ADAPTED SPORTS CLINICS

Location:  Bradford Branch

Everybody is different.  Adapted Sports Clinics are for those who learn new skills differently.  They may not understand ideas that others learn easily due to a mental, physical, developmental or other special need.  In this program, traditional sports will be adapted to meet the needs of each individual participant.  Our Athletes are children and adults from all around the River Region.  They are finding success joy and friendship as part of our community.  They’re also having a lot of fun.

The Field of Dreams at the Prattville YMCA Bradford Branch

An ADA Accessible Baseball Field

The Field of Dreams and Ability Sports removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and out of the gym and lets them experience the joys of America’s favorite pastimes.  Participants that play on the field, play on a custom designed rubberized turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices while helping to prevent injuries.  The Field of Dreams and Ability Sports are not just about the sport.  It is about making new friends, building self-esteem, learning independence and being treated like any other athlete.  The league serves children and adults who suffer from any physical or mental disability that causes them to be excluded from traditional leagues.

Ages 5 and up.  We have players as old as 65 participate.

WE OFFER:

For more information regarding programs and or sponsorship and what is included
in each sponsorship please call June Dorough 558-1367.

ABILITY SWIM LESSONS

ABILITY GYMNASTICS LESSONS

Ability Programs are for children ages 3 – 16 who have a special physical or medical need that would benefit from one-on-one instruction (must provide a doctor’s note).  Children cannot qualify to participate in Ability and Group lessons at the same time.

LITTLE DRIBBLERS (1st-2nd grade)

The purpose of Little Dribblers is to teach the basic skills of basketball in a positive learning environment. Teams will shoot on 8 foot goals and use a smaller ball. Practice will be held once a week at *Daniel Pratt Elementary School and games will be on Monday nights at the Bradford Branch YMCA. Parents interested in coaching, please contact Jon Grooms at 358-9622.

*Note: Practices may be at Daniel Pratt Elementary or at the Bradford Branch depending on space availability.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL (3RD-6TH grade)

BOYS’ BASKETBALL (3RD-6TH grade)

BOYS’ BASKETBALL (7th-12TH grade)

The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning life lessons in teamwork. Join us as we kick off our first season of FLAG FOOTBALL!

JUNIOR CHEER & TUMBLE

The Y’s Junior Cheer and Tumble is a fun class designed to build your child’s love for cheerleading. Boys and girls in 1st-5th grades will learn cheers and chants, how to perform sharp cheer motions, basic cheerleading jumps, basic stunting skills, and beginning tumbling skills.

SENIOR CHEER & TUMBLE

Tumbling is an essential part of the sport of cheerleading. Our Senior Cheer and Tumble classes are designed for boys and girls in 6th-12th grades. The classes will develop sound tumbling techniques for beginners through advanced tumblers.

GYMNASTICS & CHEER REGISTRATION INFORMATION (for Sept-May)

Location: Don M. Smith Branch (365-8852)

For all gymnastics & cheer classes, there is a one time registration fee of $20 per family.  All classes will be drafted on the 2nd of the month.  Classes are continuous re-enrollment for September – May (Summer is not continuous re-enrollment).  You must fill out a withdraw form by the 20th of the month to withdraw from classes for the following month. We offer 25% off additional child discount.

GYMNASTICS & CHEER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For all gymnastics & cheer classes, there is a one time registration fee of $20 per family. All classes will be drafted on the 2nd of the month.  Classes are continuous re-enrollment for September – May. You must fill out a withdraw form by the 20th of the month to withdraw from classes for the following month. We offer 25% off additional child discount.

Check out our Prattville YMCA Gymnastics Facebook page for photos and happenings in the gymnastics program!

LIL’ CRICKETS

The Y understands the importance of effective programs that encourage your child’s development from a young age. Lil’ Crickets is a “moving experience” for your toddler. The gymnastics and movement skills in our Lil’ Crickets classes are designed to improve gross motor skills, coordination, and fitness of your toddler. Your child is accompanied by you or another responsible adult of your choice in the class each day. Classes are continuous re-enrollment.

GYMINEE CRICKETS

Your child will love all the fun they have in Gyminee Crickets and you will love the results of them participating in our program. Gyminee Crickets is a fun and fast-paced program that includes gymnastics skills & motor development skills that progress from basic rolls and balance skills to cartwheels. This class is geared to improve your child’s coordination, fitness, and flexibility. Classes are continuous re-enrollment.

Transportation:

We provide transportation to “Cricketland” for 3, 4 & 5 year olds from First Baptist, First United Methodist & First Presbyterian Preschools for a $5 transportion fee per month (each way). See Member Services for details.

YOUTH GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics is perhaps one of the most comprehensive “lifestyle exercise programs” available to children, incorporating strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, power and discipline. The Y offers the most comprehensive gymnastics programs available to your child. We pride ourselves on teaching our participants important character development traits while they enjoy the fun and health benefits that the sport of gymnastics provides. Our class program consists of 4 levels of progressive skills (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum) for boys and girls. Classes are continuous re-enrollment for September-May.

COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS TEAM

We pride ourselves in providing qualified instructors for gymnasts of all skill levels. Our competitive team is geared to train gymnasts from Level 1 through 10 and is for boys and girls. Team membership is by invitation only and is based on evaluation by the coaches. For more information contact Jessica Sedgwick at (334) 365-8852.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are available for class students and team members who would like extra work on beam, bars, vault or tumbling.  For scheduling information, contact Coach Jessica Sedgwick or Anna Stockman at the Don M. Smith Branch. (365-8852)

Check out PSL new layout on Team Unify!

Short Course Swim Team:  Our PSL short course swim team is a YMCA and USA swimming team.  Registration for the short course swim season begins in August.  For more information, contact the Don M. Smith Member Services’ Desk at 365-8852.

PREP-TEAM

Prep-Team at the Y is a clinic to prepare young/new swimmers for summer swimming. Though not a pre-requisite, normally these swimmers have been through intermediate level swimming classes.  The swimmer should be comfortable in both deep and shallow water. We will work on Freestyle and Backstroke with a few extra swim tips thrown in.

Prep Team Clinic: April 19-30 (Mon, Wed & Fri  4:00-5:00 PM)

Click here to visit our Aquatics page for Swim Lessons & Free Swim information 

Taekwondo is a great and beneficial sport for people of all ages. The benefits you and/or your child will experience include enhanced self-esteem by heightening your physical and mental powers, increased confidence by encouraging you to succeed and to take control of your life, increased discipline by thoroughly training your body and mind in the tenets and techniques of Taekwondo.

Monthly Fee (bank draft)

LITTLE DRAGONS TAEKWONDO

Monthly Fee (bank draft)

Volleyball was created at the YMCA and is considered the second largest participation sport worldwide.  Volleyball is a great sport to keep you healthy and to teach team work.  The Prattville YMCA provides a girls’ volleyball program for 3rd – 7th graders.  Girls will be placed on teams and will have scheduled practices and officiated games.  Come and let your child enjoy the benefits of a well rounded sport.