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Youth Sports & Fitness/Instructional Programs

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CYS offers sports for ages 3-15. Team sports include soccer, t-ball, baseball, football, basketball, track and field, wrestling, cheerleading and more. A variety of individual sports, clinics and camps are available throughout the year. Those who are already registered at Parent Central for CYS can register for upcoming sports at WebTrac,  visit Parent Central at 6880 Marchant Avenue Bldg 104 or the Youth Sports office at 7110 McIver Street, Bldg 1056.

Parents, offer your evaluation of youth volunteer coaches at the National Alliance for Youth Sports.  You will need the coach member number, which is available through your Youth Sports office.

Spring Sports

CYS Youth Sports invites youth to participate in an exciting season of Spring Sports! Your child will participate in fun practices, games, and learn how to work together as a team. Our program is designed to help young athletes of all skill levels learn to develop skills in their chosen sport, build their confidence and have fun. Registration for Spring Sports begins January 8 – February 16, and the first practice begins in March. Parents can register their child at Parent Central (building 104), Youth Sports (building 1056) or online via WebTrac. Youth must have a current sports physical on file to participate. Interested in being a coach? Contact CYS Youth Sports at +1 (706) 545-0522. See below for more details. 

Spring Sports:  Kilometer kids, soccer and flag football

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Spring Break Sports Camps

Get ready for an incredible Spring Break with CYS Youth Sports! Join us April 1 – 5 for a wide range of exciting camps like soccer, baseball, basketball, and paintball! Not only will your kids have a blast, but they will also learn about teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness. Registration begins March 1 – 29. Parents can register their child at Parent Central (building 104), Youth Sports (building 1056) or online via WebTrac. For more details, see the schedule below or call CYS Youth Sports at +1 (706) 545-0522.

Spring Sports Camps

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Black Knight Football and Cheerleading

Get ready for Black Knight Football & Cheerleading! The CYS Youth Sports tackle football league and cheerleading is open to youth ages 7 – 13 and registration is $200 per player/cheerleader (Includes fees to Columbus Youth Football, uniforms, and trophies). Practices will be on post and games will be played on post and in Columbus, Phenix City, Russell County and Opelika. The season takes place August through December and registration ends August 3 - Sign up today! For more information, please call CYS Youth Sports at +1 (706) 545-0522.

This is a two-part registration process:                                                                                               

  1. Beginning March 3, attending children have to register first at Parent Central, building 104.  
  2. Participants will then have to register on the CYF website at https://www.cyfgeorgia.com *No fees paid to CYF*

After a successful online registration with Columbus Youth Football, payers and players will have to attend a weigh in and verification process (dates to be determined). Attending youth must have a current sports physical for the season and must be enrolled and registered with Parent Central.

*COACHES NEEDED FOR FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING*  Interested in becoming a coach? Please contact the CYS Youth Sports office at +1 (706) 545-0522.

Summer Sports Camps

Get ready for the ultimate sports summer break camp experience! Join CYS Youth Sports for a jam-packed week of sports fun, including soccer, baseball, paintball, kickball, pickleball, and more! Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends, learn new skills, and have a blast this summer. Register for each sport no later than the Friday before each camp begins at Parent Central, building 104 or online via WebTrac.

Developmental Summer Sports:  Are you looking to introduce your little one to the world of sports? Look no further! CYS Youth Sports is offering Developmental Sports this summer that includes baseball, soccer, football, and basketball for children ages 3 - 4. Our experienced coaches will teach your child the fundamentals of each sport in a fun and supportive environment. Not only will they learn valuable skills like hand-eye coordination and teamwork, but they will also build confidence and make new friends. Sign up today and give your child the opportunity to discover their love for sports early on. Register for each sport no later than the Friday before each camp begins at Parent Central, building 104 or online via WebTrac. 

Follow Your Dreams Basketball Camp

Bowling League

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our bowling league for youth ages 11-14, hosted by the Middle School & Teen Center and CYS Youth Sports! Join us at the Mall Bowling Center on Marne Road from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, starting from November 12, 2024, until May 13, 2025. This will coincide with early release for students at Faith Middle School. Transportation will be provided for youth from FMS to the Mall Bowling Center and then to MS&T after a fun-filled afternoon of bowling. The cost is $70, and it includes all games, shoe rentals, trophies, and snacks. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your bowling skills and make new friends!

Registration will begin October 1 – November 5 at Parent Central, building 104, Youth Sports, building 1056 or on WEBTRAC. Limited slots available, do not wait! Youth must be enrolled with the MS&T Program and with CYS prior to registering. For more information, please call Parent Central at +1 (706) 545-2079 or Youth Sports at +1 (706) 545-0522.

Fall Sports

Youth Basketball Skills Camp

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Winter Sports

Basketball season is almost here! CYS Youth Sports invites all children aged 5 – 13 to sign up for an exciting season of Basketball! Your child will participate in fun practices, games, tournaments and learn how to work together as a team. During practices your child will work on dribbling, shooting, passing and defensive skills. Our program is designed to help young athletes of all skill levels develop their basketball skills, build their confidence, and have fun. Registration for this basketball season will begin November 1 – 30, and the first week of practice begins in January. Please register at Parent Central, bldg. 104 or online via WebTrac. The cost is $45 for the season and children must have a current sports physical on file. We are also looking for coaches, if interested please contact CYS Youth Sports at +1 (706) 545-0522.

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Youth Sports Coaches!

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CYS Youth Sports is looking for coaches for the following sports:  Football, Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, T-Ball, Coach pitch Baseball, Wrestling and Basketball to coach children ages 5-16.  Give back to the community and coach a new generation of athletes!  (Coaches discounts offered!)

Coaching requirements:

  • local background checks must be cleared on all coaches prior to team assignment
  • Coaches must attend one of the coaches clinics to review the roles and coaching policies and become certified through the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)

Interested? Sign up today by calling the Youth Sports office at +1 (706) 545-0522 or Parent Central at +1 (706) 545-2079.

Instructional Program Billing
  • All Instructional Activities are billed on the 1st of each month during the active season. Fees Must be paid in full prior to attending services. Patrons are subject to automatic disenrollment if no exception has been preapproved by the Youth Sports Director.
  • If a student is enrolled mid- month, please note that fees must be paid at the time of enrollment will only include any remaining scheduled sessions for the rest of the month and cannot be prorated.
  • In order to stop billing for the following month, you must submit two weeks’ notice to withdraw at Parent Central or Youth Sports (not to the instructor) Parents are responsible for the fees if withdrawal notice is not submitted correctly on time.

 

Youth Swim Lessons

Are you looking for a fun and safe way to get your kids into the water? Look no further! CYS Youth Sports is offering fun swim lessons for ages 6 months – 18 years old. With our experienced instructors, youth will learn the basics of swimming, essential water safety skills, and gain confidence in the water.

Summer is right around the corner! Start early and teach your child to swim! CYS offers Parent & Child swim lessons for ages 6 months - 3 years, Pre-K levels 1-3 for ages 4-5 years and levels 1- 2 for children ages 6 and up! We have four sessions this summer and the registration period for each session varies, see below for details. Register online via WebTrac or at Parent Central, Building 104 on Marchant Avenue. For more information, call +1 (706) 545-2079. Sign up early – space is limited!

Dance Classes

Register the kids at Parent Central or on WEBTRAC for the following classes. For more information, call +1 (706) 545-2079.

FALL DANCE CLASSES:  Registration for Fall dance classes start July 22 - August 8, with the first class starting August 8. Dance classes are a great way to help your child develop important skills like coordination, balance, and flexibility. Our experienced instructors are passionate about dance and will help your child reach their full potential. Classes will be held at Building 1056 on Thursdays and are divided into different age groups. Monthly fees are $60, and classes run from August to December. Enroll your child in dance classes today and watch them grow into a talented and confident dancer! You can register at Parent Central, bldg. 104 or online via WebTrac. For more information call 706-545-2079.

  1. Ballet & Tap: $60/Month
    1. Ages 3-5 | 3:15 – 4 p.m.
  2. Jazz: $60/Month
    1. Ages 6 & Up | 4 – 4:45 p.m.
Cheerleading & Tumbling

United Cheerleading & Tumbling of Columbus, a nationally recognized, award-winning cheer and tumbling program in Columbus, offers tumbling and cheer classes just for our community! Classes are offered on a monthly basis, one day per week for the first four Tuesdays of the month. Register online via WebTrac or in person at Parent Central, Building 104 on Marchant Avenue. Registration opens monthly on the 15th for the following month’s classes. Call Parent Central for more information at +1 (706) 545-2079!  Classes are held at our Youth Sports 7110 McIver Street, Building 1056, +1 (706) 545-0522.

Tots Tumbling:

  1. Ages 3-5    3:00 – 3:45 p.m.   $55/Month
  2. Ages 3-5    4:00 – 4:45 p.m.    $55/Month

Intro to Beginning Tumbling:

  1. Ages 6+    5:00 – 5:45 p.m.    $55/Month

Cheerleading:

  1. Ages 6-18    6:00 – 6:45 p.m.    $55/Month

Beginning Tumbling:

  1. Ages 6-18    7:00 – 7:45 p.m.    $55/Month

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Tot Tumbling: This class will develop coordination and body control.

Focus: Cartwheels, roundoffs, front rolls, backbend and backbend kick overs.

 Introduction to Tumbling: This class is designed for children who have limited tumbling experience.

Focus: Cartwheels, roundoffs, front rolls, backbend, backbend kickovers, back walkovers and drills to develop excellent back handspring techniques

Beginning Tumbling: The beginning tumbling class is great for children who have experience in tumbling. Child must have the ability to perform a back walkover, cartwheel and roundoff.

Focus: Roundoffs and all building blocks to obtain roundoff back handspring

Cheer: Focus on jumps, motions, voice projection and tumbling technique.

Teen Wellness Center
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    Teen Wellness Center

The Teen Wellness Center is located at building 374 (next to Middle School & Teen Center, Youth Services Campus), and open for ages 11-18, Monday thru Friday 3 – 6:30 p.m. Attending teens must be registered with CYS and must have a current sports physical on file, parents must sign a waiver. The Teen Wellness Center is free of charge. CYS Staff will provide instructions for participating youth as well as fitness and workout plans. For more information, call the Youth Sports office at 706-545-0522 or the Teen Wellness Center at +1 (706) 545-6098. Swing by and check out this great new facility for our youth!

Liability Waiver for Teen Wellness Center

Zumbini

Get ready to move and groove with Zumbini! Our fun-filled classes feature upbeat music, dance and are designed for kids 1- 6 years old.  Register at Parent Central, Building 104 or online via WebTrac. For more information, please call +1 (706) 545-2079.  Classes are held at our Youth Sports 7110 McIver Street, Building 1056, +1 (706) 545-0522.

Classes are over for the 2023 year, be on the lookout for out 2024 schedule!

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