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Central Vermont Youth Athletics
Helping young athletes see how far they can go.
We create opportunities for young athletes in Central Vermont to challenge themselves, grow through sports, and reach their potential.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit · Central Vermont
Why we exist
Where you grow up shouldn’t limit how far you can go.
Growing up in a small Vermont town shouldn’t mean having small opportunities. Youth sports build skills, confidence, teamwork, and character. But as athletes start competing at higher levels, the costs add up fast.
- Tournament fees
- Travel
- Equipment
- Uniforms
- Training
- Registration
That’s where CVYA comes in.
We connect community support with athletic opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
What we do
Four ways CVYA helps.
Athletic Opportunities
Helping young athletes reach meaningful competitive experiences beyond their normal season.
Reducing Barriers
Connecting community support with opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Building Character
Encouraging teamwork, accountability, resilience, leadership, and personal growth.
Growing Locally
Developing community-backed opportunities for more teams and sports across the region.
What we believe
Every young athlete deserves the opportunity to see how far they can go.
CVYA works to make that opportunity possible.
Our first program
The Central Vermont Rizzlers
A volunteer-run, community-based competitive baseball team. Through fundraising, community service, and local support, the Rizzlers are working toward the opportunity of a lifetime.
The goalCooperstown All Star VillageAugust 2027
What’s next
The Rizzlers are just the beginning.
CVYA is being built to support more athletes, more teams, and more sports across Central Vermont.
Get involved
Help create the next opportunity.
Great opportunities don’t happen without a community behind them.
Our community supporters
The next opportunity starts with a community.
Help us create more opportunities for young athletes to compete, grow, and discover what they’re capable of.