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.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

2025 Spring League Dates: April 28 – July 12

Practices begin the week of May 5, with games getting underway the weekend of May 30-31. Games will be played on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. No games will be played on the 4th of July weekend.

Players will be provided a hat and jersey. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for those players who register after March 31.

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
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 25
$115 for Facility Members/$230 for Community Members

February 25-March 31
$125 for Facility Members/$250 for Community Members

After March 31
$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 30
5:15-6:15 p.m.

Coach Pitch
Thursday, May 1
5:15-6:15 p.m.

Player Pitch
Thursday, May 1
6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Morris Hospital YMCA

2025 Spring League Dates: April 28 – June 28
Practices begin the week of April 28. Games will be played on Saturdays at Goodwill Park beginning May 3. No games will be held on Memorial Day weekend. Pinto Baseball and 8U Softball leagues will hold single elimination tournaments after the end of the regular season.

Players will be provided a hat and jersey. Participants who register after April 1 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: $120 for Facility Members, $135 for Community Members
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T-Ball
Ages: 5-6 years old
Rates: $120 for Facility Members, $135 for Community Members
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Pinto Baseball
Ages: 7-8 years old
Rates: $120 for Facility Members, $135 for Community Members
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8U Softball
Rates: $120 for Facility Members, $135 for Community Members
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Practices: Once per week

Games: 7 game season

For more information, please contact:
Sports Director Chris Interial
Phone: (815) 513-8080 ext. 514
Email: [email protected]