With winter coming there are many sports opportunities for children and teens in Powhatan County. Here is a bit more information about each of the programs and how to get your children involved.
Wrestling:
Blackhawk wrestling is a great gym for elementary and middle school students with practices on weeknights from 6:30- 8:30 pm. The season lasts from November 10th to March 5th. For more information or to register visit https://www.blackhawkpowhatan.com/ .
For highschool students looking to be on the PHS Wrestling Team contact Coach Tanaka ([email protected]) for more information.
Swimming:
Powhatan High School swim team practices will begin November 10 and lasts to February 28 with practices in the mornings, 5:30- 6:30 am (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and afternoon practices 3;00-4:30 pm (Tuesday, Thursday Friday). The practices will take place at the Powhatan YMCA and meets will vary. For more information contact Coach Matt ([email protected]) or Coach Vallent ([email protected]).
The Powhatan YMCA also has a swim team for children from kindergarten to senior year. The winter season lasts from Early January to Mid March. The practice schedule is as follows.
MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY:
3:45-4:45 pm – 11 and Older
5:00-6:00 pm – 12 and Under
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY
2:45-3:45 pm: All ages (homeschoolers and early release)
TUESDAY/THURSDAY
6:00-7:00 am – Advance Swimmers
9:00-10:00 am – Homeschool Advance
If your child is not quite ready for the swim team but is ready to learn how to swim the YMCA has an excellent swim lesson program. For more information about the Y’s aquatic programs visit here https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/ymca-6768/page/home .
Basketball:
The girls powhatan high school basketball tryouts are November 10th from 3:00 to 5:pm and November 12 3:00 to 5:00pm. For more information or you are interested in becoming a manager contact Coach Greg ([email protected]).
The boys Powhatan high school basketball tryouts are November 10th,11th and 12th from 5:00-7:00 pm. For additional questions contact Coach Geiman at [email protected].
The Powhatan YMCA also offers COED Basketball for children from kindergarten to 10th grade from January 10th to February 28th. As well as basketball clinics for kids ages 3-4 January 10th to February 28th. For more information or to register visit https://www.ymcarichmond.org/locations/elizabeth-randolph-lewis-powhatan-ymca/.
Winter Track:
For high schoolers interested in joining the PHS Indoor Track Team contact Paul Smarchan ([email protected])
For kids ages 8-14 the Powhatan YMCA offers Youth Track Training January 13 to February 19. For more information visit https://www.ymcarichmond.org/locations/elizabeth-randolph-lewis-powhatan-ymca/
