FAQ

Youth sports provide children with valuable opportunities to grow both on and off the field. Participation in sports helps develop:

• Physical Health – Improves strength, coordination, endurance, balance, and overall fitness.
• Teamwork – Teaches players how to work together, communicate, and support one another toward a common goal.
• Discipline & Responsibility – Encourages commitment, practice, preparation, and accountability.
• Confidence & Mental Toughness – Helps children overcome challenges, build resilience, and develop a positive attitude.
• Friendships & Social Skills – Creates lasting friendships while teaching respect for teammates, coaches, officials, and opponents.

Our goal is to help every child build confidence, character, and a lifelong love for sports.

NYS is committed to providing a positive, safe, and respectful environment for every participant. Parents and spectators are expected to:

• Encourage all players and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
• Respect coaches, officials, volunteers, and opposing teams.
• Allow coaches to coach and officials to officiate.
• Help create a fun, positive experience for every child.
• Address concerns respectfully and away from practices or games.

Unsportsmanlike behavior, abusive language, harassment, or actions that create an unsafe environment may result in removal from games or suspension from the league.

Yes. All recreational NYS coaches are parent volunteers.

NYS does not require fundraising or volunteer hours outside of coaching. We simply ask families to consider helping with their child's team.

Many coaching positions are filled during the Parent Team Meeting once teams have been formed. No prior coaching experience is required—we provide resources and support throughout the season.

Coaches are responsible for teaching, encouraging, and developing players in a positive environment.

NYS provides Site Directors, officials, game equipment, and field setup. Parents help by supporting all players, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and creating a positive atmosphere for everyone involved.

Practice locations are determined by each team.

Teams are welcome to practice at local parks or available fields that do not require an NYS permit. If your team finds a location that requires proof of insurance, NYS can provide a Certificate of Insurance upon request.

If your team is having difficulty finding a practice location, contact us and we'll do our best to help.

Most teams use equipment provided by players and coaches for practices.

For sports such as Baseball and Flag Football, NYS provides certain shared equipment used during games. Practice equipment for these sports is typically distributed at the Parent Team Meeting or during scheduled equipment pickup dates.

NYS strives to make team formation convenient and inclusive by grouping families based on coach requests, friend requests, and zip codes. If no requests are made, players are placed on a team as close to their location as possible.

Elite teams are based on availability. Most elite teams will host their own tryouts or recruit players for the competitive divisions.

Our goal is to provide the most accurate schedule possible.

Because we coordinate with multiple cities, school districts, parks, and facilities, schedules are typically released approximately one week before the first scheduled game.

Games are held primarily on Saturdays. There may be an occasional Sunday or weeknight game as needed. Most elite playoffs will take place Saturday and Sunday.

Most recreational teams practice up to twice per week before games begin, and once per week after the season starts.

Practices generally last about one hour, although coaches may adjust based on the age group and team needs.

Game lengths vary by sport and division but typically range from 50 to 120 minutes.

Team changes are very limited once teams have been formed. Requests are generally only approved for circumstances such as:

• An NYS placement error
• A family relocation
• Other exceptional situations approved by league staff

All requests must come from the player's parent or legal guardian and approved by the director.

Games are only canceled when field conditions are unsafe or facilities are officially closed.

Weather updates and cancellations will be communicated through the LeagueApps Play App, email, and NYS social media when necessary.

Because field availability is extremely limited, weather-related cancellations may not always be rescheduled.

Yes. In addition to our recreational leagues, NYS offers several competitive programs, including:

• Elite Basketball
• Elite Flag Football
• Elite Volleyball
• Tackle Football

Competitive divisions include standings, playoffs, and championship tournaments. Some travel within the Las Vegas Valley may be required.

Each sport and division has its own rulebook.

The latest rules are always available on the NYS website under the League Rules section.

The LeagueApps Play App is the primary communication tool used throughout the season. With the app, you can:

• View schedules
• Receive schedule changes and notifications
• Chat with coaches and team members
• RSVP for practices and games
• Access team information

Simply log in using the same email address and password you used to register your player.

NYS registrations are generally non-refundable because league expenses begin immediately after registration. However:

• Requests made before games begin are typically eligible for a full league credit for a future season.
• League credits never expire and may be used for any sport, any season, and any child within your family.
• If a uniform has already been issued, the cost of the uniform may be deducted from the credit.
• Refund requests may be considered before the season begins and are subject to applicable processing fees.

Photos and trophies are optional and are not included with your registration fee.

Each team decides whether they would like to participate. Information about team photos and trophy packages will be sent directly by our photography partner, All Year Sports, during the season.

Parents and coaches are welcome to use another photography or trophy provider if they prefer.