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Child & Youth Sports and Fitness (CYSF)

Here at Fort Detrick, Child & Youth Sports and Fitness (CYSF) aims to encourage participation in physical activity, establish teamwork and participation, and build strong qualities and characteristics for the future generation. We offer developmentally appropriate opportunities for children and youth 3-18 years to be engaged in individual and team sports, competitions, skill building clinics, and nutrition and health classes that foster development of life-long healthy habits. They are provided by trained CYS employees and volunteer coaches in a variety of settings, including Youth Centers, MWR Facilities, schools, community fields and facilities. Sports offered across all four seasons range from Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football and Soccer. Along with Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Fishing, and Volleyball camps in the summertime. Our goal is to create a fun environment encompassing sport and outdoor activities and create a positive feeling across the base and the Frederick community.

Sports Registration Requirements
  1. Child & Youth Services (CYS) Registration
  2. Army standards require child in the Army Youth Sports Programs  to have a current sports physical on file with the Youth Sports Office prior to allowing children to practice. To download the Health Assessment/Sports Physical Form, click here.
  • Sports physicals are good for one year period.
  • Army standards do not allow Youth Sports to substitute, child care, or band physicals for sports physicals. Please use the Youth Sports Physical Form, which is provided by the CYS Registration or Youth Sports.
  • Please schedule your child's physical with your Pediatrician in advance to ensure your child can be placed on a team without any delays.
Programs

Basket Ball: COED

  • Ages: 5 - 7 and 8 - 10
  • Practice begins Jan 20th
  • Cost: $55
  • To register, please call 301-619-7100 or visit us at Webtrac.

 

 Indoor Soccer

  • Ages: 5 - 7, 7 - 9, and 9 - 11
  • Practice begins January 20th
  • Cost: $80
  • To register, please call 301-619-7100 or visit us at Webtrac.

 

Soccer Clinic

  • Ages: 4 - 18
  • Practice begins December 3rd
  • Cost: $40
  • To register, please call 301-619-7100 or visit us at Webtrac.

 

Basket Ball Clinic

  • Ages: 4 - 18
  • Practice begins December 5th
  • Cost: $40
  • To register, please call 301-619-7100 or visit us at Webtrac.

 

 

Forest Glen Sports

Start Smart Sports

Children enrolled in the Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Child Development Centers will participate in Start Smart Sports Development Program once a week. The Start Smart Sports Development Program is a developmentally appropriate introductory sports program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children and their parents for organized sports in a fun, non-threatening environment. Age appropriate equipment from Franklin Sports® is utilized in the program.

Baseball
Teaches throwing, catching, batting, running, and agility.

Basketball
Teaches dribbling/ball handling, passing/catching, shooting, and running/agility.

Football
Teaches throwing, catching, kicking/punting, and running/agility.

Golf
Teaches putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing.

Lacrosse
Teaches shooting, passing, catching, cradling, stick handling, and running/agility.

Soccer
Teaches kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw ins, and agility.

Tennis
Teaches ground strokes, serving, volleying, and running/agility.

 

Volunteer Coaches Needed

Youth Coach

Volunteer coaches are always needed. Volunteers are the backbone of all Youth Services sports programs. The sports fee for the first child will be waived if a parent is selected as a head coach. 

Anyone who is interested in coaching, please contact the CYS Sports Office at 301-619-2538. All coaches are required to complete a background check and attend coaches’ training.

Head coaches will get all of their children to play for free. Assistant coaches get 1 child for free and all others a 15% discount.

Volunteer hours will be kept for those seeking "job experience."

WebTrac! Online Services!

Child & Youth Services now offers an online service to begin the registration process.  Please click here to enroll.

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