Sports Staff
Tyson Carrier, Sports Director, t.carrier@ymcanwnc.org
Daulton Bynum, Sports Coordinator, d.bynum@ymcanwnc.org
Youth
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Association aspires to be an outstanding recreational youth sports organization by providing fun, memorable seasons to our athletes, coaches, and parents. Each athlete should feel like an important part of the team, regardless of performance, and learn the skills, tactics, and strategies of the game to improve as a player.
Spring Sports Update
January 22-March 19: Registration Period (or until capacity has been reached)
March 1: Price increases $15
March 12-15: Spring Sports shop event at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Click here for the 20% off coupon
March 15: Spring Sports programs begin
March 27: Games begin
April 3-9: Spring Break – no games or practices
May 15: Spring Sports programs end
During these times, the Y is even more committed to keeping kids and everyone else safe, while allowing our kids to become active again! How exactly are we keeping kids, coaches, parents, staff, and our community safe? We are glad you asked!
View our COVID-19 spring sports safety policies (updated as of 3/1/21)
Family-Friendly Registration Process
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.
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. If you do not have a PLAYERSPACE account, you will receive an email asking you to set one up once the teams have been assigned. If you have an existing account, please log in after the date that teams have been assigned. PLAYERSPACE will be used for basketball, soccer, flag football, t-ball/baseball and volleyball.
Youth Sports Parent Handbook
Get H.Y.P.E.! Home School P.E.
For grades K-5, our curriculum-based program incorporates both physical activity and introduces our students to a variety of different sports. Our students will learn how to move their bodies and learn new sports skills through drills and games while having fun and making new friends! Click here for more information.
Home School PE Curriculum Schedule
Home School PE COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Scroll down to register!
Be a Coach!
As is the case with all recreational leagues, the Y program is built on dedicated volunteer coaches. If you are a great role model, have a fun-loving attitude, enjoy working with kids, and have good communication skills, you are qualified to become a head coach! The Y provides coach training and practice plans, along with help from staff members when needed. Coaching couldn’t get any easier! If you are interested, contact the Y staff listed below and tell them you want to make an impact this season! Coaches, please make sure to register your child as soon as possible to ensure they have a spot on the team, as we cannot hold spots on any team.
Michelle Barson
Sports Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 614.404.2111
Email: m.barson@ymcanwnc.org
Coaches’ Meeting
Virtual Spring Sports Coaches’ Meeting: Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00pm (email invite will be sent one week prior)
Adult/Family
Pickleball
Not currently available
Racquetball
Available on a first come, first served basis. You must provide your own racquetball and eyewear.
Pick Up Basketball
- As of Monday, March 22 there will no longer be any restrictions on basketball play.
- Participants must continue to wear face coverings at all times and remain 6 feet apart while waiting between games.
- 1 court available Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays during all operational hours Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00am and 6:00–8:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am-1:00pm