WINTER SEASON
OVERVIEW
Winter Season runs from January to March with Early Registration opening up in September. We run all sports in Winter as the weather cools down during the duration of the season. We typically have 2,000+ players registered with Apache Junction Youth Sports in Winter which allows for plenty of teams to play and a very fun experience!
Pricing
- $59-$105 – Early registration
- $69-$115 – Registration
- $79-$125 – Late registration
Game locations
- Desert Ridge Jr. High
- Gateway Polytechnic Academy
- Highland Junior High
- Taylor Junior High
- Franklin Brimhall Jr. High
Sports offered
AGE GROUPS
- Baseball
- Ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12*
- Basketball
- Ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9*, 10-11*, 12-13*
- Girls Only: ages 8-9*, 10-11*, 12-13*
- Flag Football
- Ages 5-6*, 7-8*, 9-10*, 11-12*, 13-14*
- Girls Only: ages 9-10*, 11-12*, 13-14*
- Soccer
- Ages 3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9*, 10-12*
- Softball
- Girls Only: ages 7-9, 10-12*
- Touch Rugby
- Ages 5-6*, 7-8*, 9-10*, 11-12*, 13-14*
- Volleyball
- Girls Only: ages 7-9*, 10-11*, 12-14*
- Boys Only: ages 7-9*, 10-11*, 12-14*
*This age division participates in a tournament*
Volunteer coaching
We are always looking for new parent coaches! Please consider volunteering to coach your child’s team!
- 50% off one child’s registration
- Free coaches shirt
- The league will provide some equipment for some sports for practice
- Sample practices and playbooks are available to all coaches
- Coach clinic before the season
practices
- Coaches are parent volunteers – Practice times and locations are arranged at the coach’s discretion.
- Practices are generally held outside during the weekday evenings.
- *AZYS does not provide teams with practice locations. Players are required to supply their own ball; i.e., soccer ball, volleyball, basketball etc.
parent responsibilities
Team Shirts are provided to all players. Hats are provided to Baseball/Softball only. Please view the rules for the appropriate sized ball needed for your player.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY PARENTS
- Baseball – Athletic pants/shorts, athletic shoes, bat, glove and a batting helmet (required).
- League can provide throw down bases, tees and 3 baseballs.
- Basketball – Mouthguard (recommended), athletic shorts/pants, athletic shoes and a basketball.
- Flag Football – Mouthguard (required), athletic shorts or pants, athletic shoes and a football. Cleats are optional
- Soccer – Shin guards (required), athletic shorts/pants, athletic shoes and a soccer ball. Cleats and soccer socks are optional.
- Softball (Girls) – Athletic pants/shorts, athletic shoes, bat, glove and a batting helmet (required).
- League can provide throw down bases and 3 softballs.
- Rugby – Mouthguard (required), athletic shorts or pants, athletic shoes and a rugby ball. Cleats are optional
- Volleyball – Knee pads (highly recommended), athletic shorts/pants, athletic shoes and a volleyball.
Important requirements!
- No pets allowed at games except for service animals (emotional support animals will not be permitted.
- No wandering children! Wandering children can cause damage to school property
- No cursing whatsoever! Please help us foster a safe environment for kids!
- Negative sportsmanship is not allowed! No yelling, arguing, belittling, etc. of any person!
- No cleats in gyms.
- No food or drink in gyms. Only water allowed
IMPORTANT DATES
- Sept 24: Early Registration
- Oct 8: Normal Registration
- Nov 19: Late registration
- Dec 3: Registration Closed
- Dec 15: Rosters Released
- Jan 4: Coach Clinic
- Jan 18: Games
- Jan 25: Games
- Feb 1: Games
- Feb 8: Games
- Feb 15: Games
- Feb 22: Games, Playoffs
- Mar 1: Championships