Royse City, Texas – The Royse City Council approved a partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to operate all of Royse City’s youth sports. Starting in March 2020, youth baseball, softball and T-ball and adult kickball and flag football will be available and managed by the YMCA. Registration is open beginning January 1, 2020.
“We are so excited about our cooperative partnership with the YMCA. The YMCA has a long history of bringing tangible value to a local community. Our partnership will enhance the lives of Royse City citizens and broaden the levels of services available to them.” said Mayor Janet Nichol. “We feel honored to have been chosen to join other cities in flying the YMCA banner.”
Parents/guardians with children ages from pre-K to 7th grade and people 17 years or older may register at: http://ymcadallas.org/royse-city
Baseball & Softball
Levels: Students in 2nd-7th grades
Registration: 1/1/20 -2/10/20
Late Registration: 2/11/20-2/29/20
Games Begin: 3/18/20
T-Ball
Grades: Pre-K-1st grade
Registration: 1/1/20 -2/10/20
Late Registration: 2/11/20-2/29/20
Games Begin: 3/18/20
Adult Kickball and Football
Co-ed teams will be formed to begin in spring.
Residents may also find information on the Royse City Parks & Recreation http://www.roysecityparks.com/Home.aspx
“The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is excited to expand our programming into Royse City. We appreciate the confidence and support the City Council has shown the Y and look forward to helping meet the needs of a fast-growing community.” said Curt Hazelbaker, President and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.”
Irene Johnson, Executive Director for New Markets at the Dallas YMCA explains: “Over the last several months, I have been so blessed to see how committed Royse City leaders are to creating a strong vision for their community; the Mayor and all of Royse City leaders have shown passion for helping their community thrive. Bringing YMCA sports to this growing community will be the start of a great partnership between the Y and Royse City and will be a highlight for us all for years to come.“
This partnership is the part of an aggressive multi-year growth strategy, announced in October, by the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas where it plans to serve thousands of new families and multiple new communities by expanding its presence throughout the North Texas region.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas currently serves 250,000 people each year in diverse communities within Dallas and surrounding cities in 8 counties. By 2030, North Texas is anticipating having a population of nearly 9.5 Million residents.
