REGISTRATION SCHEDULE:

• Early registration (​July 12 – July 26)
• Registration (​July 27 – Aug 30​)
• Late registration (​Aug 31 – Sept 13​)

DATES:

• July 12 – ​July 26 – Early Registration
• July 27 ​– ​Aug 30  ​​- Normal Registration
• Aug 31 – Sept 13 – Late Registration
• Sept 14 – Registration is Close​d​
• Oct 2 – 5 – Rosters Released
• Oct 16 – Coaches Clinic
• Oct 23 – Games Begin
• Oct 30 – Games
• Nov 6 –  Games
• Nov 13 – Games
• Nov 20 – Games
• Dec 4 – Games, Playoffs*
• Dec 11 – Championship Games*

*Tournament Divisions Only
**Some divisions may have a bye week

GAME LOCATIONS:

• Gilbert & Chandler – Mesquite Junior High School & South Valley Junior High School
  • These locations will serve most of Gilbert and also Chandler families north of the 202.
• East Mesa – ​Desert Ridge Junior High School
  • This location will serve all east Mesa and many East Gilbert families.
• Central/North Mesa – Taylor Junior High School
  • This location will serve North and Central Mesa.
• Queen Creek & Chandler – Newell Barney Junior High School
  • These locations will host games for teams from Queen Creek, South Chandler and South Gilbert

We use your child’s age on  August 31, 2021

AGE GROUPS:

• Basketball – 4-5, 6-7, 8-9*, 10-11*, 12-13*
• Baseball – 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12
• Flag Football – 5-6*, 7-8*, 9-10*, 11-12*, 13-14*
• Soccer – 3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9*, 10-12*
• Softball – 7-9, 10-12
• Volleyball – 7-9*, 10-11*, 12-14*

• • *This age division participates in a tournament

PRACTICE TIMES & LOCATIONS:

• Practice times and locations are arranged at the coach’s discretion. Each team practices when and where they choose. Practices are generally held outside.
• *AZYS does not provide teams with practice locations

GAME PLAY FORMAT:

• Basketball – Tournament style (beginner to advanced), rec-style for younger divisions
• Baseball/Softball – Rec style (beginner – intermediate)
• Flag football – Tournament style (beginner to advanced)
• Soccer – Rec-style, Tournament style for older divisions only
• Volleyball – Tournament style (beginner to advanced)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BY PARENTS:

• Basketball – mouthguard recommended, shoes, shorts, basketball.
• Baseball – pants/shorts, shoes, glove, batting helmet. Bat and balls are optional.
• Flag Football – mouthguard required, pants/shorts, shoes, football. Cleats are optional.
• Soccer – shin guards, shorts, shoes, soccer ball. Cleats and soccer socks are optional.
• Softball – pants/shorts, shoes, glove, batting helmet. Bat and balls are optional.
• Volleyball – knee pads, black shorts, shoes, volleyball.

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.

COACHES:

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

TRAVEL GAMES:

Many teams will play 1-2 away games during the season.  These are generally within 5-10 minutes away from your home game location. All games are in the East Valley.

REFUND POLICY:

Full refunds may be issued if requested in writing BEFORE rosters are released.