Sports and Recreation
Improve skills, make new friends, and learn to love a new sport at the Y!
Youth and Adult Sports Programs and Leagues
Youth Soccer
Will learn basic skills. Passing, shooting, dribbling, ball control. Will include drills and a game at the end.
Youth Floor Hockey
Kids will meet weekly to develop their skills through a variety of age appropriate skill drills and team building exercises. All players will learn how to pass, shoot, defend, and work as a team
Youth Flag Football Clinic
Children will learn the fundamental skills and knowledge to develop into football players. Players will be trained through drills and live game play to learn the basics of football, the value of teamwork, dedication and sportsmanship.
Youth Basketball League
A recreational youth basketball league for boys and girls that focuses on skill development, promotes positive attitudes and encourages teamwork. Coaches work with players to teach fundamentals and basic skills in an all-inclusive environment. Age groups 8U, 10U. League Format ½ hour practice ½ game.
Kids Sports Sampler
Youth Sports Sampler: Introducing the perfect introduction to sports for your little one! Our Youth Sports Sampler is a dynamic 4-week program (Mondays) designed to engage children aged 3-5 in a variety of fun, age-appropriate activities. Each week, participants will explore a different sport—basketball, floor hockey, soccer, and swimming. At Westside YMCA
Adult Womens Volleyball League
Womens Volleyball is a 6 on 6 league that runs 8 weeks. It is two divisions, upper and lower divisions. Registration is required. Contact Tracie Woodbury at twoodbury@lansingymca.org.
Recreation Activities
Adult Drop-In Soccer
Explore your competitive side in a fun, friendly environment with co-ed soccer! Join us on Fridays for drop-in games 6:00pm-8:30pm. Begins Friday Sept 20th at Westside YMCA Sports Courts. No team required!
Rock Wall Climbing
Rock Climbing is a unique and challenging sport that requires strength of mind and body. If you are looking to try something, mix-up your routine, or challenge yourself then the climbing wall is for YOU! The Westside YMCA rock wall is available for members and guests to use. It's open Monday through Thursday 5pm-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. No Registration Required.
Drop-In Pickleball
We offer Drop-In Pickleball times at both our Westside and Oak Park facilities. Temporary courts and nets are put up in the main gym areas during the scheduled pickleball times. Pickleball players of all levels are welcome to join in the fun.
Oak Park YMCA: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9:00am - 12:00pm and Westside YMCA: Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm No Registration Required
Racquetball Court Challenge
Racquetball Court Challenge is a great way stay active with friendly competition. If you love racquetball, then come check this out! Contact Westside YMCA for details No Registration Required