YMCAsports programs emphasize family involvement, team building, individual development, healthy competition over winning at any cost, and developing the values of respect, responsibility, caring, honesty, faith and fun over shaping the next superstar.  YMCA sports programs are open to all, regardless of ability or disability.   Financial assistance is available to those in need.

Youth Sports

Click here to register online for any currently registering sports program.

• Basketball (Ages 3 - 9)
• Travel Basketball
• Flag Football (3 - 12 & 13 - 16)
• Karate (Ages 11+)
• Soccer (Ages 3 - 10)

YMCA Coaches and Volunteers

We are always looking for Coaches and Assistant Coaches who will be able to emphasize the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.  No experience is necessary. For more information, contact Josh Collins @ 704-865-8551 or jcollins@gastonymca.org. In order to volunteer please download and return the following forms along with a copy of your drivers license. Volunteer Handbook & Application

Sport Sponsorship Information

Our Adult Sports program is a great way to meet new active people while playing fun and relaxed sports.  We realize that the most important thing in adult sports is to enjoy an aerobic workout and still be able to go to work the next day.  Therefore all of our adult sports are designed to be fun for beginners, intermediates, or advanced players and moderate in competitiveness.

For more information, contact Josh Collins @ 704-865-8551 jcollins@gastonymca.org

Adult Sports

Available Adult Sports

• Adult Sports have been relocated to the Pharr Family YMCA!  With more space to utilize we currently have two leagues registering -

  • Adult Dodgeball - This Thursday evening league is a great way to exercise while still having fun!  Register on your own or as a team at the YMCA until December 10th! 
  • Adult 3 v 3 Men's Basketball - This Monday Night League will also take place in McAdenville. 

For more information, contact Josh Collins @ 704-865-8551 jcollins@gastonymca.org

Youth and Adult Karate

Ages 9 and up

$10 YMCA members, $18 Community participants per month

Meets every Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00-8:15 PM

Click here to register online           

In Case of Inclement Weather

Call (704) 865.8551 for our Practice and Game cancellation hotline. They will be updated by 4:00 PM the day of practice or 7:30 AM Saturdays for game days.

Suggestions/Comments/Evaluations

We are always looking for ways to improve and better serve you.  If you have any comments, questions, complaints, suggestions, or concerns in regards to Gaston County Family YMCA

Contact Us: Josh Collins Central YMCA 615 W. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052 704 865-8551 jcollins@gastonymca.org