Wabash County YMCA Flag Football Registration Description:

Get ready for an exciting season of Flag Football at the Wabash County YMCA! In partnership with the NFL, we’re thrilled to offer NFL Flag football for children ages 5-12, focusing on the fundamentals of running plays, passing, catching, and defense. Below, you’ll find important details about our program and what your child can expect when they hit the field with us.

Program Overview:

• Age Group: Grades K – 8
• Skill Development: Our program emphasizes the foundational skills of flag football, teaching players the ins and outs of the game at a young age and helping them perfect their skills as they grow
• Values Emphasized: Coaches instill values such as good sportsmanship, a love of the game, and a strong work ethic in every participant
• Developmental Focus: Our emphasis is on learning, having fun, and sportsmanship, prioritizing growth over winning or losing

Practice and Game Details:

• Practice Frequency: Players will have practice sessions once or twice per week, allowing ample opportunity for skill development and team bonding
• Game Schedule: Games are held on Thursday evenings, providing a fun and competitive atmosphere for players to showcase their skills

Gear:

• Each child will receive their own flags and an NFL flag football jersey!
• Parents/guardians should purchase football cleats, a mouthpiece, and shorts for their child.
• A link will be added below to include optional purchases from the NFL flag football store.  Additional Gear options.

Registration Information: To enroll your child in our NFL Flag Football program, please complete the online registration form below. Be sure to fill out all required fields accurately to expedite the registration process.

Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: August 17th
• Late Registration Deadline: August 24th
• Practice Start Date: Week of August 25th
• First Game: September 4th
• Last Game: October 9th

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Thank you for considering the Wabash County YMCA’s NFL Flag Football program for your child. We’re dedicated to providing all participants with a positive and enriching football experience. For further inquiries or assistance, please feel free to contact us at 260-563-9622 or email Mike at [email protected]

*By registering for our programs you consent to receiving messages through our online text service, as well as email correspondence for all program updates. All team assignments, game schedules, picture day information, and other relevant details will be communicated to parents through email and text.

Warm regards,

Mike Banta

Director of Sport and Recreation

Wabash County YMCA

Wabash County YMCA NHL Street Registration Description:

Get ready for an exciting season of NHL Street hockey at the Wabash County YMCA! In partnership with the NHL, we’re thrilled to offer NHL Street Hockey for grades K – 6th.

NHL Street is a youth street hockey program designed to bring the excitement and energy of hockey to communities in a way that’s casual, inclusive, and easy to join. Our focus is fun over competition, with no skates or expensive equipment required. We will provide all of your equipment for you, as well as your jerseys.

Key Features:

• No Skates, No Ice: Played in our Blue Gym here at the Wabash County YMCA.

• Affordable Gear: Lightweight sticks, soft balls or pucks, and optional goalie equipment (Depending on age group) All provided by the YMCA

• Inclusive Teams: Co-ed teams that welcome players of all backgrounds and skill levels.

• NHL Branding: Official jerseys, equipment, and support from the NHL and its teams.

Program Overview:

• Age Group: Grades K – 6th
• Skill Development: Our program emphasizes the foundational skills of hockey, teaching players the ins and outs of the game at a young age and helping them perfect their skills as they grow
• Values Emphasized: Coaches instill values such as good sportsmanship, a love of the game, and a strong work ethic in every participant
• Developmental Focus: Our emphasis is on learning, having fun, and sportsmanship, prioritizing growth over winning or losing

Practice and Game Details:

• Practice Frequency: Players will have practice sessions once or twice per week, allowing ample opportunity for skill development and team bonding
• Game Schedule: Games are held on Wednesday evenings, providing a fun and competitive atmosphere for players to showcase their skills

Gear:

• Each child will receive their own reversible jersey for games.
• Parents/guardians should purchase proper footwear (gym shoes), a mouthpiece, and shorts for their child.

Registration Information: To enroll your child in our NHL Street program, please complete the online registration form on the website. Be sure to fill out all required fields accurately to expedite the registration process.

Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: October 26th
• Practice Start Date: Week of November 3rd
• First Game: November 12th (6 week program)
• Last Game: December 17th

If you have any questions, please contact Mike Banta @ [email protected]

Thank you!