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ABOUT THE CUMBERLAND YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (CYAA)
OUR ORGANIZATION
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established with the objective of teaching the youth of Cumberland the fundamentals of sports and teamwork in an organized, supervised environment with emphasis on safety in an atmosphere conductive to developing sound mind, body and character.
Our goal is to inspire youth to practice the ideas of good sportsmanship, scholarship, and personal integrity. Our goal is not only to develop them as athletes but to be positive influences in their community.
OUR VALUES
- Every child should have fun.
- Every child should learn the value of teamwork.
- Every child must learn how to play safely.
- Every child should understand the reward of hard work.
- Every child should learn from failure.
- Every child should be challenged to reach their potential.
Elected Members
President – Amanda Doss
Vice President – Kourtney Purkey
Treasurer – Kimberly Marion
Secretary – Kim Spillman
At-Large Members
Octavia Langhorne
Gregory McDonnell
Terry Seal
De’Von Shearn
Billy Spillman
Directors & Commissioners
Spring Director – Carrie Saxton
Baseball Commissioner – TBD
Softball Commissioner – Stephanie Marion
T-Ball Commissioner – Kourtney Purkey
Cheer Co-Commissioners – Tiana Branch & Charmaine Jackson
Football Co-Commissioners – Brandon Brooks & Amanda Doss
Basketball Commissioner – Brandon Smith
Cheer Co-Commissioners – Tiana Branch & Charmaine Jackson
Volleyball Commissioner – Dixie Ortiz
Basketball registration will begin in September. It is open to boys and girls 4-15 years old. Registration is $60 through November 30th.
*Copy of the Birth Certificate will be required for all-stars.
The CYAA Basketball season will begin December, this will start our practice season. Our games will begin the first Saturday in January. At the end of the regular season each age group, 7U and above, will send a team to the All-Stars Tournament. The season will end the beginning of March.
Our teams are divided into the following groups:
- 5U – ages 4-5
- 7U – ages 6-7
- 10U – ages 8-10
- 12U – ages 11-12
- 15U – ages 13-15
**Ages are determined by the age on January 1st.
Equipment Provided: Players are provided with a shirt they will keep. They will also be provided with a uniform that must be returned.
Fall Cheerleading registration will begin in June and end in August. It is open to boys and girls 5-13 years old. Registration is $75 before July 25th. Late registration is $85 through August 14th.
The CYAA fall cheerleading season will begin in August, this will start our practice season. We will cheer at 10 scheduled games with an opportunity to cheer in the playoffs and then the Superbowl. The official season will end near the beginning of November. The games will be scheduled for 10 Saturdays in a row.
Our teams are divided into four groups:
Flag – ages 5-7
Minors – ages 8-9
Junior Varsity – ages 10-11
Varsity – ages 12-13
**Ages are determined by the age on September 1st.
Winter Cheerleading registration will begin in September. It is open to boys and girls 5-15 years old. Registration is $75.
The CYAA winter cheerleading season will begin in December, this will start our practice season. We will cheer at the basketball games, which will begin the first Saturday in January. The season will end the beginning of March.
Our teams are divided into the following groups:
7U – ages 5-7
10U – ages 8-10
12U – ages 11-12
15U – ages 13-15
**Ages are determined by the age on January 1st.
Equipment Provided: Cheerleaders are provided with a cheer top, cheer skirt, and cheer briefs. They will keep the cheer briefs; all other items must be returned.
Cheerleading Registration Form (MUST BE LOGGED IN)
Registration will begin in June and end in August. Registration is $75.
*A copy of the Birth Certificate is due at the first practice.
Our teams are divided into the following groups:
Age groups for fall ball consist of:
- T-Ball (4-6 year olds)
- Coach pitch/darlings (7-8 year olds)
- Minors/Angels (9-10 year olds)
- Majors/Ponytails (11-12 year olds
- Belles (13-15 year old)
- Debs (16-19 year olds)
**Baseball ages are determined by the age on May 1st and Softball ages are determined by the age on January 1st.
🔅Please indicate on your child’s form if you would like to coach. There is a section for other comments where you can put this.
🔅If this is your child’s first experience with baseball or softball, please indicate in the other comments section as well.
🔅Fall ball is all about conditioning and building upon the foundation and fundamentals. It is a more instructive environment and not as competitive as spring ball.
Football registration will begin in June and end in August. It is open to boys and girls 5-14 years old. Registration is $75, before July 25th. Late registration is $85 through August 14th.
*VHSL Physicals and a copy of the Birth Certificate is due at the first practice.
The CYAA Football season will begin the last week of July, this will start our practice season. We will have 10 scheduled games with an opportunity to play in the playoffs and then the Superbowl. The official season will end near the beginning of November. The games will be scheduled for 10 weekends in a row.
Our teams are divided into four groups:
Flag – ages 5-7
Minors – ages 8-9
Junior Varsity – ages 10-11
**Ages are determined by the age on September 1st.
Varsity – ages 12-14
**Varsity ages are determined by the age on December 31st.
Equipment Provided: Tackle players are provided with a practice jersey, game jersey, game pants, shoulder pads, helmet and a mouthpiece. Players must return all items except for the mouthpiece.
Flag Players are provided with game jersey, helmet and a mouthpiece. Players must return all items except for the mouthpiece.
Safety is our first priority; players must have 3 practices of conditioning without pads before they will be permitted to wear their pads.
Football Registration Form (MUST BE LOGGED IN)
2025 Football Schedule will be provided when available

Softball registration will begin January 1st and end February 28th. It is open to girls 4-19 years old. Registration is $75.
*Late registration will be from March 1st through March 8th. Late registration is $85.
*A copy of the Birth Certificate is required for All-Stars.
Our teams are divided into the following groups:
- Sweetees – ages 4-6
- Darlings – ages 7-8
- Angels – ages 9-10
- Ponytails– ages 11-12
- Belles – ages 13-15
- Debs – ages 16-19
**Ages are determined by the age on January 1st.
CYAA Softball is a Dixie Softball Affiliate (DSI). DIXIE SOFTBALL, INC. (DSI) is a youth softball program playing on a scaled down diamond to meet the physical development of the growing girl. The main purpose of the program is to provide a recreation outlet for as many girls as possible with emphasis on local league play rather than tournament play. Here is the information for the current season Dixie Girls Softball
Equipment Provided: Players are provided with a game jersey and socks. Players will keep all items.
CYAA Softball is an all-volunteer youth league. We compete against surrounding counties that are within our district and play in district tournaments at the conclusion of the regular season. We strive to make your family’s experience with CYAA Softball the best that it can be.
Baseball registration will begin January 1st and end March 8th. It is open to boys and girls 3-12 years old. Registration is $75.
*Late registration will be from March 1st through March 8th. Late registration is $85.
*A copy of the Birth Certificate is required for All-Stars.
Our teams are divided into the following groups:
- T-Ball – ages 3-5
- Coach Pitch – ages 6-8
- AA Minor – ages 9-10
- AAA Majors – ages 11-12
**Ages are determined by the age on May 1st.
CYAA Baseball is a Dixie Youth Baseball (DYB, INC) Affiliate. DYB, Inc. is a non-discriminatory community-based organization that aims to promote fair play for all participants through the uniform adherence to DYB Official Rules , Policies & Regulations. DYB Inc. is fully committed to equal opportunity and abides by all applicable Federal, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and fair practices. DYB does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity or disability. “Train up a child in the way he should go and, when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6″. Here are the rules for the 2026 Spring Season DYB Rules
Equipment Provided: Players are provided with a game jersey, socks, and hat. Players will keep all items.
CYAA Baseball is an all-volunteer youth league. We compete against surrounding counties that are within our district and play in district tournaments at the conclusion of the regular season. We strive to make your family’s experience with CYAA Baseball the best that it can be.
*** Children from other counties can sign up to play in Cumberland ***
**Except children from Amelia or Buckingham county.
Volleyball registration will be open September – October 16th for $75. Late registration will be October 17th-31st for $85. It is open to girls from 3rd grade through 12th grade.
*Copy of the Birth Certificate is due at the first practice.
The CYAA Volleyball season will begin mid-November, this will start our practice season. Our games will begin the first Saturday in January. The season will end the beginning of March.
Our teams are divided into the following groups:
- Elementary
- Middle
- High
**Teams are divided by skill level. Team placements will be determined after the first week of practice.
Equipment Provided: Players are provided with a game jersey. Players will keep all items.

Join Cumberland Volleyball
Youth sport relies on parents and community to fill a variety of positions at all levels of the organization. Umpires and Referees are paid posistions but do require a formal aplication process and possibly training.
Softball : Umpire Registration – Online Application (sportsaffinity.com)
Baseball would need to reach out to the Baseball Commissioner.
Youth sport relies on parents and community to volunteer for positions at all levels of the organization. For this program to be a success we need your help.

