Sports

The Dr. Bruno DeRose Memorial Scholarship

The YMCA of Pueblo is a charitable organization, so we make sure we include everyone in our sports activities, regardless of ability to pay. In 2018, the Dr. Bruno DeRose Memorial Scholarship was established by his family to honor the memory of an amazing man who got his start in sports at the Y and who had a huge heart for the kids in our community. Full scholarships are offered seasonally in flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball youth sports leagues. To be eligible, participants must be 4-14 years old, a resident of Pueblo County and complete our application below.

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Winter Youth Basketball

Our emphasis is on teaching the values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting, and skill development in a fun, esteem-promoting atmosphere. Children will have the opportunity to learn basic basketball fundamentals in a non-competitive environment.

Our youth basketball program is a co-ed league for ages 7 & under. For ages 8+, we'll have separate girls' and boys' leagues. Ages 13-14 will automatically be entered into our competitive leagues where we keep score and standings and hold an end-of-season tournament. COMPETITIVE leagues are available for ages 8-14!

Ages: 3-14 years old 

Registration: September 15 - November 14, 2022

Early Bird Ends: October 17, 2022       

Practices Begin: November 28, 2022

Season (six games): December 10, 2022 - January 28, 2023

Holiday Break: December 18, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Competitive League Tournament: February 4, 2023

Spring Soccer

BE GOAL ORIENTED! Youth Soccer is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills. Every child plays at least half of every game while making friends and learning new techniques.

YMCA utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! While basic skills of the game are developed through practices and games, every child learns sportsmanship and values necessary to be successful in life. Every game begins with a Youth Sports Pledge.

Ages: Ages 3-12 Years Old

Registration: 2023 TBA

Early Bird Ends: TBA

Practice Begins: TBA

Location: Lea Gonzales Park

Season (6 games): TBA

Sports are subject to change if we see a need to adjust any of the rules. Safety is our top priority and the rules we have in place are for your safety, as well as ours.

Spring Volleyball

The philosophy of YMCA youth sports programs is to use sports as a tool to develop each participant physically, mentally and spiritually.

Emphasis is on teaching the values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting and skill development in a fun, esteem-promoting atmosphere. Young athletes will have the opportunity to learn the basic volleyball fundamentals such as underhand serving, setting, hitting, and digging in a non-competitive environment. Our youth volleyball program is a co-ed league. We also offer *competitive leagues for ages 8-14.

Ages: 5-14 Years Old

Registration: 2023 TBA

Early Bird Ends: TBA

Practice Begins: TBA

Location: YMCA Gymnasium

Season (6 games): TBA

Competitive League Tournament: TBA

*Competitive leagues pend on number of participants. Referees DO NOT monitor play time. These leagues will participate in an end of season tournament.

Sports are subject to change if we see a need to adjust any of the rules. Safety is our top priority and the rules we have in place are for your safety, as well as ours.

Spring Flag Football

YMCA flag football is a recreational program designed for young athletes new to the sport of football and those not quite ready for tackle. The Y utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! 

Participants will learn the basics of offense and defense. They will learn and practice passing, running, catching and flag pulling. Your child will play many positions and learn the responsibilities of each of these skills. Our flag football is designed to help kids learn the rules and fundamentals of the game. Sportsmanship, teamwork and having fun are the emphasis. Teams practice and play one time each week. Our flag football league is a co-ed league for ages 4-12. Our rules ensure that all players get a chance to experience the full game, and not just from the perspective of one position all season.

Ages: 4-12 years old

Registration: 2023 TBA

Early Bird Ends: TBA

Practices Begin: TBA

Location: Lea Gonzales Park

Season (six games): TBA

Sports are subject to change if we see a need to adjust any of the rules. Safety is our top priority and the rules we have in place are for your safety, as well as ours.

Teen Sports Leagues TBA

4v4 Youth Volleyball Rules

Rules are for Teen Volleyball Tournament. No active games scheduled. More TBA.

Beginning of Game

• Game will start with a coin toss. Winner of coin toss will get to choose to serve first, or serve receive.
• The game must start with 4-players from each team on opposite sides of the net.

Points/Time/Scoring

• Each match will be best out of 3 sets with a 55-minute time limit. 
• Rally scoring method will be used in every game.
• Games are won by the team who first scores 25 points and has at least a 2-point advantage, unless the game is tied 26-26. In that case, the first team to reach 27 points is the winner.
• If the match is not complete when the 55-minute time limit expires, the following will govern play:
  • If in the second or third game, and one team is ahead who has scored 10 or more points, the match is over. If neither team has ten or more points, the game will continue to 10 points. You do not have to win by two (2) at this point.
  • In the second game when time runs out, if both teams have won one (1) set, they will play to 10 points in the third game; or both second and third game to 10 points if the second game was not finished.

   

• The clock will stop during a timeout or an injury.

Timeouts

• Each team gets one 30-second timeout per set. Unused timeouts will not carry over to the next set.
• Timeouts may be called by both teams when the ball is not in play, and before the referee has blown the whistle to signal the next serve. 

Violations

• Double contact , four (4) hits, catch, net touched by player, foot fault, reaching beyond the net, attacking the serve, and out of bounds violations.

Rules By Grade Level

Rock climbing at the Pueblo YMCA is a great way to reach new heights, stay fit, and have a great time. Climbing is for ages 6+, and is for all abilities. Standing 44 feet tall with over 1800 square feet of climbing surface - The Pueblo YMCA's climbing wall is one of the biggest climbing walls in southern Colorado! Whether you're new to the sport, or you're an experienced climber, there is always something new at the YMCA of Pueblo wall for you!

Climbing Wall Hours

Mondays: Climbing Lessons only

Tuesdays: 6pm-8pm open climb, kids welcome

Thursdays: 6pm-8pm open climb, kids welcome

Climbing Wall Camps

Reach new heights, overcome fears, and learn to trust and be trustworthy, all while climbing one of the tallest rock walls in southern Colorado at 44ft! All camps run from 9am-12pm. This is a great way to get introduced to the sport of climbing!

• Upcoming Camps TBA

Ages: 6-12   

Fee: $45/Y Members or $65/Community Members

TBD

We are evaluating the interest, availability, and logistics for adult tournaments and leagues. If you are interested in playing or helping organize please email [email protected]