Sports

Safety Updates

We know everything looks a little different right now but our goal is to bring back some normalcy into kids' lives. Fall sports are on! We're offering flag football, soccer, and volleyball--all outside at Lea Gonzales Park! All youth sports programs will be conducted in a small group format designed to minimize risk in accordance with the current recommendations from the CDC as well as local and state agencies. All sessions will have limited space available to ensure small group sizes, and all programs will have increased support from our director level staff to monitor the additional precautionary measures taken throughout the program. Now more than ever it's important to teach valuable life lessons, such as how do we persevere through new restrictions? 

We appreciate your willingness to adapt with us so that we can still play our beloved sports and make happy memories for kids.

Detailed program-specific plans for your athlete’s day-of experience will be shared with all registered participants prior to the first session, however, here are some general measures that will be in place for all youth sports programs at the Y:

• Participants will not be allowed to share equipment during program. If you have your own equipment, please bring it from home. 
• Program space(s) will be clearly marked to keep participants and spectators separate in accordance with the most up to date social distancing guidelines. 
• Group size will be limited to ensure compliance with the local, state and CDC guidelines regarding social distancing in the youth sports setting.
• Additional director-level staff will be on site during all sessions to support participants and families in navigating the new program format and added prevention measures.
• All participants will be required to complete a well-check upon arrival and sign off that they have been symptom free for at least 48 hours prior to the start of the session. Any participants showing symptoms will not be permitted to stay and may be required to quarantine for a period of time prior to attending program.
• Additional hand washing and/or sanitizing will take place within sessions and participants will be required to bring their own refillable water bottle to each session. 
• In accordance with CDC recommendations, all staff and spectators will be required to wear masks or face coverings at all times.
• Athletes will only wear masks when not actively participating in practice or games. 

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 the 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 in to 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 21 - December 11, 2020 

Early Bird Ends: October 17, 2020          

Practices Begin: November 30, 2020 POSTPONED TBD

Season (six games): December 5, 2020 - January 30, 2021 POSTPONED until January 4, 2021

Practices will be held during the week for an hour depending on coach availability. Games may be played on Friday nights, Saturdays, or Sundays.  More specifics will be given mid-November.

REGISTER

COVID19 protocols for basketball

• Separate entrance for participants and coaches
• Spectators limited to 2 per child
• Spectators must complete wellness screening upon entering the gym
• Teams will play in cohorts
• Spectators and children over 10 years old must wear a mask while indoors
• Players actively playing will not be required to wear a mask
• All coaches, officials, and staff required to wear a mask
• Social distancing must be maintained from those not in your household
• No shared seating or bleachers
• No shared snacks or water bottles

Climbing Wall Hours

Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. adults only

Thursdays 5-7 p.m. open climb, kids welcome

Climbing Wall Lessons

Climbing Wall Camps

Volunteer coaches make Y sports great!

Youth look up to our awesome volunteer coaches as leaders and role models. Our coaches teach kids new skills, sportsmanship, and the importance of being active and living a healthy life. Interested in becoming a Y Coach? Print our application below and return it to our Welcome Desk.

COACHING APPLICATION

Winter basketball coaches meeting: November 17, 2020

Questions?

Contact our Senior Program Director, Monica Parnell or call 719-543-5151 ext 241