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
CURRENT OFFERINGS
OROVILLE
FUTSAL - SPRING - OROVILLE
Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game which is, essentially, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a small sided game, played on a smaller field with a smaller low bounce ball. The ball forces a player to use their skill rather than the ball’s bounce to propel it. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries. There are no walls in play. This is the game that outdoor soccer players around the globe play when they are indoors to refine and maintain their control skills and touch.
Who: Ages 7 to 13, all divisions are coed.
When: Practices are Tuesday evenings and games are Thursday evenings starting April 6th and ending on May 26th.
Where: YMCA Convention Center, 1200 Myers Street, Oroville.
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Register: $102 for YMCA members and $122 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
BASKETBALL - WINTER - OROVILLE
Who: Pre K-8th grades, all divisions are coed.
When: Practices start the week of January 1st and last through February 25th. The first game is January 7th. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Where: YMCA Convention Center, 1200 Myers Street, Oroville.
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Register: $70 for YMCA members and $110 for Community Members. Priority registration will end December 12th. Late sign ups will be taken on a space available basis only. After December 12th 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
ROLLINGWOOD
JR PICKLEBALL - SPRING - ROLLINGWOOD
This highly addictive game is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Using a Pickleball paddle, wiffle ball, and a low net makes it ideal for all ages and abilities. The Rollingwood YMCA is excited to bring this popular game to our youth with our 6 week long Junior Pickleball class. Pickleball helps kids learn hand-eye coordination, agility & balance, and provides social interaction in a team setting. Our qualified staff will make learning fun and soon your child will see why everyone loves this game, whether they are 7 or 77.
Who: Coed, ages 7-12.
When: Classes are Tuesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm, beginning April 24th and ending on May 30th.
Where: Rollingwood YMCA, 9373 Winding Oaks Drive, Fair Oaks, 95628.
Register: $80 for YMCA members and $90 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
SACRAMENTO
BASKETBALL - WINTER - SACRAMENTO
Who: Pre K-7th grades, Prek/kinder is Coed. 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th are gendered. 5th-7th is Coed.
When: Practices start the week of January 9th and last through March 11th. The first game is January 21st. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Where: Sacramento Central YMCA Gym, 2021 W Street, Sacramento
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Register: $70 for YMCA members and $110 for Community Members. 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
SOCCER - SPRING - SACRAMENTO
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. The YMCA of Sacramento is one of the best places to learn and play this worldwide game and have a lot of fun while doing it! YMCA soccer emphasizes fun, teamwork, sportsmanship and inclusion for all, while encouraging kids to be active – a benefit to them both physically and mentally, as active kids are not only healthier, but do better in school. Playing organized sports is one predictor for developing into a well-adjusted teen and adult.
Soccer is a great choice for youth sports for many reasons. Because there is very little equipment needed, your investment as a parent isn’t a barrier to entry. But more importantly, it’s a game with simple rules that children can grasp from an early age.
Our YMCA soccer program is a developmental league that meets the athlete where he or she is and builds their skills from there. Whether their first season is at age 3 or age 7, YMCA coaches will help them get in the game and enjoy their experience.
Who: 3 year olds – 7 year olds, all divisions are coed.
When: Practices start the week of March 6th. Games start March 18th and last through May 13th. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Where: Curtis Park, Sacramento. 3349 West Curtis Drive, Sacramento, CA.
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Register: $112 for YMCA members and $132 for Community Members. This price includes the new, reversible, multisport jersey (see top of page). Priority registration will end Feb. 20th. Late sign ups will be taken on a space available basis only. After Feb 20th 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
FLAG FOOTBALL - SPRING - SACRAMENTO
Flag Football is one of America's most exciting sports and you can get your start here at the YMCA, so huddle up‚ flag football is here! YMCA flag football is a recreational program designed for players new to the sport of football as well as those not quite ready for tackle football. Flag football has one practice a week in the evening and games on Saturdays. During games and practices, good sportsmanship and core values are modeled and promoted and the focus is on fundamentals and new skill development.
Who: 5 year olds - 13 year olds, Coed
When: Practice starts the week of March 13th. Games start March 25th and last through May 20th. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Where: Curtis Park, Sacramento. 3349 West Curtis Drive, Sacramento, CA.
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Register: $112 for YMCA members and $132 for Community Members. This price includes the new, reversible, multisport jersey (see top of page).Priority registration will end Feb. 27th. Late sign ups will taken on a space available basis only. After Feb. 27th 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
YOLO COUNTY
SOCCER - SPRING - YOLO
Who: Age 3 to 13, 3/4 year-old division is coed, all other divisions are by gender. Open to children age 3 to 13. Older divisions are subject to go coed dependent upon registration numbers.
When: Practices start the week of March 13th. Games start March 25th and last through May 20th. Games are on Saturdays and practices are one evening a week. Practice day and time is dependent on the volunteer coach.
Where: City parks in the city of Woodland
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Register: $112 for YMCA members and $132 for Community Members. Priority registration will end February 26th. Late sign ups will be taken on a space available basis only. After February 26th 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
BASKETBALL - WINTER - YOLO
Who: Pre K-7th grades, Prek/Kinder is Coed, all other divisions are by gender. Open to children age 4 to 13.
When: Practices start the week of January 2nd. Games start January 14th and last through March 4th. 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 younger players and school gyms in Woodland for the older players.
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches needed
Register: $70 for YMCA members and $110 for Community Members. Priority registration will end December 19th. Late sign ups will be 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
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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.
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
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.