Tackle Football
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Our NYS Tackle Football Unweighted Division includes standings, scores, weekly updates, and a full playoff system with awards. Rules are established to help players prepare for high school football.
Weight/Age Groups *age as of July 31, 2019
8U: Ages 8 and under
10U: Ages 10 and under
12U: Ages 12 and under
14U: Middle School Division (8th Grade Max)
Required Equipment: Standard helmet and facemask, seven piece pant pad set, football pants covering pant pads, rubber cleats or tennis shoes, shoulder pads, team jersey, mouthpiece.
**All items listed are NOT included in the registration pricing and must be purchased by parents/guardians.
Required Certification: Our new database allows us to collect your Birth Certificate and Photo online. Every child must submit a birth certificate and closeup headshot of their child. In our 13 & 14U Divisions, a child must also provide proof of grade.
Common Game Locations: Various high schools and public parks throughout the valley.
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, practice fields, game fields, tournament awards, player superlative awards, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration.
NYS has a strict No Refund policy. In the case of needing to cancel your registration, monies will be assigned as a credit on your account. Account credits never expire and are transferable. Cancelled programs are eligible for full refunds.
NYS Nevada is a proud member of American Youth Football & USA Football. Each Fall NYS Championship teams will have the opportunity to compete in AYF Regional & National Championship Tournaments. NYS is also the official youth sports league of ESPN Events & the Las Vegas Bowl.
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Our NYS Tackle Football Weighted Division includes standings, scores, weekly updates, and a full playoff system with awards. Players are weighed prior to every game. Rules are established to help players prepare for high school football.
Weight/Age Groups *age as of July 31, 2019
7U: 5 and 6 year olds (Max 95 lbs), 7 year olds (Max 90 lbs)
9U: 7, 8, and 9 year olds (Max 100 lbs)
JR. PEE WEE 11U: 9 and 10 year olds (Max 139 lbs), 11 year olds (Max 119 lbs)
JR. MIDGET 13U: 11 and 12 year olds (Max 169 lbs), 13 year olds (Max 149 lbs)
Required Equipment: Standard helmet and facemask, seven piece pant pad set, football pants covering pant pads, rubber cleats or tennis shoes, shoulder pads, team jersey, mouthpiece.
**All items listed are NOT included in the registration pricing and must be purchased by parents/guardians.
Required Certification: Our new database allows us to collect your Birth Certificate and Photo online. Every child must submit a birth certificate and closeup headshot of their child. In our 13 & 14U Divisions, a child must also provide proof of grade.
Common Game Locations: Various high schools and public parks throughout the valley.
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, practice fields, game fields, tournament awards, player superlative awards, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration.
NYS has a strict No Refund policy. In the case of needing to cancel your registration, monies will be assigned as a credit on your account. Account credits never expire and are transferable. Cancelled programs are eligible for full refunds.
NYS Nevada is a proud member of American Youth Football & USA Football. Each Fall NYS Championship teams will have the opportunity to compete in AYF Regional & National Championship Tournaments. NYS is also the official youth sports league of ESPN Events & the Las Vegas Bowl.
Soccer
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3 Year old Soccer is to introduce kids to the game. Play is five versus five without a goalkeeper with a reduced field and goal size. One coach will be allowed on the field for each team to help guide players. Older 2 year olds are welcome to play.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Size Three (3)
Field Size: Approximately 15 yards x 20 yards
Goal Size: 4’ Height x 6’ Wide
Game: Four Quarters, Six Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: Shin Guards & Soccer Ball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, field staff, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, and league administration.
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For ages 5 and under soccer division is aimed towards those in their first few seasons of the sport. There is no goalkeeper in this division and is played six versus six with a reduced field and goal size. One coach will be allowed on the field for each team to help guide players!
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Size Three (3)
Field Size: Approximately 15 yards x 30 yards
Goal Size: 4’ Height x 6’ Wide
Game: Four Quarters, Eight Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: Shin Guards & Soccer Ball]
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, field staff, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, and league administration.
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Our ages 7 and under soccer division is aimed towards those with little experience in the sport. At this age group, we introduce goalkeepers, a larger field and goal size, while also increasing the amount of players to cover the space (eight versus eight with a goalkeeper). Rule set becomes more advanced over our 3 and 5U levels as well. One coach will still be allowed on the field for each team to help guide players!
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Size Four (4)
"Field Size: Approximately 35 yards x 60 yards
Goal Size: 6’ Height x 8’ Wide
Game: Four Quarters, Ten Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: Shin Guards & Soccer Ball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, field staff, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, and league administration.
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Our 9U Soccer division is aimed towards those with some experience in the sport. At this age group, we introduce a larger field and goal size and more specific rule set. Offside penalty and Cards become utilized in this division, as well as penalty kicks. Games are still played eight on eight with a goalkeeper, but coaches are no longer allowed on the field of play.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Size Four (4)
Field Size: Approximately 40 yards x 70 yards
Goal Size: 7’ Height x 14’ Wide
Game: Two Halves, Twenty Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: Shin Guards, Soccer Cleats, and Soccer Ball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, field staff, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, and league administration.
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Our 11U Soccer division is aimed towards those with some experience in the sport. At this age group, we begin using the official size Soccer ball while also increasing the game time. Rule set becomes more specific to FIFA rules. Games are played eight versus eight including a goalkeeper. This division can sometimes require light travel to sites in Henderson, Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas for games.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Size Four (4)
Field Size: Approximately 40 yards x 70 yards
Goal Size: 7’ Height x 14’ Wide
Game: Two Halves, Twenty-Five Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: Shin Guards, Soccer Cleats, and Soccer Ball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, field staff, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, and league administration.
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Our 14U Soccer division is aimed towards those with experience in the sport or ambitions to play in High School. Games are played on official size fields (or close) with 11 players on each team on the field. High school rules are enforced and the game time is extended over previous divisions. This division can involve travel to fields throughout the valley.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Size Five (5)
Field Size: Approximately 40 yards x 100 yards
Goal Size: 7’ Height x 14’ Wide
Game: Two Halves, Twenty-Five Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: Shin Guards, Soccer Cleats, and Soccer Ball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, field staff, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, and league administration.
T-Ball / Baseball
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For ages 3-4, T-Ball is designed to introduce kids to the game of baseball. All players get the opportunity to hit the ball directly off the tee and run the bases. All players will bat and play in the field. No outs or scores are kept.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Base Distance: Approximately 45 feet
Game: 3 innings or 50 minutes, whichever comes first
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: T-Ball Glove & Bat Baseball (cleats are not required).
Registration includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, hat, and league administration.
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For ages 6 and under, Coach Pitch I Baseball program is designed for those with little or no experience in the sport. Each player will have the opportunity to hit an underhand pitch from a coach. If the player does not get a hit in three pitches, they may hit off a tee. All players will bat and play in the field. No outs or scores are kept.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Base Distance: Approximately 45 feet
Game: 4 innings or 75 minutes, whichever comes first
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: T-Ball Glove & Bat Baseball (cleats are not required).
Registration includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, hat, and league administration.
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8U Coach Pitch II Baseball is designed for those with little or no experience in the sport. In this division, coaches still pitch, but now they will pitch overhanded with a more precise rule set that is stricter than divisions before. Strikes and outs are recorded in this division and a run rule is enforced. This becomes the transition level between T-Ball and Kid Pitch Baseball. Umpires are introduced in this division.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Base Distance: Approximately 60 feet
Game: 6 innings or 90 minutes, whichever comes first
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: T-Ball Glove & Bat Baseball (cleats are not required).
Registration includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, Umpire, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, hat, and league administration.
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For kids 10 and under, Kid Pitch Baseball is designed for those with a little experience in the sport. In this division, the rule set is very similar to the one in 7-8 Coach Pitch II, but now the pitching is done by the players. The ability to steal bases is introduced in this division, although with modifications. Bunting is also allowed in Kid Pitch. Umpires are provided. This division can sometimes require some light travel to games sites in Henderson, Las Vegas, or North Las Vegas.
Coed: Girls & Boys
Base Distance: Approximately 60 feet, Pitching Rubber 38 feet
Game: 6 innings or 100 minutes, whichever comes first
Required Equipment: Baseball Glove, Baseball Bat
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
NYS Provided Practice Gear: Head Coaches can check-out practice gear at no charge during the season. Practice gear includes Catcher’s Equipment (except glove), batting helmets, and baseballs.
Required Equipment: Rubber Baseball Cleats Encouraged.
Registration includes: league dues for season, game fields, game equipment, umpire, liability insurance with a medical rider, game jersey, hat, and league administration.
Basketball
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Our 6U Basketball is played on a half-court with 8 foot rims to encourage. Our Recreational Basketball division is intended for those with little to no experience in the sport. No stealing or reaching in is allowed and rules are geared towards learning the offensive portion of the game. One coach is allowed on the court for each team to help the players in the younger divisions
*age as of July 31, 2019
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: 27.5” or Junior size
Court Size: Half Court
Players: 4 on 4
Rim Height: 8’
Game: Four Quarters, Six Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
NYS has a minimum 50% play rule in our recreational sports.
Every kid must play at least half the game
Required Equipment: Basketball Shoes & a Basketball
Registration fee includes: Game Jersey, league dues for season, game court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising for the league
NYS does not provide indoor practice facilities
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Our 8U Recreational Basketball is intended for those with little to no experience in the sport. No stealing or reaching in is allowed and rules are geared towards learning the offensive portion of the game.
*age as of July 31, 2019
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: 27.5” or Junior size
Players: 5 on 5
Court Size: Full or Cross Court
Rim Height: 8’
Game: Four Quarters, Eight Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
No Coaches allowed on court
NYS has a minimum 50% play rule in our recreational sports.
Every kid must play at least half the game
Required Equipment: Basketball Shoes, Basketball
Registration fee includes: Game Jersey, league dues for season, game court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising for the league
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Our 10U Recreational Basketball is intended for those with a little experience in the sport.
*age as of July 31, 2019
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: 28.5”
Players: 5 on 5
Court Size: Full or Cross Court
Rim Height: 10’
Game: Four Quarters, Eight Minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
NYS has a minimum 50% play rule in our recreational sports.
Every kid must play at least half the game
Required Equipment: Basketball Shoes, Basketball
Registration fee includes: Game Jersey, league dues for season, game court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising for the league
NYS does not provide indoor practice facilities
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Our 8U Elite Basketball Program is for those players with experience in the sport. It is fully competitive, including scores, standings, playoffs, and championships. The division includes a stricter rule set and referee guidelines. Standings are updated weekly online.
*age as of July 31, 2019
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: 27.5”
Court Size: Full or Cross Court
Rim Height: 10’ - Regulation
Game: Four Quarters, Eight Minutes each. Clock stops in the last two minutes of the 4th quarter.
Playing time is not guaranteed in our competitive divisions
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Playing time is not guaranteed in our Elite Sports and is at the sole discretion of the Head Coach
Required Equipment: Basketball Shoes, Basketball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising for the league
NYS does not provide uniforms or indoor practice facilities
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Our 10U Elite Basketball Program is for those players with experience in the sport. It is fully competitive, including scores, standings, playoffs, and championships. The division includes a stricter rule set and referee guidelines. Standings are updated weekly online.
*age as of July 31, 2019
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Regulation
Court Size: Full or Cross Court
Rim Height: 10’ - Regulation
Game: Four Quarters, Eight Minutes each. Clock stops in the last two minutes of the 4th quarter.
Playing time is not guaranteed in our competitive divisions
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Playing time is not guaranteed in our Elite Sports and is at the sole discretion of the Head Coach
Required Equipment: Basketball Shoes, Basketball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising for the league
NYS does not provide uniforms or indoor practice facilities
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Our 12U Elite Basketball Program is for those players with experience in the sport. It is fully competitive, including scores, standings, playoffs, and championships. The division includes a stricter rule set and referee guidelines. Standings are updated weekly online.
*age as of July 31, 2019
Coed: Girls & Boys
Ball Size: Regulation
Court Size: Full or Cross Court
Rim Height: 10’ - Regulation
Game: Four Quarters, Eight Minutes each. Clock stops in the last two minutes of the 4th quarter.
Playing time is not guaranteed in our competitive divisions
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Playing time is not guaranteed in our Elite Sports and is at the sole discretion of the Head Coach
Required Equipment: Basketball Shoes, Basketball
Registration fee includes: league dues for season, game court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising for the league
NYS does not provide uniforms or indoor practice facilities
Flag Football
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Designed for beginner's to the game of flag football. There are no scores kept, and no playoffs or championships. Games are played for fun without any of the pressures of winning or losing.
Age Groups *age as of July 31, 2019
6U: Ages 4-6 years old
8U: Ages 6-8 years old
10U: Ages 8-10 years old
Coed: Boys & Girls
Ball: 6U - Mini Ball, 8U & 10U - PeeWee (NFL Blue)
Players on the field: 5 vs. 5
Field Size: 30 yards x 70 yards w/ 2 10 yard end zones
Game: 2 halves, 20 minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
NYS has a minimum 50% play rule in our recreational sports.
Every kid must play at least half the game
Required Equipment: Rubber Cleats & Mouthpiece
NYS Provided Practice Equipment: Flags & Football
Registration fee includes: game jersey top, league dues for season, game fields, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration
NYS has a strict No Refund policy. In the case of needing to cancel your registration, monies will be assigned as a credit to your account. Account credits never expire and are transferable. Cancelled programs are eligible for full refunds.
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Designed for those with a little experience in the game of flag football. Players wear reversible the NFL Replica Game Jerseys. NFL Flag Football includes standings, scores, and a full playoff system with awards. Teams have a chance to compete in Regional and National NFL Flag Football Tournaments.
Age Groups *age as of July 31, 2019
8U: Ages 6-8 years old
10U: Ages 8-10 years old
12U: Ages 10-12 years old
14U: Ages 12-14 years old
Coed: Boys & Girls
Ball: 8U & 10U - PeeWee (NFL Blue), 12U & 14U - Junior (NFL Brown)
Players on the field: 5 vs. 5
Field Size: 30 yards X 70 yards w/ 2 10 yard end zones
Game: 2 halves, 20 minutes each
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Playing time is not guaranteed in our Elite Sports and is at the sole discretion of the Head Coach
Required Equipment: Rubber Cleats & Mouthpiece
Required to Register: Photo/Scan of Birth Certificate or Passport, and closeup headshot without a hat or glasses on showing the child's entire face and hair. You will upload this on your account when you register online or you can email to info@nysnevada.com
NYS Provided Practice Equipment: Flags & Football
Registration fee includes: game jersey, league dues for season, game fields, tournament awards, player superlative awards, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration
NYS has a strict No Refund policy. In the case of needing to cancel your registration, monies will be assigned as a credit to your account. Account credits never expire and are transferable. Cancelled programs are eligible for full refunds.
NYS Nevada is a proud member of NFL Flag Football, Play 60, and USA Football. Each Fall NYS teams will have the opportunity to compete in the NFL Flag Football Regionals held here in Las Vegas through the Las Vegas Raiders. Those teams who win Regionals are then flown to Orlando, FL for the NFL Pro Bowl to compete for a National Championship and interact with NFL Players. NYS Nevada had a team win Regionals and go to Nationals in 2018. In addition, NYS Nevada is the official youth sports partner of the Las Vegas Bowl.
Girls Volleyball
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Our Recreational Girl’s Volleyball division is intended for those with little or no experience in the sport. Rule set allows for ease in serving and allows players to learn in a relaxed environment.
Age Groups *age as of July 31, 2019
9U: Ages 7-9 years old
11U: Ages 9-11 years old
13U: Ages 11-13 years old
9U & 11U Ball Size: Volleyball Lite (Official Size, but Lighter Weight)
13U Ball Size: Regulation Sized Volleyball
Court Size: Standard Volleyball Court
Net Height: 7’
Game: 50 Minutes
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
NYS has a minimum 50% play rule in our recreational sports
Every kid must play at least half the game
Required Equipment: Knee-Pads, Volleyball, Tennis Shoes
Included Equipment: NYS Game Jersey Top
Recreational Volleyball Registration Fee Includes: Volleyball Game Jersey top, league dues for season, game court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising for the league!
NYS does not provide indoor practice court
Schedules
Standings
Rules
Our Elite Volleyball Program is for those players with some experience in the sport. It is a fully competitive, including scores, standings, playoffs, and championships. The division includes a stricter rule set and referee guidelines. Standings are updated weekly online.
Age Groups *age as of July 31, 2019
11U: Ages 9-11 years old
13U: Ages 11-13 years old
15U: Ages 13-15 years old
Gender: Girls Only
Ball Size: Regulation Size (all age groups)
Court Size: Standard Volleyball Court
Net Height: 7’
Game: 50 Minutes
Playing time is not guaranteed in our Elite Sports and is at the sole discretion of the Head Coach
Coaches are Parent Volunteers
Required Equipment: Knee-Pads, Volleyball, and Tennis Shoes
Elite Volleyball Registration Fee Includes: league dues for season, court fees, game equipment, officials, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration. No required fundraising.
NYS does not provide uniforms or indoor practice gyms for Elite Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cheerleading works in conjunction with our NYS Tackle Football program. Each participant will be invited to a pre-season skills camp with the UNLV Cheerleading Squad. Then, they will cheer for their assigned NYS Tackle Football Team at their games.
The season will conclude with a Cheerleading Showcase at the end of the season. Please note that the uniform is NOT included in the price. Each team will provide their own custom uniforms. Prices will vary by team for cost of the uniforms & accessories. Coaches are Parent Volunteers.
Ages: 5-15
Coed: Boys & Girls
Games: Most tackle football games will be played on Saturday's however, there will be occasional weeknight games.
NYS Cheerleading Questions? Please email melanie@nysnevada.com
NYS Nevada is a proud member of American Youth Cheer (AYC). Cheerleading teams have the ability to compete in AYC's Desert Pacific Regionals each November held here in Las Vegas. Teams pay also get a chance to compete in AYC Nationals in Orlando, FL in December. AYC has strict age divisions. Teams that wish to compete in AYC Regional or National competitions should contact Deb Sprewell with any questions at Coachdeb@sdyfc.org.
Tackle Football
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Flag Football
Basketball
Girls Volleyball
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