At RecWest YMCA, we offer a variety of sports programs tailored to different age groups and needs, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy physical activity. Our junior programs are available multiple days a week and feature a range of sports, including basketball, gymnastics soccer, multisport, and more.

Our programs are all designed to provide exceptional services for your children at an appropriate age and level.

 

PlaYSports

Casual programs that offer flexible and fun sports activities for all encouraging participation and enjoyment without the commitment of structured sessions.

  • PlaYGym

    PlaYGym is a great introduction to gymnastics in a fun and safe environment.

    Our gymnastics PlaYGym program caters to preschool children aged from nine months to five years. The program allows children of all abilities to develop new skills which can be transferred into their everyday lives.

    This parent-assisted program is designed to provide new experiences for you and your child, while enhancing your young one's gross and fine motor skills. There are activities set up each week to challenge and excite the little ones, with the main emphasis on fun and participation.

    This is a child-led and adult-assisted class. Both of you will work together to tackle the beam or learn to jump on the trampoline. An adult may bring more than one child, provided the adult can supervise and assist all children safely.

    Ages: nine months to five years

    Bookings are not essential, although you can now book PlaYGym online.

    View class times and book

Tiny Sports

A structured weekly program designed for children aged two to five years old, focusing on introducing a variety of sports in a fun and engaging way to foster early development and a love for physical activity.

More details coming soon.

Miny Sports

A structured weekly program designed for children aged five to eight years old. It focuses on introducing a variety of sports in a fun and engaging way to support early development and a love for physical activity.

  • Miny Basketball

    Our basketball program is designed for five to eight-year-old children. It introduces young players to the game in a fun, active, and supportive environment.

    Sessions focus on learning the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through exciting drills and games.

    Our coaches help children build confidence, develop coordination, make new friends, and discover a love for basketball while having plenty of fun.

  • Miny Soccer

    Our soccer program is designed for five to eight-year-old children. It introduces young players to the game in a fun, active, and supportive environment.

    Sessions focus on fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control through engaging drills and small-sided games.

    Our coaches help children build confidence, improve coordination, develop teamwork skills, and foster a love for soccer while having plenty of fun.

  • Miny Badminton

    Our badminton program is designed for five to eight-year-old children. It introduces children to the fundamentals of the sport in a fun and supportive environment.

    Through engaging games and activities, players develop hand-eye coordination, movement skills, racket control, and confidence while learning to enjoy the game and stay active.

Youth Sports

A variety of sports programs for eight to 12-year-old children.

  • Youth Basketball

    Our basketball program for eight to 12-year-olds helps young players build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. 

    Sessions focus on dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and game awareness through structured drills, small-sided games, and teamwork activities. 

    Whether your child is a beginner or looking to improve, our coaches provide a fun and supportive environment to help every player develop and enjoy basketball.

  • Youth Soccer

    Our soccer program designed for eight to 12-year-olds helps players build confidence and develop their skills in a fun and challenging environment.

    Sessions focus on improving dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and game awareness through structured drills and game-based activities.

    Whether your child is new to soccer or looking to take their game to the next level, our coaches provide the support and guidance needed to help every player improve, stay active, and enjoy the game.

  • Youth Badminton

    Our badminton program designed for eight to 12-year-olds helps players develop strong fundamentals, including racket control, footwork, serving, and shot technique.

    Through structured coaching, fun drills, and game-based activities, players build confidence, improve coordination, and enjoy learning and competing in a supportive environment..

  • Youth Pickleball

    Our pickleball program designed for eight to 12-year-olds helps players develop key skills including serving, rallying, shot control, and court awareness.

    Through structured coaching, fun drills, and game-based play, participants build confidence, improve technique, and enjoy the fast-paced excitement of pickleball.

  • Basketball Academy

    Our 10 to14-year-old Basketball Academy is designed to assist Young Athletes in taking their talents to the next level.

    Intended to bridge the gap between Domestic Basketball and Representative Basketball, the program refines pre-existing skill by mirroring the training environment of Professional Athletes.

    Through this, we can progress the Young Athletes in all facets of the game. Utilising advanced drills, full-court scrimmages and equipment such as our Dr Dish Shooting Machine and many more.

Prices

Please visit our prices page for more information.

  • How to book online
    1. Login to your online customer portal account. 
      • If you do not have an account, select 'Join or book now' and follow the prompts. 
    2. Add a student (required if you are booking a child for the first time). 
      • Navigate to 'My accounts'. 
      • Navigate to 'Friends and family'.
      • Select 'Add family member'.
      • Select 'Casual bookings'. 
      • Select 'Next'.
      • Select 'Create a free guest account'.
      • Select 'Next'.
      • Complete the child's details.
      • Select 'Next'.
    3. Choose your time.
      • Select 'Book'.
      • Select ‘Sports programs / Gymnastics’. 
      • Use the filter to select your relevant age. 
      • Use the timetable to find your preferred day and time. 
      • Select 'Book now'.
      • In the pop-up window select 'Book now' next to the student’s name.
  • Booking conditions

    Absent sessions will result in a forfeiture of the class. No refunds are available.

For more information see our junior sports FAQs page

FAQs