Join other YMCA members in a friendly pick-up game to start your day.

Tues/Thurs Mornings - 7:00 to 8:00 AM

Squeaky Sneakers

Youth ages 5 to 8 years. It's all about fun! Come spend sometime running around the gym playing games and sports.

Racquetball

Open play is available every day for all YMCA members. You will need a racquet, balls, eye guard and shoes. Rules are posted regarding play.

Youth Basketball

The YMCA basketball program emphasizes skill development, team play and sportsmanship. The basketball program runs in the Fall and more information will be available at the front desk

 
 

Parents Night Out!

We've designed this night just for you! Drop your kids off at the Y and allow our staff to provide fun and safe activities. Your child can choose gym play, swimming, a movie, crafts and more. Our Child Watch/Nursery will be open for our youngest children. This is your chance to have a date night, finish a project, go shopping or just relax.

 
 
Click here to see the Fall 2008 Brochure for more information
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