Youth Might-Mite Basketball

This is a co-ed league comprised of children in the 1st and 2nd grades. Games will be played on Saturdays at the Burlington Y. Score will not be kept. Rules will be adjusted to make it fun and exciting for the kids while they are learning to play basketball as a team. Each player will receive a t-shirt.

Registration:   August 9 - September 24

Late Registration:  September 25 - October 1

League Dates:  November 6 - December 11

Fee:      Members  $15       Community  $35

                     

$10 Late Fee added during Late Registration.

Youth Boys Basketball

Boys in grades 3-6 play on Saturdays. Teams compete against others of the same age. Basket heights adjusted to each grade level. Goals of this program include: learning basic basketball skills, build self-esteem, fair play, and team & individual fun. Each player will receive a t-shirt.

Registration:   August 9 - September 24

Late Registration:  September 25 - October 1

League Dates:  November 6 - December 11

Fee:      Members  $15       Community  $35

                     

$10 Late Fee added during Late Registration.

Youth Girls Basketball

Girls in grades 3 – 6 can play in this popular basketball league. Games are played on Saturdays during January and February. Teams compete against others of the same age. Basket heights adjusted to each grade level. Goals of this program include: Learning basic basketball skills, build self-esteem, fair play, and team & individual fun. Each player will receive a t-shirt.

Registration:  October 4 - December  3

League Dates:  January 15 - February 19

Fee:      Members  $15       Community  $35

                     

Private Cheerleading Lessons
Private and semi private lessons are available. Skills developed are: Cheerleading jumps, conditioning, proper arm technique and gymnastic tumbling skills. Sold in lots of six.

Fees (price includes 6 lessons):

		Member	Community
I Student:	30 min.	$45	$55
	45 min.	$56	$71
2 Students:	30 min.	$36	$51
	45 min.	$45	$60
3 Students:	30 min.	$31.50	$46.50
	45 min.	$39	$54

Youth 3rd & 4th Grade Tackle Football Program

This full-contact program is open to all who are entering the 3rd and 4th grades for the 2010 – 2011 school year. This program is offered in cooperation with the Burlington Regional RecPlex. Games will be on Saturdays and some Tuesdays at the RecPlex. Players learn the fundamentals of tackle football while having a great time playing a sport that is new to them!

Registration:  June 28 - August 6 (at the Y)

Equipment Check-Out & Weigh In:  August 11th & 12th, 4-7pm

League Dates:  September 11 - October 16

Coaches Meeting:  August 17, 6:30pm

Fee:  $100 for first child, $95 for each additional child in the same family.

Youth 5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football Program

This full-contact program is open to all who are entering the 5th and 6th grades for the 2010 – 2011 school year. This program is offered in cooperation with the Burlington Regional RecPlex. Games will be on Saturdays and some Tuesdays at the RecPlex. Players learn the fundamentals of tackle football while having a great time playing this popular fall sport!

Registration:  June 28 - August 6 (at the Y)

Equipment Check-Out & Weigh In:  August 11th & 12th, 4-7pm

League Dates:  September 11 - October 16

Coaches Meeting:  August 18, 6:30pm

Fee:  $100 for first child, $95 for each additional child in the same family.

2010-2011 Coed Dance and Tumbling Program

Dance classes are weekly with holiday breaks. Tuition is due at the first class of the month. At the end of the nine month session, students may per- form in a dance production. This is optional and any student wishing not to perform will still benefit from classes

Class Descriptions: 

3 yr olds (30 minutes) - Combination of tap and tumbling. Rhythmic exercises and basic tap technique and terminology are instructed. Tumbling includes beginner skills and stretching and strengthening exercises.

4-7 yr olds (60 minutes) - Combination of tap, ballet, and tumbling. A progression system is used. Ballet barre and centre are introduced.

8 and up (90 minutes) - Combination of tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling.

• Tap A graded tap system is used. This level progresses students into more advanced skills.

• Ballet - Cechetti and French systems are taught with an emphasis on preparation for pointe work(Age 12).

• Tumbling - Tumbling - Skills taught from beginner to advanced levels.

• Jazz - Age appropriate music is used. Ballet technique is incorporated for roper execution of movement. Classical jazz and hip hop styles are instructed.

Dance Fees (Per Month)	Member	Community
3 Years (30 min.)	$24	$29
4-7 Years (60 min.)	$34	$39
8 and up (90 min.)	$39	$44
1/2 hr. semi-private	$45	$50
1/2 hr. private	$55	$60
Adult Tap (30 min.) Must have 4 students	$24	$29
Adult Tap (30 min.) Less than 4 students	$26	$31

*Private and semi private lessons must take a group lesson also.

Instructors: Shari Bartlett, Martha Butler, and assistants. Shari is a certified dance instructor through Dance Masters of America and is a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association. Martha is certified through Dance Masters of America and Chicaco National Association of Dance Masters. Both are safety certified by the U.S. Trampoline and Tumbling Association.

 

Fall I - Aug. 30 - Oct. 16 (7 weeks)	Member	Community
30 min.	$30.00	$50.00
45 min.	$35.00	$54.00
1 hour	$40.00	$58.00

Fall II - Oct. 25 - Dec. 18 (8 weeks)	Member	Community
30 min.	$34.00	$58.00
45 min.	$40.00	$60.00
1 hour	$46.00	$66.00

 Fall II - No Classes will be held Nov. 25th for Thanksgiving. Thursday classes will be a 7 Week Session with pro-rated fee.

WATCH WEEK is held the last week of each session. This is the only time parents/guardians are allowed in the gymnastics area. This enhances students’ attention spans and allows for optimum practice time.

* Substitute instructor may occasionally be used during session.

* Please Note: Some classes may be combined or cancelled if enrollment is low.

REFUND REQUESTS must be made 48 hours before the first class starts, unless requests are accompanied by a written medical excuse. Refunds will not be granted after the first day of class unless it is a medical excuse.

Gymnastics Department

Kara Jameson has been coaching gymnastics at the Burlington Y since 2000 and has over 15 years experience working with cheerleaders throughout Iowa. Current certifications include: AACCA Safety Certification (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators), USASF Credentialing (U.S. All Star Federation) in All Star Cheerleading Levels 1-3, National Council of Spirit Safety and Education in Cheer and Dance Coaching Principles and Ethics and Coaching Cheer Fundamentals, YMCA of the USA Gymnastic Instructor, Gymnastic Administrator, First Aid and CPR.

Tasha Pricket has been the Y's Team and Pre-Team Coach for the past 16 years.  She holds safety certification through USA Gymnastics, is a USA Gymnastics Pro-Member, YMCA Gymnastic Instructor and has both First Aid and CPR.

 

Gymnastic Class Descriptions

Tumble Tot’s: This class for 3 year olds introduces listening skills, body positioning, movement skills and basic tumbling skills. 30 min.

Tumble Cubs: For students 4 years. Skills performed: Incline forward and straddle roll, L-hang on bars, knee scale, V-sit on beam, and squat off vault. 30 min.

Tumble Bears: For students 5 years. Skills performed: start cartwheel, backbend, hang on uneven bars, bunny hop on beam, and squat on vault. 30 min.

Rollers: For students 6 years & above. Skills performed: cartwheel, front/backrolls, start Releve’ walks on beam, mounts and dismounts on uneven bars, and tuck jump off vault. 45 min.

Turners/Swingers: For students who have passed Rollers. Skills performed: cartwheel, start round-off, pivot turn and squat turn on beam, start back hip pullover on uneven bars and vault prep. 45 min.

Tumblers/Springers: For students who have passed Turners. Skills performed: start front handspring and dive cartwheel, start forward roll on balance beam, start cast, backhip circle, start front handspring on vault. 1 hr.

Springers/Flyers: For students who have passed Tumblers. Skills performed: start standing back handspring, start cartwheel on beam, start front hip circle on uneven bars, and start handspring on vault. 1hr.

Preschool Boys (ages 3-5) and Boys Tumbling (ages 6 & up): This class will focus strictly on floor elements and strength moves. Some examples of skills performed include forward and backward rolls, backbends, cartwheels and round-offs.

Recreation Pre-Team

This two-hour class is taught by our Competitive Coach and participants must be evaluated first in order to attend. Girls need to have prior experience in gymnastics through our classes on all apparatuses. Great class for those who LOVE gymnastics and one hour just isn’t enough!!

Tumble Buddies

Have fun with your toddler (18 mo - 3 yrs) in a parent-child class! This class is designed for the very young gymnast who still requires a guardian to accompany him or her out on the floor. Children will begin learning motor coordination, balance and socialization skills. Parents/ Guardians will learn to spot their gymnast on various beginning skills and will be able to play freely during a portion of the class. Must be able to walk or run. Spring Session Only.

Fee:  Fall I (7 Classes)-  Member $24   Community $35

Fee:  Fall II (8 Classes)- Member $28   Community $40

Gymnastics Fall I & II Program Schedule

Private Gymnastic Lessons
Private lessons are available. Register at the Membership Service Desk. An instructor will be matched to the student's ability and lesson time. Please allow 2-3 weeks for this match to be made. Lessons can cover all 4 events and may be arranged for 1-3 students. Sold in lots of six.

Fees (price includes 6 lessons):

        Private Lesson Cancellation Policy: A 24 hour notice is required, otherwise one lesson

       will be lost.

          

Gymnastics Birthday Parties

Let us organize a birthday party for your child (ages 3 and up) and his/her friends in the gymnastics area with a variety of fun games, activities and mini-gymnastics class.  We provide two hours in the gymnastics area, an Activity leader, one hour in the community room and a day pass for each child.

Fee:  Member   $50      Community $65     

Fee covers up to 15 people.  For parties with over 15, $1 per person over the number of 15 will apply. 

Schedule:  Set up by request - contact Kara ext. 132.

School Day Out Gymnastics Camp

Keep your child busy when there’s no school in the all-day gymnastics camp. Gymnasts will learn the fundamentals on each apparatus, play games, have snack and drink breaks and most importantly…have fun! Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.

Registration:    September 1 - October 4 & November 1 - December 19

Date:                  Thurs., Oct. 7 & Wed., Dec. 22

Grades:             K - 4th

Fee:     Members          $16          Community       $22

                     

Burlington Area Community YMCA-YWCA & Burlington Area Soccer Club Fall Recreational Soccer Leagues

The Burlington Y and the Burlington Area Soccer Club will be working in collaboration to provide Fall Soccer Leagues to the Burlington Area. Leagues for boys and girls will be divided into 6 categories:

League                Ages                           Fee

                                               Y Member          Non-Member

Pee Wee                3-5           $20                          $40

U8                        6 & 7           $20                          $40

U10                      8 & 9           $30                          $50

U12                  10 & 11          $30                          $50

U14                  12 & 13          $35                          $55

All Games will be played at the Burlington Rec-Plex on fields sized according to age divisions. Each player receives a t-shirt.
Registration: May 21 - July 23 (at the Y)
Late Registration: July 24 - August 6
League Dates: Sept. 11 - Oct. 30 (8 Games)
$10 extra for late registrations

Click Here for Fall Soccer Registration Form

Youth Indoor Soccer

Sign up your team for this youth recreational soccer league. The league is open to Junior High (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) teams. The league will be held on Sunday evenings. Games are played with four players and a goalie on the court at a time. Games are played in two 25-minute halves. Captains must sign up a team (no individual registrations) and all team members must HAVE WAIVER STATEMENT SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN before playing. Players may only play on one team. Open to the first 8 teams in both leagues.

Registration:  September 6 - October 22

League Dates:  November 7 - December 12

Fee:  $200 per team

Bushidokankijitsu

Bushidokankijitsu is an eclectic martial art offering a self-defense program with strikes, joint locks, throws, grapping, multiple attackers, and weapons training.  Bushidokankijitsu teaches the use of internal energy to focus a karateka's strength to grow both physically and mentally.  Learn to focus your mind and take control.>

Bushidokankijitsu head instructor 5th Degree Black Belt, Sensei Paul Peterson, had been in the martial arts for 21 years.  Assistant instructor, and 3rd Degree Black Belt, Sensei Joel Hanger, has been training for 12 years.  New students are always welcome and anyone may come and watch a class.  Both adult and youth classes available.

Your current belt and rank will be honored.  Learn outstanding self-defense skills, learn how to use the staff (bo), Nunchka, Escrima, Cane and Sword.

Bushidokankijitsu Martial Arts Program Price per Month:

Single Rates:  Members $20 per month

                            Community $30 per month

Family Rates:  Members with two or more $40 per month

                            Community with two or more $60 per month

Classes Schedule:

 

Youth Classes:

For the months of June, July, and August there will be a class offered from 6:30-7:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Beginners and Advanced.

Adult Classes: (all adult classes meet in the aerobics room)

                      Mondays, 9:30 - 10:30am

                      Tuesdays, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

                      Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm (practice

Registration:  Ongoing

Ages:  K - adult

The only cost involved with testing is the price of the belt. No dues.

Monthly payments are due by the first of the month at the front desk.

Newcomers begin classes the first Thursday of every month.

Registration for Youth Teeball and Youth Teeball Plus "Coach Pitch" Programs will begin in March 2011.

Junior Wrestling Program

The Burlington YMCA-YWCA Junior Wrestling Program is for boys and girls in grades K-8. Goals include learning basic wrestling skills, fair play, improving self-esteem, self-motivation, and having fun. Youth wrestling times and places to be announced.

Registration:  September 6 - November 5

Dates:  November 2010 - March 2011

Fees:   Members  $15          Community $35

                         $10 late fee added during late registration

Parents Day Out

Need a break?  The Y offers FREE child care to parents at our Child Care Center.  The program is offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from Noon - 3 pm.  Parents may bring their children (ages 2 weeks - 10 years), to the Y and enjoy an afternoon to meet a friend, go shopping or just relax!  Registration is required in advance as space is limited.

Call 753-6734 ext. 127 for reservations.

Family FitStart

Does your entire family need a makeover? Do you need to learn how to fit FITNESS into your family's lifestyle? Sign your family up to meet with a trainer through our FAMILY FIT START program and learn how. You can learn about cardio exercise that will be fun and resistance exercises that will help you and your family reach your fitness goals no matter what your age or present fitness level. Learn how much, what kind, and how to do those exercises properly. This program is free to members.

Family Halloween

Come out for a fun family afternoon full of activities for children of all ages on Saturday, October 30th. Everything from costume contests, relay races, scavenger hunt and so much more! Look for more detailed information as it gets closer to Halloween.

Youth Racquetball

If your child is in grades 3 – 6, they can join the Burlington Y Youth Racquetball Club. The program meets on the first and third Saturday of each month from November through February. The program meets for an hour (Boys 1-2pm and Girls 2-3 pm). Participants receive individual and group instruction and play against those of equal ability. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship & skill development. Eye guards are required. Racquets are available at the Y. Each player will receive a t-shirt.

Registration: September 6 - November 5

League Begins: November 6

Fee: Member $15    Community  $35

Birthday Parties at the Y

Have your next birthday party at the Y.  Fee includes two hours in the pool including the large inflatable, lifeguards, one hour in the community room, and a day pass for each child. 

Ages: all (those under age 6 must have an adult in the water with them).

Fee: Member $75    Community  $100

For up to 20 people.  For parties with over 20, $2.00 per person over the number of 20 will apply.

Schedule:  Set up by request - call the aquatic director at 319-753-6734, ext.  126.

Birthday Bash in the "RUSH" Fitness Arcade

Hey parents, do you want a great idea for a birthday party?  How about bringing the party to the fitness arcade.  You will receive 1 hour of fun in the fitness arcade and 1 hour in the party room.  Please contact Stephie at 753-6734 ext. 122 for more information.

Fee:  $45.00

Friday Night Youth Night

Beginning October 8, 2010 students ages 8-14 can come to the Y and celebrate TGIF! Friday nights at the Y are fun-filled nights that include dodgeball, bingo, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, swim- ming, group games, arts & crafts, movies, pizza, popcorn and more! All activities are supervised by Y staff. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Must be 8 years old to swim.

Time:  Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00pm

Fee:  Members $2    Community $6    Family $12

4th-6th Grade Dance

All 4th – 6th grade students are invited to kick- off Friday Night Youth Night at the annual October dance.

Date:  Friday, October 1

Time:  7:00 - 9:00pm (doors open and sign-in begins at 6:30pm)

Fee:  Members $2    Community $6

Cybex/Free-Weight Room Instruction - Grades 9th and older

Are you wanting to start a Cybex/Free weight routine? American College of Sports Medicine states we need at least two to three days of resistance training in addition to our cardio conditioning. Proper instruction and technique is critical to your success.  For an appointment call 753-6734 ext. 0. 

Middle School Cybex/Cardio Equipment Training - Grades 6-8

In this training, middle schoolers will be trained on how to properly use the Cybex and Cardio Equipment. Upon completion of training, middle schoolers will be allowed to use the equipment with a parent present. Anyone younger than 6th grade is not allowed in the Cybex/Free weight rooms.

When:  Wednesdays

Time:  7-8 pm

Fee:  Members FREE       Community $12.50

Follows Fall I & II Session Dates.

RUSH!!!  Fitness Arcade

Are you ready for the RUSH? Try the fitness arcade, including Makoto, Trazer, and the Dance Dance Revolution. You’ll never have so much fun exercising! Please check postings for holiday cancellations.

 

Dates/Times:     Mondays & Wednesdays - 4-7pm       Saturday      9am-12pm

    Begins August 23, 2010

RUSH fitness arcade available to school groups, church youth groups, family reunions, birthday parties and much more.  For more information call 319-753-6734.