Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association

2379 Dumbarton Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA  94303
(650) 331-0382
(650) 331-0382(fax)
info@ryaa.org
http://www.ryaa.org

The Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association offers fun, faith-based sports program to youth of all ages and all abilities.

Announcements and Events

FREE soccer clinic with SJ Earthquakes

Location: Cesar Chavez School
Date and Time: Thu, Jul 29 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

 The San Jose Earthquakes, and Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association are sponsoring a FREE soccer clinic for boys and girls ages 8 - 14 at Cesar Chavez school in East Palo Alto. Every participant will receive a free soccer ball and ticket to Saturdays Earthquakes soccer game. Space is limited, so arrive early to register. Registration begins at 2:15.

Activities

Indoor Soccer

RYAA indoor soccer is a fun, faith-based league for boys and girls ages 4 - 18. Participants learn good character as well as soccer skills. RYAA welcomes beginners and experienced players. Everyone plays, and positive coaching is emphasized. 


Indoor soccer games will be played at the Cesary Chavez gym one evening per week, starting in January. Please come to a signup, or see the Web site for more information.

 

 

 

 

Fee: $20
Seasons: Winter
Category: Sports & Fitness
Age: Ages 4 - 18

Competitive Soccer

RYSC competitive soccer is for advanced players who are ready to play at higher levels. Teams are formed from the best players, and play against other cities in CYSA leagues. Team formation is in January and June, but we are always looking for players who are ready to give their all. For more information, see the soccer club Ravenswood Soccer Club Web site.

Fee: $210
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Category: Sports & Fitness
Age: Ages 9 - 18

Wrestling

RYAA will be hosting a collegiate style wrestling program January - June. Athletes will be trained to wrestle in 'folk style' wrestling, which is what most high school wrestling programs use. Athletes can also choose to compete in tournaments in the area.

Fee: $40
Seasons: Winter, Spring
Category: Sports & Fitness
Age: Boys 6 - 16

Flag Football

RYAA Flag Football

Come on out and play the amazingly fun game of flag football! In cooperation with NFL Flag, RYAA is hosting an all community flag football league. The emphasis is on fun, character building, and positive coaching. There are no tryouts. Everyone gets to play in every game.

To sign up, come call (650) 331-0382, see our Web site, or come to a signup Dec. 16 - 18 at Cesar Chavez gym.

Fee: $40
Seasons: Spring
Category: Sports & Fitness
Age: Ages 5 - 17

Summer Camps!

Summer Camps!

Join us for a summer of faith-based sports and arts camps! Tennis, bicycling, wrestling, soccer, football, basketball, ballet, jazz dance, dodgeball, volleyball, and more! Afternoons, June 28 - Aug. 6.

$30 per week. All participants will get a camp t-shirt, supervised instruction, and lots of fun! Many camps have additional items that campers will be able to take home, and some camps will have special surprises as well! 

 

RYAA Summer Camps
Tennis Camp
June 28 - July 2
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cesar Chavez Tennis Courts
Boys and girls ages 8 - 14		 Learn how to play tennis in this beginning tennis camp for brand new tennis players, and those with some experience. Have fun while you learn basic strokes and simplified tennis games. Bonus: every student will receive a FREE tennis racket and balls to take home and keep.
Wrestling Camp
July 5 - 9
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cesar Chavez school gym
Boys ages 8 - 14		 Wrestling is a great way to build strength and stamina. Learn the basic moves of freestyle and folk wrestling and wrestle your friends in a safe, supervised environment. Very good preparation for high school athletics of all kinds.
Bicycle Camp
July 5 - 9
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Place: TBD
Boys and girls ages 8 - 14		 Learn safe riding techniques, bicycle maintenance, and go on some fun bicycle trips with top cyclers in the industry! If you get good enough, we will teach you how to do some tricks! Learn how to choose a good bicycle. Find out about racing and the new high school bicycling league. Bonus: Every camper will receive a tool kit, helmet, and lock. You must bring your own bicycle, but if you do not have one yet, we can help you get one before the camp!
Jazz Dance Camp
July 12 - 16
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Place: TBD
Girls ages 6 - 14		 Explore jazz dance movement during this week of fun camp. Taking ballet camp the week before will help you prepare!
Flag Football Camp
July 12 - 16
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cesar Chavez field
Boys and girls ages 6 - 14		 Learn and practice football skills, and play games all week long! For beginners and experienced football players! All football players will be taken to the Coach Parks football camp July 31.
Crazy Camp
July 19 - 23
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cesar Chavez field
Boys and Girls ages 6 - 14		 Guaranteed fun! Activities are top secret, but will include water, contests, teams, and zaniness!
Voice Camp
July 26 – 30
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Place: TBD
Boys and Girls ages 6 – 14		 A week of learning the basics of singing, with a focus on the type of singing you would be doing in a high school musical for example.
Soccer Camp
July 26 – 30
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Cesar Chavez field
Girls and Boys ages 6 – 14		 This week of soccer camp will be lead by Larry Jackson, an East Palo Alto native, who has played for the U.S. national team. Beginners and experienced soccer players are all welcome!
Basketball Camp
Aug. 2 – 6
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Cesar Chavez gym
Girls and Boys ages 6 – 14
A week of fun practicing basketball skills and playing in mini tournaments.
Volleyball Camp
Aug. 2 – 6
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Cesar Chavez gym
Girls and Boys ages 10 – 14		 Skill building, fun and learning simplified games to prepare you to eventually play on your high school volleyball team! The focus will be on outdoor, grass volleyball.
Fee: $40/wk
Seasons: Summer
Category: Sports & Fitness
Age: Ages 6-14

Recreational Soccer

Join us for another fantastic season of RYAA soccer. Look for signs at Cesar Chavez school for specific signup dates. Signups begin in August, and games begin in September. 

Fee: $40
Seasons: Fall
Category: Sports & Fitness
Age: Ages 4-18

Open Soccer Tournament

Signup for the all EPA 4 v 4 soccer tournament, to be held on July 31 at Cesar Chavez school. Signups begin in July. Signup at the RYAA office, on our Web site, or at Cesar Chavez soccer field on July 27th or 29th, 6pm - 8pm. Signup deadline is midnight, July 29th.

Cost is $60 per team, and you can have up to 6 players on a team. Games will be 4 against 4, and every team will be guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. Trophies will be awarded to 1st place finishers, and medals to 2nd place.

 

Fee: $60 per team
Seasons: Summer
Category: Sports & Fitness
Age: Ages 9-18