CLARION, Pa. — YMCA Third and Fourth Grade Basketball kicked off the 2018 season with games at North Clarion High School last weekend.
(Ashlyn Beers, a Clarion Area third grader, enjoys playing basketball for the YMCA.)
A total of 102 children are participating in the program from surrounding school districts including Clarion, Clarion-Limestone, Keystone, and North Clarion.
The third- and fourth-grade boys’ and girls’ teams had a fun first week learning the fundamentals of basketball through game situations.
“It was a lot of fun. We love that the kids can get out in a game and play. The Y uses local school district gyms to make the kids feel at home,” said one parent of a child in the program.
William Richter is the YMCA Youth Sports Coordinator who organizes the games and coordinates the schedules for volunteer coaches.
“I enjoy seeing the children smiling and having fun,” said Richter. “We are grateful to the parent volunteers who step up and help teach these boys and girls basketball fundamentals, sportsmanship, and values. The program ensures fun, fundamentals, and enjoyment of the game.”
About the YMCA
For more information about the Clarion County YMCA and Y programs, please visit the YMCA website at www.clarioncountyymca.org, call 814-764-3400 and follow the Y on Facebook.
The Clarion County YMCA is a branch of the Scenic Rivers Association, which includes the Oil City YMCA, Clarion County YMCA, Younger Days Child Care, and Camp Coffman.
Hours
The Clarion County YMCA hours are Weekdays 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Clarion County YMCA is a branch of the Scenic Rivers Association, which includes the Oil City YMCA, Clarion County YMCA, Younger Days Child Care and Camp Coffman.
(Article submitted by Michelle Murray, Marketing & Membership Director, Clarion County YMCA, Oil City YMCA, and YMCA Camp Coffman)
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