Little Tykes Sports at the Fremont Family YMCA is returning this Spring for a beginner's dive into Football and Volleyball! Little Tykes is designed to introduce sports to the ages 3-5 by teaching them the fundamental skills of the sports played that season. This is a perfect opportunity to discover what sports kids love and want to continue in the future, as well as teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and independence.

Calendar: March 18th - April 29th (with a week off for Easter)

• Volleyball Section: Mar 18, 25 & Apr 1
• Football Section: Apr 8, 22, 29

Fremont Family YMCA is excited to host our first Little Kickers Futsal program! Little Kickers is perfect for youth ages 5-10 to learn the basics of soccer in an indoor setting perfect for winter activities.

Have siblings that are both soccer lovers? Little Kickers Futsal is split into two sections, ages 5-7 and 8-10, which will occur from 5:30pm - 7:30 pm.

• Ages 5-7 will focus on passing, dribbling, and defensive/offensive understandings.
• Ages 8-10 will still be an introductory course covering basics, but will additionally focus on the rules of the game to prepare them for recreational/competitive play.

Little Kickers Futsal will be held on Tuesdays, 5-7 year old 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 8-10 year old 6:30pm - 7:30pm in our Sidner Gym. Session will go from Jan 14-Feb 18.

What else is happening? During Little Kickers Futsal, FFY will also be hosting Tech Tuesday - Podcast Production for children 9+ and an adult Pickleball League! Visit our Youth/Teen Programs and Adult Sports pages to sign up!

Contact: Colton Sullivan – programs@fremontfamilyymca.org

Fremont Family YMCA's NFL Youth Flag Football program is a parent coach, all participant play program designed to help kids develop the necessary skills and understanding of Flag Football in a safe and fun environment. The six week program will include 6 games, up to 6 practices, a team photo, medal, flags, and an NFL Team Jersey. Mouth guards are suggested to play.

• Games and practices held at Clarmar Elementary.
• Games will consist of 5v5 and approxmately 7-10 players per team.
• Coaches will coordinate with parents a time and location to practice once per week.
• Certain rules may be altered depending on coach's preference and the ages played.

Age Range: Boys & Girls Grades Pre-K - 8th grade

Pricing:

• Early Bird Pricing: Member $70 | Non-member $100 ($10 Discount)
• Regular Pricing: Member $80 | Non-member $110
• Late Registration Pricing: Member $95 | Non-member $115  ($15 Late Fee)

Games/Practices:

• Practice: Clarmar fields or location better for team (after 5:00 pm Monday-Friday if at Clarmar)
• Games: Saturdays (morning/afternoon) Start at 10:00 am end TBD on teams
• Volunteering: Coaches and officials are needed to make this program successful. If you would like to volunteer for either role indicate it on your registration.

Bergan Volleyball Team will host a Clinic to prepare prospective players for the Spring Youth Volleyball session. Hone your skills to bump, set, and spike with high-school level players in our 1hr clinics for first-time players and those prepping for the season!

Contact: Maya Peirce - mayap@fremontfamilyymca.org

3v3 Recreational Basketball is a relaxed 3-on-3 league designed to emphasize player growth and development. Over a five-week season, teams play five games under the guidance of volunteer coaches. Teams are organized by school and grade level, with adjusted rules for younger players.

This league features a five-week regular season. The league is for ages 5 years old to 12 years old. If your child is within the ages of 5-8 years old you will play two 15 minute halves. If you are 9&up you will play 30 minutes running clock.

WHEN: February 1st – March 1st

WHERE: Fremont Family YMCA; Sidner Courts 1& 3

COST: Member: $50 Non-member:$70 (Signing up as a team is an option - contact Colton for more information)

GAMES: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (subject to change)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, Jan 20th, 2025

CONTACT: Colton Sullivan (402) 721-6952 Email: coltons@fremontfamilyymca.org

Kelby Bachman (402) 721-6952 Email: kelbyb@fremontfamilyymca.org

Have a story to tell or an idea to share? Join our Tech Tuesday Podcast class and turn your passion into a professional podcast! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on course will teach you everything you need to know— from creating compelling content to recording and editing high-quality episodes.

This class will guide you through the process of creating a podcast, from concept to launch. You’ll learn how to develop riveting content, choose the right equipment, record high-quality audio, edit your episodes, and publish your podcast on popular platforms. Additionally, we'll cover tips on growing your audience, engaging with listeners, and monetizing your show.

The class will be taught by Kelby Bachman, a graduate of the College of Journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who double-majored in Sports Media and Communication and Broadcasting. With over 4 years of podcasting experience, Kelby has interviewed Olympic medalists, national champion coaches and athletes along with an ESPN Associate Producer and Big Ten commentators.

Tech Tuesday at the Fremont Family YMCA is a 6-week program where kids 9+ are able to exercise their tech skills and learn the start-to-finish process of creating something new! This Winter Session will be focused on Podcast Production, from first concepts to final products!

When: Tuesdays, 6-7pm

Where: The Underground

Cost: Free (Register today!)

What other programs are happening? During this program, the YMCA will be hosting an Adult Pickleball League from 6pm-9pm. Register on our Adult Sports page.

Contact: Kelby Bachman - programs@fremontfamilyymca.org

Yellow Ball & Orange Ball take place simultaneously on two adjacent courts, perfect for younger and older siblings to share lesson times while parents utilize our Wellness Center or join in our drop-in adult sport times. Midland Tennis players teach lessons, and are also available for private lessons upon inquiry.

• Orange Ball: Ages 6-10 (1hr)
• Yellow Ball: Ages 11 and up (1hr)

Dates: Thursdays, January 9th through February 13th

When: 5:00-6:00pm

Contact: Maya Peirce, Senior Director of Sports & Programs - mayap@fremontfamilyymca.org

Fremont Family YMCA welcomes all Pickleball Players and Enthusiasts to join us in our 2025 Adult Pickleball League! This is a recreational, 6-week mixed doubles league with a post-session tournament. 

Team Registration: $70/team - Have a team of 2-4 players and looking for a little extra competition? Sign up together at our discounted rate! 

Single Registration: $35/player - Don't have a team but still want to play? We'll add you to our roster and help you meet new teammates at similar skill levels!

Want to get a little more practice in before you decide? FFY hosts Drop-In Pickleball for members Mon-Fri mornings from 8:30-10:30am and Mon/Thurs evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. Come and learn in an encouraging environment with our regular members! $5 day pass fee for non-members.

When: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-9:00pm | January 7th-February 11th

Where: FFY Tennis Courts

Schedules: League schedule will be sent out in the week leading up to the first match. Matches will be determined by skill levels entered at registration. FFY uses the USA Pickleball Skill Rating Definitions - https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/

Practice times available at FFY Tennis Courts: Free reservations for members on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-members can reserve court times at $25/hour

Contact: Maya Peirce - mayap@fremontfamilyymca.org

General Athleticism sets the foundation for learning sport skills.  Athleticism is:  Agility, Balance, and Coordination.  Sport participation alone does not develop general athletic skills or fitness.  The best ages to develop the ABC's (Agility, Balance, and Coordination) is during preadolescents ages 7-12. 

Moo Athletic Development (MAD) class goal is to expose young athletes to a wide variety of physical fitness skills, thus stimulating healthy development and increasing their functional capacities, strength, motor abilities, eye-hand coordination, balance, and knowledge base.   Running, jumping, leaping, hopping, rolling, crawling, racing, chasing in a MAD class is fun and will prepare youth for participation in sports. No amount of corrective exercise, sport specific work or guru training can overcome a lack of MOOvement efficiency.

Chad Miller, Moo Owner and General Manager and current member of the Creighton University baseball staff will direct the class.  Chad has over 25 years of training athletes for high performance.  Chad was previously a GPAC Coach of the Year while Head Coach of the Midland University Baseball Program and is the all time coaching wins leader at Viterbo University.  He was a previous D1 athlete at the University of Florida and has dedicated his life to helping athletes perform better.

Good MOOvers are easy to teach sports specific skills.  MAD is designed to help youth be an ATHLETE first and can help reduce injuries.   MAD classes will take into account the developmental needs of young athletics by creating a fun and energetic environment in which they can lay the foundation for their Long Term Athletic Development.  This class may just be the most fun a young athletes can have, so let's get MOOving!

WHO: Grades 3-6

WHERE: Fremont Family YMCA Turf Room

WHEN:  

• Monday's 6-7 PM (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27) (Feb. 3, 10)
• Wednesday's 5:30-6:30 PM (Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29) (Feb. 5, 12)

HOW:

• Monday's Only - $100 members / $110 non-members
• Wednesday's Only - $90 members / $100 non-members
• Full Program - $179 members / $199 non-members