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  • Monday 11/25
    5:30 PM
    Kings vs Mavericks
    Youth court 1  
  • Monday 11/25
    5:30 PM
    Nets vs Suns
    Youth court 2  
  • Monday 11/25
    5:30 PM
    Rockets vs Bucks
    Youth court 3  
  • Monday 11/25
    5:30 PM
    Dream vs Storm
    Youth court 4  
  • Monday 11/25
    5:30 PM
    Hawks vs Clippers
    HSU Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    5:30 PM
    Warriors vs Pacers
    TTU/ACU Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    6:20 PM
    Sky vs Fever
    Youth court 4  
  • Monday 11/25
    6:20 PM
    Sparks vs Aces
    Youth court 1  
  • Monday 11/25
    6:20 PM
    Mercury vs Lynx
    Youth court 2  
  • Monday 11/25
    6:20 PM
    Liberty vs Wings
    Youth court 3  
  • Monday 11/25
    6:20 PM
    Jazz vs Thunder
    HSU Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    6:20 PM
    Tigers vs Tar Heels
    TTU/ACU Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    7:10 PM
    Trail Blazers vs Heat
    Youth court 1  
  • Monday 11/25
    7:10 PM
    Lakers vs Hornets
    Youth court 2  
  • Monday 11/25
    7:10 PM
    Magic vs Spurs
    Youth court 3  
  • Monday 11/25
    7:10 PM
    Knicks vs Celtics
    Youth court 4  
  • Monday 11/25
    7:10 PM
    Ducks vs Huskies
    HSU Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    7:10 PM
    Wolf Pack vs Hawkeyes
    TTU/ACU Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    8:00 PM
    76ers vs Timberwolves
    Lawrence Hall  
  • Monday 11/25
    8:00 PM
    Pistons vs Raptors
    United Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    8:00 PM
    Wildcats vs Bears
    HSU Court  
  • Monday 11/25
    8:00 PM
    Longhorns vs Red Raiders
    TTU/ACU Court  
    
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:
Closed
Regular Registration:
Monday, January 1, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
Program Duration:
Monday, October 28, 2024 - Monday, December 9, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$95.00
Presentational DINKin' at the Dodge (Nov 19 - Dec 19) visual

DINKin' at the Dodge (Nov 19 - Dec 19) - Winter 2024

Join our adult pickleball league and come DINK at the Dodge!! This 4-week session will be open doubles, teams are placed into divisions based on skill level, must be high school aged and older. Teams can be women, men, or mixed. Each team will play a minimum of 2 games a week then end in a tournament on the last week of the league. Register as a team or if you need a partner, please register as a Free Agent.

Teams can choose to play Tuesday Morning, Wednesday Evening OR Thursday Evening, please choose which day you prefer to play on when registering.

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

For more information or questions about the league, please email Jacie at jlopez@abileneysa.org or call us at 325-692-2972. 

$50/Team | $25/Free Agent

 Season: November 19th - December 19th  *Skipping Thanksgiving week*

Game times for Tuesday morning: 8-10am

Game times for Wednesday or Thursday evenings: 5:30-8:30pm

Registration Status:
Closed
Regular Registration:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Monday, November 18, 2024
Program Duration:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - Thursday, December 19, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$25.00 - $50.00
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 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
Presentational Advanced Hitting/Serving HS Camp (Nov. 25-26) visual

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 Big N' Little Pickleball Tournament (Dec 6th) visual

Big N' Little Pickleball Tournament (Dec 6th) - Winter 2024

Who has the best Big N' Little duo? Join us to find out!  College sororities and fraternities will partner with their big/little to play in a fun, competitive pickleball tournament. Participants will receive a free t-shirt and the winning team will receive a Raising Cane's gift basket and pickleball paddles. Email Jacie at jlopez@abileneysa.org for more information! 

  • December 6, 2024
  • 1:00-5:00pm
  • $30 per team
  • Format: Based off number of teams that registered, but each team will be guaranteed 4 games.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Program Duration:
Friday, December 6, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$30.00
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
  • *Adult Events & Pickleball are for High School Aged and Older*
  • 9am-1pm: Adult 4v4 Volleyball and 3v3 Youth Basketball (Boys & Girls: 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th grade divisions).
  • 2:00pm-4:30pm: 3v3 Adult Men's, Adult Coed Basketball and Women's Pickleball Doubles
  • 5:00pm-7:30pm: Mixed Pickleball Doubles
  • $40-60 per team per event

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:
$40.00 - $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
Presentational Adult Volleyball League (Jan. 5-Feb. 23) visual

Adult Volleyball League (Jan. 5-Feb. 23) - Winter 2025

Sundays--January 5th-February 23rd  

January 12th and February 9th will be nights with no league. 

Coed A (Advanced), Coed B (Intermediate), Coed C (Recreational) 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 8:30pm. Schedules will be posted a few days prior to the start of the season. 

Cost: $35 per person. (Team rep must complete the roster for each person and include an email for each player so that they can receive registration information.)

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:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, November 4, 2024 - Monday, December 30, 2024
Program Duration:
Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$35.00
Presentational Volleyball Firm Foundations 2 (Jan. 7-Feb. 11) visual

Volleyball Firm Foundations 2 (Jan. 7-Feb. 11) - Winter 2025

Tuesdays--5:30-6:30 pm

Girls and Boys Grades 4th-8th (Limited to the first 80 athletes to register)

Firm Foundations 2 is for 4th-8th graders who are looking to continue to build their fundamental skills of passing, setting, attacking, serving, blocking and defense, while also learning strategies of the game. All skill levels are welcome.

This is an essential camp for those wanting to see growth of their volleyball skills.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, November 4, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025
Program Duration:
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$90.00
Presentational Best of the Big Country Middle School Tournament (Feb 22nd-23rd) visual

Best of the Big Country Middle School Tournament (Feb 22nd-23rd) - Winter 2025

February 22nd-23rd

SCHOOL TEAMS ONLY

3 Game Guarantee

$150

Payment must be handled by February 17th or your team will not be on the schedule

Awards for 1st and 2nd places

Boys & Girls Divisions: 7th and 8th Grade Divisions - Grade is based on current school year (2024-2025)

Come play competitive basketball in our brand new 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 BY PIXELLOT

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Monday, February 17, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$150.00
Presentational TEAMS Rising Stars Volleyball League (Feb. 24-Apr.7) visual

TEAMS Rising Stars Volleyball League (Feb. 24-Apr.7) - Spring 2025

THIS IS FOR TEAMS ONLY!!!

Monday Evenings-Feb. 24th -Apr. 7th (1 hr. segments from 5pm-9pm) 

No games will take place during the week of AISD spring break. 

Girls/Boys-Age Groups: 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14

This is a bring your team League. Your team must provide a coach. There will be a 30 minute, coach-led, practice built in to each game night. This will be a shared practice with another team on the same court. 

Limited team spots are available for each age group, so be sure to register your team early to secure a spot.

You must turn in a completed roster that will then allow your team members to register online. Each team member will receive an email explaining how to register online once you have completed the roster portion of registration.  

 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Monday, April 7, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$0.00
Presentational FREE AGENTS Rising Stars Volleyball League (Feb. 24-Apr. 7) visual

FREE AGENTS Rising Stars Volleyball League (Feb. 24-Apr. 7) - Spring 2025

THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A TEAM!!!

Monday Evenings-Feb. 24th -Apr.7th (1 hr. time segments between 5-9pm)

There will be no games played during the week of AISD spring break. 

Girls/Boys-Age Groups 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14

There will be a max of 1-2 free agent team per age group!  

This is a bring your team League. Your team must provide a coach. As a free agent you will be placed on a team with other free agents. 

Free Agent teams will not have a coach assigned to them by AYSA, so a parent must be willing to step up and coach for their child's team.

Please let me know if you are willing to coach!

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Monday, April 7, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$95.00
Presentational End of Year Little Dribblers Tournament (Feb 28th-Mar 2nd) visual

End of Year Little Dribblers Tournament (Feb 28th-Mar 2nd) - Winter 2025

February 28th- March 2nd

3 Game Guarantee

$175

Payment must be handled by February 22nd or your team will not be on the schedule

Awards for 1st and 2nd places

All-Tournament Teams for each division

Boys & Girls Divisions: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th - Grade is based on current school year (2024-2025)

Come play competitive basketball in our brand new 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 BY PIXELLOT

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
Program Duration:
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Sunday, March 2, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$175.00
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