HISTORY OF DYA

DYA was founded in 1956 to provide an organization for youth sports in Dublin, Ohio.

  • From its early beginnings as a baseball organization, DYA has grown with the community and over the years has provided various youth programs: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, golf, lacrosse, softball, track & field, volleyball, and a wrestling program, as well as youth officiating programs for baseball, softball, lacrosse and basketball. 
  • DYA is a 501c3, tax-exempt, non-profit organization. 

DYA PARENT & PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

Our Bylaws and Board

DYA TODAY

  • Dublin youth most likely play their first sport with DYA. 
  • DYA is the primary source of athletes to the sports programs at the Dublin middle and high schools
  • DYA provides a yearly High School Scholarship Award of $2,000 to one graduating senior at each Dublin HS
  • DYA collaborates with the high school sports booster clubs to promote their camps and fundraisers
  • DYA Travel & Select programs collaborate with high school programs and hire Dublin HS students to help with training and field prep 
  • DYA recreational programs leverage high school programs for assistance in training younger athletes

VALUE OF DYA

  • DYA is instrumental in providing Dublin youth the opportunity to play organized sports and to develop athletic and team skills 
  • Most youth start as beginners with DYA 
  • DYA nurtures their interest in sports,thus putting them on the path for higher level competition 
  • DYA offers mid-tier travel teams at affordable rates in baseball, basketball, lacrosse and softball 
  • DYA programs are the talent pipeline of athletes to Dublin middle schools and high schools 
  • DYA is affordable! Any child who wants to play, can play
  • DYA provides grants to families in need