When youth play sports with the Y they gain more than just exercise. They learn what it takes to be a leader in sports and in life. Understanding the fundamentals of the game and safe play are just the beginning. Our coaches help guide youth through learning the essentials of physical fitness, healthy development, and participation. We focus on improving their confidence and maintaining their determination. It doesn't matter who you are, or where you came from, at the Y, it's everyone’s game.
2025 Private Basketball Lessons
When: Times will be scheduled with Coach Dooley & Mackenzie Fessler
Ages 1st Grade and Up (Boys & Girls)
Where: Carroll County Area YMCA Basketball Courts
FEE: Member: $30/30 minute session
Program Participant: $45/30 minute session
What: Our new private basketball lessons will help give your player the extra boost in technique and skills to be the best all around basketball player possible. Coach Dooley and Fessler were both highly decorated high school and college basketball player and knows what it takes to get your player to the next level.
2026 Max Curnow Classic
When: 3rd-4th & 5th-6th Boys: February 21st
3rd-4th & 5th-6th Girls: February 28th
Where: Carrollton High School and Elementary School
Fee: $150/team ($5 gate fee for ages 5 and up)
What: The Carroll County Area YMCA is excited to bring you the 4th annual 3rd-4th & 5th-6th grade basketball tournament, The Max Curnow Classic. This will be a double elimination tournament with trophies for 1st place and medals for 2nd place.
Registration Deadline: February 13th
For any questions or to register please call Bret at 660-542-0011 or email blyon@carrollcountyareaymca.org.
2026 5th-8th Grade Volleyball
What: Volleyball is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills. Our Spring Volleyball program is open to girls in 5th-8th grade and focuses on skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship development. Needing volunteer coaches in order to move forward with this program. Games will be played in Carrollton, Brookfield and Chillicothe.
Ages: 5th-8th Grade Girls
Registration Deadline: February 1
Games: March 2, 9, 16, 23 (Mondays) and March 28 (Saturday- Tournament)
Fees: $55 members/ $65 program participant
2026 Spring Soccer
Ages: 3 years old-6th Grade
What: Games begin March 30th and will be played on Monday nights at Walnut Hills. Each team will play a minimum of 5 games. End of season medals given out to all players.
Fee: Iddy Biddy & 1st-2nd Grade: $45 for Members/ $65 for Program Participants
2nd-3rd & 4th-6th Grade: $55 for Members/ $70 for Program Participants
Registration Deadline: March 1
Lead the Team! Become a Volunteer Coach!
Y youth sports teams are coached by one or two YMCA volunteer coaches, many of whom are parents or community members. If you like to work with children and enjoy helping them learn and succeed, we need you! No formal coaching experience is necessary; all we ask is that you are committed to helping young people build positive self-images and develop a passion for an active lifestyle.
Registration and Refund Policy
We hope you will enjoy full participation in each Y program you choose. However, should you be unable to do so, please see our cancellation/refund policy located on the Join the Y page of our website.
