Important YBL Information
When kids play sports, they get more than just exercise. The Y Youth Sports program maximizes the positive effects of playing sports by emphasizing healthy competition and promoting teamwork. The Y focuses on the life lessons that can be learned from sports, and coaches strive to instill a positive self-image in each player.
Divisions
COED DIVISIONS
Junior YBL (Starting at age 4)
Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Grades 7-8 and 9-12
GIRLS DIVISIONS (*NEW FOR THE 2025 SEASON)
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
*In order for competitions to run in the Girls’ Divisions, a minimum number of participants must be enrolled. The Y will determine if these divisions will be able to run by November 13, and families will be notified.
Practices and games will be played at the YMCA and at Plainfield District 202 schools. Grades 7-8 and the High School Division will play on Tuesday evenings at a Plainfield school and on Saturdays at a Joliet area school.
IMPORTANT DATES
Clinic Dates: Weeks of December 9 and 16
Practices Begin: Week of January 13
Games Begin: Week of January 27
2024-25 Season Pricing
Facility Members
Through September 23: $115
September 24-November 11: $125
After November 11: $135
Community Members
Through September 23: $230
September 24-November 11: $250
After November 11: $270
Team Sideline
To ensure that you receive timely league information, please sign-up to receive email and/or text notifications from Team Sideline. All league communication, including practice or game cancellations and other scheduling updates, will be sent through Team Sideline.
To sign-up, please visit: http://teamsideline.com/jolietymca
Then click on the icon that says “Sign Up For Text Alerts”.
Please note: Families must sign-up to receive notifications from Team Sideline each time they register for a new YMCA league/season.
2024-25 Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Basketball League participants at no extra cost. Registration is required. All clinics held at Ira Jones Middle School.
Grades 1-2 (Last names A-L)
TBD
Grades 1-2 (Last names M-Z)
TBD
Grades 3-4 (Last names A-L)
TBD
Grades 3-4 (Last names M-Z)
TBD
Grades 5-6
TBD
Grades 7-8 & 9-12
TBD
Volunteer Opportunities
We are still looking for volunteer coaches and officials. All interested individuals can sign up here.
To learn more, please contact:
Maria Freeh, Sports Director
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 217
Email: mfreeh@jolietymca.org