SPORTS INFO & FAQS

COVID Refund and Credit Policy for Y Programs (Effective 11/4/2020)

The COVID Refund and Credit Policy for Y Programs supersedes the YMCA of Northern Colorado’s existing refund/credit policy. This policy applies to registration in the following programs: Health/Fitness, Sports, Aquatics, Ice, Preschool, Youth and Teen Programs and Adult Programs. This policy does not apply to Y membership or YMCA Camp Santa Maria.

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SPORTS FAQs

What does “Priority Registration Period for Y Members” mean?

Current Y members are eligible to register during our priority registration period.
Players registered during the priority registration period are teamed first, and as with all players, requests are taken into account.

What does the “Regular Registration Period” mean?

During the regular registration period, players are teamed in the order they register according to requests made in their registration and expected rosters submitted by volunteer coaches.
In the event a player has not made any requests at the time of their registration, school and geographical information will be used to place them with a team for the season.

What does the “Late Registration Period” mean?

The late registration period begins immediately following the conclusion of the regular registration period. The late registration period corresponds with our team formation deadline and indicates that limited space is available in the program.
Registrations received during the late period will be processed in the order they are received, and players will be placed on teams as space allows.
If a late period registrant would like to cancel their participation in the program, the waitlist period fee is non-refundable.

I’m registered. When will I know what team my player is on?

You can expect to receive your child’s team placement for the season approximately two weeks prior to games beginning. This includes coach information, team roster and practice time if applicable.
Tables with the specific dates for each season are included in the program guide and are available on this page.
You can expect to receive the game schedule for the season approximately one week prior to games beginning.
Team and game information is communicated via email by a sports director or through Playerspace, the team management platform utilized by the YMCA of Northern Colorado.

Can my player be on the same team as their friend/classmate?

You are able to request a coach, player(s) and practice days that work best for you at the time of registration. Sports directors take all requests into consideration when creating team rosters but cannot guarantee your requests can be accommodated.

How do team rosters get built?

Players are teamed according to the requests made at the time of their registration, expected rosters submitted by volunteer coaches, and any school or geographical information included in their registration questionnaire.
Sports directors are not able to guarantee that all requests can be accommodated.

How are team practices scheduled?

Sports directors work directly with volunteer coaches to schedule practices based on what is available during a given season.
Available practice options are determined by the space available within our YMCAs and area school sites.
Sports directors do their best to accommodate practice requests made within sports registrations, but cannot guarantee requested practice days or locations are available.

What equipment does my player need ahead of a program or season?

Generally, players are encouraged to wear athletic shoes and the required uniform for their particular sport/program. For Soccer, Flag Football and Lacrosse, cleats are encouraged.
Specific equipment needs vary by sport and season. Please refer to the program description, welcome emails and other information sent by our sports directors ahead of a program.

What is the YMCA of Northern Colorado’s Weather Policy?

In the event weather forces a program cancellation, the weather hotline will be updated at least two hours prior to the start of a program. On game days, updates will be posted two hours prior to the start of the first game of the day.
You can reach the YMCA of Northern Colorado Weather Hotline by calling 303-827-2252.

We can’t play anymore. How do I get a refund?

If a refund is requested prior to the conclusion of the regular registration period, the participant is eligible for a refund less a $10 processing fee.
The processing fee will not be charged if a credit to your Y account is requested instead of a refund to a credit card or as a check.
No refunds or credits will be authorized after the first session/practice/game.
All fees paid will be refunded in full when the YMCA cancels a program.
Refunds will not be granted solely based on the inability of the YMCA to accommodate coach, practice or player requests made at the time of registration.

SPORTS AT A GLANCE

Sports of All Sorts (Ages 3-4)

Sports Offered: Sports Sampler
Season Length: 4 weeks; no games
Game Format: 45-minute staff-led clinic sessions
Practices: N/A
Team Size: N/A
Uniforms: T-shirt included in registration fees
Coaches: Y Staff Coaches

Learn to Play Coed Leagues (Ages 5-6)

Sports Offered: Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball
Season Length: 6 weeks, games each weekend
Game Format: 12-minute halves played in a 4v4 format
Practices: 25-minute team practices immediately before games
Team Size: 8 players per team maximum
Uniforms: T-shirt included in registration fees
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches

Recreational Boys & Girls Leagues (Ages 7-9)

Sports Offered: Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball
Season Length: 6 weeks, games each weekend
Game Format: 20-minute halves played in a 5v5 format
Practices: One weekly 60-minute team practice set by coach
Team Size: 10 players per team maximum
Uniforms: League jersey required
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches

Developmental Boys & Girls Leagues (Ages 9-11)

Sports Offered: Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball
Season Length: 6 weeks, games each weekend
Game Format: Varies by sport — slightly modified high school rules
Practices: One weekly 90-minute team practice set by coach
Team Size: Varies by sport — no more than double the players in game
Uniforms: League jersey required
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches

Firecracker Volleyball — CARA League (Ages 12-14)

Sports Offered: Volleyball
Season Length: 8 weeks, 2-3 game days with end of season tournament
Game Format: CARA league rules, 6v6 format
Practices: Two weekly 90-minute team practices set by coach
Team Size: 12 players per team maximum
Uniforms: Firecracker Volleyball jersey required
Coaches: Y Coaches with volunteer team managers

Lightning Lacrosse — CARA League (Ages 10-14)

Sports Offered: Lacrosse
Season Length: 8 weeks, 6-7 games per season
Game Format: CARA league rules, 7v7 format
Practices: Two weekly 90-minute team practices set by coach
Team Size: 14 players per team maximum
Uniforms: Lightning Lacrosse jersey required
Coaches: Y Coaches with volunteer team managers

Peak Hoops Boys & Girls Leagues (Ages 11-16)

Sports Offered: Basketball
Season Length: 10 weeks with end of season tournament
Game Format: Four 6-minute stop clock quarters, 5v5 format
Practices: Two weekly 60-minute team practices set by coach with an opportunity for up to 4 additional weekend practices throughout the season
Team Size: 10 players per team maximum
Uniforms: Peak Hoops jersey required
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches

Black & Gold Flag Football Leagues (Ages 11-16)

Sports Offered: Flag Football
Season Length: 6 week season with games each weekend and end of season tournament
Game Format: 5v5 format, four 8-minute quarters
Practices: Two weekly 60-minute team practices set by coach
Team Size: 10 players per team maximum
Uniforms: League jersey required
Coaches: Volunteer Coaches

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