Philomath Youth Activities Club

Philomath Youth Activities Club offers Flag Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Basketball, T-Ball and Mites (coach pitch), Baseball, and Softball. The program includes Flag Football in the Valley League/NFL Flag Football program, Volleyball for grades 4-8, Cheer in partnership with the Philomath High School Cheer Program, Basketball for grades 1-6, T-Ball and Mites for grades PK-2, Baseball for grades 3-8, and Softball for grades 3-8.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–15 years old
• Facility hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday

About the provider

Philomath Youth Activities Club says its athletic program is dedicated to providing athletic opportunities for the youth of the area and to building confidence and self-esteem. It states that every youth should be able to participate in the athletic programs of his or her choice, regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, ability, or financial status, and that winning is not the focus of the programs. The leadership team includes Eddie Van Vlack, Executive Director; Sarah Woosley, Associate Director / Childcare Director; and Adrienne Hecker, Athletic Director / Administrative Coordinator.

• Flag Football — grades 3/4th & 5/6th · season runs September through October · PYAC offers Flag Football in the Valley League/NFL Flag Football program. Games are held mainly in Philomath and Corvallis with possible travel across the valley.
• Volleyball — grades 4-8 · season runs from September through October · Grades 4-6 play in the Valley League, and 7/8th graders play in the school league and are held to academic standards. All teams can expect limited travel across the valley.
• Cheer — kindergarten through eighth grades · Offered in partnership with the Philomath High School Cheer Program. The program is run by the PHS Cheer head coach, Kathy Kohler.
• Basketball — grades 1-6 · season runs from December to early March
• T-Ball and Mites (coach pitch) — grades PK-2 · season runs from mid-May to mid-July · PYAC offers T-Ball and Mites (coach pitch). Games are played in Philomath and Corvallis.
• Baseball — grades 3-8 · season runs from April to mid-July · Teams play in the Valley District JBO and can expect limited travel across the valley. Some 3/4th grade teams may play in the Developmental League. Teams will be composed based on age and skill level.
• Softball — grades 3-8 · season runs from April to mid-July · Teams play in the Valley League and can expect limited travel across the valley.

PYAC does not offer tackle football, cross country, track & field, soccer, or wrestling. Cheer is offered through eighth grade. 7/8th grade volleyball is played through the school league. PYAC does not require physicals from the student-athletes for 7/8th grade volleyball.

Last updated September 10, 2026.