ROPER YMCA YOUTH SPORTS CALENDAR 2015

Season (Schedule subject to

change) Winter 2015

Spring 2015

Summer 2015

Early Fall 2015

Late Fall 2015

Sports Offered Basketball Flag Football

Soccer

Volleyball

Basketball

T-Ball/Coach-Pitch

Basketball

Flag Football

Girls’ All-Sports

Soccer

Volleyball

Basketball

T-Ball/Coach-Pitch

Flag Football

Futsal (indoor soccer)

Girls’ All-Sports

Season Length 8 GAMES 8 GAMES 8 GAMES 8 GAMES 8 GAMES

Grades Offered (PreK starts at age 3)

Basketball:

PreK-10th

Flag Football:

4th-10th

Soccer: PreK-10th

Volleyball: 2nd-10th

Basketball: 4th-10th

Baseball: PreK-1st

Basketball:

PreK-10th

Flag Football:

K-10th

Girls’ All-Sports:

K-5th

Soccer: PreK-10th

Volleyball: 2nd-10th

Basketball: 4th-10th

Baseball: PreK-1st

Flag Football:

PreK-10th

Futsal: K-5th

Girls’ All-Sports: K-5th

Open Registration Period

Nov 1st- Dec 20th

Jan 1st- Mar 7th

Apr 4th- May 16th

Jun 6th- Aug 8th

Aug 15th- Oct 3rd

Practices Begin Week of...

Jan 12th Mar 30th Jun 8th Aug 31st Nov 2nd

Holiday Time Off None May 23rd-

25th

Jun 29th-

July 5th None Nov 23rd-29th

First Game Jan 23rd/24th Apr 10th/11th Jun 9th/20th Sept 11th/12th Nov 6th/7th

Last game Mar 6th/7th May 29th/30th Aug 7th/8th Flag Football ends Aug 1st

Oct 30th/31st Dec 18th/19th

YMCA Member $80 $80 $80 $80 $80

Program Participant $160 $160 $160 $160 $160

YMCA Member (after Open Registration

Period) $100 $100 $100 $100 $100

Program Participant

(after Open Registration

Period) $180 $180 $180 $180 $180

Ed Thomas, Program Director. 407-656-6430; ethomas@cfymca.org; Quickscores.com/RoperYMCA

WHY THE Y? The YMCA Youth Sports philosophy is unique. We emphasize good sportsmanship, teamwork, values, and fellowship with others, alongside teaching sports skills. The three most important goals as a parent and a coach are to make sure each child is safe, has fun and learns the fun-damentals of each sport. The YMCA has a modified league format to help ensure this philosophy is fostered:

• NO TRY-OUTS OR CUTS and EACH PLAYER PLAYS AT LEAST HALF OF EVERY GAME • EMPHASIS ON FUN & SKILL DEVELOPMENT BEFORE WINS & LOSSES • MODIFIED GAME RULES THAT HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS • REFEREES WHO ‘COACH’ WHEN ENFORCING THE RULES OF THE GAME

GAME INFORMATION Games take place either on Friday evenings or Satur-days. Older teams (4th grade and up) often play more Friday evening games, whereas younger teams (PreK through 3rd Grade) tend to have more Saturday games. All teams will play eight games during the sea-son and each team will have one ‘double-header week-end’ where they will play two games*. Teams in grades 4th & up may travel some weeks to local YMCA’s for away games. Please see our season information sheet for specific game information for each season. *Late Fall Season & Summer Flag Football will have two double-headers. UNIFORMS & WHAT TO WEAR

All players will receive a YMCA Team Jersey as part of their registration. Jerseys will be handed out as you arrive for your first game. Players will need to wear comfortable ath-letic shorts or pants, with sneakers for volleyball/basketball and rubber-soled cleats for soccer/flag foot-ball. T-ball/Coach-Pitch players have the option of either type of footwear.

Things to note for Game-Day: > Players may not wear jewelry during their games > No food or gum is allowed in the gymnasium > All drinks should be in sealable sports bottles

COACHES AND PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT > I truly understand that youth sports are intended for children and not for adults > I will place the well-being of the players ahead of my personal desire to win > I will treat each player with respect, & extend that respect to all parents, spectators and YMCA officials. > I will demonstrate good sportsmanship and fair play towards all players, opponents and coaches.

VOLUNTEER COACHES Our coaches are background-screened volunteers who give back to their community through the sports that they love. They dedicate two hours a week to help kids develop skills, values and a love of the game.

Benefits of Coaching: > A coach will have more impact in one season than most people do in a lifetime > Coaches have fun with the youth in their community > Coaches get first pick of practice days/times > We hold a coaches’ training each season so every coach is knowledgeable and informed

PRACTICE INFORMATION Each team practices one evening per week for one hour (PreK 45mins). Practices are held Monday-Thursday, with the earliest time being 5pm. Generally the younger the age-group, the earlier the practice. When you register, you can request a certain day or time that works best for your schedule, as well as requesting a particular coach or teammate. Requests are filled on a first-come first-served basis. We have balls and practice equipment here at the Y, and you are welcome to bring your own ball too.

2015 PARENT INFORMATION SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, FUTSAL, GIRLS’ ALL-SPORTS, T-BALL/COACH PITCH

GIRLS’ ALL SPORTS PROGRAM Girls’ All-Sports is a new program for girls in K-5th Grade to play sports without the pressure of competition. This is a 6-week program offered in Summer & Fall where girls get to try basketball, soccer and volleyball. Practices are coached by YMCA Staff, and games take place in the form of a scrimmage each weekend. Our aim is to introduce girls to different sports in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere so they can see what sports they enjoy the most! This program still follows the same basic format of our other sports - one weeknight practice and games each weekend.