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YES! Sports Fall Registration Opens August 14th
Follow Steps 1, 2 & 3 below to register.

SPECIAL EVENT:
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
YES! Sports Expo, Laney College, Oakland

Start of YES! Sports Fall 2026 Season:
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Click on "Step 1: Sport Program Offerings" below for more details.

Our Vision

At YES! Sports (Youth Elementary School Sports), we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can learn, grow, and succeed - both on and off the field. We believe in the power of sports to bring joy, create a sense of inclusivity, and build essential skills that last a lifetime.

JOY

JOY: Students and adults experience the excitement of movement and the fun of playing sports.

INCLUSIVITY

INCLUSIVITY: Students and adults nurture an environment where everyone can thrive physically, socially, and emotionally.

SKILL

SKILLS: Through sports, students and adults develop leadership, teamwork, and resilience, preparing them for success in all aspects of life.

How to Participate in YES! Sports

Please complete ALL steps. 

Step 1: Review the YES! Sports Program Offerings.

Step 2: Complete the YES! Sports Parent/Guardian Permission Form. *NEW! All families must submit a Parent/Guardian Permission Form for each student participating in YES! Sports activities or events. The form is valid from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026.

Step 3: Register for the YES! Sports program on Attendly. Registration opens on January 23, 2026, for the spring season. 

After completing Steps 2 and 3, you will receive an acceptance email within 3-6 business days. The email will include the sports location, time, and other details to help you prepare for the day. 

Why participate in an elementary sports program? 

Growing evidence supporting the correlation between exercise and cognition¹, as well as other benefits include reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other diseases; improves self-confidence and mental health; assists with academic performance.²
1. Donnelly et al., 2016; Hillman, 2014 Joseph E. Donnelly, et. al. “Physical Activity, fitness, Cognitive Function, and Academic Acheivement in Children: A Systematic Review” Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016
2. Caldwell et al,. 2005; Janssen and LeBlanc, 2010, Ian Janssen & Allana LeBlanck, “Systematic review of the health beneifits of physical activity and fitness in school-aged children and youth” May 11, 2010
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