Lohse Family YMCA Sports

Youth and Adult Sports Leagues

Since 1953, the Lohse Family YMCA has been the downtown spot for youth and adult sports.  Our programs are designed to promote strong kids, families and communities by placing the priority on family involvement, healthy competition and the value of participation over winning. 

Caring coaches and instructors create an environment in which children practice the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility while developing a new skill. The Lohse Family YMCA has a variety of programs for many ages and interests, both year round and seasonal.

Teams are organized by zip code as much as possible. All practice sites, days and times are determined by the team's volunteer coach. If a sport is divided by grade group then participants must register in the grade level they will be enrolled in for the 2009-2010 school year. If a sport is divided by age then they must be in that age group as of the first game.

Charter School Basketball League
This league is open to all middle and high school teams. This is a 6 team league playing on Friday nights. Each team is guaranteed 7 league games with a seeded Double Elimination Tournament to finish the season. Team fee is $350. Spring league player registration forms are available here and team registration forms can be found here.

For current teams, schedules, and standings please click here.

Youth Basketball
YMCA Youth Basketball is for boys and girls from 6 to 15 years old. Along with the fundamentals of basketball, this program emphasizes the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

We are proud to announce our affiliation with the Jr. Suns and Jr.Mercury program! This gives our league participants the added benefits of special items for players, potential visits from Suns/Mercury players, and special discounts to select Suns/Mercury games.

The fee to participate in Youth Basketball is $55 for Facility Members and $75 for Program Members. You can also register as a team (up to 12 players) for $575.* Full uniform is required and must be worn at each game. 

For schedules, locations and other Youth Sports information,
visit the Youth Sports Website.

Registration Information	Spring/Summer Season
Registration Begins	March 15
Last Day to Register*	May 9
First Game	June 5
Last Game	August 7
Download Registration Form
Mandatory Coaches Meetings	Spring/Summer Season
Basketball - 6pm @ Lohse YMCA	May 19

Leagues are as follows:

Rookie League: This progressive basketball program focuses on recreation and developing skills, for players new to the sport or not ready for game play. Clinics are held on Saturday at the Lohse YMCA

Recreational League: For players with one to three or more seasons experience, players from the Rookie league that have improved their skill level will make the transition to the competitive league. Some travel required in metro area.

Elite League: Advanced competition. Teams or individuals from the competitive league that have improved their skill level and are ready for unaltered high school rules qualify. Some travel required in Tucson area.

The Sports Director has the right to move any team, at any time, to a new league.

Itty Bitty Sports
This is a program for parents and children ages 3 to 5. Parents get to participate with their child and must be present for all classes. The fundamentals of basketball, soccer, flag football and tee ball are taught in monthly segments in a non-competitive environment. Indoor Itty Bitty is held at the Lohse Family YMCA Wednesday nights from 5:30pm-6:30pm.  Outdoor Itty Bitty is held at the Jacob/City YMCA on Saturday mornings from 9:00am - 10:00am. Each class is an hour long with a maximum of 25 participants. The fee is $20 for Facility Members and $25 for Program Members per monthly session.* Registration forms and payment are due before the first class of the session.

Wednesdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm @ the Lohse YMCA
Flag Football	Soccer	Basketball	Tee Ball
		March 3, 10, 24, 31	April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26	June 2, 9, 16, 23	July 7, 14, 21, 28	Aug 4, 11, 18, 25
Sept 8, 15, 22, 29	Oct 6, 13, 20, 27	Nov 3, 10, 17**	Dec 1, 8, 15, 22

Saturdays 9:00am to 10:00am @ the Jacobs/City YMCA
Tee Ball	Basketball	Soccer	Flag Football
		March 6, 13, 20, 27	April 3, 10, 17**
May 8, 15, 22, 29	June 5, 12, 19, 26	July 10, 17, 24, 31	Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Sept 4, 11, 18, 25	Oct 9, 16, 23, 30	Nov 6, 13, 20**	Dec 4, 11, 18**

** These sessions are three weeks due to the holidays, therefore the fees for these sessions are $15 for Facility Members and $20 for Program Members.

Lohse Summer Camps
Join us for Sports, Aquatics and Teen Leadership (TLP) summer camps! Your camper will gain skills in their selected program. Additional information and registration materials can be obtained in our downloadable flyer, or you can also register online. Weekly Sports Camps introduce, improve and hone camper's skills. Sign up for Junior Lifeguards and a Sports Camps to get a $10 discount!

Basketball camp is a great way to keep your camper active. Skill focus areas include: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive skills, defensive skills and agility. This camp is for ages 7-15.

Volleyball camp helps build a variety of skills to make your volleyball player a stronger, faster, and quicker player. Skill focus areas include: serving, passing, setting, hitting
court awareness, and agility. Camp is for ages 7-15.

All Sports Camp is a fun place to be! This camp samples a variety of different sports and games for those curious about new activities or who just want to have fun over break.
Some activities include: basketball, volleyball, dodge ball and soccer. This camp is for ages 7-15.

Aquatics Junior Lifeguard Program. Participants learn basic lifeguarding skills, stroke improvement, endurance training, pool safety, first aid, team work, customer service, pool maintenance and goal setting.  The last day of training will be an opportunity to work along side the aquatic staff. Staff includes experienced Lifeguards certified in First Aid, CPR & WSI.

Teen Leadership Program (TLP) will get your teen involved and active this summer! This program will help build your teen physically, mentally, and spiritually. Job preparation, volunteerism, nutrition, technology and physical activity are our main focuses. This program will be involved with the Stealth Health/Akshen Project which incorporates technology into nutrition and physical activity.

For full day summer camp programs for ages 5-14, visit our Summer Day Camp page.

Gymnastics
Students ages 5-14 will work to develop coordination, balance, fitness, and self-confidence in a safe and fun environment.  Our goal is to have fun while improving gymnastics skills, muscle development and coordination.  Gymnastics is held at the Jacobs/City YMCA Program Center from 5:00pm to 5:45pm on Tuesdays (no class on August 31, November 23 and all of June). Classes are $20 a month for facility members and $25 a month for program members. Register today!

Dance
YMCA Dance develops coordination, rhythm, musicality, balance and self confidence while learning the basics of dance. Classes are held in 10-week sessions at the Lohse YMCA. For children ages 2-5, Preschool Dance will be held on Tuesdays from 9:00am - 9:45am. Preschoolers must be able to talk in order to participate. For students 5-14, Dance will be held on Thursdays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance will be taught. Ballet slippers are recommended. Gum, jeans, and baggy clothes are prohibited from class.

Dance class is $45 per 10-week session for Facility Members and $55 per session for Program Members. Register today!

Enshin Karate
Enshin Karate is a practical system of empty-handed self defense based on a strategy of circular movement, allowing you to use your opponent's power and momentum against them. Training in Enshin Karate builds spiritual awareness, mental alertness, a sense of confidence and provides resources for meeting the challenges encountered in life. Hour long classes take place at the Lohse YMCA and are offered on Mondays at 7:00pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 11:45am. $45 per month grants you access to unlimited classes, $40 per month grants you 8 classes or you can pay $5 per class.

Stop by to meet the instructor, try the class and learn more about the Enshin style.  Download the registration form to sign up. First class is always free!

Dodgeball
Come out and dodge, dip, duck, dive…and dodge. Wednesday night is our 18+ Dodgeball league. Bring a team of friends or coworkers, or contact the program coordinator if you are a free agent. Dodgeball is on Wednesdays from 8:00pm-10:00pm at the Lohse Family YMCA for $100 per team. Every team gets shirts and league champs get medals! Download registration forms to get started. Click here for current teams, schedules and standings.

	Summer	Fall
Coaches Meeting	May 5 @ 7pm	September 8 @ 7pm
Season	May 12 to June 30	September 15 to November 3
Post Season begins	July 7	November 10

 

Adult Volleyball
The Lohse YMCA is excited to have an adult co-ed volleyball league. Create a team with your friends, coworkers, or come on as a free agent. This is a self-officiated league and the cost is $120 per team of up to 12 players. Each team is guaranteed ten league games, and there is a post season seeded tournament to close out the league. Download the registration forms to get started. For current teams, schedules, and standings please click here.

	Summer	Fall
Coaches Meeting	May 3 @ 7pm	August 30 @ 7pm
Season	May 10 to July 19	September 13 to November 15
Post Season begins	July 26	November 29

 

Adult Basketball
This program is open to participants 18 and older. We have 2 leagues available; the Tuesday Competitive League and the Thursday Recreational League. Games are played in the evening. Cost is $350 per team (10 players maximum per team). There are 4 seasons per year. Download the registration forms to get started. For current teams, schedules, and standings please click here.

	Spring	Summer	Fall
Coaches Meeting	April 6 @ 7pm	July 6 @ 7pm	October 5 @ 7pm
Season	April 13 to May 27	July 13 to September 2	October 12 to December 2
Post Season begins	June 1	September 7	December 7

*Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refunds, cancellations or requests to change classes may be made up until the registration deadline.  After the registration deadline, refunds or class transfers are given at the discretion of the program director.  Team fees are not refundable at anytime after the deadline.   If a program does not meet a minimum amount of participants (varies by program) the YMCA will refund any fees related to that program.

Facility Members are those who are paying monthly fees to the YMCA in exchange for the privilege of using the YMCA facilities. Facility members also receive a reduced rate for participation in most fee based YMCA programs.

A Program Membership is required for those who do not have a current facility membership. A $20 annual fee (per person) is charged and allows you to register for YMCA programs throughout the year.