As the Flag Football season came to a close, championship weekend was filled with excitement, energy and a strong sense of community. Four teams earned championship titles this season, but the impact of the program reached far beyond the scoreboard. Throughout the season, athletes built friendships, developed confidence, and learned the value of teamwork and… Read more »
Leila has been a standout athlete this season, not just for her performance, but for the way she shows up for her team. She brings energy, focus, and a positive attitude to every practice and game, always pushing herself to improve. Whether it’s encouraging her teammates or staying locked in during competition, she consistently leads… Read more »
All-Star Soccer is in full stride at the Atascadero Boys and Girls Club! Getting the members out of the classroom and onto the soccer field, they’ve been learning the basics of dribbling, shooting and passing to other teammates. By doing drills and working on their skills, the youths have been gaining confidence in their… Read more »
The Sports Department officially kicked off our Flag Football season with a great turnout and strong energy from the athletes and families. Practices are now underway, and it has been exciting to see the engagement and enthusiasm already building across teams. The Sports Department is also continuing its new Athlete of the Week program… Read more »
February marked the conclusion of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast’s winter basketball season, highlighted by exciting championship games that showcased the growth and dedication of the athletes. The Sports Department also hosted the Coaches Game, which brought great energy and strengthened the connection between players, coaches and families. At Toyota, the… Read more »
Our Winter Basketball season has been both successful and enjoyable for athletes, families, and staff. During the season, we introduced a new initiative called Athlete of the Week to recognize athletes who consistently demonstrate positive behavior both on and off the court. Athletes are nominated by volunteer coaches and staff based on qualities such as… Read more »
It’s official! Winter Basketball is underway now that team jerseys are being handed out. With our new sports sponsor, Toyota of Santa Maria, we were able to have a jersey pick up day that was so much fun! Our first day of jersey pick ups was an incredible success. We had so many proud coaches… Read more »
Since Gabby joined us a year ago, she has been a vital part of our sports program Instagram page growing to over 1k followers. This is very important since it promotes not only our leagues but also our participants and their accomplishments by producing photos and videos for us to post. She has been working… Read more »
With registrations closed for our winter basketball league, we are assembling teams at this time. But we have certain divisions that still have space and also some divisions that need a coach. If anyone is interested in coaching, you can reach out to us via email or phone to Ernie Cuevas 805-354-7429 or Vanessa Buchan… Read more »
This Summer, our sports staff has brought a fun and engaging clinic to the Estabillo and Railroad sites, exclusively for our Summer Program club kids. We kicked things off with two weeks of basketball, followed by two weeks of volleyball. Now, we’re heading into our final stretch focused on flag football. Each week begins with… Read more »
Fourteen Team Members and our Board Chair were fortunate to attend the 119th National Boys & Girls Club Conference in San Diego in early May. It was a 3-day event packed with inspiring keynote speeches, motivational and informative break out sessions, rejuvenating meetings with Club staff from around the country and a wonderful opportunity for… Read more »
Roberto Rodriguez, our Chief Operating Officer for Santa Barbara County and Ernie Cuevas, our Director of Healthy Lifestyles, were recently honored to serve as referees for the California State CIF semi-finals football game between Coalinga High School and Highland High School. As members of the Los Padres Football Officials Association, they had to meet criteria… Read more »
Special thanks to Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria–Nightime Club for their generous donation to help support our sports programming. We are so grateful that the proceeds they raise from their annual basketball tournament will help local kids access our basketball, flag football, and volleyball programs in Santa Maria and Guadalupe!
Hot dry heat calls for some home runs! Baseball season is in full effect and our members have been having tons of fun. They have even picked their own walk-up songs. It has definitely been a popular outdoor activity lately at our club. Watch out MLB! We have some future stars in the making.
Our members here in Atascadero got to break free from the classrooms and enjoyed some kickball on the softball field. Not only does it give our members a chance to show off some kickball skills, but also teaches them to have good sportsmanship and cheer on other members! While they were playing there was music… Read more »
Wrapping up our ’23-’24 Winter basketball season, we organized our inaugural Coach’s Games! A total of 42 coaches took part in three basketball contests, with some of our young players officiating and keeping score for each game. The coaches invited their teams to support them, resulting in a fantastic turnout and a lot of enjoyment!… Read more »
Former Club Kid and Righetti High athletics hall of fame inductee John Thomas visited the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria to present a generous sponsorship of the Club’s upcoming 2024 basketball season. On behalf of his business, Western Village Health Club, John contributed $12,000 to help ensure local athletics and basketball continue to thrive in… Read more »
Andre joined our sports team in the Fall of 2022. He is a former club member of our Fairlawn Club. He is always willing to help wherever needed even if it’s not related to sports. During the Summer he was helping out at Evans Park during the day and then working the Summer Basketball League… Read more »
We partnered with Dining for Charities earlier this year and the generosity of local restaurants and people who like to eat out came back to us in the form of a big check! When people purchase restaurant gift cards through Diningforcharities.com–which they get at a discount–we recieved 15% of the purchase price. James and… Read more »
At a festive ice cream social held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast flagship Clubhouse in Santa Maria, six students were awarded the first round of scholarships provided by the Stollmeyer Challenge partnership for STEAM programming. Rick Stollmeyer, seeing a need to focus his philanthropy on programs and services that support… Read more »
Winter Basketball season is right around the corner! This league is for Boys and Girls Kinder through 8th Grade. Early Bird Registration will be August 21st-September 1st with a fee of $80. Registration will continue until September 15th with a fee of $100. Volunteer Coaches Needed! Please contact Ernie or Vanessa if you or you… Read more »
Volleyball We are excited to announce our first volleyball league! Volleyball is a fun and exciting sport that promotes exercise, improves coordination, and builds strength. Volleyball is also a great way to build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. This League is open to Boys and Girls 5th-8th Grade. Registration fee is $50 and Free for Guadalupe… Read more »
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was recognized by our national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), as a 2023 Safety Super Star during BGCA’s 117 th National Conference in Orlando, Florida in May. This award is presented to Boys & Girls Club organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to safety… Read more »
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is thrilled to announce that it has been voted one of the “Best Place to Work” in the Tri-Counties by the prestigious Pacific Business Times. This recognition is a testament to the organization’s commitment to fostering a supportive and fulfilling work environment for its dedicated employees…. Read more »
The Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast completed their 2023 flag football season Wednesday, May 24th. The league consisted of two divisions with six teams each and ran April & May. The league had over 130 participants from Santa Maria, Orcutt and Guadalupe. In the 8-10 year old division, the final came down… Read more »
April saw the kickoff of our second season of 7v7 flag football season. The league is made up of two divisions, 8-10 year olds and 11-13 year olds and is coed. We have six teams in each division with participants from Santa Maria, Guadalupe and Orcutt. Games are played on Mondays & Wednesdays at 5 &… Read more »
Registration Dates: April 3- April 24. This league will be co-ed and will be by Current grades K-7th. Season starts June 12 and will end week of July 27th. Games to be played Mondays through Thursdays depending on divisions. There will be a $10 late fee for registrations after April 24th. For more information please contact:… Read more »
Vanessa has been an amazing addition to our Sports & Recreation Dept. Vanessa joined our team at the craziest time of year (basketball registrations) and has not missed a step. From learning ClubHub, dealing with coaches and parents as well as scheduling practices, to mention a few duties. Thank you Vanessa, this is well deserved.
2022-2023 Winter Basketball season has officially ended. Thank you to everyone who made this season a success. We would like to hear your feedback. Please Click the link below or scan the QR code to fill out our survey! Thank you Click here to fill out the survey
Do you like to eat at local restaurants? Do you want your money to help local kids? Well, there’s a win-win way to do both thanks to the work of Dining For Charities. Through February, BGCMCC is the featured partner with this organization who pairs local restaurants with local non profits. Visit the Dining… Read more »
It’s time for Flag Football. The league is open to all 1st-8th grade boys and girls. Teams/Divisions will be determined by the number of registered players and will be co-ed. Registration Fee is $50 Participants will get 8-10 games that will be played in Guadalupe or Santa Maria (Depending on registrations) and a team shirt. The season will… Read more »
This was our inaugural season of our 7on7 flag football season that took place in Guadalupe. We had two divisions of co-ed teams ranging from 8-13 years of age, from Santa Maria, Guadalupe and Orcutt and 90 participants total in the league. Teams played an 8 game season followed by playoffs. In the 8-10 year… Read more »
After a one year hiatus, due to Covid-19 safety precautions, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast held its much loved annual youth basketball league with exceptional participation among local kids. With registration starting in September and practices and games beginning in October, the annual league provided months of exercise, sportsmanship, skills development and… Read more »
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