Mt. Hood Youth Sports

Mt. Hood YMCA Youth Sports FAQs
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Winter Sports Details
Spring Sports
Summer Sports Camps
Cancellation Policy
Competitive Middle School Sports

What fall sports do you offer?
We offer many youth sports programs for a variety of ages. For dates and times, please visit our Schedules Page. To register, please vist our Registration Page.

Indoor Soccer
Boys and Girls, Co-ed; Grades Pre-K – 5; Online Registration $85
, Mail-in Registration $90
Our indoor soccer is a much faster, more exciting game compared to outdoor soccer because the field is smaller and there are no out of bounds. All games will be played on a specified weeknight or on a Saturday inside a local area school gym. League set up is contingent on registered numbers and may be changed. They are divided into 3 groups:

Pre-K – K League

1 – 2 Grade League

3 – 5 Grade League

Volleyball
Boys and Girls, Co-ed; Grades 3 – 8; Online Registration $85, 
Mail-in Registration $90
Bump, set and spike your way through this co-ed league designed to enhance self-esteem with emphasis on fair play. Each team will have one practice per week, lasting one hour. Games will be on a specific weeknight or a Saturday. A referee will be provided for all games. Practice times and locations are limited to Gresham and Reynolds Schools. League set up is contingent on registered numbers and may be changed. They are divided into 3 groups:

3 – 4 Grade League

5 – 6 Grade League

7 – 8 Grade League

Flag Football
Boys and Girls, Co-ed; Grades K-6; Online Registration $85, 
Mail-in Registration $90
Perfect for both first time players or seasoned yellow Velcro-belt-wearing veterans. Our flag football league is designed to enhance self-esteem with an emphasis on fair play. Games will be played on Saturdays. A referee will be provided for all games. Practice times and locations are limited to Gresham and Reynolds Schools. League set up is contingent on registered numbers and may be changed. They are divided into 3 groups:

K – 1 Grade League

2 – 3 Grade League

4 – 6 Grade League


Rookie Basketball
Boys and Girls, Grades K-1; Online Registration $85, 
Mail-in Registration $90

Learn skills and drills (passing; ball handling; shooting; defense) while developing a love for the game. Games will be played on a specified weeknight or on a Saturday. A referee will be provided for all games. Practice times and locations are limited to Gresham and Reynolds Schools.

Boys Basketball
Grades 2-8; 
Online Registration $85
, Mail-in Registration $90

Our basketball league is designed to enhance self-esteem with emphasis on fair play. Games will be played on a specified weeknight or on a Saturday. A referee will be provided for all games. Practice times and locations are limited to Gresham and Reynolds Schools. League set up is contingent on registered numbers and may be changed. They are divided into 3 groups:

2 – 3 Grade League

4 – 5 Grade League

6 – 8 Grade League


Girls Basketball
Grades 3-4; 
Online Registration $85, 
Mail-in Registration $90

Our basketball league is designed to enhance self-esteem with emphasis on fair play. Games will be played on a specified weeknight or on a Saturday. A referee will be provided for all games. Practice times and locations are limited to Gresham and Reynolds Schools.

Dodgeball
Boys and Girls, Co-Ed; Grade 1-8; 
Online Registration $65
, Mail-in Registration $70
This is six-week program offers complete fun with zero practices, just game nights. Games are held on Saturdays at a local school gym. Each game lasts about 50 minutes and is played in order according to league age:

1 – 3 Grade League

4 – 6 Grade League

7 – 8 Grade League


Bowling
Boys and Girls, Co-Ed; Grade 1-6; 
Online Registration $65
, Mail-in Registration $70
This six-week program offers just games with zero practices. All sessions are held once a week at Mt. Hood Lanes. The purpose of this league is to teach the fundamentals of bowling while providing fun and instruction.
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What winter sports do you offer?
We offer many youth sports programs for a variety of ages. For dates and times, please visit our Schedules Page. To register, please vist our Registration Page.

Youth Basketball
Co-ed, Grade Pre K – 2; Boys and Girls Leagues, Grade 3 – 12; Registration is $85
Youth basketball is for everyone currently enrolled in Kindergarten through High School. Our league is designed to enhance self-esteem with emphasis on fair play. Everyone is a valuable member of the team and players share playing time equally.

Bowling
Boys and Girls, Grades 1 – 6; Online Registration $65
, Mail-in Registration $70
This is a six week program and there are no practices, just games. All sessions held once per week at Mt. Hood Lanes beginning January 28th. Bowling is a six week season ending March 3rd. The purpose of this league is to teach the fundamentals of bowling while providing fun games and instruction.
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Can you give me more information about winter sports?
I haven’t heard from my coach yet, when will I know what team I’m on and my practice time and day?
Our volunteer coaches do their best to have all their players contacted by Monday, January 17th. On Monday January 17th by noon, the rosters and practice schedules will be posted on the website. (Please note that changes are often still being made to roster to accomodate waiting list players. Posted schedules are subject to change.) If you haven’t heard from your coach by January 18th feel free to call the office at 503.492.9890.

What do I do if the practice time that my team has doesn’t work for me?
Making changes to teams is difficult but not impossible. Teams are usually full with 10 to 11 players so making a switch involves other players moving as well. If you absolutely cannot make your practice time please call the office at 503.492.9890 and we will see if we can find a new team for you, though we cannot promise any changes. (Please note that making team changes will often result in having to order a new color shirt for your child. You will be charged $7 for the new shirt. Shirt reorders arrive from the printers at the second game.) If no solution can be found, we will give you a full refund.

Where does my team practice?
Our choice of schools is limited but we do our best to assign you to a team and a practice location that is as close as possible to your home. Your coach will call you with your practice time and location. You can also view the team rosters online beginning Monday January 17th.

When do practices begin?
Practices begin the week of January 17th. Each team will practice once per week.

When do games begin?
Games are played Saturdays from January 29th through March 12th.

It’s past registration deadline, can I still get on a team?
After January 3rd an additional $5 fee will be applied. Online registration will remain open until teams are full. Once online registration closes you will be placed on a first come first served waiting list. To be placed on the waiting list please Contact Us at 503.492.9890. Those that register after the deadline may receive their team shirt after the first game.

Will I be able to play with the player or coach I requested?
While we cannot guarantee that you will be granted your requests, every effort is attempted to accommodate player and coach requests. Of course if you volunteer to coach, your child will be on your team.

Practice
Practice will begin the week of January 16th and games start January 28th. Most games are on Saturdays. Your coach will contact you about practice times and locations.

Please note that our programs use schools in the Gresham Barlow and Reynolds School Districts, while we make every attempt to accommodate all practice requests we are not always able to. By registering your child for our programs you are agreeing to transport them to one of the schools in our practice area.

Practice times are subject to change with short notice. We make every attempt to avoid changes in the schedule but schools often have last minute changes in their schedules that affect our practice times.

Inclement Weather Policy
YMCA programs follow the lead of the local school districts regarding cancellations due to weather conditions. If the school you practice at is closed for the day or closed early due to weather, your practice will also be canceled. We will send out an email as well as post on the website in the event of program cancellations.

Please Contact Us at 503.492.9890 with any questions or concerns.
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What spring sports do you offer?
We offer many youth sports programs for a variety of ages. For dates and times, please visit our Schedules Page. To register, please vist our Registration Page.

Boys & Girls Basketball (not co-ed)
Boys Grades 3 – 8; Girls Grades 3 – 4; Online Registration $80, Mail-in Registration $85
All teams will practice one night a week lasting one hour. Games will be played on Saturdays at local schools. Emphasis on skill development, teamwork and having fun.

Boys High School Basketball
Grades 9-12; Online Registration $85, Mail-in Registration $90
Our league is designed to enhance self-esteem with emphasis on fair play. Everyone plays equal time and there are no tryouts. High School basketball games are played in conjunction with the Clackamas YMCA.

Co-ed Indoor Soccer
Grades Pre-K – 5; Online Registration $80, Mail-in Registration $85
Each team will have one practice per week on a weeknight lasting one hour. Games will be played on Saturdays. Indoor soccer is played in the local area school gyms. A referee will be provided for all games. Indoor soccer is a faster and more exciting game than outdoor soccer because the field is smaller and there is no out of bounds.

Co-ed Volleyball
Grades 3 – 8; Online Registration $80, Mail-in Registration $85
Each team will have one practice per week, lasting one hour. Games will be on Saturdays. A referee will be provided for all games. Emphasis on skill development, teamwork and having fun.

Co-ed Flag Football
Grades K – 6; Online Registration $80, Mail-in Registration $85
Divisions depend on registration numbers. Games will be on Saturdays at the auxiliary play fields at Reynolds High School. Emphasis on learning and playing the different positions and teamwork.

Coed Bowling League
Grades 1 - 6; Online Registration $50, Mail-in Registration $55
All sessions held once per week at Mt Hood Lanes on Friday evenings with the possibility of some Saturday sessions. Purpose of the league is to teach participants the fundamentals of bowling while providing fun games and instruction. (This is a six week program) More details will be available soon including start date and time.

Co-ed T-Ball / Coach Pitch
Preschool – 2nd grade, (Kids must be 4 years old by March 1); Online Registration $70, Mail-in Registration $75
Practices will be set up by each coach and will be one hour a week. Preschool – 1st grade will hit off the "T", 2nd graders will have the coach pitch option.
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What summer sports camps do you offer?
All-Star Camps
Mt. Hood YMCA All-Star Camps are full day camps designed to be challenging and fun no matter the campers experience with the sport or activity. Please bring a sack lunch, plenty of water, snack, appropriate clothing and shoes and sunscreen. Please see our Schedules Page for dates, times and locations.

Full Day Camps
8:30 – 2:30
Entering Grades 2-6
$119

Half Day Camp
9 – noon
Pre K (4 years old) - 1st grade
$75

Registration
Online registration will close the Saturday immediately proceeding the camp at midnight. Late registrations will be permitted as space allows. Late registrations are not prorated.

Cancelation Policy
Register early with confidence. You can canel, change dates or change camps for a full refund as long as your request is made seven or more days before the start of your camp. If you need to cancel your camp within seven day days of camp, we will give you a 100% credit on your account that you can apply to any YMCA program including a different summer camp or sports league etc. Or will will give you a 50% cash refund.

Camps will run rain our shine with no refunds given for weather related issues.

Full Day Camps
Flag Football
Whether it’s your first time playing or you come onto the field with many seasons under your orange Velcro belt, you’ll have a great time. Open for all abilities.

Basketball
Passing, ball handling, shooting, defending. Players will participate in fun games and drills designed to improve their skills in all these areas. Cool sweatbands and victory dance not required.

Soccer
Today YMCA Camp, tomorrow PGE Park with the Timbers. Participants will have fun learning and improving the fundamentals of soccer through challenging skills drills and activities.

Volleyball
Bump, set and spike your way through one of the most popular sports around. Give us a week and these basic drills and skills will be second nature.

Baseball
Think of it as Spring Training but in the Summer. Our baseball camps are designed to learn and have fun. No matter what your skill level or experience with baseball you’ll have a blast. Just don’t shatter the skins off the ball. Then again, do it. It would be awesome to watch.

Lego Engineering
Gears. Pulleys. Machines. What more do we need to say. This ain’t your lil’ siblings Lego Camp. No sirreee, Bob. We’ll make cars. We’ll make robots. We’ll make some monster noise as we move with motors. Complete with challenging fun and curriculum for grades 2 - 6.

Cheer
Give me a “C”! That’s right. Ra-Ra! Go team! Show the crowd how we scream as experienced cheer coaches teach all there is to know about being a great cheerleader. BONUS: We’ll get a chance to cheer for the football campers.

Cooking
Calling all culinary-wanna be geniuses. Do we have a kitchen for you. We’ll learn about creating recipes, nutrition and using cooking utensils all while cooking new and exciting food from all around the world. No passport required.

Adventure
Note, Adventure camps are 3 day camps rather than 5 day like the rest.
Are you prepared to get your heart pounding, your muscles moving, and do something totally different each day like rock climbing, swimming, dodgeball, basketball, and hiking? We will be traveling by bus to nearby locations a few times during the week. You never know what we might do. Kind of like the Amazing Race (minus the Race part).

Acting
Whether you’re a Drama Queen or King of Comedy, this camp is a mix of dramatic, comedic and improvisational acting. Our instructors have an extensive background in teaching the fundamentals of acting. Who knows, maybe a star will be born. Maybe that star is you!
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Half Day Camps
Rookie Basketball
First time ball handlers will participate in discovering the fun of the game as they learn through play and basic skill development like ball handling, passing, shooting and defense.

Rookie Soccer
We will, we will (you guessed it) rock you through this awesome camp. Players will participate in fun games and drills designed to introduce the skills of dribbling, passing and shooting.

Jr. Lego
Don’t let the term “Jr.” fool you. This is serious Lego-making business. We have a huge collection of Legos in store to help us create all kinds of great projects, and to test the kids’ imaginations.

Rookie Cheer
Ready to learn how to stand, jump and cheer like the best of them? Here’s your chance. We provide experienced cheer coaches, you provide the energy. In the end, you’re one cheer away from knowing what it takes to be a great cheerleader. BONUS: We’ll get a chance to cheer for the football campers.

Multi Sport
Can’t decide your favorite sport? Multi sport camp is a great way to get a taste of all of your favorites in one week.

For more information about summer camps please contact Luke Grossnickle at 503.654.8372.
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What is your cancellation policy?
Register early with confidence. You can cancel, change dates or change camps for a full refund as long as your request is made seven or more days before the start of your camp. If you need to cancel your camp within seven day days of camp, we will give you a 100% credit on your account that you can apply to any YMCA program including a different summer camp or sports league etc. Or will will give you a 50% cash refund. Camps will run rain our shine with no refunds given for weather related issues.
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What is Eastside Community Sports?
Eastside Community Sports is a program that was created out of necessity after school budget cuts eliminated many of the middle school sports. Eastside Community Sports is a partnership program between the Mt. Hood YMCA and Gresham, Barlow, and Reynolds school districts that offers competitive Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, and Girls Basketball at each school. Students who want to play for their schools team need to register and tryout at their school. After tryouts the names of the students who have made the team will be posted at the school office after the last lunch. This league is competitive and playing time is not guaranteed. Eastside Communtiy Sports Leagues follow OSAA playing rules.

Registration

Registration forms can be picked up at the schools office or from the Mt. Hood YMCA office located at 223 Buxton Ave. Troutdale, OR 97060. Registration forms are also available at all parent meetings.

Cost

Cost per participant is $80 paid at the parent meeting. Financial assistance is available for anyone who has free or reduced lunch. If you child does not make the team your payment will be refunded.

Mandatory Parent Meetings

Parent meetings are set up at each school where parents will learn the expectations of the league, can ask questions about the league, register their child and make payment.

Why does Eastside Community Sports exist?

Eastside Community Sports was birthed out of necessity due to school budget cuts and the elimination of several middle school sports. In response, Mt. Hood YMCA formed partnerships between Gresham, Barlow, and Reynolds school districts to provide competitive girls volleyball and basketball, and boys basketball at each of their schools.

How can a student become involved with Eastside Community Sports?

Students who want to play for their schools team need to register and tryout at their school. After tryouts the names of the students who have made the team will be posted at the school office after the last lunch.

How does Eastside Community Sports compare to other Y Sports leagues?

Unlike other Y Sports programs, this league is competitive and playing time is not guaranteed. Eastside Communtiy Sports Leagues follow OSAA playing rules.

How does one register for Eastside Community Sports?

Registration forms can be picked up at the schools office or from the Mt. Hood YMCA office located at 223 Buxton Ave. Troutdale, OR 97060. Registration forms are also available at all parent meetings.

How do tryouts work with Eastside Community Sports?

Every participating school requires players to tryout for Eastside Community Sports. Players will be judged by a panel of judges. Top scores will be invited to be on a team.

What is the average side of a team with Eastside Community Sports?

On average teams consist of 10-13 players.

How do practices work with Eastside Community Sports?

Every team has practice at their middle school, thus no need to travel far. Teams practice twice per week.

How does Eastside Community Sports define a season?

(7th and 8th Grade divisions)
 Each season consists of ten regular season games. Each team will have 5 home games and 5 away games during their regular season play. Having home games allows parents, friends, and family members to come watch and cheer on the home team. Both 7th and 8th grade teams will play at the same location with the 7th grade game beginning at 6:00pm and the 8th grade game starting right after at 7:15. For example if Clear Creek middle school has a home game against Dexter McCarty 7th grade game would start at 6:00pm and 8th grade game start would start after that game in the same gym at 7:15.
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