Y Hawks - YMCA of Three Rivers Waterloo Region

Y Hawks

New Basketball Partnership!

The YMCA of Three Rivers has partnered with the Guelph Nighthawks, of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), to bring two new basketball programs to the Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Stratford communities.

The partnership will see the Nighthawks Coaching staff facilitate the YMCA’s existing basketball program for youth aged 10-12 under the re-branded name ‘Y-Hawks Basketball’. In addition, the Nighthawks will bring its professionally coached, elite skills program, ‘Hoops Development Series’ for youth aged 9-17 years to all YMCA of Three River locations in 2022. 

We are excited about this new partnership as the Nighthawks organization also believes in building community and serving youth, and its values as an organization align with the YMCA. This partnership gives youth who have a passion for basketball an opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level, a great opportunity for potential children/youth membership growth with promotion to new members, and retention of current members. As well, it will help us bridge the gap between children and youth programs, where we tend to lose members between the ages of 10-13 years.

Y Hawks – YMCA Member Program

YMCA Members ages 10-12 years * MUST be a YMCA member to attend*

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Do you want to be the next LeBron, but don't have the skills yet?  Do you love watching basketball but haven't had the opportunity to play?  If you answered yes to either question, then the Y-HAWKS program is for you!  This basketball program will introduce 10 to 12-year-old youth to basketball basics: rules, dribbling, shooting, fundamental skills and game play.  Most importantly, you'll have a ton of fun learning about Canada's fastest-growing sport!

PROGRAM COACHED BY: Nighthawks Coaching Staff

WHO: YMCA Members ages 10-12 years * MUST be a YMCA member to attend*
COST: No additional fee – included in YMCA Children’s/Youth Membership

WHEN:
Mondays – Guelph YMCA 
Start Date: April 25th
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 5:30-6:30 
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 6:30-7:30

Tuesdays – A.R. Kaufman YMCA – Kitchener
Start Date: April 26th
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 5:45-6:45 
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 6:45-7:45

Tuesdays – Stratford Perth YMCA
YMCA Basketball – 10-12yrs - 6:45-7:45
* This will formally become Y Hawks Basketball in Spring 2022*

Wednesdays – Chaplin Family YMCA – Cambridge
Start Date: April 27th
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 5:30-6:30 
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 6:30-7:30 

Thursdays- Stork Family YMCA – Waterloo
Start Date: April 28th
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 5:30-6:30 
Y Hawks Basketball -10-12yrs - 6:30-7:30 

HOW TO REGISTER:
Register in-person at any of our Health and Wellness locations. Check the program schedule on your Member Portal to confirm program availability. 

INCLUDED BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM:

-  Coached by professional coaching staff from Guelph Nighthawks, CEBL (Canadian Elite Basketball  
     League) to take basketball skills to higher level
- Each participant will receive a Welcome Kit including:  
   - co-branded YMCA/Nighthawks t-shirt, cinch bag,  water bottle and team novelty items
- YMCA members to receive 15% off single game Nighthawks tickets

ATTENDANCE POLICIES: 
- If you are registered and do not attend 2 consecutive sessions in a row, you will be contacted, and if you do not attend the third session, you will be removed from the program in order to open more space available for others to participate  POLICIES: 
- If you are registered and do not attend 2 consecutive sessions in a row, you will be contacted, and if you do not attend the third session, you will be removed from the program in order to open more space available for others to participate  

Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – Elite Basketball Skill Development Program

All Hoops Development Series Information, including registration information is available at the following link: www.universe.com/hds2022

Ages 9-17 years * additional cost – not included in YMCA Membership*

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Nighthawks Hoops Development Series is geared towards players looking to take the next step in their basketball skills development training, with high-caliber training. The uniquely small coach-to-player ratio means more repetition and opportunity to improve skills and apply them to in-game action. It is highly encouraged that players enrolling in the program have previous basketball experience at any level. 

WHO:

This program is open to anyone between the ages of 9 and 17! All are encouraged to come out to further their skills. Previous experience playing basketball at any level is highly encouraged.   

*YMCA Members receive a 10% discount on the price of the ‘Nighthawks Hoops Development Series”

COST
$149 per participant plus taxes and fees.  

YMCA Member Discount Code: 10% off promo code for YMCA members: YMCA10

Cost also includes:

(4) 2022 Nighthawks Home Game Tickets 
t-shirt 
water bottle 
lanyard 
Nighthawks drawstring bag 
Access to the YMCA facilities for the duration of the program 

WHEN:
The 4-week program will begin during the week of April 25th 2022, concluding the week of May 16th 2022 .

Sessions are broken down as follows:

Mondays – Guelph YMCA 
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 9-12 years - 7:45 - 8:45pm
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 13-17 years- 8:45- 9:45pm

Tuesdays – A.R. Kaufman YMCA – Kitchener
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 9-12 years - 8:00 - 9:00pm
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 13-17 years - 9:00 - 10:00pm

Wednesdays – Chaplin Family YMCA – Cambridge
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 9-12 years - 7:45 - 8:45pm
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 13-17 years - 8:45 - 9:45pm

Thursdays - Stork Family YMCA – Waterloo
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 9-12 years - 7:45 - 8:45pm
Nighthawks Hoops Development Series – 13-17 years - 8:45- 9:45pm

PROGRAMMING 

Our coaches will lead participants through a variety of different skills and drills. While there will be scrimmages some of the time, it is important to note that this is a skill development program, not a league/team. Focus will be on the practical application of the following areas: 

Shooting Mechanics 
Footwork 
Creating Space 
Finishing 
Individual Scoring 
Ball Handling 
Passing 

 
QUESTIONS:Hoops Development Series Questions- contact Shelby at: svilneff@thenighthawks.ca 

POLICIES 

Parents/Guardians will not be permitted in the gym.  Participants should be dropped off at registration with everything necessary to participate 

Each participant must bring their own water bottle. 

Participants will not be permitted in the facility until a parent/guardian has signed the liability waiver.  Waivers will be sent ahead of week one and can either be filled out and return in person at the first night of camp, or else emailed to svilneff@thenighthawks.ca 

 

There will be no refunds granted for this event, barring any shut-down of programming by health authorities or local government. 


***If the session you try to sign up for is sold out, please email: svilneff(at)thenighthawks.ca to be put on a waitlist.  List your child's NAME and AGE in the request**

COMING SPRING 2022 – Stratford- Perth YMCA

 * We are working to getting this program up and going in the spring of 2022 – for further details regarding programming in Stratford please contact: Melissa Haynes at: melissa.haynes(at)ytr.ymca.ca 

 

SUMMER NIGHTHAWKS BASKETBALL CLINICS  

**Stay tuned for Summer Basketball Clinics coming to Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Stratford & Guelph this July & August ** 
 
**Dates and times to be confirmed ** 


HOW TO REGISTER:
Register Online for Hoops Development Series at: www.universe.com/hds2022

Registering more than one child in your household?  Email svilneff@thenighthawks.ca for an exclusive discount code before registering. 

YMCA Member Discount Code: 10% off promo code for YMCA members: YMCA10
Hoops Development Series Questions- contact Shelby at: svilneff(at)thenighthawks.ca

FAQ’s

  • Will you still offer YMCA Basketball for 6-9 year olds?
    • YES, we will still be offering basketball programming for children aged 6-9 years, included in our Y Memberships.  Our Children’s Program Staff will continue to facilitate these programs. They will also receive extra training from the Nighthawks Coaching Team!
    • We have added more spaces in our 6-9 Basketball Program offerings
  • Will children need to be vaccinated to participate?
    • Any child aged 12 and over will need to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination in order to participate. This is not a requirement for children under the age of 12.
  • Will you still offer YMCA Drop-in Basketball for 13-17 year olds
    • YES, we will still be offering Drop-In basketball programs at all Health & Wellness locations – check out the Member Portal for program days/times
  • Hoops Development Series is at an extra cost. Is there financial subsidy available for the Nighthawks Hoops Development Series?
    • Please reach out to Melissa Haynes at melissa.haynes(at)ytr.ymca.ca to discuss potential subsidy options.