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Gilbert Youth Athletics Overview
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Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. It is our belief that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age which prepares them for a future of success as they progress through high school and college programs.
Athletes have access to some of the best coaches in the state of Arizona who are committed to the development of young athletes, while also spending significant time emphasizing character and sportsmanship. Our slogan of Two Steps Ahead comes from the promise to our community that we provide an unparalleled program in terms of coaching, facilities and competition. Student-athletes will be two steps ahead as they move through their playing career as a result of coaches and program leaders who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence.
With player development being the focus we are able to identify the playing ability of all athletes and begin a structured approach of facilitating growth. This individualized approach is only possible as the result of employing excellent coaches who are committed to the player development process. All coaches are Gilbert Public Schools employees with many currently being on a junior high or high school coaching staff.
Youth Athletics Programs
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Junior High Boys Volleyball
Gilbert Youth Athletics offers junior high boys volleyball. Teams are for 7th & 8th grade boys from each junior high in the district. The season will run spring 2021.
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Basketball Developmental & Competitive League
Gilbert Youth Athletics offers a 7-game basketball season starting September 8th- October 31st for both boys and girls and an end of season tournament on November 7th.
Registration for the developmental league will be based on the student’s school. This league is for 1st/2nd graders, 3rd/4th graders and 5th/6th graders. A competitive league for full team registrations is also available for 3rd/4th graders and 5th/6th graders. Practices will be on Tuesday at an elementary school. Games will be on Thursday and/or Saturday with an end of season tournament on November 7th.
To register your competitive team please contact call 480-373-5572.
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Speed & Agility
Gilbert Youth Athletics offers Speed & Agility classes on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 7am-8:15am at the junior high campus during the school year. The performance training is taught by district staff or b4performance depending on the school.
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Running Club
The goal of Running Club is to train for various events in the district and develop a lifelong love of running. Come join the fun and build a healthy heart. We are looking for students with a positive attitude, a desire to run. All students who stay for the Running Club will be expected to participate the entire 30 minutes. If students come to the Running Club, but don't participate, they will be encouraged to do so. Parents will be notified if their child doesn't seem interested in running. Due to safety concerns for all the children, it will not be possible to supervise children who are not running. Therefore, 2 non-participations will result in dismissal from the club. -
Flag Football
Gilbert Youth Athletics offers flag football for 1st-6th graders. Teams are formed at each elementary school. Teams are coed and combine 1st/2nd graders, 3rd/4th graders and 5th/6th graders. Rosters are set at 10 participants and a minimum of 6 participants is required.
Flag Football is similar to regular football in a variety of skills; however, it is designed to be a recreational activity utilizing as many participants as possible. The intent is to make this activity non-contact in nature. Hitting, tackling or any other tactic that may resemble tackle football is not permitted. Blocking schemes shall be of screening nature and not designed to create physical contact.
Youth Athletics Registration
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Register and manage your family account through Eleyo.