2013 YMCA Fall Youth Sports Program Guide

Fall 2013 YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

YOUTH SPORTS EVERYONE PLAYS, EVERYONE WINS!

Flag Football

Ages 6-12

Outdoor Soccer

Ages 3-14

Volleyball

Grades 1-8

Basketball

Ages 3-Grade 12

Registration begins August 26

JOIN OUR TEAM Financial Assistance Available

www.ppymca.org

WELCOME TO YMCA YOUTH SPORTS The Y nurtures the potential of children by strengthening character, engaging families, and building lasting relationships. Children learn new skills with a focus on teamwork and good sportsmanship. Families are encouraged to volunteer as coaches, team parents, and/or committee members. And all participants coaches, players and family members - are guided by the Y’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. As a result, our overall community is strengthened by YMCA Youth Sports through time that children spend with family and friends in a positive and supportive environment.

Focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship and values is what sets YMCA Youth Sports apart from all other programs. Welcome to the Y!

FLAG FOOTBALL, SOCCER & VOLLEYBALL FLAG FOOTBALL Ages: 6-12

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.

OUTDOOR SOCCER Ages: 3-14

We offer a safe and productive environment for your child to learn the fundamentals of soccer as well as the importance of teamwork. Kids will experience the game by playing different positions. Our soccer leagues are instructional and may be co-ed teams.

VOLLEYBALL Grades: 1-8

YMCA Volleyball is an instructional league focusing on the core components of passing, serving, defense and court coverage.

Registration through: August 12

Practice begins: week of August 26 Season: (6 games) September 7–October 12 Sport may not be available at all Y’s. Program fees may differ.

Contact your local Y for details or visit www.ppymca.org.

Special thanks to our Fall Youth Sports Sponsor!

BECOME A VOLUNTEER COACH The YMCA invites you to join our team of Volunteer Coaches (training provided) by downloading a Volunteer Coach application form (www. ppymca.org/youth-sports). Submit your completed application at any local Y. 2

REGISTRATION Registration: We recommend registering your player at www.ppymca. org/register when registration opens.

The number of players on a team varies by sport and in keeping with our “everybody plays” philosophy, teams may not be overfilled. Team rosters are placed in time slots for which practice space is available. Coaches commit to teams throughout the registration season.

Registration fee must be paid in full to reserve a spot on a roster. Please be aware that a $10 fee will be applied in the case of a cancellation.

Combining Leagues: One or more leagues may be combined with another YMCA branch if we do not receive enough registrations to create at least four teams.

Team Sign-ups: The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region welcomes teams to sign up collectively. We encourage parents or coaches that have a pre-determined team to call or email the Sports Director at your local Y.

Team Info: Team jerseys are $8 each and required for play. Each child will receive an award at the end of the season.

Late Registration: While registration deadlines are established to give the YMCA sports department the necessary time to develop game schedules and coaches meetings, we accept late registrations. If you have missed the registration deadline, please call your local Y to determine if space is available.

Refunds: Refunds are only available if a written cancellation is received prior to the first game of the season and is subject to a $10 service fee.

Register online at www.ppymca.org/register or at your local Y.

BASKETBALL REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 26 FALL BASKETBALL

Ages 3 years old and older

Registration: August 26-October 8

Practice begins: Week of October 21, 2013 Season: (6 games) November 2–December 14

(No practices or games week of November 24)

WINTER BASKETBALL

Grades 1-12 Registration: October 21-December 16

Practice begins: Week of January 6, 2014 Season: (8 games) January 18–March 8, 2014

Special thanks to our Fall and Winter Basketball Sponsor!

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Save 50% on Youth Sports

The best way to experience the Y is by getting involved. Join the Y and save 50% off member rates for Youth Sports - and 50% off qualifying programs for your entire family - when you add a Family Program Package for only $12 per month to your regular membership rate.

Save on Youth Sports Flag Football Non-members pay

$83

YMCA members pay

$58

With Family Program Package you pay

$26.50 Savings stack up when you participate in two or more programs.

Rates vary by location.

50% Savings on Qualifying Programs Aquatics Sports & Recreation Healthy Living Youth & Family Tween/Teen Development

YMCA OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION Briargate 4025 Family Place Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.282.9622

Fountain Valley 301 East Iowa Avenue Fountain, CO 80817 719.884.2198

Memorial Park Recreation Center 280 South Union Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80910 719.385.5984

Cottonwood Creek Recreation Center 3920 Dublin Boulevard Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.385.6508

Garden Ranch 2380 Montebello Drive West Colorado Springs, CO 80918 719.593.9622

Southeast & Armed Services 2190 Jet Wing Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80916 719.622.9622

Downtown 207 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719.473.9622

Meridian Ranch (Residents Only) 10301 Angeles Road Falcon, CO 80831 719.495.7119

Tri-Lakes 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway Monument, CO 80132 719.481.8728

Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.