Youth Sports

Improve your skills, make new friends, be active with other kids and learn to love a sport at the Y. Youth sports are a fun and engaging way to practice our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. From Jr. NBA Basketball to Tae Kwon Do - we'll help your child develop important life lessons, including positive competition, fair play, the value of participation over winning, team-building and positive self-image.  

Sports of All Sorts

Baseball

Baseball

Little Sluggers preschool baseball program is the perfect pitch for budding athletes aged 4-6, offering a home run combination of skill-building, teamwork, and pure joy on the diamond – where little sluggers begin their journey to a lifelong love of the game!

Basketball

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Basketball

Dribble, shoot and score in our basketball programs at the Y! We offer monthly ongoing sessions for adults & toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age youth. Additionally, we partner with the Rockford Park District to offer Jr. NBA seasons in the fall & winter.

Climbing

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Climbing

Reach new heights at our rock wall at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. We offer open climbing Mon, Thurs, & Fri evenings and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Beginner and intermediate classes are also available Wednesday evenings.

Dance & Tumbling

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Dance & Tumbling

We partner with Kids Spot to offer various dance & tumbling options for youth to master graceful twirls or daring tumbles. These ongoing sessions are offered on a quarterly basis with a recital at the end.

Football

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Football

Watch your little ones throw, run, catch, and score big in a fun and supportive environment. Little Tacklers for preschoolers at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. Additionally, we partner with the Rockford Park District in the fall for NFL Flag Football for ages 3-12.

Martial Arts

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Martial Arts

Unleash your inner warrior with our Karate and Tae Kwon Do martial arts classes at the Northeast Family YMCA. Our expert instructors will guide youth through the art of self-discipline, respect, and physical fitness.

Personal Sports Training

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Personal Sports Training

Take your game to the next level with private training sessions in baseball, basketball, soccer, and athletic strength & speed. Our team will work with your schedule to provide these individualized sessions.

Pickleball

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Pickleball

Ready to learn the fastest growing sport in the world? Join us to learn the basics, rules, and etiquette of pickleball taught by a seasoned pickleball player and coach! This two hour introductory course takes place the first Saturday of every month at the Northeast Family YMCA for ages 13+.

Playground Skills

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Playground Skills

Young adventurers embark on a journey of balance and coordination, while playing favorite childhood games! Adult & classes are offered at the Northeast and Puri locations. Preschool classes are offered in the Ninja Gym at the SwedishAmerican Y.

Soccer

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Soccer

Kick-off a lifelong love of sports while having a ball every month in our adults & child or preschool sessions, where we focus on developing basic motor skills, teamwork, and a love for the game in a playful and supportive environment.

Swimming

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Swim

Dive into a world of aquatic excellence with our Swim Lessons and Swim Team programs! We offer lessons at varioues age and skills levels. Our Swim Teams are perfect for those passionate about swimming in a competitve and fun environment with friends.