MANATEE COUNTY YMCA

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs
that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

• Bradenton Branch
  • Health & Fitness
    • Group Exercise
  • Sports
  • Aquatics
  • Teen/Youth
  • Preschool
  • Arts
• Lakewood Ranch
  • Health & Fitness
    • Group Exercise
  • Sports
  • Aquatics
  • Teen/Youth
  • Preschool
  • Arts
• South Branch
  • Health & Fitness
  • Sports
  • Teen/Youth
  • Schoolage Program
  • Middle School Program
  • YMCA READS!
  • Aquatics
• Parrish Branch
  • Sports
  • All Others
    • Fitness Schedule
• Outreach Prog.
  • Lakewood Ranch
• About Us
  • Newsletter
    • Bradenton Branch
    • Lakewood Ranch Branch
    • School Age Program
    • South Branch
  • Association Office

YOUTH SPORTS

The Manatee County YMCA strives to always put growth and benefit of the participant first, to maintain a balanced level of league play and to create a positive environment to compete.

Interested in volunteering at the YMCA? The YMCA needs coaches that will make a positive difference in a child’s life.

CHEERLEADING PROGRAM
(02yscheer) Come cheer at Flag Football games on Sat., mornings. Learn the latest cheers and moves, have fun and yell it loud, yell it proud! Ages 6-11 Cheerios

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
(02ysflag) Designed to promote skill development and good sportsmanship. all participants will play 50% of game and will receive a medal at the end of the season.
Ages 7-9 College / Ages 10-12 Pro (assessments for ages 7-12yrs. held Sat., March 8th at 10am.

YOUTH SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAM
(02ysb) Designed to promote skill development and good sportsmanship. All participants will play 50% of game and will receive a medal at the end of the season.
Ages 4-5 Little Dribblers (6 week instructional program, Sat. at 9-9:45am starting June 21st)

YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
(02yssoc) Designed to promote skill development and good sportsmanship. All participants will play 50% of game and will receive a medal at the end of the season.
Ages 4-6 (assessments Mon., March 3rd at 6:00pm)
Ages 7-10 (assessments Thurs., March 6th at 6:00pm)

PRESCHOOL SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
(02pysportsal) A very popular program at the YMCA where your 3 1/2, 4 or 5 yrs. old can enjoy a new and exciting sport every month. Learn basketball, soccer, hockey, kickball, flag football, baseball and more. The program is designed to teach basic gross motor skills.

Detail information about South Branch Youth Sports Programs.

SOUTH BRANCH
3675 53rd Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida 34203
941-755-4606
Fax 941-727-6065

HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon. - Thurs., 9:00am-8:00pm
Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat., 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday - Closed

STAFF
Dan Yonko
Branch Director
Jeff Herbert
Sports Director
Marybeth Horne
Child Care Accts/Member Service
Betty Custer
Front Desk Supervisor
Roy Jackson
Child Care Program Director
Scott Piper
Middle School Director
Stephanie Thompson
YMCA READS! Director
Krista Pedersen
Child Care Coordinator

FACILITIES
Outdoor Seasonal Pool
Fitness Center
Indoor Gymnasium
Tennis Courts
Outdoor Park w/Pavilion

Jeff Herbert
Sports Director

YMCA MSSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all