YOUTH SPORTS

Kids learn so much through sports, such as skills and positive attitudes they’ll carry with them throughout their lives. Enriching their personal development is the goal of the YMCA Youth Sports Series - a unique, co-ed sports program that combines the YMCA's philosophy of fair play, teamwork, and inclusiveness with skill development. 

Spring Basketball League >

Spring Basketball League

(Kindergarten-8th Grade)

February 22nd to April 15th

Overview: YMCA Youth Basketball is a great opportunity for young players to play in a fun and competitive environment and build a solid foundation of the game!

Games & Practices:

  • 3rd Grade Boys and 4th Grade Boys will play on Thursday evenings
  • 7th-8th Grade teams will have games on Friday evenings
  • Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd-4th Girls, 5th-6th Girls, and 5th-6th Boys teams will play on Saturdays.

Spring Break: No practices or games from March 13th to March 18th

K-4th Grade Leagues

  • K-4th graders will be placed on teams by the sports director.  Teams will have a 20 minute practice followed by a 40 minute scrimmage each week.

5th-8th Grade Leagues

  • 5th-8th grade players will need to attend a mandatory skills assessment before the start of the season.  Coaches will evaluate players at the assessment for when they choose their teams.
    • The 5th-6th Grade Boys skills assessment is on 2/16 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
    • The 5th-6th Grade Girls skills assessment is on 2/15 from 5:30pm-6:30pm
    • The 7th-8th Grade coed skills assessment is on 2/16 from 7:30pm-8:30pm
  • 5th-8th grade teams will have a one-hour mid-week practice each week.  7th-8th grade teams will then have games on Friday evenings.  5th-6th Girls and 5th-6th Boys will have games on Saturdays.  Games in the 5th-8th grade leagues are competitive with scorekeeping, registered IHSA officials, and an end-of season tournament to crown a champion!

Team Attire: Players are required to wear close-toed tennis shoes. All players will receive a team jersey provided by the YMCA. 

Rosters & Schedules: Will be sent out to participants on February 20th.

Fee: $71/Member; $121/Guest Member

Registration Deadline: 2/17 (SPOTS ARE LIMITED)

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Youth Karate Class>

Youth Karate Class

Learn self-confidence, self- discipline, self-control, and self-defense skills in this exciting class taught by our experienced karate instructor! No experience necessary and uniforms not required.

Age: 5-14 years old

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Time: 5:30-6:30 PM

Session 1: Jan. 9th- Feb. 24th 
Session 2: Feb. 27th-April 14th
Session 3: April 17th-June 2nd 

Location: Studio C

Fee: $95/Member // $148/Guest Member

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Are you interested in an Adult Karate class?
Find out more HERE.

Spring Flag Football League >

Spring Flag Football League

YMCA Youth Flag Football is a great opportunity for young players to play in a fun and competitive environment and build a solid foundation of the game!

Dates: April 22 to June 3
Ages: Kindergarten - 8th Graders
Fee: $71/Member; $121/Guest Member

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K - 5th grade teams 

  • Teams will have a short practice followed by a game each Saturday, for one hour TOTAL.

6th - 8th grade teams

  • Teams will have a 1-hour practice once a week, and then a 1 hour game on Saturdays. 
  • 6th - 8th grade players are required to attend a skills assessment on April 12 from 5pm-6pm. 

Team Attire: Players are required to wear close-toed shoes or cleats (Metal cleats NOT allowed).  All players will receive a team jersey provided by the YMCA.

Rosters and Schedules: Will be sent out to participants on April 17 for K-5th graders, and after the assessment for 6th - 8th graders.

Registration Deadline: April 11th for 6th - 8th Grade; April 15th for K - 5th Grade

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