About Us

Who We Are... The Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association is a charitable, volunteer organization designed to provide a positive environment for the development of sportsmanship,  athletic skills and character. We operate programs for youth between the ages of 5 and 18 in baseball, softball and basketball.  These programs are managed in accordance with guidelines set forth by national and international youth sports organizations.  This organization serves the youth of Glen Allen and West Richmond, Virginia.

Mission Statement & Goals... Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association's mission is to impress upon young people the benefits of physical fitness within the concept of competitive team sports and the rules of the sport. Members of the association shall be members of good moral character who are interested in the promotion of the goals of the association. Members must reside within specific boundaries set by the organizations with which we are affiliated. Below are our goals. To provide a proper and safe sports environment for our youth. To enhance the emotional, physical, social and education well-being of our youth. To appoint, evaluate, educate and support the managers and coaches who will instruct our participants, keeping in mind the best interests of our children To assure basic levels of knowledge and instruction are introduced at each level of play. To encourage parents to take an active role in the youth sports experience of their child and our association. To adequately communicate to our members, all policies and rules changes in policies and rules, activities, events and any other pertinent information. To guarantee equal opportunity for membership to all youth regardless of race, creed, sex, economic status or ability.

Membership Requirements... Glen Allen registers children for the various sports at selected times through out the year.  Registration for the Basketball season is usually held on selected nights in September.  Registration for the Softball/Baseball season is held on selected nights in December and January.  Glen Allen conducts an early and late registration with a price break for registering early. When participating in early registration, fees are $65 per player and a $10 annual family membership fee, with a maximum of $120 per family.  When participating in late registration, fees are $75 per player and a $10 annual family membership fee, with a maximum of $150 per family. If early and late registration are missed, assuming there are openings, the cost will be $65 per player plus the $10 annual family member fee and a $15 late fee with a family maximum of $150. When participating in the Glen Allen league, you agree to return all issues equipment and uniforms as requested, work the concession stand as assigned and agree to participate in the Hit-A-Thon Fundraiser.