YMCA youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others. As parents, we encourage you to become more than just spectators but to consider being a volunteer coach – as well as being your child’s greatest fan!
There’s a lot to know as a youth sports participant parent and we want you to have all the information you need. This information is just for YOU so please spend some time reviewing this material.
FAQ
Refund Policy:
Refunds will be granted less a $10 administrative fee for requests made before teams begin practicing. A 50% refund will be granted prior to the first game. Once games begin, no refunds will be granted. Games cancelled to weather will not receive a refund or a portion of the program fee.
Financial Assistance is available.
Financial Assistance takes 5-7 business days to process. Participants will not be placed, able to participate or register for the league until the financial assistance has been processed. To apply, please complete the Programs Financial Assistance Application.
Player 2 Player program is also available for scholarships. Please contact our Sports Director, Matt Clark , for more information.
Insurance:
Program participants must have their own insurance.
Registration:
Registrations are accepted on an individual basis. The YMCA recreation teams are built by grade and school.
Guaranteed Early Bird Registration:
You will be placed according to your grade, school, friend request or coach request. If there’s not enough participants on the team you will be contacted to discuss other options.
Non-Guaranteed Registration:
Registration will still be available in person or online during this time. However, there is no guarantee that you will be placed on the team for which you have requested. If there are questions about availability, please contact our Sports Director, Matt Clark.
Jersey Order Window:
Jerseys order window opens 4 weeks before the games begin and ends 2 weeks after the games begin.
When does practice start?
Practice usually begins 2 weeks before the season begins. Please check parent letter for start date. However, if you don’t have a coach yet there will be no practice.
When will I be contacted by the coach?
Sometimes issues arise. So, please make sure your email is accurate and your voicemail is active. Please make sure to check your junk mail.
Parent Letter:
Coming Soon
Playerspace:
This is a program we use to send out email to a team, division, or league. Please look for an email via Playerspace. Note you may not receive an email from Playerspace until a month before the season begins.
Weather Conditions:
The YMCA is not responsible for weather related game delays or weather-related game cancellations. The YMCA will make every effort to reschedule delayed or cancelled games, but it is not guaranteed.
Schedules:
If you have not received a schedule, they can be found on the website here Sports Schedules
What should I do at games?
As a parent you are there to support your child, other players, coaches, and officials. Please review our Parent & Player Code of Ethics.
When is picture day?
Please check your parent letter for the date and possible location of picture day. The date is also listed on the website. The actual time will be communicated by your coach and the Sports Admin.
