The Dr. Bruno DeRose Memorial Scholarship
The YMCA of Pueblo is a charitable organization, so we make sure we include everyone in our sports activities, regardless of ability to pay. In 2018, the Dr. Bruno DeRose Memorial Scholarship was established by his family to honor the memory of an amazing man who got his start in sports at the Y and who had a huge heart for the kids in our community. Full scholarships are offered seasonally in flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball youth sports leagues. To be eligible, participants must be 4-14 years old, a resident of Pueblo County and complete our application below. Applications can be emailed to [email protected]
SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Winter Youth Basketball
Our emphasis is on teaching the values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting, and skill development in a fun, esteem-promoting atmosphere. Children will have the opportunity to learn basic basketball fundamentals in a non-competitive environment.
Our youth basketball program is a co-ed league for ages 7 & under. For ages 8+, we'll have separate girls' and boys' leagues. Ages 13-14 will automatically be entered into our competitive leagues where we keep score and standings and hold an end-of-season tournament. COMPETITIVE leagues are available for ages 8-14!
Ages: 4-14 years old
Registration: September 30 - November 18, 2024
Early Bird Ends: October 21, 2024
Practices Begin: December 2, 2024
Season (six games): December 14, 2024 - February 2, 2025
Holiday Break: December 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Competitive League Tournament: February 8-9, 2025
REGISTRATION CLOSED. Late registrations will incur a $10.00 late fee. Please email Dirk Hodge for team/spot availability. Sports are subject to change if we see a need to adjust any of the rules. Safety is our top priority and the rules we have in place are for your safety, as well as ours.
Spring Soccer
BE GOAL ORIENTED! Youth Soccer is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills. Every child plays at least half of every game while making friends and learning new techniques.
YMCA utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! While basic skills of the game are developed through practices and games, every child learns sportsmanship and values necessary to be successful in life. Every game begins with a Youth Sports Pledge.
Ages: Ages 3-12 Years Old
Registration: February 3 - March 17, 2025
Early Bird Ends: February 17, 2025
Practice Begins: TBD
Location: Lea Gonzales Park
Season (6 games): TBD
Late registrations will incur a $10.00 late fee. Please email Dirk Hodge for team/spot availability. Sports are subject to change if we see a need to adjust any of the rules. Safety is our top priority and the rules we have in place are for your safety, as well as ours.
Spring Volleyball
The philosophy of YMCA youth sports programs is to use sports as a tool to develop each participant physically, mentally and spiritually.
Emphasis is on teaching the values of good sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting and skill development in a fun, esteem-promoting atmosphere. Young athletes will have the opportunity to learn the basic volleyball fundamentals such as underhand serving, setting, hitting, and digging in a non-competitive environment. Our youth volleyball program is a co-ed league. We also offer *competitive leagues for ages 8-14.
Ages: 5-14 Years Old
Registration: February 3 - March 17, 2025
Early Bird Ends: February 17, 2025
Practice Begins: TBD
Location: YMCA Gymnasium
Season (6 games): TBD
Competitive League Tournament: TBD
*Competitive leagues pend on number of participants. Referees DO NOT monitor play time. These leagues will participate in an end of season tournament.
Late registrations will incur a $10.00 late fee. Please email Dirk Hodge for team/spot availability. Sports are subject to change if we see a need to adjust any of the rules. Safety is our top priority and the rules we have in place are for your safety, as well as ours.
Spring Flag Football
YMCA flag football is a recreational program designed for young athletes new to the sport of football and those not quite ready for tackle. The Y utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun!
Participants will learn the basics of offense and defense. They will learn and practice passing, running, catching and flag pulling. Your child will play many positions and learn the responsibilities of each of these skills. Our flag football is designed to help kids learn the rules and fundamentals of the game. Sportsmanship, teamwork and having fun are the emphasis. Teams practice and play one time each week. Our flag football league is a co-ed league for ages 4-12. Our rules ensure that all players get a chance to experience the full game, and not just from the perspective of one position all season.
Ages: 4-12 years old
Registration: February 3 - March 17, 2025
Early Bird Ends: February 17, 2025
Practices Begin: TBD
Location: Lea Gonzales Park
Season (six games): TBD
Late registrations will incur a $10.00 late fee. Please email Dirk Hodge for team/spot availability. Sports are subject to change if we see a need to adjust any of the rules. Safety is our top priority and the rules we have in place are for your safety, as well as ours.