Fort Jackson's Youth Sports/Fitness Program is a great place for youth to learn sportsmanship, practice new skills and make new friends.  Our programs place the emphasis on fun and fundamentals rather than on
competition.  A variety of team and individual sports are offered throughout the year.  The Youth Sports/Fitness Program is housed at the Youth Center, Bldg 5975 Chesnut Road and the Youth Sports Complex located
adjacent to the Youth Center.

Fall	Flag Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Volleyball
Winter	Basketball, Cheerleading
Spring	Soccer, Coach Pitch, T-Ball, Baseball, Track
Summer	Summer Camp, Basketball, Swimming, Football, Tennis, Soccer, Start Smart Golf, Start Smart Baseball, Start Smart Soccer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In addition, the Youth Sports/Fitness Program hosts a variety of fitness
related special events and healthy activities to encourage youth to become
physically fit and develop habits that support a healthy life style

• Certified to operate by Department of Defense
  
• Youth Sports coaches are National Association of Youth Sports
  (NAYS) certified
  
• Program hours vary by season of play and sport

Sports/Fitness staff provides outreach activities to youth in FCC homes,
at the Child Development Centers, in School Age Services and in the Middle
School & Teen Programs.

All youth sports participants are required to have a birth certificate and
physical examination and to be registered with Child and Youth Services.
For general information on any Child and Youth Services program, call the
Central Enrollment Office at 751-4865.  For detailed information on Youth
Sports/Fitness Programs, contact the Youth Sports Director at 751-5040.

 

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MWR Young & Fit

Beginning July 12, 2008 MWR will offer fitness programs for young adults.  In conjunction with the Child and Youth Services child care program, MWR knows the importance of fitness being made available to the adult and the young adult community.  Children aged 12 to 17 can now participate in a fitness program designed especially for them.

Every Saturday the MWR Young & Fit program hours are from 8am to 12noon.  Starting at 8 am we will begin with strength training programs until 11am.  An interval workout will begin next.  This one hour class will feature flowing drill exercises that will target the entire body.  Although created for our Young & Fit population, we encourage parents to join in and workout side by side with them.

The Young & Fit program comes complete with weekly handouts designed to help encourage lifestyle changes, bring awareness to better physical health and more.  For more information contact Pam Greene at 751-5768 or come by the Solomon center Saturday morning and get started.

 

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Spring 2008 CYS Youth Sports/Fitness

 

Sports Sign Up

Eligibility:  Youth who are family members of active duty military personnel; APF and NAF civilians; employees of DoD contractors and retired military.   Family members of National Guard and Reserve not on active duty on space available basis. 
 
Youth must first be registered with Child & Youth Services prior to signing up for sports.  The CYS registration fee is waived as a result of the Army Family Covenant.  However, families needing to register are encouraged to call 751-4865/4824 to make an appointment to eliminate a long wait to register. The CYS Central Enrollment Office is located in Joe E Mann Community Center, Building 3392, behind post headquarters on the corner of Magruder Avenue and Gregg Street.

Central Enrollment Office
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
7:30 am to 6:00pm

Note:  Current physicals and proof of age are required at the time of registration.  Track participants must submit a copy of their birth certificate as proof of age.

 

Spring Sports Spectacular
(Free Skill Sessions)

Open to all Fort Jackson community youth regardless of CYS registration/sports sign up

 

SOCCER        7 Feb 08                         5:00  - 7:00 pm                         Youth Sports Complex TRACK          28 Feb 08                         5:00 - 7:00 pm                                                                                Youth Sports Complex

DOUBLE       14 Feb 08 DUTCH          5:00 - 7:00 pm                         Youth Center Gym BASEBALL   3 Apr 08                         5:00 - 7:00 pm                         Youth Sports Complex

 

Volunteer Coaches Needed

Parents - Looking to take an active role in your child's life?  Consider volunteering as a Youth Sports Coach and receive a Coaches' Discount for your children that play a sport during the season that you coach (100% first child; 50% additional children/same family).  Training and National Alliance of Youth Sports Coaches' Certification available at no cost.  Contact the Youth Sports Office at 751-5040. 

Other community members interested in making the difference in the life of a child are also encouraged to sign up as a Youth Sports Coach.

 

Soccer Ages:  3 - 10 yrs             (as of 11 Feb 08)             10 - 13 yrs             (as of 1 Aug 07) Fees: $30 for 1st child             $27 for addt'l child/             same family

Season of Play:  Feb - May 2008 Players Contacted:  Week of 11 Feb Youth Sports Provides: Jersey (youth retain as memento) Shorts (returned at the end of the season) Trophy End of Season Pot Luck An opportunity to learn new skills and have fun!

 

Track Ages:  9 - 14 yrs             (as of 3 Mar 08)             Fees:  $40 for 1st child            $36 for addt'l child/            same family

Season:  Mar - May 2008 Youth Contacted:  Week of 3 Mar Youth Sports Provides Jersey (youth retain as memento) Shorts (returned at the end of the season) Trophy End of Season Pot Luck An opportunity to learn new skills and have fun! Registration in 4 off post track meets that occur on Saturdays.

 

Double Dutch Ages:   6 - 18 yrs             (as of 18 Feb 08)             Fees:  $30 for 1st child            $27 for addt'l child/            same family

Season:  Mar - May 2008 (Tentative) Youth Contacted:  Week of 18 Feb Youth Sports Provides: Jersey (youth retain as memento) Shorts (returned at the end of the season) Trophy End of Season Pot Luck An opportunity to learn new skills and have fun!

 

Baseball T-Ball: Ages 3-5 yrs (as of 7 Apr 08) Coach Pitch:    Ages 6-8 yrs                        (as of 7 Apr 08) Little League:  9 yrs and up                         (as of 1 Aug 08)                         Fees:    $40 for 1st child              $36 for addt'l child/              same family

Season:  Apr - Jun 2008                                          Youth Contacted:        T-Ball, week of 7 Apr                               Coach Pitch, week of 7Apr                         Little League, week of 24 Mar                         Youth Sports Provides: Jersey & Hat (youth retain as memento) Pants (returned at the end of the season) Trophy End of Season Pot Luck An opportunity to learn new skills and have fun!

            

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Health and Fitness Special Events

18 July, 7pm Family Skate Night	1st grade-up, Youth Center
2 August, 10am Speedy Supper Make & Take	Parent/Child Make & Take Casserole

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Youth Sports Swim Team 2008
Ages:                  Prerequisite:        Practice:             Swim Meets:    Fees:	Youth, 6-18 years of age (as of 1 August 2008) Ability to swim 25 meters Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 9:00 am On and off post, dates and times to be annouced $65 for the first child, $58.50 for additional children from the same family
To sign up, youth must first be registered with Child & Youth Services. Registration fees are waived as a result of the Army Family Covenant. Families are encouraged to make an appointment to register to reduce wait times at the Central Enrollment Office. Call 751-4865 for an appointment. Walk-ins are taken on a first com first serve basis between appointments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Sports provides: • End of season potluck • T-shirt • An opportunity to learn new skills and have fun	Parents provides: • Swim attire • Volunteer time at swim meets
Starts 9 June 2008

 

 

 

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