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Youth Sports Organizatons

Organizations such as the Elmira Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) and the Polathec Club of Elmira helped young boys build a community bond through sports. The YMCA building opened in 1925 and gave its members access to a modern recreational facility. Local churches such as the Trinity Church competed in basketball, bowling, and volleyball leagues at the YMCA. Membership was open to boys ages 12 and up whose family could afford the fee. The Polathec was organized for boys of Polish descent. Potential members had to submit a written application which was voted on by the existing members.

Trinity Basketball Team Trinity Church was one of the first churches in Elmira to sponsor a team in the YMCA basketball league. These teams and leagues were created to keep young men away from the streets.	YMCA Program, 1925 The newly constructed YMCA building was opened in 1925.	Polathec Constitution, 1925 The Polathec Club handbook outlines the membership process. It also discusses other regulations such as member induction and membership fees.

Youth Sports Organizatons

Trinity Basketball Team

Trinity Church was one of the first churches in Elmira to sponsor a team in the YMCA basketball league. These teams and leagues were created to keep young men away from the streets.

YMCA Program, 1925

The newly constructed YMCA building was opened in 1925.

Polathec Constitution, 1925

The Polathec Club handbook outlines the membership process. It also discusses other regulations such as member induction and membership fees.