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.
LEAGUE LOCATIONS
Morris League
Games and practices will be held at Morris Grade School, located at 2001 Dupont Avenue in Morris.
Coal City League
Games and practices will be held at Coal City Intermediate School, located at 305 E. Division Street in Coal City.
COED DIVISIONS
Morris League
Junior YBL (Starting at age 4)
Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Grades 7-8
Coal City League
Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Grades 7-8
GIRLS DIVISIONS (*NEW FOR THE 2025 SEASON)
Morris League
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Coal City League
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
Practices Begin: Weeks of December 9 and 16
Games Begin: Week of January 18
2024-25 Season Pricing
Facility Members
Through September 23: $85
September 24-November 11: $90
After November 11: $95
Community Members
Through September 23: $170
September 24-November 11: $180
After November 24: $190
2024-25 Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Basketball League participants at no extra cost.
Coal City YBL (All Sessions at Coal City Intermediate School)
Dates and Times: TBD
Morris YBL (All sessions at Morris Grade School)
Dates and Times: TBD
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.
To learn more, please contact:
Chris Interial, Sports Director
Phone: (815) 513-8080, ext. 514
Email: [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities
We are still looking for volunteer coaches and officials. All interested individuals can sign up here.