- Youth Sports and Fitness
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Sports and Fitness Programs provide team sports, individual sports, fitness and health programs and, programming at Child Development Centers, School Age and Youth Programs. Pre-registration is required for Sports and Fitness Programs. Children and youth that are currently registered in CYS can be enrolled in Sports and Fitness using WebTrac.
The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) has a website for evaluation of coaches. Parents have the opportunity to evaluate coaches on the NAYS website. Parents must have the coach member number to rate their coach. You can get this number from the CYS Sports and Fitness office.
Sports Physical
A sports-specific physical must be completed annually, prior to the start of the sports season. The form must be completed with a doctor’s signature and stamp, then submitted to Parent Central Services during registration. Hint: The best time to get your child’s physical — if possible — is in July. This way, your child’s physical will be valid for all sports for one full year.
- COVID-19 Information
- Parent Participation (only virtual participation at this time)
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, parent participation is limited to virtual only until further notice.
Parent participation is highly encouraged in all CYS programs, and is actually necessary for some activities to be successful. There would not be a Sports program without the dedication of volunteer coaches. Some ways parents participate in child care programs may include eating lunch with their child and participating in various room activities (prior arrangements must be made with your child's teacher).
Parent Advisory Boards (PAB's) operate at all the Centers and are open to all parents. Through the PAB, parents provide valuable input to the programs in which their children spend a significant portion of their day. To encourage parent participation, the "Why I'm Needed" (WIN) program allows parents to earn points through volunteering opportunities at the centers, or attending parenting classes through the Family Advocacy Program.
The WIN Program: This is a special program that enables parents to earn up to a 10% discount on their 1st child's monthly child care fees at the CDC or SAC. Parents perform essential tasks for the CDC or SAC and earn a specific number of discount points. Each discount point is worth 1 percent each up to a maximum of 10 discount points which is 10%. These discount points may then be applied towards child care fee. Check with the CDC or SAC front desk staff for more information.
Eligibility to use CYS programs include dependents of active duty military personnel, DoD civilian personnel, reservists on active duty for 72 hours or more, retirees and DoD contractors. Because child care programs are offered for the sponsor to report to work so that the Army can meet its mission, eligibility to use USAG Italy child care programs ends upon End Term of Service (ETS) of sponsor, termination of sponsor's DoD employment or DoD contractor's employment. All patrons must register with CYS Parent Central Services.
- CYS Volunteer Coach Tools
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Not sure if you should coach? Ask yourself the following questions:
- Is coaching CYS Sports for you?
- Have you ever played sports?
- Do you like making people smile?
- Do you enjoy teaching or training?
- Do you have children playing CYS Sports?
- Are you new to coaching youth sports and are not familiar with the sport?
- Do you know the sport but have never coached children?
- Do you have experience coaching but wish to expand your knowledge?
- Are you a leader willing to give back to your community?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, coaching CYS Sports is right for you!
Sign up today! Fill out the Volunteer Coaching Form.
- Parent Information (and Useful Forms)
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Below are some useful downloads:
- Healthy Habits
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Improve healthy habits in your family with the help of CYS Sports & Fitness! Here are some great links to great info to get your started:
- R2 Ready & Resilient Materials
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Fort Bragg R2 Resiliency Activity Book
Staying Healthy During COVID-19 Quarantine
Increase Wellness By Changing Counterproductive Thinking
Family Scavenger Hunt - House Edition
How Thoughts Drive Reactions - Infographic
How Thoughts Drive Reactions - Info
Mental Visualization (WOOP) - Infographic
- Useful Links
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Vicenza Youth Sports Facebook Page
National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS)
- CYS Sports & Fitness Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I sign my child up for a sport?
All CYS Sports registrations occur at Parent Central Services Office at Bldg. 108, Davis Soldier & Family Readiness Center.
What ages are eligible for CYS Services Sports & Fitness?
CYS sports offers a variety of team and individual sports for ages 3-18 years.
What sports are offered?
Team sports currently offered are:
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- T-Ball
- Flag football
- Soccer
- Cheerleading
- Volleyball
Individual sports currently offered include:
- Track & field
- Boxing
- Bowling
- Disc Golf
- Archery
- Spring tennis
- Fall tennis
- Middle School cross country
- Ski and snowboard trips (offered on several Saturdays in the winter by the Youth Center for youth in grades 6-12)
Additional Programs:
- Run Club
- Homeschool P.E.
- Functional Fitness
- Yoga
- StartSmart Sports
- Healthy Habits
Weekly summer clinics are also offered from June-August, sports vary.
How can I become a coach?
All coaches, volunteers, and sports officials shall be trained IAW the most up to date requirements. The training shall include:
- Rules & Guidelines
- CYS Policy & Philosophy
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Concussion Training
- National Alliance of Youth Sports Training
- Developmental Ages and Stages Training
Background checks are required for each coach/volunteer IAW the most up to date CYS Services guidance. Background checks processed through CYS Background Check Facilitator. All information can be obtained by contacting the CYS Sports office at the number listed at the top of this page.
Vicenza CYS Sports and Fitness
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Vicenza CYS Sports and Fitness
More Child & Youth Services
Child & Youth Services Job Fair - Virtual
If you are eligible to work in USAG Italy, CYS is hiring!
Keystone Holiday Kickback
Get into the holiday spirit with the Youth Program!
Parent Advisory Board Meeting
Take an active roll in your child's care!
Asiago City Tour & Shopping
Get into the holiday spirit with us!
Youth Program Ski/Snowboard Trip
Spend a Saturday on the slopes with the Youth Program!
Parents' Day Out
Enjoy a day out while CYS cares for your child!
Youth Center: 8th Grade Lock-In
Experience a night full of fun, games and activities!
Military Youth of the Year Deadline
Do you have what it takes to be Vicenza's Youth of the Year?
CYS Closure for Training Day (Vicenza/Darby)
CYS will be closed for training.
Parents' Night Out
Enjoy a night out or a night in while CYS cares for your child!
BGCA Fine Arts Contest - Deadline
Time to get creative! Show the community your talent!
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