September Locker Room News

 

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CITY LEAGUES

Please check below to see what leagues are saying in regard to their Fall seasons. All responses have come directly from each league’s website/Facebook/Email. If you have any questions, please get with your league to get them answered! Please check leagues’ individual websites for more information about season information, schedules, practices, rosters, and any important information.

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League News & Upcoming Season Info

Youth Tennis  –

Beginner Groups NOW STARTING!
8 and Up Beginner Mondays 5:30-7
12 and Under Beginner Tuesdays 4:45-5:45
To sign up call the pro shop at 3256766292 or text Casey at 3254554770.
Calling all doubles and singles players Abilene’s September verified UTR is here!!
– Singles will be played on Saturday (best 2/3 sets)
– Doubles will be played on Sunday (8-game pro set)
What is a verified UTR rating?
– Some players have UTR Ratings that feature a blue checkmark. That means the player has a Verified UTR Rating.
– Verified UTR Rating is what college coaches, tournament providers, and tennis analysts look at for recruiting, event entry, team line-ups, and player evaluations for high-level competition.
– Only results from verified third-party event providers and tournament directors, such as official high school matches or sanctioned adult leagues and tournaments, count towards a player’s Verified UTR Rating.
– Those events are heavily vetted to ensure the integrity of a player’s Verified UTR Rating. Scores from non-verified events do not count towards Verified UTR Rating.
Concerning extenuating situations for time-slots/match times, it is the obligation of each player to ensure they are available for their matches as assigned by the Tournament Director (TD). Requests to have alternate match times will be reviewed and honored at the TD’s discretion based on the tournament schedule and other factors they deem appropriate.
Additionally, to remain consistent with USTA’s regulation, there will be no coaching players by coaches, parents, family, friends, etc. unless it is between the 2nd and 3rd sets.

Youth Basketball

AYSA – all our basketball programs are listed HERE

 

 

Youth Baseball

 

Abilene Eastern LL – no September update

(ACS, Bowie, Craig, Purcell, Stafford, Thomas, & Taylor)

Abilene Legacy LL – no September update

(Alcorta, Austin, Bassetti, Bonham, Dyess, Ward, Wylie East, St John’s Episcopal, Clack, Madison, & Kenley)

Abilene Northern LL– no September update

(Mann, Ortiz, Martinez, TLCA, Long Early Learning, Hawley, & Anson)

Wylie LL – 

Last chance to sign up for fall ball D-BAT Abilene. 

Deadline Sat. Aug 30th

(Wylie Schools)

Jim Ned Little League – no September update

(Jim Ned Schools)

 

Youth Softball

Abilene Fastpitch Softball Association – 

🥎🥎 Fall ball registrations are LIVE!!🥎🥎
🥎FREE SOFTBALL CAMP!!🥎🥎
ACU is hosting a FREE Youth Softball Clinic for players aged K–6th grade!
September 26, 2025
6-7:30pm
ACU Softball Field
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity for your girls!!

Abilene Northern LL–

Events:

Softball Live Pitching and Hitting Night | Aug 29 | 10-11U 6-7pm | 12U-UP 7:30-9:00pm | FREE

ACU Youth Softball Clinic | Sept. 26 | 6:00-7:30pm | K-6th Grade | FREE

(Mann, Ortiz, Martinez, TLCA, Long Early Learning, Hawley, & Anson)

Wylie Fast Pitch Softball– 

Fall Tournaments:
Hearts of Gold | Sept. 12-14
For a Cure | Oct. 3-5
Fright Fest | Oct. 24-26
Toys for Tots | Nov. 7-9

USA Softball of Texas District 11

 

Youth Soccer

AYSA  Soccer – all our soccer programs are listed HERE

Big Country Soccer Association –

🚨 Referees Wanted! 🚨
⚽ Want to become a certified soccer referee?
Join us for the Entry-Level Referee Clinic (Part 2 of 2) in Abilene!
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Abilene Youth Sports Authority – The ROC (1042 Loop 322, Abilene)
👥 Capacity: Limited to 30 spots
⏰ Registration Closes: Friday, September 12 at midnight
💲 Total Cost: $80.00 (Online Clinic $40 + In-Person Clinic $40)
✅ How It Works
👉 Step 1 – Online Lessons
Go to North Texas Referee Registration (https://ntxreferees.omgtsys.com/AvailableClinics.aspx)
Select “Entry USSF Referee – Never been a USSF Referee before”
Register for “Part 1 of 2 Referee Online Lessons – SA-27-1025-PrGr22 – ONLINE ONLY”
Complete all online modules
👉 Step 2 – In-Person Clinic
Register for Clinic #SA-55-0925-EGRH22
Attend Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | at The ROC
⚠️ Both online and in-person clinics must be completed to be certified.
✅ Special General Meeting Results Are In!
Thank you to all the coaches, team reps, and board members who participated in our July 21 Special General Meeting. Your voice matters—and your vote helped shape the future of youth soccer in the Big Country!
🗳️ Here’s how the membership voted:
1️⃣ Remove the Board of Trustees
✅ YES: 25 ❌ NO: 5
2️⃣ Add Declaration of Stewardship + Member Oversight
✅ YES: 28 ❌ NO: 1
3️⃣ Remove Non-Elected Board Positions
✅ YES: 26 ❌ NO: 4
4️⃣ Proceed with the Board’s Recommendation to Transition Operations to AYSA
✅ YES: 29 ❌ NO: 1
⚽ With all four items approved, BCSA will move forward with the transition to Abilene Youth Sports Authority (AYSA) for Fall 2025 operations.
A special thank you to Brandon Osbourne, Executive Director of AYSA, for joining us at the meeting and taking the time to answer questions from the BCSA community.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
🧢 Jerseys: AYSA will offer a jersey option. Teams will still have flexibility to choose.
💵 Price Increase: The fall 2025 season will remain at current pricing. Increases may occur in future seasons. AYSA plans to use subsidized fundraising to help keep costs down.
🏟️ Practice Fields: Practice space will be available to rent (includes lights).
🚫 Spectator Fees: There will be no charge to watch games.
⚖️ Referees: AYSA will use USSF Referees for its games.
🔒 Assurance on Operations: Brandon emphasized keeping things simple and family-friendly, with continued community input.
💬 Have more questions or feedback to share?
Submit them using our community feedback form:

 

Youth Football & Cheer

CLICK HERE for all information on Abilene Football Leagues, including:

Abilene Cowboys –

Schedule:
Sept. 6- WTX Empire
Sept. 13- Midland Horned Frogs*
Sept. 20- Wylie Bulldogs
Sept. 27- LRR Stampede*
Oct. 4- Odessa Outlaws
Oct. 11- Odessa Outlaws*
Oct. 18- Wylie Bulldogs*
Oct. 25- Bye Week
Nov. 1- Cheer Competition
Nov. 8- LRR Stampede
Home*

Wylie Bulldogs –

Fall 2025 Season

  • March/April – ONLINE Player Registration
  • April 15th – Cheer Informational Meeting
  • May – Equipment & Uniform Fittings
    (check Facebook page for details)
  • July – Practices Begin
  • August – Practices in Full Swing, League Fundraiser Kicks Off, Uniforms Issued
  • September – Season Games Begin, Homecoming Festivities & Games
  • October – Games
  • November – Games and Playoff Determinations
  • December – Playoffs & Championships

Abilene Bucs –

Schedule:
Sept. 6- Hawks*
Sept. 13- Steers*
Sept. 20- Bye Week
Sept. 27- Cowboys
Oct. 4- Cobras*
Oct. 18- Odessa Panthers
Oct. 25- Falcons

 

Youth Hockey

Abilene Hockey –

Eval nights have taken place!!
📆Practice and game schedule were shared at eval night and remember, if you haven’t already purchased your insurance for this year, head on over to do that at https://usarollerhockey.org/ and then email your number to [email protected]!
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