BELONG BELIEVE ACHIEVE
Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of
Greater Waterville
YOUTH ATHLETICS
The benefits of participating in youth athletics go beyond physical health. Our programs develop more than skills—they develop character, learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Your child will make new friends, learn new skills, and gain self-confidence while participating in fun and safe athletics programs.
Contact
207-873-0684
Beth LaFountain, Athletic Director
Brannon Gilbert, Asst. Athletic Director
Molly Folsom, Athletic Specialist
Taylor Lockhart, Athletic Specialist
1. In Person at the AYCC
2. By Phone 207-873-0684
3. Register Online
Financial Assistance is available for
most athletic programs.
Three Ways to Register
Fall 2023 Athletic Programs
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Open Gym & Track
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Rec Basketball -NEW Pay-What-You-Can
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Pee Wee FUNdamentals (basketball)
Financial Assistance is available for most athletic programs with the exception of camps, clinics, or private lessons.
Quick Links
Central Maine Youth Hockey
Facilities
Financial Aid
Gym & Track Schedules
Officiate
Volunteer
Central Maine Youth Hockey Association
Registration is now OPEN for Learn to Play, Learn to Skate and the House Hockey program!
Learn to Skate & Learn to Play
Session 1: Nov 5-Dec 17
Session 2: Jan 7-Feb 18
Learn to Skate - Ages 2-14 - $30/session per child
Learn to Play - Ages 2-1 - $50/session per child
CMYHA Hockey Program
$250.00/Season per child
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6U Cross-Ice - Birth year 2017 or later
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8U Cross-Ice - Birth year 2015/2016
$350.00/Season per child
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10U - Birth year 2013/2014
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12U - Birth year 2011/2012
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14U - Birth year 2009/2010
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16U - Birth year 2007/2008
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18U - Birth year 2005/2006
Recreation Basketball
Grades/Ages
Co-Ed PreK & K (ages 4-6)
Co-Ed Grades 1 & 2
Grades 3/4 - Boys & Girls
Grades 5/6 - Boys & Girls
Practices are once per week and begin November 27
Saturday morning games begin Dec 9
Cost $0.00 to $100.00, depending on what you can afford.
Winter Cheering/Spirit Squad
Grades 3-6
Practices are once per week and begin November 27
Saturday morning games begin Dec 9
Cost $0.00 to $100.00, depending on what you can afford.
Pay-What-You-Can Pilot Program
Recreational basketball has deep roots in the Waterville area, and that’s something the AYCC wants to continue. The AYCC wants to ensure that the cost of the fee is not a barrier to playing recreational basketball. So, this year, the AYCC is piloting a ‘pay-what-you-can’ payment model for the 2023-2024 recreational basketball season. This means any youth can register for recreational basketball and pay what they can afford to pay in increments of $10, ranging from $0 to $100.
The AYCC is committed to providing this opportunity to youth throughout the 2023-2024 recreational basketball season and wants to see this model succeed but needs the community’s help to make it work.
It costs $65 per child to run the program, including sports supplies, t-shirts, staffing, utilities, support services, etc. The AYCC is asking those who can afford to do so to pay the $65 registration fee or consider paying more to offset the program costs of those who cannot afford to pay the $65 rate. Any individual registration fee paid above and beyond the $65 cost to operate the program will be considered a tax-deductible donation to the AYCC.
FMI: Email Athletics Team
Equipment and Clothing Needs
The parents or guardian of any youth from the AYCC Burger-Roy After School Program, Preschool Program or North End Learning Center who need a basketball or related clothing can request them for free as part of the AYCC’s new Family Wellness Wraparound Program. This program, spearheaded by U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and made possible by Congressional funding, aims to improve the health, food security and well-being of Waterville families.
FMI: Email Chrissy Johnson
Travel Basketball
Grades 3-6 Boys & Girls Teams
Members $60/season per child
Non-Members $75/season per child
Practices begin November 6
Games begin November 25
Practices once per week (according to Coach availability),
and games on Saturdays with the occasional Sunday game.
Pee Wee FUNdamentals
Ages 3 & 4
Fee $40/session per child
Tuesdays & Thursdays
November 28-December 21
10:00-11:00 am in the AYCC's Gym 1
Max of 15 youth
Girls Youth Basketball with Colby College Women's Basketball
FREE CLINIC!
Sunday, November 26
1:00-2:30 pm
@the AYCC
Grades 3-8
Volunteer Coaches Clinic
Free clinic for interested Rec & Travel Coaches
Wednesday, November 1 - 5:30-7:00 pm
No registration is required.
Led by AYCC staff and the Waterville High School Varsity Head Coaches, this clinic will provide a foundation of coaching at the youth level and volunteers will be able to ask questions. Our Volunteer Coordinator, John Palmer will be on hand as well as our partners from MaineGeneral to speak on general first aid, etc.
IAABO Basketball Officials Training
@ the AYCC
Only $50.00 for 3 days of training
TBD - 9:00 am-12:00 pm
TBD - 9:00 am-1:00 pm
High School juniors/seniors interested in attending should contact their JMG teacher at school to register as part of the JMG Badge Program.
Interested persons should register for the classes online. Upon completion, participants will be ready with their floor exam to become patched officials for this season! Jr. IAABO officials will be able to work junior high games with a veteran official at the completion of their floor test. The AYCC may also have officiating opportunities for our grades 3-6 programs.
LiveBarn
The AYCC offers LiveBarn service at the AYCC's gymnasiums and at Purnell-Wrigley Field as a convenience for members. Subscription required to watch live games/activities.
Subscribers can "Watch Live & On Demand from anywhere, at any time, on any device from the world's largest broadcaster of amateur sports." Learn more!
Open Gymnasium & Indoor Track
The AYCC is home to 3 half-court gymnasiums, two of which make up one regulation size court. We offer volleyball, pickleball, athletic programs including youth basketball programs, plus open gym. Due to internal programming and rentals, it's best to call our Welcome Center before coming in for an open activity. They may be reached at 207-873-0684.
The Indoor Track is always open during business hours and is included in memberships.
Daily Guest Rates are $4/child, $8/adult, or $5/seniors.
Visit the Gym & Indoor Track webpage for specifics.
Volunteer or Officiate
The AYCC is always looking for talented, passionate volunteer coaches to share their sports passions with the youth in our area. We cannot do it without volunteers and youth can't participate in games without officials!
If you're interesting in coaching or in officiating with the AYCC, please reach out to our athletics team at 207-873-0684 or email athletics@clubaycc.org
Stay tuned for officiating clinics with the AYCC.
Volunteers are required to complete an AYCC volunteer application and pass a background check through the State of Maine DHHS. Find the application here.
The AYCC has recently partnered with CMYHA in an effort to increase involvement in youth hockey with opportunities who have not played before to learn how to skate!
Facilities
AYCC 126 North Street, Waterville
Maine's Fenway Camp Tracy Meadows, Oakland
Peters Field Armory Rd, Waterville
Purnell-Wrigley Field 47 Mathews Ave, Waterville - Field Calendar
Reed Field Armory Rd, Waterville