YOUTH SPORTS
BARBARA BAUER BRIGGS FAMILY YMCA
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RECREATION
CHALLENGER ATHLETE PROGRAMS
Our Challenger Athletes Program is designed for kids with a focus on intellectual & physical activities. Our activities are specially designed to reinforce motor and social skills development through organized team play.
For questions regarding Youth Sports contact our Teen and Youth Sports Director, Anthony Steen.
SPORTS CAMP & TRAINING
We offer Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball training programs that inspire kids to build their strengths while identifying their weaknesses. Our programs are designed to allow participants the personal attention they need to take their game to the next level.
WINTER SPORTS LEAGUES
Our Youth Sports programs are mainly designed for school kids and youngsters. It provides an excellent opportunity to learn and participate in a safe, structured and encouraging environment. We also work towards character development, participation, and fundamental development.
YMCA sports programs promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition, team building and the value of participation over winning.
Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators by contributing their time as volunteer coaches and team parents, as well as, being their kid’s number one fan.
fall SPORTS LEAGUES
Our Fall Sports programs are not only fun and healthy activities for our kiddos. We also focus on character development, participation, and fundamental development.
Extra reps soccer
Event Description:
Extra Reps Soccer is an open-field training opportunity designed to give players additional time and space to work on their individual soccer skills. Players can use the field to practice dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and other areas of their game at their own pace. This open session provides players with additional repetitions and opportunities to develop their skills outside of regular team practices. These sessions will be supervised by sports staff.
Ages:
- 3-15
- Participants under the age of 12 are required to have a parent or guardian with them
- Members must have parent/guardian at facility
- Non-members must have parent/guardian remain outside on the field
Registration Fee:
- Y-Members: $5
- Community Members: $10
- Time slots are paid per open practice hour
Program Days:
- Extra Reps for open field training will be offered during available time slots outside of regularly scheduled practices
Schedule:
- Soccer Extra Reps Schedule
- Slots labeled “EXTRA REPS” are open for booking.
Bookings:
- To reserve a time slot please visit the front desk or contact Bryce Butschek at [email protected]
Extra reps VOLLEYBALL
Event Description:
Extra Reps Volleyball is an open-court training opportunity designed to give players additional time and space to work on their individual volleyball skills. Players can use the court to practice serving, passing, setting, hitting, and other fundamental skills at their own pace. This session provides players with additional repetitions and opportunities to develop their skills outside of regular team practices. These sessions will be supervised by sports staff.
Ages:
- 7-15
- Participants under the age of 12 are required to have a parent or guardian with them
- Members must have parent/guardian at facility
- Non-members must have parent/guardian remain inside the gym
Registration Fee:
- Y-Members: $5
- Community Members: $10
- Time slots are paid per open practice hour
Program Days:
- Extra Reps for open court training will be offered during available time slots outside of regularly scheduled practices
Schedule:
- Volleyball Extra Reps Schedule
- Slots labeled “EXTRA REPS” are open for booking.
Bookings:
- To reserve a time slot please visit the front desk or contact Bryce Butschek at [email protected]
FALL SOCCER & VOLLEYBALL
Game Schedules:
Event Description:
- Join us for our 2026 Y-Fall Youth Soccer/Volleyball Recreational League.
- This is a recreational league intended to provide kids with an opportunity to learn and participate in a safe, structured, and encouraging environment.
- The league is focused around character development, participation, and fundamental development.
- No registrations will be accepted once LATE registration ends.
- Teams are based on school, age, and previous team experience. Divisions subject to modification based on participation.
Ages:
- Soccer: 3-15
- Volleyball 7-15
Volunteer Coaches:
- Coaches Meetings: Tentatively scheduled for August 27
- Volleyball: 6pm
- Soccer: 7pm
- To inquire about how to get involved, please email [email protected] or call 361-268-3853 to learn how to get started!
Practices:
- Practice begins the week of September 7.
- Practice times are selected by the volunteer coach.
- Practices are typically held at the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA Basketball Gym.
- Practices are once a week for one hour, and are typically held in the afternoon and evening hours.
- To avoid any scheduling conflicts, please volunteer to coach.
Games:
- Games are scheduled for Saturday mornings.
- Games will be played at both the Barbara Bauer Briggs Family YMCA, and the VISD District Event Center.
- Games are scheduled for September 19-October 24
Uniforms:
- Sponsored Teams will receive custom jerseys with the Sponsor’s logo on the back. All other players will receive BBB YMCA dry fit T-Shirts for the season.
- Youth Extra Small – Youth Large
- Adult Small – Adult XXXL
- Please specify “Youth” or “Adult” size at the time of registration.
- First jersey is included in the registration fee. Replacement or additional jerseys can be purchased for $25.
Sponsorship:
- $400.00 team sponsorship
- Several other sponsorship packages are available.
- To find out how to support the kids in our community by sponsoring a team, email Anthony at [email protected] today.
challenger athletes
Event Description:
- Join us for our 2025 Y-Youth CADC Program.
- This program is specifically for children, adolescents and teens with cognitive and physical challenges. We intend to provide an opportunity to learn and participate in a safe, structured and encouraging environment.
- The program is focused around character development, participation, and fundamental development for all participants.
- Each program day a new sport will be played with the kids, which includes Soccer, Kickball, and Tee-Ball
Ages: 7-15
Registration CLOSED
Practices:
- Practice days are scheduled to be one day during the week (day decided by the volunteer)
- Will be located at Youth Dreamers Complex at Riverside Park.
Program Days:
- Program days are scheduled for Saturdays and will be played at Youth Dreamers Complex at Riverside Park.
- First Day(Soccer): November 1, 2025,
- Second Day(Tee-Ball): November 8, 2025,
- Last Day(Kickball): November 15, 2025
Uniforms:
- Youth Extra Small – Youth Large
- Adult Small – Adult XXXL
- Please specify “Youth” or “Adult” size at the time of registration.
- First jersey is included in the registration fee. Replacement or additional jerseys can be purchased for $25.
