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YOUTH SPORTS
Building Skills, Confidence & Teamwork Through Sports!
Edwards AFB Youth Sports & Fitness provides a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where young athletes develop skills, build confidence, and learn teamwork and sportsmanship through recreational sports and fitness activities
OUR SERVICES
Youth Sports | Ages 5–14
Our recreational sports programs welcome athletes of all skill levels and focus on skill development, teamwork, and healthy competition.
Sports offered include:
• Soccer
• Flag Football
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Baseball & Softball
Specialty sports camps and clinics may also be offered throughout the year.
Start Smart | Ages 3–5
Start Smart introduces young children to basic sports skills through fun, noncompetitive activities that promote motor development, confidence, and physical fitness. PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED! Parents or guardians actively participate alongside their children in all activities.
Start Smart is NOT a drop-off program. A parent or guardian must remain present and participate throughout each session.
Our Commitment to Quality
Our program emphasizes:
• Trained volunteer coaches.
• Background screening and safety procedures.
• Parent education and involvement.
• Teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive youth development.
• Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs standards.
Registration & Requirements
ALL REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED IN PERSON AT THE EDWARDS AFB YOUTH CENTER.
All families must have an active Child and Youth Program Billing Management System (CYPBMS) account.
For Youth Sports, CYPBMS is used for:
• Parent/guardian and child contact information.
• Emergency contact information.
• Uploading required documents.
• Processing registration fees and payments.
Participation requirements include:
• In-person registration and an active CYPBMS account.
• Current sports physical valid throughout the season.
• Up-to-date immunization records.
• Active card on file for processing fees and payments.
IMPORTANT: Creating a CYPBMS account does NOT register your child for a sport. Registration must be completed in person and is subject to availability.
Registration dates, fees, and age divisions vary by sport and season.
If you need a CYPBMS account, please contact the Youth Center and a link to create an account will be sent to you.
Volunteer Coaches & Referees Needed!
Help make a difference in our community! No prior coaching experience is required.
Volunteer Requirements
• Complete the online volunteer application.
• Complete background screening and fingerprinting.
• Complete required online training through the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) — paid for by the Youth Sports Program!
• Complete Child Abuse Prevention Training with the Family Advocacy Office.
Volunteer Coach Incentive
Coaches receive 50% OFF one child’s registration fee for the season they coach!
Apply to Volunteer here
The Youth Sports Program will contact applicants with the next steps.
Contact Information
Ashton Vigilante | Youth Sports Coordinator
Edwards AFB Youth Center
24 Lathrop Dr., Bldg. 5210
661-277-8961/661-275-5437
ashton.vigilante@us.af.mil
Building stronger athletes, stronger teams, and a stronger community—one season at a time!
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