YMCA of Lincoln Nebraska
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YMCA Youth Sports
1039 P Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 434-9217
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
| Q | How are teams formed? |
| A | ·Individually by school areas, grade and previous team assignment.
·Friend and/or coach request. No guarantees. ·The YMCA has final jurisdiction. |
| Q | Why are teams divided by grade levels? |
| A | ·The YMCA believes it is important for participants to play with their friends in own grade level.
·It is possible to play a grade level above. Once that occurs this child must always play a grade level above. ·It is not possible for a child to play a grade level lower. |
| Q | How are Coaches selected? |
| A | ·All coaches of the YMCA Youth Sports leagues are volunteer.
·Volunteering to coach a youth sports team can be a rewarding experience and a service to the youth of our community - but most of all - tons of fun! ·The YMCA will provide manuals, clinic and mentors to get coaches started. ·Please mark on the registration form if you are interested in coaching. |
| Q | What about practices? |
| A | ·Set up by the coach in cooperation with the players once per week for 1 hour.
·May begin after Coach Pick-up. ·Contact your coach about practice questions or cancellations. |
| Q | How should Coaches and Fans conduct themselves? |
| A | ·Coaches/spectators need to remember that the Youth Sport leagues are designed for the young people.
·We strive to incorporate a positive, low-key, less stressful, noncompetitive atmosphere for our participants. ·Inappropriate/negative behavior will not be permitted. Expulsion from the league is possible. |
| Q | What about financial assistance? |
| A | ·Financial assistance applicants must apply in person at our office.
·Payments are based on income, number of dependents etc. ·Payment is required when registering. |
| Q | Registration Information? |
| A | ·Deadlines are established by our office to insure time to prepare for the season.
·Late registrations are usually not processed or sent back until after the coaches pick-up date. ·A late fee is assessed to cover the costs to place participants. ·Any late registration not placed on a team will be sent back in its entirely. ·Can be postmarked by the deadline. |
| Q | What is the refund policy? |
| A | ·90% Credit Slip before season begins.
·$20 fee on all returned checks |