Frequently Asked Questions
I live outside the Olentangy district. Can my child participate in OYAA programs?
Programs/divisons requiring a try-out (Stix program, Travel Basketball) and programs with a registration cap as indicated on the program page (golf and indoor lacrosse) require that participants reside within the boundaries of the Olentangy Local School District. Proof may be requested. Most of our programs are recreational and are open to any child within the age/grade parameters.
Can I request a teammate/coach for my child?
Not all programs take requests. For those that do, a field is included in the registration form. Requests should be noted within registration form. They are not guaranteed. Emailed requests will not be considered.
The request field in the player registration form is meant for parents to request ONE player and/or coach for their child. Be sure to include first and last names (we do not reference past teams).
The comment/request field in the volunteer registration form is meant for volunteers to request another parent volunteer with whom to be paired or to note other factors that may affect their ability to volunteer, such as scheduling limitations. OYAA will not accept a volunteer's list of kids to be put on their team. Their own child is a given and there is a separate field to note their child's name.
If Anakin wants to coach Luke, Han and R2, Anakin should remind the parents to include "Coach Anakin Skywalker" and "teammate Luke Skywalker" on their children's registration forms.
Program commissioners/coordinators do their best to honor requests but will not do so at the expense of competitive balance in the program.
Note: waitlist players are added to fill in teams, teammate and/or coach requests notwithstanding.
Commissioners will activate wait list kiddos to fill vacancies. Personal requests are not considered.
Note that once activated, payment must be remitted by a specified deadline - usually 24 hours but could be less - or the open spot will be offered to someone else and your order will be canceled. This cannot be reversed, but you may register for the wait list again. Your order will be treated as new, subject to late fees at activation (if any) and will go to the back of the line.
How will I be notified if an OYAA event (practice/game) is canceled?
Each program has its own notification process for cancellations. It may be an announcement posted on our website, a group email from OYAA, or another method of communication determined by the commissioner/coaches. See the program page for information or contact the program commissioner to inquire. *Download the TeamSnap mobile app and enable notifications.
School is closed today due to weather. Will my child still have practice tonight?
Read the full winter weather policy under the Resources tab.
Do you hold off-season camps for your programs?
OYAA does not hold off-season camps over and above the regular programs. Many of the high schools and local colleges will hold camps during summer and/or winter breaks. Consult the Athletic Department page on the school website or contact the varsity coach.
