Youth Sports

Martial Arts/Self-Defense

This class uses traditional martial arts etiquette while developing strength, balance, flexibility, and self-defense skills in a fun, supportive environment that emphasizes character development, self confidence and self-discipline. Continue reading →

Gymnastics: Fun in July!

Gymnastics teaches team building skills in a positive learning environment, giving each athlete a sense of belonging, strengthening their social and communication skills. Our July programming is now open for registrations! Continue reading →

Indoor Soccer

Open to all boys and girls ages 3 to 4th grade. Indoor Soccer is a 7-week league held in the Y’s gym. It is designed to keep your children moving through the cold winter months. Children learn fundamental soccer skills, the rules of the games and sportsmanship values by knowledgeable volunteer coaches. Volunteer coaches are always needed! Continue reading →

Breakdancing

Registrations are open for breakdancing. Build fundamental skills in this introductory class to breakdancing which includes uprock, transitions, floorwork and freezes. This class will help your child develop coordination and overall confidence. Continue reading →

Baseball League

For all boys and girls ages 3-4th grade. The Y’s Youth Baseball League is a 8-week program designed to be instructional in nature and non-competitive in practice in that the score is not kept. Children will learn fundamental baseball skills, the rules of the game and sportsmanship values by knowledgeable volunteer coaches. Continue reading →

Kids Triathlon: Aug. 23

Register now for the 4th Annual Kids Triathlon, sponsored by Berkshire Bank, on Friday, Aug. 23. Boys and girls ages 7-14 years old will participate in this spirited competition alongside the picturesque Onota Lake at Burbank Park. Continue reading →

Outdoor Soccer (Next registration: TBA)

Register by Sept. 12 for the Y’s Outdoor Soccer League which is designed to be instructional in nature and non-competitive in practice in that the score is not kept. Children (ages 3 through 8th grade!) will learn fundamental soccer skills, the rules of the game and sportsmanship values by knowledgeable volunteer coaches. Continue reading →

Youth Basketball (Next registration: TBA)

Through the Y’s Youth Basketball League, all children have equal playing time on the court. At practices and games, kids will learn important character traits like Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. During all games the score is not kept. The focus of YBL is skill development and sportsmanship. Children of all skill levels are welcome. Continue reading →

Saints Football

The Pittsfield Family YMCA offers a traveling football league! Your child will learn teamwork, sportsmanship values and the skills and rules of the game in this competitive program. The Y’s teams will play other teams throughout Berkshire County. All home games and practices will be played at Ponterril. Deadline to register: Aug. 31. Continue reading →

Beginner Ballet

Registrations are now open for a NEW 4-week session of Ballet I & II! Ballet for 5-12 year olds will focus on less traditional barre work and more independent movement. Balance, hopping, skipping, jumping, basic locomotor movements, basic foot and arm positions as well as ballet etiquette. Students will learn ballet terminology, names of composers and the stories from famous ballets.
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