Programs with a Purpose

Our Youth Sports programs maximize the positive effects of athletics by emphasizing healthy competition and promoting teamwork. The Y focuses on the life lessons that can be learned from sports, and our coaches strive to instill a positive self-image in each player.

Morris Hospital YMCA

2024 Fall League Dates: August 26-October 26
Practices will be held one day per week beginning the week of August 26. Games will be played on Saturdays beginning August 31 at Kiwanis Park. Teams will play seven games. Players will be provided a hat and jersey. Participants who register after August 5 will pay a $25 late fee and will not guaranteed a uniform by the first game.

T-Ball Tots
Ages: 3-4 years old
Rates: $100 for Facility Members, $115 for Community Members
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T-Ball
Ages: 5-6 years old
Rates: $100 for Facility Members, $115 for Community Members
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For more information, please contact:
Sports Director Chris Interial
Phone: (815) 513-8080 ext. 514
Email: [email protected]

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

2024 Spring League Dates: April 22 – July 13

Practices begin the week of April 29, with games getting underway the weekend of May 17-19. Games will be played on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for those players who register after April 1.

T-Ball
Age Groups: Pre-K/Kindergarten
Introduces children to the game of baseball
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Coach Pitch
Grades: 1-2
Players begin to hit pitches thrown by the coach
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Player Pitch
Grades: 3-4 and 5-6 (Grades 3-6 may be combined)
Pinto level baseball is the next big step in skill development for a child
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Practices: Once per week

Games: 7 game season

Cost:

Before February 27
$115 for Facility Members/$230 for Community Members

February 27-April 1
$125 for Facility Members/$250 for Community Members

After April 1
$135 for Facility Members/$270 for Community Members

Preseason Clinics

The Y will host a free preseason clinic for all league participants. Pre-registration is required.

T-Ball
Wednesday, April 24
5:15-6:15 p.m.

Coach Pitch
Thursday, April 25
5:15-6:15 p.m.

Player Pitch
Thursday, April 25
6:30-7:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact:
Mariah Free, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217