Sports FAQs

• All league players must wear the official YMCA uniform, ordered directly from Augusta Sportswear Brands and shipped to your home in 5–7 days. New uniforms are recommended, but previous YMCA uniforms may be used if colors meet current standards (see above for colors). Black shorts are required; these can be purchased from Augusta or elsewhere.

• Soccer/Indoor Soccer: Shinguards, black shorts and black socks required; rubber cleats suggested for outdoor soccer, sneakers or indoor soccer shoes required for indoor soccer.
• Flag Football: Break-away flag belts and black shorts required; rubber cleats suggested.
• Indoor Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Indoor Soccer): Sneakers and black shorts required; Crocs not allowed.
• Volleyball: Black shorts required. Knee pads and arm sleeves suggested. Sneakers required; Crocs not allowed.
• Clinics & Classes: No uniform required; dress guidance provided before the session begins.

Uniform Colors by Sport:

• Soccer/Indoor Soccer: Red / White
• Flag Football: Blue / Gray
• Volleyball: Blue / Red
• Basketball: Green / White
• Cross Country: Varies by branch
• Questions? Contact Augusta Sportswear Customer Service: ymca@augustasportswear.com

The YMCA does not provide uniforms. All league players must wear the official YMCA uniform, ordered directly from Augusta Sportswear Brands and shipped to your home in 5–7 days. New uniforms are recommended, but previous YMCA uniforms may be used if colors meet current standards (see below for colors). Black shorts are required; these can be purchased from Augusta or elsewhere.

Sport-specific requirements:

• Soccer/Indoor Soccer: Shinguards required; rubber cleats suggested for outdoor soccer, sneakers or indoor soccer shoes required for indoor soccer.
• Flag Football: Break-away flag belts required; rubber cleats suggested.
• Indoor Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Indoor Soccer): Sneakers required; Crocs not allowed.
• Volleyball: Knee pads and arm sleeves suggested. Sneakers required; Crocs not allowed.

Clinics & Classes: No uniform required; dress guidance provided before the session begins.

Uniform Colors by Sport:

• Soccer/Indoor Soccer: Red / White
• Flag Football: Blue / Gray
• Volleyball: Blue / Red
• Basketball: Green / White
• Cross Country: Varies by branch

Questions? Contact Augusta Sportswear Customer Service: ymca@augustasportswear.com

No, the YMCA does not sell uniforms. All league players must wear the official YMCA uniform, ordered directly from Augusta Sportswear Brands and shipped to your home in 5–7 days. New uniforms are recommended, but previous YMCA uniforms may be used if colors meet current standards (see above for colors). Black shorts are required; these can be purchased from Augusta or elsewhere.

New uniforms are recommended, but previous YMCA uniforms may be used if colors meet current standards (see above for colors).

All league players must wear the official YMCA uniform, ordered directly from Augusta Sportswear Brands and shipped to your home in 5–7 days. Black shorts and socks are required; these can be purchased from Augusta or elsewhere.

Soccer/Indoor Soccer: YMCA uniform, black shorts & socks, shinguards required for all practices and games, rubber-soled cleats suggested (sneakers or indoor soccer shoes for indoor), soccer ball recommended.

• Ball Sizes:
  • Preschool 3s–Pre-K: Size 3
  • Grades 2–5: Size 4
  • Grades 6–8: Size 5

Flag Football: YMCA uniform, black shorts and socks, flag belt required, rubber-soled cleats suggested.

Volleyball: YMCA uniform, athletic bottoms required and sneakers required (no Crocs), knee pads & sleeves suggested, volleyball recommended (Volley Lite or Soft Touch).

Basketball: YMCA uniform, black shorts & socks, sneakers required (no Crocs), basketball recommended.

• Ball Sizes:
  • K–1st: Junior (27.5”)
  • Grades 2–5: Intermediate (28.5”)
  • Grades 6–7 Girls/Coed: Intermediate (28.5”)
  • Grades 6-9 Girls: Intermediate (28.5″)
  • Grades 6–7 Boys: Official (29.5”)
  • Grades 8-10: Official (29.5”)

Cheerleading: YMCA cheer uniform, sneakers.

Dance: Recommended attire is all black with ballet shoes OR pink tights/ black leotard/ballet shoes.

All Sports: No jewelry; bring a water bottle.

No. For safety reasons, all jewelry must be removed. Band aids may not be worn over earrings or other piercings.

• Our system only allows registration by the correct age/grade division. Exceptions (for safety, skill or medical needs) may be requested by emailing the sports department at your branch. More questions? Contact your branch!
• All guests must be accompanied by an active YMCA member.
• Youth guests under the age of 18 must have their legal guardian create a non-member account in order to be the guest of a member.  Select the branch where you’ll be visiting followed by the “NON-MEMBER” account type.  Enter the parent/guardian information first, followed by adding any additional adults or children on the account.

• Yes. We do our best to honor requests, but they are not guaranteed. You can make requests during registration, or by emailing the sports department at your branch if you’ve already registered.
• More questions? Contact your branch!

Leagues feature teams competing against each other, require uniforms, and are led by volunteer coaches. Preschool–1st grade leagues combine practice and games into one weekend session. Starting in 2nd grade, leagues include a weeknight practice plus a weekend game; starting in 4th grade, the season typically ends with a tournament. Most run 8 weeks, except summer and late fall indoor leagues.

Clinics focus on skills and fundamentals, without teams or games, are YMCA staff-led, do not require uniforms, and typically run for 6 weeks with one session per week.

Some divisions play YMCA teams from other branches to add variety and competition. Game locations vary, so check your schedule each week.

If the YMCA cancels a class or activity, you are entitled to a full refund.

• If you withdraw from a class or program more than one week (8 or more days) before the start of the class or program, you are entitled to receive a full refund or credit.
• If you withdraw from a class or program 1-to-7 days before the start of the class or program, you are entitled to receive a 50% refund or credit.
• If you withdraw from a class or program on or after the start of the class, you are not entitled to receive a refund or credit unless you provide a doctor’s verification of a medical condition that would prohibit participation in the class or activity. This must be submitted to the program director.

YMCA Refund Policy

• League schedules and rosters will be released in PlayerSpace on the Friday one week before the season starts. An email will be sent to the primary address on your YMCA account. This information is not available earlier.

• Yes. Coaches choose practice day/time, and schedules are released the Friday one week before the season starts. Preschool–1st grade practices are built into games. Grades 2^nd and older have one weeknight practice each week during spring, fall and winter leagues. 
• After registering, check your confirmation email for how to submit practice-day conflicts.

Schedules are posted in PlayerSpace on the Friday one week before the season starts and are accessible 24/7 during the season. An email will be sent from Playerspace to the primary address on your YMCA account on this day. This information is not available earlier.

This refers to our Meet the Coach day, the first day of the season. Some coaches may run a scrimmage, but there is no official game or opponent.

Check your spam/junk folder. PlayerSpace uses the email on your YMCA account. To add another email, email the sports department at your branch.

More questions? Contact your branch!

PlayerSpace is your primary hub for league communication, rosters, and schedules—available online 24/7 during the season. You will receive season information  – including login credentials – from Playerspace on the Friday one week before the season starts. An email will be sent to the primary address on your YMCA account. This information is not available earlier.

Download the PlayerSpace 2.0 mobile app from the Google Play or Apple Store for easy access. 

For help getting started, view this tutorial: [PlayerSpace Tutorial]

• Game locations vary by division and may change weekly. Do not print your schedule—check PlayerSpace weekly for updates to times and locations.

• Soccer & Flag Football: For Preschool–1st grade, parents may sit or stand anywhere around the field and should help supervise their child when not on the field. For 2nd–8th grade, spectators sit on the opposite sideline from players and coaches. No one should be behind the goals or walking the sidelines with the children.
• YMCA Policy: Parents of children under age 12 must remain onsite for the entire practice or game. Please stay nearby in case your child needs assistance (e.g., restroom).
• Basketball, Volleyball & Indoor Soccer: Seating varies by location. Some gyms do not have bleachers, so bringing a chair is encouraged. As with outdoor sports, spectators should not stand behind goals or follow players up and down the court.
• Clinics & Classes: Not all programs have space for parents to watch each session. This varies by location and program. When regular viewing isn’t possible, a final recital or presentation will be held so families can see what their child has learned.

No. YMCA policy requires parents/guardians of children under 12 to remain onsite for the full practice, game, clinic or class. Please stay nearby in case your child needs assistance.

Decisions on cancellations for games or practices are made by the YMCA and posted in PlayerSpace. Each branch also maintains a weather hotline, updated on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m, Sundays at 10 a.m. and weekdays at 3 p.m. Practices may be rescheduled by your coach in coordination with the YMCA Sports Department. No practice may occur without YMCA staff present, per our Praesidium accreditation, which ensures child safety.

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All players in leagues in 4th grade and up are eligible. Tournament details are shared late in the season.

• YMCA cheer uniform and sneakers are required; poms are provided. Additional details will be shared after registration.

Yes, cheer teams perform at YMCA flag football and basketball games (depending on the season). Some locations will have cheerleading at soccer games depending on sports offered that season. Older cheer teams will have one weeknight practice in addition to weekend games.

Details vary by class and will be shared after registration.

Visit our website or email your branch’s sports department for more information.

Cross Country Teams (spring & fall): Teach running skills, technique, timing and distance while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.

Run Club & Race Training: Focus on running skills, technique, timing and distance, also emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship.

More questions? Contact your branch!

No. YMCA staff and volunteer coaches do not provide snacks. Parents or guardians may organize a snack rotation if desired.

• Rules are are sent through PlayerSpace at the start of each season. You may also email your branch’s sports department directly.
• More questions? Contact your branch!

No pets are allowed on YMCA fields or facilities at any time.

• No experience required! The YMCA provides training, practice plans and resources.
• More questions? Contact your branch!

After registering, email your branch’s sports department with any scheduling conflicts. We’ll do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee changes.

Practice days are set by volunteer coaches and will not be available until schedules and rosters are released (the Friday one week before the season starts).

• Preschool–1st grade: Practices are built into game time
• Grades 2nd and up: One weeknight practice per week during spring, fall and winter leagues

Check your confirmation email for instructions on submitting practice-day conflicts.

More questions? Contact your branch!

Emailing your branch’s sports department is the fastest way to have your questions answered. 

More questions? Contact your branch!