Sports Program
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Sports Program
Sports Program (Ages 3-13)
Hill AFB Youth Sports Program’s mission is to teach the basic skills which young people need to play various youth sports in a safe and nurturing environment, where all children receive an equal chance to participate, regardless of skill level. Hill Air Force Base has established an excellent approach to encourage a wide variety of desired outcomes to occur through the participation in our Youth Sports programs.
These Fundamental Goals Include
- Develop positive personal, social, and psychological skills
- Obtain enjoyment through recreation
- Develop physical fitness and self-worth
- Develop the physical skills to enhance the likelihood of participation in physical activities throughout life
- Learn and develop the rules and strategies of organized team sports and individual sports
- Develop respect for rules as a facilitator of safe and fair competition
- Promote sports as an alternate to drug, alcohol, and tobacco use as a way to recreate, escape from reality, or enhance performance
- Promote interaction with positive role models and other children
Start Smart
Start Smart is a program created by NAYS (National Alliance for Youth Sports). It prepares children ages 3-4 for organized sports in a fun, non-threatening environment.
Jr. NBA Basketball: Ages 3-13
Baseball & T-Ball: Ages 3-13
Soccer: Ages 3-13
NFL Flag Football: Ages 7-13
Additional Sports Programs and Activities:
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run
America’s Kids Fun Run
Youth Basketball
 January 12 – March 14, 2026
Requirements
- Sports physical
- Immunization records
- Flu shot
- Complete CYPBMS acct
Who can join
- Boys and girls
- Military or civilian
- All skill levels welcome
- Ages 5 – 15
Registration ends December 5
Cost – $60
Register online: parent.afcyp.com
For more information call (801) 777-2419
Start Smart Basketball
January 23 – February 27, 2026
Hill Youth Center Gym
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Requirements
- Sports Physical
- Immunization records
- Flu shot
- Complete CYPBMS acct
- Attend parent meeting Dec. 10
- Ages 4-5
Registration ends December 5
Cost – $50
Form more information call (801) 777-2419
Volunteer Coaches Needed
January 12 – March 14, 2026
Hill Youth Center Gym
Open to active duty, DoD civilians, retirees, and family members ages 18+
If you are interested, or know anyone who might be, call (801) 777-2419 or email kenneth.fife.1@us.af.mil
Signups are Open Now!
Youth SPORTS Volunteers Needed!
Want to give back to the community and help our youth build self-confidence, make friends, and learn soccer skills while having fun? Volunteer to be a Youth Sports coach!
We’re looking for coaches and volunteers for Youth Sports. No experience needed—training provided! Contact the Youth Center at 801.777.2419 or Kenny Fife at kenneth.fife.1@us.af.mil for more info / to become a coach.
