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Presentational FEAR THE FOURS 4v4 Volleyball Tournament (Oct. 29) visual

FEAR THE FOURS 4v4 Volleyball Tournament (Oct. 29) - Fall 2024

FEAR THE FOURS 4v4 Volleyball Tournament

DATE: Tuesday, October 29th | 5:30pm

Come join us for a fun night of FOURS!!

TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Each team will play 2-3, 10-minute pool play games followed by a single elimination playoff bracket. All teams will advance to the playoffs where games will be played to one match of 25.  

DIVISIONS:

Adult Division: High school and older, must have at least one female on the court at all times. 

Family Division: Must have two 9-12 year-olds and one adult over the age of 18. The other 1-2 players can be an adult, high school or middle school student, or 9-12 years-old. *An adult must be on the court at all times.

ROSTER: 5 players max. 

COST: $40/team

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Program Duration:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$40.00
Presentational DINKin' at the Dodge (Oct. 1 - Oct. 24) visual

DINKin' at the Dodge (Oct. 1 - Oct. 24) - Fall I 2024

Join our first pickleball league and come DINK at the Dodge!! This 4-week session will be open doubles, teams are placed into divisions based on age and skill level. Teams can be women, men, or mixed. Each team will play a minimum of 2 games a week, BUT if you want to play more games a week, then you can register for multiple offerings.

Limited paddles available, please bring your own if you have one. 

(Pickleball Skill Levels) - if you have been officially rated by the USAPA use that rating when registering. For more information or questions about the league, please email Jacie at jlopez@abileneysa.org or call us at 325-692-2972.

Register as a team or if you need a partner, please register as a Free Agent.

$50/Team | $25/Free Agent

 Season: October 1 - October 24 

Wednesday Evenings (5:30-8:00pm)

Thursday Evenings (5:30-8:00pm)

Registration Status:
Closed
Regular Registration:
Monday, September 9, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024
Program Duration:
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - Thursday, November 21, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$25.00 - $50.00
Presentational Adult Volleyball League (Oct. 6th-Nov. 17th) visual

Adult Volleyball League (Oct. 6th-Nov. 17th) - Fall 2024

Sundays--October 6th-November 17th

Coed A (Competitive) & Coed B (Rec) Divisions--Guaranteed 2 matches per night.

Free Agent option available for those that do not have a team. ($35 per person.)

Matches will start as early as 5:30pm and finish around 8pm. Schedules will be posted a few days prior to the start of the season. 

Cost: $200 per team.

Full rosters must be submitted before the league begins. Each player will have to check in each week at our table in the lobby and have a form of ID with them. 

Please be sure to read through the rules provided for further info about league requirements and expectations.  Adult Volleyball Rules   Further Questions: Contact Sabrina at sbingham@abileneysa.org.

Registration Status:
Closed
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Program Duration:
Sunday, October 6, 2024 - Sunday, November 17, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$35.00 - $200.00
Presentational Basketball Firm Foundations (Oct 8-24) visual

Basketball Firm Foundations (Oct 8-24) - Fall 2024

Who: K-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade 

When: October 8th - 24th

Tuesday and Thursday

5:30-6:30pm

3 weeks

Where: Dodge Jones Youth Sports Authority 

1042 Loop 322, Abilene, Tx 79602 

Cost: $90

This basketball academy is to set your child up to be a successful player. 

This is a fast paced skills academy that meets 2x a week on TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 5:30-6:30pm.

We will help teach your child the fundamentals of basketball as well as how to progress those basic skills into game like situations. 

Registration Status:
Closed
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Monday, October 7, 2024
Program Duration:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - Thursday, October 24, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$90.00
Presentational Victory Playbook Coaching Clinic (Oct 19) visual

Victory Playbook Coaching Clinic (Oct 19) - Fall I 2024

Join us on October 19th from 8:30-11:45am for a basketball coaching clinic with guests speakers: 

  • Justin Reese - Abilene HS Head Boys Basketball Coach | 8:30-9:20am - Advantage Based Basketball
  • Jason Pillion - Amarillo HS Head Boys Basketball Coach | 9:30-10:20am - Motion Offense
  • Sharman White - Pace Academy and USA Basketball 17U National Boys Coach | 10:30-11:25am - Gold Medal Standards
  • Coach White will also lead a Words of Wisdom session for athletes 11:30-11:45am 

This clinic is open to all youth, high school, and college athletes and coaches. 

COST:  Free for coaches if team is competing in AYSA's HS Showcase this weekend (Oct 19-20).  $20 for coaches not competing. **Athletes do not need to register, just show up by 11:20am! 

For more information, please contact Colton Southall (csouthall@abileneysa.org) or 325-266-1425. 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - Saturday, October 19, 2024
Program Duration:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Presentational AYSA High School Basketball Showcase (Oct 19th-20th) visual

AYSA High School Basketball Showcase (Oct 19th-20th) - Fall 2024

October 19th and 20th

3 Game guarantee $200 per team

Girls and Boys Divisions: JV and Varsity 

Come play competitive basketball in our state of the art facility. The Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center has 4 high school regulation basketball courts, state-of-the-art amenities, technology and will be a great venue to watch basketball games in a tournament, multi-court setting. Get your team together and come check this amazing place out in person!

ALL GAMES LIVE STREAMED ON PLAYSIGHT

Registration Status:
Closed
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
Program Duration:
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$200.00
Presentational Hot Shots League 2024 (Oct 28-Dec 9) visual

Hot Shots League 2024 (Oct 28-Dec 9) - Fall 2024

Monday Evenings-Oct. 28th -Dec. 9th  Boys/Girls-Age Groups 5-6, 7-8, 9-10,11-12 Thursday is a possible playing night.

This is a progressive, practice/play league. The first 20 minutes of each Monday will allow time for a team practice followed by games. This progressive approach allows for young players to build their fundamental skills of passing, shooting, rebounding and defense, while also learning strategies of the game through league play. Players will register as individuals and will be placed on teams by AYSA staff.

The first night of league, Monday October 28th, will be just a practice for the team!!

Time slots will be sent out closer to the season start time.

 Each player will be given a jersey. Volunteer coaches are required for this league. Please contact us at info@abileneysa.org if you are interested in coaching your child's team or a team in general.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Program Duration:
Monday, October 28, 2024 - Monday, December 9, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$95.00
Presentational Volleyball Holiday Camp (Nov. 25-26) visual

Volleyball Holiday Camp (Nov. 25-26) - Winter 2024

VOLLEYBALL HOLIDAY CAMP

November 25-26

Age Groups:

3rd-6th Grade, 9am-10:30am

7th-8th Grade, 9am-10:30am

Our volleyball holiday camp is intended to cover every skill of the game of volleyball for your young athlete. This camp is for beginners as well as for those that have been playing for several years. Here is what will be included:

Serving: Footwork, armswing mechanics, building confidence, working on core power, jump serving for advanced players.

Hitting: Introduction to approaches and transitions, armswing mechanics, jumping for height and power.

Passing/Defense: Proper technique and footwork, controlling where the pass goes, and moving quickly to the ball. 

Setting: Introduction to setting techniques and proper hand contact on the ball. 

Games: We will be playing small mini-games each day to utilized the skills that have been presented. This can be serving games, short-court games, wave-through and rotation games. 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Thursday, November 21, 2024
Program Duration:
Monday, November 25, 2024 - Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Presentational Basketball Holiday Camp (Nov 25-26th) visual

Basketball Holiday Camp (Nov 25-26th) - Fall 2024

BASKETBALL HOLIDAY BREAK CAMP

November 25th-26th 

Time:  12-1:30pm (Grades will be separated) 

Our Basketball Holiday Camp is intended to cover every skill of the game of basketball for your young athlete. This camp is for beginners as well as for those that have been playing for several years. Here is what will be included:

Dribbling and Finishing:

  • stationary ball handling 
  • ball handling in motion with a defender 
  • dribbling sequences
  • finishing against any defender in the paint 
  • how to finish through contact
  • 1 on 1 game play
  • FUN games for the skills covered!

Shooting:

  • Increase your shooting accuracy and range
  • Improve the speed of your release
  • Create separation so you can always get your shot off 
  • Train in a way that helps you get better faster 
  • Build and protect your confidence 
  • Master the shots all great scorers need in their toolbox

Passing/Defense:

  • Practice different passes and learn when to use each one
  • Learn techniques to help stay in front of offensive players as they drive to the basket
  • 1 on 1 game play

Games: We will be playing small mini-games each day to utilized the skills that have been presented. This can be dribbling and/or shooting games. 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Program Duration:
Monday, November 25, 2024 - Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
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Advanced Hitting/Serving HS Camp (Nov. 25-26) - Winter 2024

November 25-26,   11-12:30 PM

9th-12th Grade (Limited to the first 10 athletes to register)

$60

If your athlete is an advanced player who is looking for extra skill specific training in the area of hitting and serving then this is the camp for them! Emphasis will be placed on the following skill specific elements:

Hitting:

  • Proper approach footwork mechanics that will lead to consistency and momentum building.
  • Focus on proper power jumping techniques to get players to their most efficient vertical heights. 
  • Transitioning from passer to attacker in a fluid motion while building momentum. 
  • Learning how to hit with power by properly engaging the core. 
  • Higher level hitting techniques and plays: running quicks, slides, shoots, tipping and roll shot training. 

Serving:

  • Serving to score mentality.
  • Building up more power and velocity in the serve.  
  • Placement of the serve into specific zones on the court. 
  • Higher Level Serving: Working on consistency with jump serves as well as short ball serving. 

For all AYSA camps, emphasis will be placed on repetition, technique, maximum efficient mobility, and proper mechanics.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Thursday, November 21, 2024
Program Duration:
Monday, November 25, 2024 - Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Presentational Jingle Jam 2024 (December 7th) visual

Jingle Jam 2024 (December 7th) - Winter 2024

The Jingle Jam is our second AYSA fundraiser of the year! This all-day event will consist of 3v3 basketball tournaments, 4v4 volleyball tournaments, and Christmas GALORE!! The event schedule is listed below.

Important Details:

  • December 7, 2024
  • The fundraiser is hosted at the Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center, 1042 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602
  • 9am-1pm: Adult 4v4 Volleyball (High School and older) and 3v3 Youth Basketball (Boys & Girls: 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th grade divisions).
  • 1:30pm-4pm: High School and Middle School 4v4 Volleyball (6th-8th grade) and 3v3 Adult Men's and Coed Basketball (High School and older).
  • $60 per team

Please be sure to read through the rules provided for further info about tournament requirements and expectations. 

3v3 Basketball Rules

4v4 Volleyball Rules

Further Questions: Contact info@abileneysa.org

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Program Duration:
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Presentational Parent's Night Out (December 20th) visual

Parent's Night Out (December 20th) - Winter 2024

Parent's Night Out 

If you need a date night or time to yourself, then be sure to join us for Parent's Night Out! Playing games, watching a movie, and eating pizza are just a few of the fun activities kids get to experience during this event. 

Date: Friday, December 20th

Time: 6:00-10:00PM

Cost: $25 per child if registered by December 18th. 

 $30 per child if registered after December 18th. 

Age Group: Children ages 5-12 

Drop-Off: 5:30-6:00PM

Pick-Up: 9:30-10:00PM, however parents may pick up their child(ren) at any time throughout the event. 

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes 
  • Water bottle with child's name (preferred) 
  • Meal arrangement (if not eating pizza) 
  • Pillow and blanket to watch movie (optional)

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Late Registration:
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - Friday, December 20, 2024
Program Duration:
Friday, December 20, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$25.00
Late Registration Cost:
$30.00
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