Our sports programs keep kids active, teach friendly competition and introduce healthy practices for life. YMCA sports staff, coaches, and volunteers encourage children to reach their full potential. Sports and recreation at the Y create a healthy outlet for children to gain new skills, learn to work as a team and connect with positive role models — all in an inclusive environment.
For more information, contact Reagin Duesing, Sports Director, at reagind@dcksymca.org.
CURRENT SPORTS:
Youth NFL FLAG Football
Join the action this fall with NFL FLAG Football at Dodge City Family YMCA! Boys and girls grade Kinder - 6th will learn the rules, skill, and fundamentals of flag football during a 6-week season. Post-season tournament for 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade. Jerseys are included with registration.
Children participating in the program for first time and who qualify for free/reduced lunches will receive 70% off when they show proof at the YMCA!
Ages | K-6th Grade
Season dates | Sept 7-Oct 12
Registration | Closes Aug 6
Coaches' Meeting | Aug 8
Game Days | Saturday mornings
Fees | $55/Members; $75/Non-Members
Late registration fee: $15.
Youth Volleyball
At YMCA Youth Volleyball, kids can develop skills and fundamentals while having fun, and game time develops athletes in a positive way. We accept all experience levels. Come in and show proof of fee/reduced lunches to qualify for our Everyone Belongs Scholarship program to get 30% off your registration.
Children participating in the program for first time and who qualify for free/reduced lunches will receive 70% off when they show proof at the YMCA!
Ages | Incoming K-6th Grade
Season dates | Sept 7-Oct 12
Registration | Closes Aug 13 (YMCA Jersey required)
Coaches' Meeting | Aug 15 @ 6pm in YMCA
Game Days | Saturday mornings
Fees | $25/Members; $45/Non-Members
Late registration fee: $15.
Travel Tackle Football
YMCA Tackle Football combines team play and individual skills to provide a fun environment to learn and grow! Tackle football, you will be traveling to other communities within southwest Kansas. Players will have equipment provided and will need to be returned to qualify for your deposit back. New reversible jerseys that every player will keep at the end of the season.
Ages | 5th-6th Grade
Season | Sept 7 - Oct 26
Registration | Closes Aug 13
Fees | $190/Members; $210/Non-Members
Late registration fee: $15. Free/reduced lunches do not apply to this program.
Fee Breakdown | $100/equipment deposit; $70/Jersey fee; $20/members registration; $40/non-member registration.
You will receive your deposit at the end of the season when your turn your equipment in.
My First Football
Start them off right with youth sports at the Y, where kids can be active, build confidence, learn new skills and make friends. Our four-week My First Football program for children ages 3-5 introduces the basic skills and fundamentals of the game of football. We will also provide your little one with their first YMCA jersey!
Ages | 3-5 years old (who do not attend Kindergarten)
Season | Sept. 12- Oct. 3 (Meet once a week on Thursday evenings)
Registration | Closes Aug 29
Fees | $25/members; $45/non-members
Late registration fee: $15.
Join the Action as a Volunteer Coach
As a volunteer coach, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of our community’s kids. You’ll help our young athletes develop their skills, build confidence, and learn important life lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance.
It’s also a great opportunity for parents to bond with their kids, family members to pass on a love of the game, or for college kids to get volunteer hours!
COACHING REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3-hour commitment per week: At least one practice a week and games on the weekends
- Maintain communication with the Y Sports Director
- Attend coaches meetings
- Be at least 15 years old
- Maintain communication with parents about practices and games
For more information, contact Reagin Duesing, Sports Director, at reagind@dcksymca.org or at 620-225-8157.
This calendar is designed to help with dates and times for our various sports programs. *All dates, times, and fees are subject to change*
| Sport | Fees | Grades/Age | Registration | Extended Registration Fee |
League Dates | Game Days |
|
Boys Basketball |
|
Kinder-6th Grade | Jan 4 | $10 |
Late Jan-Late Feb |
Saturdays |
|
Outdoor Soccer |
|
5 years-6th Grade | June 7 | $10 |
Late April-Late May |
Tuesday-Thursday evenings |
|
Blastbal/T-Ball |
|
3 years-6 years | Mar 22 | $10 |
Late April-Late May |
Monday-Tuesday evenings |
| Baseball/Softball |
|
7 years-6th Grade |
Feb 22 |
$10 |
Late April-Late May |
Wednesday & Thursday Evenings |
| Tackle Football (Program includes $40 equipment fee. |
|
5th & 6th Grade | Aug 23 | $10 | Early Sep-Late Oct | Sunday Afternoons Super Saturday |
| Flag Football |
|
Kinder - 2nd Grade | Aug 23 | $10 | Early Sep-Mid Oct | Saturdays |
| Volleyball |
|
1st- 6th Grade | Aug 23 | $10 | Early Sep-Mid Oct | Saturdays |
| Girls Basketball |
|
Kinder-6th Grade | Oct 18 | $10 | Early Nov-Mid Dec | Saturdays |
| Indoor Soccer |
|
3 years-6th Grade | Oct 25 | $10 | Nov-Dec | Saturday Afternoons |