Summer Sports Registration Is Opening Monday!
At the Y, sports and recreational activities are something special. Friendly competition (even with yourself), lots of variety, and a supportive environment make team sports and recreation fun again. This combination also makes for a healthier lifestyle. Financial assistance is available.
At the Y, every pass, shot and point builds skills that last long after the final whistle. Through the guidance of our dedicated staff and VOLUNTEER COACHES, athletes learn what true sportsmanship and teamwork look like- on and off the court of field. Academy and Rookie Sports programs will include one weekday session with a YMCA coach.
Summer sports will include a weeknight practice and weeknight game. No weekends! Practices will be limited to 3-5 for the season depending on sport chosen. Our fast-paced summer leagues are geared towards players that already have a basic understanding of sports. Players new to basketball or volleyball may struggle to keep up with the pace of this league.
FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Summer Sports
Basketball League: WGW, Jr., Jerry Long
Rookie Basketball: WGW, Jr., Jerry Long
Volleyball League: Kernersville, Stokes
Volleyball Academy: Kernersville, Stokes
T-Ball: Statesville
Summer Sports Camp
Sports Camps at Camp Play Ball reach far beyond developing youth's skills in the sports they love. Summer is a time to get outside or on the court, enjoy time with friends, be active, improve or learn a new sport and have fun! Our high energy coaches pride themselves on making this a reality for every child. Come enjoy the summer like it was meant to be enjoyed. Camps consist of drills, skill development, conditioning, competition games, scrimmages and character development.
Need all day care though? Combine half-day of sports camp with half-day of traditional day camp for a full day a fun! Camp staff will ensure your camper transitions safely from one camp to another.
Click a branch above to see summer sports camp options and more details.
Family-Friendly Registration Process
(All sports except Stokes Volleyball & Basketball League ages 9+)
Our registration process will allow you to choose the practice day and time that is most convenient for your family. The practice day and time that you choose at registration will determine your team. Early registration is strongly encouraged as each team has a set number of participants and once a practice day and time has reached its player capacity that team will be full.
Skills Evaluations & Coaches' Draft
(All Girls Basketball League)
For all basketball league ages 9+ and volleyball at Stokes, the Y will host pre-season evaluations and formal coaches' drafts. All participants must attend one evaluation as teams will be drafted by coaches using the results from these evaluations.
Players must be available to practice on the nights listed. No requests will be considered. Team Assignment emails will be sent no later than Thursday, June 4. For more information, click below.
PLAYERSPACE
This is an online sports platform that is utilized for simplifying communication among coaches, players and YMCA sports staff. PLAYERSPACE is where you will find your roster, practice and game schedules, as well as contact information for those on your team. A PLAYERSPACE account will be created for the Primary Person on your DAXKO account after registration is complete (unless you have one prior with the same primary email on file). You will be emailed your account log-in credentials two weeks prior to the season and emailed your team assignment the Thursday prior to the season start date. (Be sure to check your spam folder as emails often go to spam initially.) PLAYERSPACE will be used for basketball, soccer, flag football, t-ball/baseball and volleyball.
Important Dates
Spring 2026
January 19-March 7: Registration Period (or until capacity has been reached)
March 8-Until Filled: Late Registration, price increases (if capacity has not been reached)
March 3-12: Volleyball Skills Evaluations
March 16-19: Spring Sports Coaches’ Meetings & Drafts
March TBD: DICK'S Sporting Goods Shop Event (20% off for participants)- click here!
March 23: Spring Sports programs begin*
March 30: Parent & Me Rookie Sports Academy programs begin
April 4: Spring Sports games begin*
April 6-11: Spring Break for Davie and Stokes County (no practices or games, games will be played April 20-24 instead of April 11)
April 25: Clemmons Community Day (no Saturday games at Jerry Long, weekday games will be played April 20-24)
May 16: Spring Sports programs end
May 18-22: Make-up game (if necessary)
*Program at Wilkes will begin in April or May and end in July.
Summer 2026
April 6-May 30: Registration Period (or until capacity has been reached)
May 31-Until Filled: Late Registration, price increases (if capacity has not been reached)
May 26-28: Skills Evaluations
June 1-3: Summer Sports Coaches’ Meetings & Drafts
June 8: Summer Sports programs begin
June 12: Rookie Sports & Academy programs begin
June 18: Summer Sports games begin
July 24: Summer Sports programs end
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