Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your child’s development. We take that responsibility seriously and do everything we can to continue earning your trust. We’ve created this section to provide you with general information about our Y employees, volunteer coaches, and refs. We also have some helpful tips to make your Y sports experience the best that it can be.

FAQs

Why choose the YMCA for my child’s sports league?

The YMCA youth sports leagues have no tryouts and everyone is welcome. Thanks to the Y’s sports philosophy and rules, kids participate in every game and receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level. Youth sports at the Y develops fundamental skills, teaches teamwork, and promotes physical activity in a team environment. Seasons are seven weeks long, with one or two games played per day.

How are the coaches picked?

GREAT QUESTION!! All of our coaches are volunteers. Some of them are Y staff, some are parents helping coach their kids, while others are folks from the community who share the same Y values. ALL of our coaches go through a background check as well as a Child Abuse Prevention training. Your child’s safety is our #1 priority.

How often is practice?

Typically our teams practice once a week. We know your life is busy so most of those practices will last around 45 minutes to 1 hour. We want to honor your time so we provide resources to the coaches to help make your season the best it can be.

Can I stay and watch practice?

Absolutely! We encourage it! As a matter of fact, our teams are always looking for Assistant Coaches if you’re interested in helping 🙂

What equipment will my child need?

At the beginning of each season, you will receive information on what is “required equipment” as well as “recommended equipment”.  If you have any questions make sure to ask your Coach.

When/How do I get my Child’s jersey?

Jerseys arrive 1-2 weeks prior to the season. Tyler and Jordan will communicate with your team coaches when jersey pick-up is available. The coaches will pick up the jerseys and pass them out either at practice or before the start of your first game.

What is the refund policy?

The refund amount given back will be determined by the date the refund is requested. There are limited exceptions for emergencies only.
Refunds/makeups/transfers are NOT available for individually missed games/practices.

7 days or less to Season start date – after First Game = No refund

8-14 days to Season start date = 50% refund minus $10 processing fee and $25 uniform fee

15-21 days to Season start date = 75% refund minus $10 processing fee and $25 uniform fee

22-30+ days to Season start date = 100% refund minus $10 processing fee

*All ONLINE registrations are held to this policy.

 

Helpful Tips

Here are some helpful tips to ensure you have a great season!

  1. Save the Coach’s contact information and give them yours.
  2. Sign up for Weather and Emergency Text Alerts – We want to get you the right information at the right time. This is a great resource to help in that communication.
  3. Make sure your athlete has the equipment they need.
  4. Be on time – We want to honor your time and effort by providing the best quality sports experience we can, we need your help though. Showing up on time, ready to play, for practices and games makes a world of difference. Picking up your athlete on time is a huge help to our coaches too. We understand that can’t happen every time. When those situations occur the best thing to do is notify the Coach via phone call or text.
  5. Make it FUN!! At the Y we encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement. Every child gets to play so make sure to cheer loud!! (For both teams!)