Lakewood Family YMCA Fall 2011 Session One Programs And Events

Looking for something for your child to do at the YMCA? Check out our Fall 2011 Session I programs and events for more details on how your child can get involved and have fun with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.

Al “Bubba” Baker Football Clinic
To help kick-off our NFL Flag Football season, former Cleveland Browns Defensive End Al “Bubba” Baker will participate in a special Punt, Pass & Kick Clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on August 27 at the West Park-Fairview Family YMCA (15501 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland). The clinic will end with lunch provided by BubbaQ’s.

NFL Flag Football
The new NFL Flag Football Leagues will be coming this fall to all Greater Cleveland YMCA Branches. Each participant gets their own NFL replica jersey and will use NFL flag belts and NFL flag footballs.

The league games begin the week of September 10, and will group participating children by the following age groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-17. The registration deadline is Sunday, August 28. Games will take place on Saturdays starting at 9 a.m. with the youngest age group, and proceed according to age. The league is for members of the Lakewood, West Shore, and West Park YMCAs, and games will be held in Lakewood or West Shore depending on the week. Cost will be $45 for YMCA members and $85 for YMCA program members.

YMCA Tot Flag Football
3-4 year olds can participate in YMCA tot flag football. We will use the traditional YMCA jerseys, flags, and footballs for our youngest age group. The price will be $30 for YMCA members and $70 for YMCA program members. Games will start on Saturdays at 9 a.m. The league is for members of the Lakewood, West Shore, and West Park YMCAs, and games will be held in Lakewood or West Shore depending on the week.

YMCA Soccer
The next session for the Lakewood YMCA Youth Soccer League will kickoff on Saturday, September 10. Practice and league games will be held at the West Park-Fairview Family YMCA and will group participating children by the following age groups: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. Games will take place between 1p.m. and 4 p.m. The price will be $30 for YMCA members and $70 for YMCA program members.

Stop by your neighborhood YMCA of Greater Cleveland branch location today to pick up a progam guide or register.

For more event and program information, contact the Lakewood Family YMCA Program Director Mark Edwards at 216-521-8400 or via email at medwards@clevelandymca.org. You can also visit our web site at www.clevelandymca.org

Mark Edwards

Adult Sport, Youth Sport, Sports Camp, and Family Program Director at the YMCA Lakewood

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