Nope! Families only need to be registered as Program Members to use any of our programs. Program Memberships have zero cost and must be renewed every 12 months.  

Yes! Our goal is to make our programs accessible to everyone throughout our community. If you need financial assistance, please contact youthsports@ssymca.net or leave a comment below.

Since mid-March 2020, the South Sound YMCA has led our region in safely implementing youth programs that enable children to thrive, parents to work, and our community to stay safe. The safety of all our participants is our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of all players and family members, the following Youth Sports Safety Procedures are in place until further notice. Requirements are based on local city, county, and state orders.

• Benches, bleachers, and equipment will be disinfected between each game.
• Events are limited to a predetermined number of spectators who will be asked to practice physical distancing.
• Participants and spectators are required to wear face masks while indoors.

The South Sound YMCA works collaboratively with various parks & recreation departments and school districts across Thurston County to procure practice and game facilities each season. With limited gym space throughout the county we do our best to schedule your children under your preferences; however please understand that there are some constraints to what times and days are available to teams for practice. Your official practice schedule will be sent to you at least two weeks prior to the first week of practice.

You will be contacted with your child’s practice information no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the season. Our goal is to get this information out to families as soon as possible. If you are still unsure of your practice schedule after this time frame, please contact the YMCA at 360-753-6576.

We will do our best to accommodate special requests. Due to coaching schedules and facility availability given to us from local school districts, we cannot always honor all preferences.

Check the seasonal flyer or the online registration page for the registration deadline. Participants may register after the deadline; however, a $10 late fee will be applied and there is no guarantee of team placement. If space is available, participants will be added to a team; if all teams are full, participants will be put on a waitlist.

Unfortunately, no it does not. We can only have a team if there is a coach for that team and enough players to field a team. If you are concerned about your child not having a coach, volunteer! We would love to have you and your neighborhood friends come on board with us.

Game schedules will be distributed to coaches a week prior to the 1st game of the season. Games are typically held at local Public schools or at your local YMCA Gymnasium.

We will contact you if a space opens up prior to the start of practices.

Yes! Please fill out our volunteer coaching application on our website. Please let us know if you would like to get involved.

VOLUNTEER

Yes! Please follow the instructions above.

Athletic wear and water bottle, mouth guard recommended for contact sports.

• Basketball:
  • Basketball and athletic shoes
  • (Ball size: Pre K– 1st 27.5 in, 2nd-5th 28.5, 6th-12th boys 29.5, girls 28.5)
• Outdoor Soccer:
  • Soccer ball, shin guards and cleats
    (Ball sizes: Pre-1st size 3, 2-3rd size 4, 4-5th size 5)
• Volleyball:
  • Volleyball, athletic shoes, and knee pads
• Lacrosse:
  • Lacrosse stick and cleats
• Baseball:
  • Glove and cleats
• Flag Football:
  • Cleats
• Cross Country:
  • Running shoes