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Hampshire Regional YMCA
 
 
Who to Contact
Front Desk at 584-7086
 

Melissa Bisonnette, Youth Sports Coach -- Melissa recently graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor in Communications and is currently working on her Masters for Sport Coaching from the United States Sports Academy. Melissa has worked for companies like WEEI Red Sox Radio Network and Thundercat Sports where she coached children ages 3 to 14 in basketball, soccer, and baseball.

 


  Kids Program 0-6yrs

  Youth Program 7-18yrs

  Gym Schedule

 
Youth & Teen Fitness Programs
Members who are 15 years and older may participate in any of our Adult Group Exercise Classes.

Session Highlights

All Youth Sports classes are taught by Youth Sports Coordinator, Melissa Bissonnette unless otherwise indicated. Download our Kids Physical brochure from this web page for times and fees.

NEW! Flag Football (Ages 7-10) This is a fun and simple class for players to learn to excel! This class provides a great training environment to develop passing, catching, and carrying skills. Through teamwork, light drills, and scrimmages, players will learn the basics of flag football.
Friday 3:30-4:30pm
Member $50, Non-Member $100

NEW! Rookies Basketball (Ages 7-9) This one hour basketball class will help tone each player’s skills in preparation for the upcoming Basketball season. Each lesson will focus on improving offensive & defensive skills through drills and scrimmages.
Monday 5:15-6:15pm
Member $43.75, Non-Member $87.50

NEW! Kickball & Dodge-ball (Ages 7-10) Our new class will allow your child to play and develop their skills in a controlled environment. School yard classics such as kickball and dodge-ball will improve coordination, motor skills, and strategic thinking.
Wednesday 4:45-5:30pm
Member $48, Non-Member $93

NEW! Frisbee Fundamentals and Fun (Ages 7-14) This new class focuses on building Frisbee skills, learning fundamentals of Ultimate Frisbee, and team building. Once basic concepts are mastered, we will begin to play full games of ultimate. Classes will be held in the gym or outside (weather permitting).
Friday 4:45-5:45pm
Member $50, Non-Member $100

Other Great Kids Sports classes —These classes are offered at set times throughout the calendar year. Check the current session brochure to find out what's available today!

Introduction to Sports
This beginner level program is perfect for your young child who is just discovering sports. We will teach your child the basics of sports such as boundaries, coordination and how to play on a team. This is done using fun games that grab the child’s attention and keeps them interested.
Rookies T-ball
This program is designed to teach your child the basics. Skills are taught through fun age appropriate games that show your child the fundamentals of baseball. Your child will learn a new sport, in a fun nurturing environment! All equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Rookies Basketball
Is your child showing interest in shooting hoops? Do they just need practice and knowledge of the game? If so this instructional basketball class for you. Your child will learn a new sport, in a fun nurturing environment! Basic skills are introduced during the class using fun games that will teach the techniques related to basketball.
Rookies Soccer
This program is designed to teach your child the basics. Skills are taught through fun age appropriate games that show your child the fundamentals of soccer. Your child will learn a new sport, in a fun nurturing environment! All equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Youth Basketball League (7-16 Years)
This program runs during the winter for 12 WEEKS
This is a program for your kids who can’t get enough of basketball. This league will let your children apply everything they have learned in pre-season. The League consists of one practice, once a week and games on Saturdays.