The YMCA provides kids the opportunity to participate in programs that keep them happy, healthy and having fun all year-long. At the Y, our leagues are more than just a game. Not only will kids learn new skills and gain self-confidence, they will learn how to be healthier athletes - on and off the field - after every practice with Healthy Kids. The YMCA follows State and County Public Health guidelines to keep all of us safe.
Kelly Hutchison, Sports Director
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GOLD COUNTRY
HOLIDAY SNOWBALL FIGHT - WINTER - GOLD COUNTRY
Join us for a frosty showdown at the Gold Country YMCA's "Snow Ball Fight"! Bundle up and bring your dodgeball skills outdoors in a winter-themed dodgeball game, happening an hour before our much-anticipated Holiday Family Swim event. It's a spirited way to warm up for the holiday season! Please note that the "Snow Ball Fight" is weather permitting, so keep an eye on our updates for any chilly changes. Mark your calendars for this extra cool dodgeball experience – a flurry of fun awaits!
Who: Ages 6-12
When: Saturday Dec 16, 11:00-12:00 PM
Where: 350 Race St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: FREE EVENT, no preregistration required
OROVILLE
BASKETBALL - WINTER - OROVILLE
Who: Coed, grades PreK through 7th grade. Must be age 4 by January 8th.
Location: YMCA Convention Center, 1200 Myers Street, Oroville.
When: Practices start the week of January 8th. Games start January 20th and last through March 2nd. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Cost: $93 for YMCA members and $108 for Community Members. A reversible YMCA basketball jersey is required and will be an additional $19.52 and is ordered through a third party vendor. Jerseys will be shipped directly to your house.
Priority registration will end December 24th. Late sign ups will be taken on a space available basis only. After December 24th, late sign ups will be subject to a $20 late fee.
Financial Assistance: Available through the Y-Assist program. Y-Assist Applications can be found on the website HERE Email completed applications to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
Coaches: Volunteer coaches are needed. Please consider volunteering. Training and practice ideas provided. It is a fun and fulfilling opportunity to spend quality time with your child.
Questions: sports@ymcasuperiorcal.org
DODGEBALL - FALL - OROVILLE
Your child will be able to participate in a safe environment playing dodgeball along with meeting new friends, developing teamwork and having fun! A program favorite of the many games throughout the season is parents vs kids.
Who: Coed, Grades 1st - 7th. League will be broken down in divisions by grade; 1st-3rd graders, 4th-7th graders.
When: You have two sessions to choose from; Session 1 will be Wednesday evenings and begins on October 4th, and ends on October 25th, Session 2 will be Thursday evenings and begins on November 16th and ends on December 14th. There are no practices for this league.
Where: YMCA Convention Center, 1200 Myers Street, Oroville.
Register: $37 for YMCA members and $57 for Community Members.
Financial Assistance: Available through the Y-Assist program. Y-Assist Applications can be found on the website HERE Email completed applications to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
ROLLINGWOOD
HOLIDAY JR PICKLEBALL - WINTER - ROLLINGWOOD
This Holiday break is the perfect time to introduce your child to pickleball or to continue growing their skills. Our experienced coaches are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment, ensuring each child experiences the joy of pickleball while building lasting friendships. Don't miss out on the holiday cheer? register now for an unforgettable pickleball adventure for your young athlete!
Who: Coed, ages 7to 13.
When: Wednedays and Fridays from4:15-5:15 pm. Beginning Dec. 27th through Jan. 5th.
Where: Rollingwood YMCA, 9373 Winding Oak Dr 95682
Register: $40 for Y Members, $50 for Community.
Paddles are not required. Loaner equipment is available.
Financial Assistance: Available through Y-Assist program.
Y-Assist applications can be Here. Email Completed applications to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
SACRAMENTO
BASKETBALL - WINTER - SACRAMENTO
Who: Grades PreK through 7th grade. Must be age 4 by January 8th. Prek/Kinder division is coed. All older divisions are by gender, subject to going coed dependent upon registration numbers. Girls may choose to play in the boys division.
Location: Sacramento Central YMCA, 2021 W St. Sacramento.
When: Practices start the week of January 8th. Games start January 20th and last through March 9th. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Cost: $124 for YMCA members and $144 for Community Members. A reversible YMCA basketball jersey is required and will be an additional $19.52 and is ordered through a third party vendor. Jerseys will be shipped directly to your house.
Priority registration will end December 25th. Late sign ups will be taken on a space available basis only. After December 25th, late sign ups will be subject to a $20 late fee.
Financial Assistance: Available through the Y-Assist program. Y-Assist Applications can be found on the website HERE Email completed applications to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
Coaches: Volunteer coaches are needed. Please consider volunteering. Training and practice ideas provided. It is a fun and fulfilling opportunity to spend quality time with your child.
Questions: sports@ymcasuperiorcal.org
DODGEBALL - FALL - SACRAMENTO
Your child will be able to participate in a safe environment playing dodgeball along with meeting new friends, developing teamwork and having fun! A program favorite of the many games throughout the season is parents vs kids.
Who: Coed, Grades 1st-7th. League will be broken down in divisions by grade; 1st-3rd, 4th-7th.
When: Tuesday evenings, beginning on November 28th, and ending on December 19th. There are no practices for this league.
Where: Sacramento Central YMCA Gym, 2021 W Street, Sacramento
Register: $37 for YMCA members and $57 for Community Members. A new multisport jersey is required and will be an additional $24.52 and is ordered through a third party vendor. Jerseys will be shipped directly to your house.
Financial Assistance: Available through the Y-Assist program. Y-Assist Applications can be found on the website HERE Email completed applications to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
YOLO COUNTY
BASKETBALL - WINTER- YOLO
Who: PreK – 7th grades. Prek/Kinder is coed. Older divisions are by gender. Girls are always allowed to play with the boys if they choose to do so. 5th-7th grade is subject to go coed dependent upon registration numbers.
When: Practice begins the week of January 1st. Games start January 13th and last through March 2nd. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Where: The YMCA for the younger players and school gyms in Woodland for the older players.
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Cost: $124 for YMCA members and $144 for Community Members. A YMCA reversible basketball jersey is required and will be an additional $19.52 and is ordered through a third party vendor. Jerseys will be shipped directly to your house.
Priority registration will end Dec. 19th. Late sign ups will taken on a space available basis only. After December 19th late sign ups will be subject to a $20 late fee.
Financial Assistance: Available through the Y-Assist program. Y-Assist Applications can be found on the website HERE Email completed applications to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
DODGEBALL - FALL - YOLO
Benefits of Dodgeball for Children.
Dodgeball is one of the YMCA's fastest growing sports at the moment, and it’s not hard to see why. The game is fast-paced, fun, and requires a combination of physical skill, strategy, and teamwork. But did you know that dodgeball also offers a range of benefits for children beyond just being a fun game to play? Here are some of the key benefits of dodgeball for children:
- Physical fitness: Dodgeball is a high-intensity game that requires players to move quickly, dodge, and throw balls. This helps to improve children’s physical fitness, including their agility, speed, and hand-eye coordination.
- Teamwork and social skills: Dodgeball is a team game that requires players to work together to win. This helps children to develop important teamwork and social skills, including communication, cooperation, and problem-solving.
- Confidence: Dodgeball is a game that requires players to take risks and make quick decisions. As children become more skilled at the game, they develop greater confidence in their abilities, which can help to boost their self-esteem
- Emotional regulation: Dodgeball can be an emotional game, with players experiencing both highs and lows as they play. This provides children with the opportunity to develop emotional regulation skills, such as learning how to manage their emotions, cope with disappointment, and celebrate success.
- Fair play: Dodgeball is a game that requires players to follow rules and play fair. This helps children to learn the importance of fair play, sportsmanship, and respecting others.
- Inclusivity: Dodgeball is a game that can be adapted to suit a range of abilities and skill levels, making it an inclusive game that can be enjoyed by all children, regardless of their abilities.
- Friendships: Your child will see old friends and meet new ones!
- Indoor Activity: This is a great indoor activity while the weather is colder and the sun sets earlier.
- Family Fun: One of the highlights is the parent vs kids game. Don't worry, your child will not be beamed by an overzealous 38 year old!
Sign up now! Games are in the evenings, on Tuesdays, starting November 7th!
Who: Coed, Grades K-8th. League will be broken down in divisions by grade; K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th.
When: Tuesday evenings, beginning on November 7th, and ending on December 12th. There are no practices for this league.
Where: Yolo County YMCA, 1300 College St, Woodland.
Register: $52 for YMCA members and $72 for Community Members. A new multisport jersey is required and will be an additional $24.52 and is ordered through a third party vendor. Jerseys will be shipped directly to your house.
Financial Assistance: Available through the Y-Assist program. Y-Assist Applications can be found on the website HERE Email completed applications to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
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FAQ's
When will I know when my child’s practice is?
Practice is one weekday evening per week. Practice usually takes place from 4:30 to 8:00pm and in 45 - 60 min in length. The day and time will be chosen by the volunteer coach at the coach meeting. The coach meeting is generally scheduled to take place the week before practice is set to start. At the coach meeting they will be instructed to reach out to their rosters and relay all of the season information and practice schedule.
I did not get my practice time request.
The teams are formed before the coaches have picked their practice times. So we are unable to honor practice time requests until after the coach meeting. If your child gets placed on a team that practices at a time you cannot make, email sports@ymcasuperiorcal.org to see if there is space on a team that practices when you and your child are available.
Can I request that my child be on their friend's team?
We allow player requests but we do not allow coach/ team requests. Requests need to be mutual. Meaning the parent of child 1 puts down the name of child 2 and the parent of child 2 puts down the name of child 1 during the registration process. Additionally, we try to keep our league as equitable and inclusive as possible, by trying to keep requests to half a team max. We feel this promotes equity because it prevents teams from getting "stacked" with players that have more experience. And it promotes inclusion because now children from a different background can work together through random assignments.
Do you have paid coaches?
The YMCA is a volunteer organization, and all of the coaches for our team sports are volunteers. They can be parents or members of the community. All of our coaches are required to get Livescan fingerprinting and complete concussion training. For our smaller classes, such as Peewee sports and Esports, we use a qualified and trained staff member.
What is the commitment of being a coach?
The commitment of coaching is one practice and one game per week for the duration of the 8 week sport season. The YMCA will supply the equipment and any training materials you may need, including practice plans. If you are interested in coaching, please email sports@ymcasuperiorcal.org.
If my child is assigned to a team without a coach, what will happen to that team?
The YMCA puts in a lot of effort to recruit volunteer coaches before the season starts. However, due to the high number of registrations each season, there are times when we have teams that don't have a coach for the first week of practice. In such cases, a dedicated YMCA staff member steps in to coach the first practice while we continue our search for a coach. Rest assured, we have never had to cancel a whole team because we always manage to find a coach. Sometimes, we even work with two volunteers to accommodate everyone's schedules. So, you can be confident that we always strive to ensure every registered participant gets to play, and we have never had to issue refunds due to a lack of a coach.
What equipment will my child need?
The only sports with an equipment requirement are soccer and flag football. Soccer requires that your child wear shin guards during both practices and games. Flag football requires that your child wear a mouthguard during practices and games. For everything else, general athletic wear and athletic shoes are all your child needs. If you are in need of financial assistance to provide these pieces of equipment for your child, please contact sports@ymcasuperiorcal.org.
My YMCA account is not working, and I cannot register my child.
If you are having trouble logging into your existing YMCA account please email member services, or call the front desk of the YMCA and they can send you a password reset link.
Email: membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org
Oroville: 530-533-9622
Rollingwood: 916-988-1727
Sacramento: 916-542-9622
Yolo: 530-666-9623
Why do I have to pay an additional amount for a jersey? In the past the price has included a shirt.
Our 2023 registration prices are lower than they were in 2022. We hope that in the long run the new jerseys we are ordering starting spring of 2023 will save family's money because you will only need to purchase one shirt for soccer, flag football, volleyball, and dodgeball. That shirt should last until the child outgrows it. We will also have one shirt for basketball, which can be used for all seasons; Winter, Summer and Fall (Fall basketball offered at Sac Y only). That shirt will last until child outgrows it.
What does my registration fee cover?
Your registration fee pays for the things you see, like equipment (balls, goals, whistles), referees. And things you don't see, such as; the cost of using the facility, insurance coverage, fingerprinting for paid staff and volunteers, and wages for support staff and administration staff. The YMCA does not want to turn anyone away due to an inability to pay, so we hope those who cannot afford the league will use our Financial Assistance program: www.ymcasuperiorcal.org/Y-assist
Why has the 2024 team sports registration fee increased from 2023?
The YMCA continues to struggle to find and keep referees. We strive to run quality programs but that's hard with the near constant turnover of our referees. For the 2024 season we will be raising the referee wages from $16/hour to $20/hour in hopes of retaining referees and competing with the fast food industry in hourly wages.
I want to apply for financial assistance. How can I do that?
To apply for financial assistance complete the Y-Assist application and drop it off at the YMCA front desk or email it to membership@ymcasuperiorcal.org. You will be contacted via email within 5 business days to confirm your qualified award. Please allow time for this to get processed BEFORE priority registration ends.
What is the deadline for requesting a full refund or credit for my child who is enrolled in a team sports program?
To receive a full refund or credit on your account, you must submit your request by the Monday following the first game of the program.
Why is there a deadline for refunds?
Our refund policy is designed to accommodate our waitlist system. By adhering to this deadline, we can efficiently fill vacant spots in the program, ensuring that every child has an opportunity to participate and preventing the loss of income from the registration.
Can I receive a partial refund if I miss the deadline?
Yes, if the request is made before the third game, you may be eligible for a prorated refund. This is subject to evaluation based on individual circumstances.