Sports Staff
James McCorkle, Sports Coordinator, j.mccorkle@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.
Fall Sports Update
July 12-August 20: Registration Period (or until capacity has been reached)
August 21: Late Registration, price increases (if capacity has not been reached)
September 3-6: Fall Sports shop event at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Click here for your 20% off coupon.
Week of September 6: Fall Sports programs begin
Week of September 13: Rookie Sports programs begin
September 18: League games begin
October 30: Fall Sports programs end
November 6: Make up games (if necessary)
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
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
Fall Sports Coaches’ Meeting: Wednesday, September 1 at 6:00pm
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
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