Sports

The Madison Area YMCA runs a wide variety of youth sports programs for children of all ages and adult classes. The Sports department offers programs, Y-Winners Recreational Leagues, youth and adult karate, co-ed travel basketball and soccer teams. Programs also include basketball, soccer, football, golf, lacrosse, sports and games, tennis, floor hockey, karate, pickleball, t-ball, strength and athlete training, sports fusion, agility training, volleyball and more.

The Madison Area YMCA Youth Sports Programs helps kids become better players as they practice good sportsmanship. With progressive classes, 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.

Participants will develop and build skills, improve self-confidence, increase self-esteem, appreciate diversity and improve physical conditioning.
Our sports classes use a child appropriate curriculum that is sensitive to the needs and abilities of each participant.
When we combine this together with the YMCA philosophy of “Everybody Plays, Everybody Wins”, we create programs that promote a healthy lifestyle, friendships and FUN.
We offer specific gym times for families, teens and open gym for adults.
We offer Preschool, School Age, Teen and Adult Sports Programs.
The gym will follow normal hours immediately after scheduled events.

Youth & Family Programs

Teamwork and sportsmanship seven days a week through more than 20 types of sports programming, 120 youth sports classes, 5 travel soccer teams, 4 travel basketball leagues. The Madison Area YMCA runs a wide variety of youth sports programs for children of all ages. The Sports department offers classes, Y-Winners Recreational Leagues, youth and adult karate, co-ed travel basketball and soccer teams.

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Adult Programs

For grade 9 – adult, programs include Karate: Beginners/Intermediate and Health, Movement & Self-Protection. Search programs for current session offerings.

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Travel Soccer

A competitive program for children 17 years old and younger. Teams play in a league against other towns in the North Jersey area. Fee includes soccer registration and team uniform.

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Gym Schedule

Search our basketball gym schedule for Open Gym, Adult Open Gym, Adult Basketball, PIckleball and Family Gym times.

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Lady Gators Travel Basketball

2020 Spring Season Tryout Information
The Madison Area YMCA's Gators is excited to offer FREE tryouts for our U12 and U14 girls travel basketball teams this Spring 2020.

GRADES
U12: Grades 4-6
U14: Grades 7-8

TRYOUT DATES (Players are expected to attend BOTH tryout dates.)
Monday, March 9; 6:15-9:00PM
U12: 6:15-7:30PM
U14: 7:30-9:00PM

Wednesday, March 11; 6:15-9:00PM
U12: 6:15-7:30PM
U14: 7:30-9:00PM

WHERE
Madison Area YMCA’s Family Center in the Basketball Gymnasium.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must register online or at the Welcome Center prior to the first tryout. Players are expected to attend BOTH tryout dates.

CONTACT
Associate Sports Director/Head Coach Aaron Goodwin at 973-822-9622 x2246.

ABOUT THE GATORS
Madison Area YMCA’s Gators are a very successful and competitive travel basketball program. Teams will play in the Hoop Heaven Super Spring League. Practices will be held on Monday & Wednesday. Games will take place during the week.
Gators Travel Basketball
2019-20 Winter Season Tryout Information

Madison Area YMCA’s Gators, a very successful and competitive travel basketball program, are excited to offer FREE tryouts for our winter season U12 and U14 travel basketball teams.

AGES:
U12: Grades 4 - 6
U14: Grades 7 & 8

WHEN
Sunday, October 20; 5-8PM
U12: 5-6:30PM
U14: 6:30-8PM

Tuesday, October 22; 6:15-9:30PM
U12: 6:15-7:45PM
U14: 7:45-9:30PM

Thursday, October 24; 6:15-9:30PM
U12: 6:15-7:45PM
U14: 7:45-9:30PM

Sunday, October 27; 5-8PM
U12: 5-6:30PM
U14: 6:30-8PM

WHERE
The Madison Area YMCA's Family Center in the Basketball Gymnasium.

REGISTRATION
Register online or in person at the Welcome Center prior to the first tryout.

CONTACT
Associate Sports Director Aaron Goodwin at 973-822-9622 x2246

ABOUT THE GATORS
Teams play in the New Jersey YMCA Basketball League and Tournament. Regular season practices will be held on Tuesday & Thursday nights.The Y focuses on skill development, team work, fair play, and fun. .
- Players learn and develop skills for the game along with game strategies and competition.
- Our youth basketball league is designed for children to play the game of basketball while learning teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Teams will practice two nights a week and play games are held during the week and on weekends at the Madison Area YMCA basketball gym, other local Y’s or outside organizations
Travel Soccer
The Y focuses on skill development, team work, fair play, and fun. Players learn and develop skills for the game along with game strategies and competition. Our youth soccer league is designed for children to play the game of soccer while learning teamwork and sportsmanship. Teams will practice two nights a week and play games on weekends at the Madison Area YMCA sport field or outside Soccer Club’s sports fields.
CONTACT
Senior Program Director Kim Buccheri at 973-822-9622 x2268
Associate Sports Director Aaron Goodwin at 973-822-9622 x2246

MADISON AREA YMCA
111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ
973-822-YMCA (9622)
madisonareaymca.org