PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh approved the 2026 contract, committing $50,000 to the Plattsburgh YMCA to provide free participation in youth sports programs for residents 12 and under.
The Plattsburgh Common Council approved the contract at its Dec. 18 meeting, which reflects both organizations’ shared goal of promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork and positive youth development through the community, according to a press release.
In 2025, 777 children participated in YMCA youth sports programs that include basketball, tee-ball, indoor soccer and fall soccer. Of those, 423 were city residents, representing more than half of all enrolled youth.
“In the Plattsburgh YMCA’s youth sports program, the impact extends far beyond the scoreboard,” Chief Operating Office of the YMCA Kris Tate said in a press release. “Every time a child steps onto the court or field, they learn the value of teamwork while building confidence, resilience and determination.
“When communities invest in youth sports, we see healthier, stronger young people, and that’s why we’re proud to partner once again with the City of Plattsburgh to ensure the opportunity to play is accessible to all city youth.”
Building on this, the YMCA and the city are looking forward to expanding and strengthening youth sports opportunities in 2026, continuing to remove barriers to participation and supporting the physical, social and emotional well-being of local children, the press release said.
“The City of Plattsburgh is pleased to continue the partnership with the YMCA to offer youth opportunities through sports programs,” Mayor Wendell Hughes said in the release.