Announcements
YMCA Youth Basketball League - Everybody Plays, Everybody Wins
Merrimack Valley YMCA, Lawrence Branch's 34th Annual Season of Youth Basketball League Registration Underway - Program runs December 6, 2008 - March 7, 2009.
Merrimack Valley YMCA, Methuen Branch's 5th Annual Season of Youth Basketball League Registration Underway - Program runs December 6, 2008 - March 7, 2009.
Register now for the YMCA's season of Youth Basketball League (YBL). This program is for boys and girls ages 5-15 (age 5 to 12 at the Methuen YMCA) years old. YMCA basketball is a unique program where we stress the development of the child rather than competition. The main goals of the program are: skill development, personal development, fair play, fitness, character development and fun. We do not keep score, standings or focus on winning and losing. The focus is on learning skills, participation and fun.
Players divided into 5 divisions:
5-6 year olds
7-8 year olds
9-10 year olds
11-12 year olds
13-15 year olds (players in this division cannot be on a high school team) - Lawrence Branch up to age 13 -15
Players participate in team practices one night a week and games are played on Saturday mornings.
Special Events are scheduled throughout the season including: photo day, bake sale, family trip to the Boston Celtics, and season ending banquets.
Financial assistance available to those who qualify. For more information, contact Doug Currier at 978-686-6191 for Lawrence YMCA and Lightfoot Taylor at the Methuen YMCA at 978-683-5266.
Merrimack Valley YMCA, Andover/North Andover Branch's Youth Basketball League Registration Underway - Program runs December 1, 2008 - Mid-March, 2009.
After October 23rd registration will be ongoing as space allows.
The Andover/North Andover Branch's Youth Basketball League is holding registration now for its upcoming season. Students in grades 1 through 12 are welcome. Regular season practices begin during the week of December 1. Coaches will advise parents of day, time andlocation of weekly practices. All practices are held evenings during thw eek. The 7-12 grade teams may practice offsite at the Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical High School or at other nearby gyms. All games are held at the Andover/North Andover YMCA gymnasium on Saturdays and Sundays. Games begin on December 6. The season runs through mid-March. For more information, contact Amy Quinlan at 978-685-3541. We are looking for volunteer basketball coaches, assistant coaches, and scorekeepers. No experience is necessary, just a desire to teach children.
Fall/Late Fall 2008 Program Guides are here.
Andover/North Andover Branch -- click here.
Lawrence & Methuen Branches -- click here.
Download Registration Form here!
Swimming Pool Schedules
Andover/North Andover Swimming Pool schedule -- Updated as of September 9, 2008 -- new!
Lawrence Branch Pool schedule -- effective September 2, 2008-- new!
Andover/North Andover Branch pool schedule update:
The lap pool will not open until 11:00 am the Sunday, November 23 until 11:00 am, due to the Masters Swim meet.
The make up day for Thanksgiving will be Thursday, December 18.
The make up for the Hurricane Invitational will be Saturday, December 20.
You can help make a child's holiday bright!
The Lawrence Branch of the Merrimack Valley YMCA needs assistance in making Christmas memorable families who do not have the means to provide their children with Christmas gifts. Children range in age from toddlers to 18-year-olds. Each year, through the generosity of YMCA members, staff, and the community-at-large, the YMCA helps parents make sure that the holiday season is a special time of year for all.
If you can sponsor a child or a family, please contact Michelle Becotte at 978-686-6191. Financial contributions for the YMCA to purchase gifts and gift wrap are also appreciated. The Lawrence Branch of the Merrimack Valley YMCA is located at 40 Lawrence Street.
YMCA's Music Clubhouse Idol Rocks the House!
If you missed the Music Clubhouse Idol 2008 competiton... here's your opportunity to view the DVD.... Click here.
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