School Age Center (SAC) and the Child Development Center (CDC) are the central point of contact for registration and participation in all CYS Services currently. 

The SAC and CDC staff are here to assist you in placing your child in the location and facility that best meets the needs of you and your child and/or register your youth for a sports season/camp. 

To register your child for any of our childcare options, you must complete and submit a registration packet. You can get registration information via email by calling COMM: 0503-363-2265 / 2266 / 2262. You can also come into the SAC, Bldg. 252 or CDC, Bldg. 223 located on Camp Walker. 

A Youth Sports Physical must be completed annually, prior to the start of the sport season.

The form must be completed with a doctor’s signature and stamp and submitted to a CYS Admin during registration. 

Suggestion: The best time to get your child’s physical, if possible, is in July so your child’s physical will be valid for all sports for one full year. 

Did you play sports in High School or College? Have you always wanted to coach Football, Soccer or Basketball? Are you a Cheerleader at heart? Even if you have never played or coached a sport before, you can still become a certified volunteer coach! 

CYS Volunteer Coaches encourage all children to explore the world of sports, learn the fundamentals of good sportsmanship and have fun at the same time. For more information, call the CYS Sports & Fitness at 0503-363-4548 or 0503-363-4561 to speak with someone who can help you become involved with our youth. 

Coaches Discount: 

Head coaches and Assistant coaches can receive discounts. CYS Admin will calculate discounts offered to each coach. 

Coaching Requirements: 

• Required CPR/First Aid and instructional training is provided by CYS prior to the beginning of the season 

• Background checks must be cleared on all coaches prior to team assignment 

• Coaches must attend one of the coaches clinics to review the rules and coaching policies and become certified through the NAYS | National Alliance for Youth Sports 

Coaching Application Forms: 

• Volunteer Packet(.pdf) OR Please see VOLUNTEERS COACHES 

NAYS is the nation's leading youth sports educator and advocate with national programs that educate administrators, coaches, officials and parents about their roles and responsibilities in the context of youth sports, in addition to offering youth development programs for children. 

Since 1993, NAYS has created a unique partnership to bring quality youth sports programs to children on military bases in CONUS or OCONUS locations. 

Through NAYS CYS offers; 

• youth sports coaches certification 

• youth sports official training services 

• parental sports education and marketing services 

• Start Smart Sports Development Program for Child Development Services 

• on site and on-line educational forums on Army installations worldwide 

1. What is the registration process? 

• Children must have a completed and updated CYS registration before enrolling in YSF activities. Registration can be completed via email or in person at School Age Center, Bldg. 252.

• Children can register without a completed sports physical; however, they will not be able to participate until YSF has received the completed physical that must be valid for the duration of the season. 

• Participants that have a MIAT (Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team) for medical or other special needs cannot participate until receiving notification from YSF that the MIAT is complete. This process takes approximately 10 business days. 

2. What are the typical season/league formats? 

• A typical season is 7-8 weeks long with at least 6 games. 

• Ages 7-18 practice 2x/week.

• Practices are typically either M/W or T/Th for 1 hour *days are subject to change* 

• Mon-Fri, 1730 or 1830. Youngest groups will practice first. 

• The game schedule is provided to coaches during the first week of practice and coaches send them out to their team. Games are typically held on Saturdays for our oldest groups. Weekday games will be held for mainly 7-8 games, but 9 and up teams may have weekday games as well. 

3. Where will practices and games be held? 

• We typically use Victory Field, located on Camp Henry for all our practices and games for outdoor sports. We use the SAC Gym and Kelly Fitness Center, located on Camp Walker, for our indoor sports. 

4. What ages are eligible? 

• Seasonal/League programs are available for ages 7-18yrs old. 

• Typical age groups are: 7-8yrs, 9-10yrs, 11-12yrs, 13 and up. 

• Age groups may be adjusted depending on the number of players registered. 

5. What programs are available for 3-6yr olds? 

• Programs for 3-6yr olds are often offered alongside our leagues called “Start Smart”. Start Smart classes are directed to teach children the motor skills necessary to eventually play a sport by utilizing positive reinforcement, FUN activities, and exciting equipment on a "one-on-one" bases with their parent. They meet 1x/week for 40min – 1hr. The “practices” are lead by a volunteer coach or staff member. 

6. How is player age determined? 

• Players will be placed according to their age on the first day of the given season. 

7. What special requests can I make? 

• Children of coaches will be placed on the team their parent is coaching 

• Siblings in the same age group will be placed on the same team 

• Playing in the next age group up 

• Must be in writing by parent or legal guardian (email to CYS Admin or stated on registration form). 

• A child may play up a maximum of one division. 

• They must enroll in the correct age group at the time of registration, and then will be moved up once they are approved through the assessment process. 

• May only play below age division if recommended by MIAT based on a special need and certified by the APHN. 

• Playing up from Start Smart to the league is not allowed, unless approved through assessment for youth aged 6. It is a distinct and separate program despite running concurrently with the league. 

8. How are teams formed? 

• Children are placed in age groups based on their age on the first day of the season. 

• For 7-8yrs divisions teams will be balanced by age and gender. 

• For 9+ teams will be formed based on assessment scores. 

• Team rosters may be adjusted as needed through the first week of the season. 

9. Who are the coaches? 

• All our coaches are volunteers from the community. We highly encourage parents to volunteer. All training will be provided, and there are registration discounts for those parents that coach. Coach discounts will be applied only after a cleared background check is received and all training is completed. 

10. What equipment does my child need? 

• Shorts, Shirt, non-marking closed toe shoes, water bottle. 

• Recommended: Kneepads, Elbow Pads, and forearm sleeves (depending on the sport) 

11. What is the refund policy? 

• Refunds may be requested in person (or by phone) to our CYS Admin by the midpoint date of the season. You can email the YSF Director/Asst. Director as well. CYS Admin are the ones who process the refund in the system. 

12. Additional Information: 

• Parent orientation is done in person prior to the first practice of the season. 

13. Who can I contact for more information? 

• Please contact the Youth Sports Office at 0503-363-4548/4561 or stop by our office. You can also contact our CYS Admin at 0503-363-2265/2262 or stop by their facilities on Camp Walker. 

Registration Information 

• Participants are required to be registered with Child and youth services (CYS) before enrolling in any Youth Sports & Fitness activities. 

• To register your child, you must complete and submit a registration packet. 

• For more information, please call DSN 763-4548/2265 | COMM 0503-363-4548/2265 

• SKIES Unlimited is an acronym for School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills. The Unlimited means the unlimited opportunities that our military children can expand their knowledge and gain new skills.

• We currently offer Jiu-jitsu class every Wednesday, and we're actively recruiting for program instructors for gymnastic, dance, arts and cooking.