Welcome to Abilene Youth Sports Authority

Adult Volleyball League (Jun. 22-Aug. 3) - Summer 2025

Sundays--June 22nd-August 3rd  

July 6th we will not have 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. ($40 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: $40 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.

Volleyball Firm Foundations 1 (July 7th-23rd) - Summer 2025

K-3rd Grade (Cost: $100 per player)

July 7th-July 23rd 

Mondays/Wednesdays--10-11AM

This is our developmental program that introduces the game of volleyball to children. Within this program, players will begin to learn the basic skills of the game while also building character and leadership skills. Parents must be fully dedicated and actively involved in this program with their child.  Age appropriate games and activities will be utilized to allow for a fun environment in which the fundamental skills of the sport are presented.  Parents are expected to be involved and engaged in every training session at the facility as well as the home training portion which involves both physical and skill-based activities.  (If a parent can’t be present then it can be any adult figure in their life.)

AYSA PAYMENT POLICY:

All payments must be completed before the first day of camp. For those who have not paid by the first day of camp, a $10 late fee will be added. (This includes any walk-up registrations on the first day of camp. 

Late Night League (July 8th-31st) - Summer 2025

Tuesday's and Thursday's from 7:00-11:00 p.m. July 8th to July 31st, 2025

12-18 years old 

The Late Night Basketball Program will be held at Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center. It is FREE, but registration is required; Register quickly (first come, first served) to ensure your spot is secured. Prior to games starting each night, the Abilene Youth Sports Authority will host an educational talk to benefit the players; and players must be present for each speaker in order to participate. 

You will be placed on a team and you will learn to adapt and compete from playing with new people. The last night of this league will end in a tournament style play.

If you have questions, contact us at info@abileneysa.org.

DINKin' at the Dodge Parent + Child League (July 7th-28th) - Summer 2025

Join our first Parent+Child pickleball league and come DINK at the Dodge!! This 4-week session will be on Monday evenings from 5:30-7:00pm. Teams must consist of a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian and one student (Grades 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th). 

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

$50/Team if registered by June 29th. 

$60/Team if registered June 30th - July 3rd. 

 Season: July 7 -28 

Monday Evenings (5:30-7:00pm)

DINKin' at the Dodge HS League (July 7th-28th) - Summer 2025

**UPDATE!!  AYSA will be offering a High School ONLY  open gym session from 6-9pm on Mondays in place of the league.  $5 entry  (July 7, 14, 21, 28).** 

Join our first High School pickleball league and come DINK at the Dodge!! This 4-week session will be on Monday evenings starting at 7:00pm. Each team will play a minimum of 2 games a week and end the league with a single elimination tournament on July 28th. 

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

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

$50/Team | $25/Free Agent if registered by June 29th.

 Season: July 7th-28th 

Monday Evenings (7:00-9:00pm)

DINKin' at the Dodge Adult League (July 9th - 30th) - Summer 2025

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. Teams can be women, men, or mixed. Each team will play a minimum of 2 games a week and end with a single elimination tournament on the last day of the league. 

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.  High School age can play with adult if needed.

$50/Team | $25/Free Agent if registered by July 2nd.

$60/Team | $35/Free Agent if registered July 3rd - 6th. 

Season: July 9th-30th

Wednesday Evenings (5:30-9:00pm)

Big Country Championships (July 12th-13th) - Summer 2025

4th Annual Big Country Championships Tournament 

July 12th-13th

3 Game Guarantee

$250 if paid by June 8th , $275 after June 8th , $300 after July 6th

Payment must be handled by July 8th or your team will not be on the schedule

1st place in each division will receive Tournament Championship Rings

2nd place medals

Boys & Girls Divisions: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, 9th/10th, 11th/12th - 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 ON PIXELLOT

Jon Smith Memorial Showcase (July 18-19) - Summer 2025

The Jon Smith Memorial Showcase is for high school volleyball teams - powered by Fat Matt Roofing!

July 18-19, 2025, Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center, Abilene, TX

Our goal is to provide you with a full schedule of quality matches during the weekend, giving all participants the opportunity to improve as players, teammates, and young women of character. We will guarantee plenty of chances for all athletes to get ample time out on the floor.

Pool Play games will take place on Friday. All bracket play will be on Saturday. 

Team Entry:

We offer two different divisions for the Jon Smith Showcase. 

Varsity Division--$550 per team

JV/Freshman Division--$400 per team (this division has a few less matches than the varsity division)

$200 deposit deadline July 5th to hold team spots.

· Team reservations are made on a first come, first served basis (with application & deposit required)

ELEVATE Basketball Camp (July 23rd-24th) - Summer 2025

ELEVATE: Middle School Basketball Camp (Grades 6-8)

Dates: July 23rd-24th  (Limited to the first 40 registered)

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Cost:  $85

Check-in: Wednesday, July 23rd at 8:45am

ELEVATE Overview:

This middle school 2-day camp is designed to prepare each athlete to be confident and ready for their school season. Our emphasis will be on repetition and technique. All basic skills of basketball will be attended to, with the most focus being placed on the shooting and finishing aspect of the game.

We do offer walk-up registrations for our camps! However, please note:

• A $10 late fee will be added for all walk-up registrations and payments taken on first day of the camp.

To avoid the additional fee and secure your spot, we encourage early registration!

Hoop Off The Loop 3v3 TEAM (July 28th - Aug 18th) - Summer 2025

THIS IS FOR TEAM SIGN UPS ONLY!!!

July 28th- August 18th Monday Nights ONLY!

8 game guarantee (2 games per night)- $150/team

5 player max per team 

Boys & Girls Divisions: 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and Adults

Come play competitive 3v3 basketball at the Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center!! 3v3 basketball is geared towards helping you get more touches since there will be less people on the court. It’s a great time for you to work on your ball handling, movement, and shot or just have fun playing the game in a more relaxed, fun environment with music playing and no coaches! There will be prizes for the winning teams, including free registration for our next 3v3 League!!

ALL GAMES LIVE STREAMED ON PIXELLOT

IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE:

To ensure a smooth start for all our programs, league payments are now due two weeks before the program begins or a $20 late fee will be added to late registrations. If payment is not completed before the the start date, participants will not be allowed to take part in the program. 

Hoop Off The Loop 3v3 FREE AGENT (July 28th- Aug 18th) - Summer 2025

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

July 28th- August 18th Monday Night Only!

8 game guarantee (2 games per night)- $40/per kid (Max 5 on a team) 

Boys & Girls Divisions: 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, and Adults

Come play competitive 3v3 basketball at the Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center!! 3v3 basketball is geared towards helping you get more touches since there will be less people on the court. It’s a great time for you to work on your ball handling, movement, and shot or just have fun playing the game in a more relaxed, fun environment with music playing and no coaches! There will be prizes for the winning teams, including free registration for our next 3v3 League!!

ALL GAMES LIVE STREAMED ON PIXELLOT 

IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE:

To ensure a smooth start for all our programs, league payments are now due two weeks before the program begins or a $10 late fee will be added to late registrations. If payment is not completed before the the start date, participants will not be allowed to take part in the program. 

Volleyball All-Skills Camp 3rd-6th (July 28-30) - Summer 2025

VOLLEYBALL ALL-SKILLS CAMP

July 28th-30th, 9am-12pm

Age Groups: Entering 3rd-6th Graders

Cost: $100 per player

Our volleyball all-skills 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. 

AYSA PAYMENT POLICY:

All payments must be completed before the first day of camp. For those who have not paid by the first day of camp, a $10 late fee will be added. (This includes any walk-up registrations on the first day of camp. 

The Finale (August 2nd-3rd) - Summer 2025

2nd Annual The Finale Tournament

August 2nd - 3rd

3 Game Guarantee

$250 if paid by July 1st , $275 after July 1st , $300 after July 26th

Payment must be handled by July 28th or your team will not be on the schedule

1st place in each division will receive Tournament Championship Rings

2nd place medals

Boys & Girls Divisions: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, 9th/10th, 11th/12th - 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 ON PIXELLOT

ELEVATE Volleyball Camp (Aug. 6-7) - Summer 2025

ELEVATE: Middle School Camp (Grades 6-8)

Dates:  Aug. 6-7 (Limited to the first 60 registered)

Time: 9am-noon

Cost:  $85

Check-in: Wednesday, August 6th at 8:45am

ELEVATE Overview:

This middle school 2-day camp is designed to prepare each athlete to be confident and ready for their school season. Our emphasis will be on repetition and technique. All basic skills of volleyball will be attended to, with the most focus being placed on the serving and passing aspect of the game.

AYSA PAYMENT POLICY:

All payments must be completed before the first day of camp. For those who have not paid by the first day of camp, a $10 late fee will be added. (This includes any walk-up registrations on the first day of camp. 

AYSA VolleyKids League (Aug. 25-Oct. 13) - Fall 2025

Monday Evenings--Aug.25th-Oct.13th (1 hr. segments from 5:30pm-8:30pm)

Boys and Girls--Age Groups 6-8, 9-10,11-12      Cost: $100 per player

This is a progressive, practice/play league. The first part of every evening will allow time for a team practice followed by 2 timed games. This progressive approach allows for young players to build their fundamental skills of passing, setting, attacking, serving, 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. Each players will be given a team shirt.

Schedule information will be emailed to participants two weeks before league play begins. Volunteer coaches are needed for this league. Please contact Sabrina at sbingham@abileneysa.org if you are interested in coaching your child's team. 

IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE:

To ensure a smooth start for all our programs, league payments are now due two weeks before the program begins or a $20 late fee will be added to late registrations. If payment is not completed before the start date, participants will not be allowed to take part in the program. 

AYSA Girls Fall League (Sept. 3rd-24th) - Fall 2025

The Abilene Girls Basketball League is AYSA's Junior High and High School Basketball League. THIS IS A BRING YOUR TEAM ONLY LEAGUE!!!

LIMITED SPOTS FOR EACH DIVISION 

This league will be played on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ONLY!!! Starting SEPTEMBER 3rd and go until SEPTEMBER 24th. (no weeks will be skipped)

This is a 4 week long league that will consist of a Junior High, Freshman/Junior Varsity Division and a Junior Varsity (Big School)/Varsity Division for GIRLS. It will be limited team spots, so do not wait or you might miss out!

Price is based on number of teams - One team $500 Per Team, Two teams $450 Per Team, or 3 teams $400 Per Team

Teams will play (3) 16 min games per night.

We will keep track of wins and losses. 

If you have questions, contact us at csouthall@abileneysa.org

Basketball Firm Foundations (Oct 7th- Oct 23rd) - Fall 2025

Who: K-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade 

When: October 7th - October 23rd

Tuesday and Thursday

3 weeks

Where: Dodge Jones Youth Sports Authority 

1042 Loop 322, Abilene, Tx 79602 

Cost: $100

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. 

We do offer walk-up registrations for our camps! However, please note:

• A $10 late fee will be added for all walk-up registrations and payments taken on first day of the camp.

To avoid the additional fee and secure your spot, we encourage early registration!

Adult Volleyball League (Oct. 5-Nov. 16) - Fall 2025

Sundays--October 5th-November 16th

November 9th we won't have league night.   

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. ($40 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: $40 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.

DINKin' at the Dodge (October 8th-30th) - Fall 2025

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. 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. The season will end with a single elimination tournament on the last day of the league.

*The day you register for is the day you play*

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 if registered by October 1st.

$60/Team | $35/Free Agent if registered October 2nd - October 6th.

 Season: October 8 - October 30 

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

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

Parent's Night Out (October 17th) - Fall 2025

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, October 17th

Time: 6:00-10:00PM

Cost: $35 per child if registered by October 15th 

 $40 per child if registered after October 15th 

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)

Hot Shots League 2025 (Oct 20th - Dec 1st) - Fall 2025

Monday Evenings-Oct. 20th -Dec. 1st  Boys/Girls-Age Groups 5-6, 7-8, 9-10,11-12 Thursday is a possible playing night if we overfill.

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 20th, 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.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE:

To ensure a smooth start for all our programs, league payments are now due two weeks before the program begins or a $20 late fee will be added to late registrations. If payment is not completed before the the start date, participants will not be allowed to take part in the program. 

Volleyball Holiday Camp (Nov. 24-25) - Winter 2025

VOLLEYBALL HOLIDAY CAMP

November 24-25

Age Groups:

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

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

Cost: $70 per player

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. 

AYSA PAYMENT POLICY:

All payments must be completed before the first day of camp. For those who have not paid by the first day of camp, a $10 late fee will be added. (This includes any walk-up registrations on the first day of camp. 

Advanced Hitting/Serving HS Camp (Nov. 24-25) - Winter 2025

November 24-25,   11-12:30 PM

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

Cost: $70 per player

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.

AYSA PAYMENT POLICY:

All payments must be completed before the first day of camp. For those who have not paid by the first day of camp, a $10 late fee will be added. (This includes any walk-up registrations on the first day of camp. 

Jingle Jam 2025 (December 6th) - Winter 2025

The Jingle Jam is our second AYSA fundraiser of the year! This all-day event will consist of 2v2 pickleball tournaments, 3v3 basketball tournaments, 4v4 volleyball tournaments, and Christmas GALORE!! The event schedule is listed below.

Important Details:

• December 6, 2025
• 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/Men's Pickleball Doubles
• 5:00pm-7:30pm: Mixed Pickleball Doubles
• $40-60 per team per event if registered by November 27th 
• *$10 late fee applied if registered November 28th - December 4th*

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

Parent's Night Out (December 19th) - Winter 2025

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 19th

Time: 6:00-10:00PM

Cost: $35 per child if registered by December 17th. 

 $40 per child if registered after December 17th. 

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)