Youth / Teens Sports & Fitness
YOUTH / TEENS SPORTS & FITNESS
It’s never too early to exercise and be healthy!
A mainstay of YMCA offerings for young people, youth sports and fitness fill kids’ discretionary hours with positive activities and caring adult attention. These programs emphasize teamwork and cooperation as well as developing good values.
SPORTS
Please contact:
Eric Lindahl
Director of Sports & Special Needs
203-762-8384 x207
elindahl@riverbrookymca.org
FITNESS
Please contact:
Rhoda Kasparek
Director of Healthy Living
203-762-8384 x282
rkasparek@riverbrookymca.org
GYMNASTICS
Please contact:
Victoria Bronson
Gymnastics Director
203-529-3636
vbronson@riverbrookymca.org
SPORT
Youth Basketball with the ARISE Foundation
(Location: Inside the y gymnasium)
For Cost AND details, please email Coach Bryant at arisefoundation87@gmail.com
Youth Paddle
Please click on Paddle Tennis link>
Tae Kwon Do with Dr. Douglas DeMassa
Please click on the Tae Kwon Do link>
FITNESS
Fitness programs aged 12-15:
Foundations of Strength I Participants learn proper exercise techniques, safety, and fitness center etiquette from a certified Personal Trainer. Members aged 12-13 (with a Family membership) who complete this class are permitted to access the Fitness Center accompanied by a parent.
Foundations of Strength II
This small group training class is for youth members who have completed Youth Strength Training or Foundations of Strength I and would like to continue to learn how to lift weights and get started on a tailored exercise program focusing on strength training, body weight exercises, core work, and balance.
Personal Training for Youth
Individual attention to meet the specific needs of your child. Please contact Rhoda Kasparek at rkasparek@riverbrookymca.org with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Youth in the Fitness Center
- Ages 16+ may use the Fitness Center.
- 14-15 year old’s, may use the fitness center (by themselves) once they have completed a Youth Strength training orientation (appointment must be made prior to using the Fitness Center) There is a fee associated with this class for anyone without a Family membership. To set up an appointment please contact Health & Wellness Director, Rhoda Kasparek at rkasparek@riverbrookymca.org
F.I.T. Program (Families in Training)
Prerequisite
- 12 – 13 year old’s, with a Family membership, have access to the fitness center with a parent, after completing a *Youth Strength Training course, $70.
- Parents MUST accompany the child (12 -13) and they must have a Family membership.
Questions? Please contact Health & Wellness Director, Rhoda Kasparek at rkasparek@riverbrookymca.org
Please note: Once the youth strength training class has been completed by each child, the Fitness Staff will put notification of completion in the Family membership’s account.