Spring SEASON
OVERVIEW
Spring season runs from April – May with registration opening in January. We run all sports in Spring as the weather warms down during the duration of the season. We typically have 2,000+ players registered with Mesa Youth Sports in Spring which allows for plenty of teams to play and a very fun experience!
Pricing
- $70-$75 – Early registration
- $80-$85 – Registration
- $90-$95 – Late registration
Game locations
- Taylor Jr High TBD (central, north and west Mesa)
- Brimhall Jr. High TBD (central Mesa – baseball/softball only)
- Desert Ridge Jr. High TBD (East Mesa)
- Gateway Polytechnic Academy TBD (Southeast Mesa)
Sports offered
All teams (except Girl’s Softball) are co-ed
AGE GROUPS
- Soccer – 3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9*, 10-12*
- Flag Football – 5-6*, 7-8*, 9-10*, 11-12*, 13-14*
- Volleyball – 7-9*, 10-11*, 12-14*
- Basketball – 4-5, 6-7, 8-9*, 10-11*, 12-13*
- Baseball – 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12
- Girls Softball – 7-9, 10-12
*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
- Soccer – shin guards, shorts, shoes, soccer ball.
- Cleats and soccer socks are optional.
- Flag Football – mouthguard required, pants/shorts, shoes, football.
- Cleats are optional.
- Volleyball – knee pads, black shorts, shoes, volleyball.
- Basketball – mouthguard recommended, shoes, shorts, basketball.
- Baseball – pants/shorts, shoes, glove, batting helmet.
- Bat and balls are optional.
- Girls Softball – pants/shorts, shoes, glove, batting helmet.
- Bat and balls are optional.
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
- Jan 9: Early Registration
- Jan 26: Registration
- Feb 9: Late Registration
- Feb 20: Registration Closes
- Mar 9: Rosters Released
- Mar 18: Coaches Clinic
- Aprl 1: Games
- Apr 15: Games
- Apr 22: Games
- Apr 29: Games
- May 6: Games
- May 13: Games, Playoffs
- May 20: Championship