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.
Itty Bitty Sports
It’s never too early to introduce sports to your child’s life. In the Itty Bitty program, parents work with YMCA staff to teach their children the skills and game of football, basketball, and soccer, with a focus on basic fundamentals. Parent involvement is required.
Age: 3 - 5
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Cost: $50/Member; $100/Guest Member
Itty Bitty Football
September 4 - October 2
Itty Bitty Basketball
January 8 - February 5
Itty Bitty Soccer
April 23 - May 21
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
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.
Session Dates:
Sept 3–Oct 6 (5 weeks)
Oct 7–Nov10 (5 weeks)
Nov 11–Dec 22 (5 weeks) No Classes Thanksgiving week
Jan 6–Feb 9 (5 weeks)
Feb 10–Mar 16 (5 weeks)
Mar 24–Apr 20 (4 weeks) No Classes Spring Break week
Apr 21–May 25 (5 weeks)
Cost:
5 Week Session
$50/Member; $100/Guest Member
4 Week Session
$40/Member; $80/Guest Member
Age: 6-14 years old
Days: Wednesday and Friday (Students meet 2 times per week)
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Studio C
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
Are you interested in an Adult Karate class?
Find out more HERE.
Questions?
Contact Jacob Meyer at jacob@ccymca.net.
Do you want to sign your child up for multiple youth sports leagues at once?
Register for 3 or all 5 of the Youth Sports Leagues for the 2024-2025 school year and guarantee your child a spot in the program at a discounted price! The sports packages give you the opportunity to sign up for multiple sports at the beginning of the year, which includes early registration for Winter and Spring sports. Available youth sports league below:
Youth Sports
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Fall Flag Football League (Sep 7 to Oct 12) K - 8th Grade
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Fall Basketball League (Oct 30 to Dec 21) K - 8th Grade
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Winter Indoor Soccer (Jan 11 to Feb 15) K - 6th Grade
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Spring Basketball League (Feb 22 to Apr 19) K - 8th Grade
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Spring Flag Football (Apr 26 to May 31) K - 8th Grade
Fees:
3 Sport Package - $200/Member; $335/Guest Member
5 Sport Package - $330/Member; $560/Guest Member
Registration Deadline:
August 19th
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
Questions?
Contact Jacob Meyer at jacob@ccymca.net.
FALL Flag Football League
Players will learn the basic rules of football as well as the skills of passing, catching, running and basic plays in their practices and then get to work on their skills in the game. This is a non-contact sport with emphasis on teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship.
Fall Dates: September 7 - October 12
Age: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
K - 5th Grade:
20 minute practice, followed by a 40 minute game each Saturday.
6th - 8th Grade:
Mandatory Skills Assessment | August 28 - 6:00-7:30pm - Makeup Skills Assessment - August 30 at 4:30pm
One-hour mid-week practice each week and games on Saturdays. Games in the 6th-8th grade league are competitive with scorekeeping.
Cost:
$75/member; $130/guest member
Registration Deadline:
K-5th Grade - August 26
6th-8th Grade - August 23
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
SPRING Flag Football League
Players will learn the basic rules of football as well as the skills of passing, catching, running and basic plays in their practices and then get to work on their skills in the game. This is a non-contact sport with emphasis on teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship.
Spring Dates: April 21 - May 31
Age: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
K - 5th Grade:
20 minute practice, followed by a 40 minute game each Saturday.
6th - 8th Grade:
Mandatory Skills Assessment | April 16 - 5:00-6:30pm - Makeup Skills Assessment - April 17 at 5:30pm
One-hour mid-week practice each week and games on Saturdays. Games in the 6th-8th grade league are competitive with scorekeeping.
Cost:
$75/member; $130/guest member
Registration Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
Questions?
Contact Jacob Meyer at jacob@ccymca.net.
Youth Basketball Leagues - Fall & Spring
Players will be placed on teams and compete against other teams in the league. Players will learn the fundamentals of basketball with an emphasis put on teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship. This is a great opportunity for young players to play in a fun and competitive environment and build a solid foundation of the game!
Fall Dates: October 30 - December 21 (No practice or games Thanksgiving Week Nov 24 - 30)
Ages: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Location: Stephens Family YMCA Gymnasiums
Cost: $80/member; $135/guest member
K - 4th Grade: K - 4th grade players will be placed on teams by the Sports Director. Teams will have a 20 minute practice followed by a 40 minute game each week.
5th - 8th Grade: 5th - 8th grade players will have a mandatory skills assessment. Players will be evaluated during the skills assessment and assigned to teams. Assessment dates are as follows:
- 7th - 8th Grade Co-Ed: October 24 - 6:00-7:00pm
- Makeup date: Oct 25 at 6:00pm
- 5th - 6th Grade Girls: October 24 - 4:30-5:30pm
- Makeup date: Oct 25 at 5:00pm
- 5th - 6th Grade Boys: October 22 - 5:00-6:30pm
- Makeup date: Oct 23 at 5:30pm
Games in the 5th - 8th grade league are competitive with scorekeeping, registered IHSA officials, and an end-of-season tournament to crown a champion!
Registration Deadline:
October 20, 2024
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
Questions?
Contact Jacob Meyer, Sports Director, at jacob@ccymca.net.
SPRING Dates: February 22 - April 19 (no practice or games over Spring Break Mar 13-22)
Ages: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Location: Stephens Family YMCA Gymnasiums
Cost: $80/member; $135/guest member
K - 4th Grade: K - 4th grade players will be placed on teams by the Sports Director. Teams will have a 20 minute practice followed by a 40 minute game each week.
5th - 8th Grade: 5th - 8th grade players will have a mandatory skills assessment. Players will be evaluated during the skills assessment and assigned to teams. Assessment dates are as follows:
- 5th - 6th Grade Girls: Feb 12, 4:30-5:30pm
- Makeup date: Feb 13 at 5:30pm
- 5th - 6th Grade Boys: Feb 12, 6-7:30pm
- Makeup date: Oct 23 at 5:30pm
- 7th - 8th Grade Co-Ed: Feb 13, 6:45-8:15pm
- Makeup date: Feb 14 at 5:30pm
Games in the 5th - 8th grade league are competitive with scorekeeping, registered IHSA officials, and an end-of-season tournament to crown a champion!
Registration Deadline:
February 10, 2025
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
Questions?
Contact Jacob Meyer, Sports Director, at jacob@ccymca.net.
Summer High School Basketball League
Get your team together and join our High School Basketball League at the Stephens Family YMCA! This is a competitive, coed league with registered officials. Each session will have 5 regular season games and an end-of-season tournament to crown a champion! Games are one hour long and played on Wednesday evenings. SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
Teams will need one person to register their whole team online.
Dates: See You Next Summer
Ages: Must have attended high school 2024-25
Days/Times: TBD
Tournament Games: TBD
Cost: TBD
Registration page will only be visible if sign-ups are open.
Questions?
Contact Jacob Meyer at jacob@ccymca.net.
Sports for All
Participants can have fun in a non-competitive way, and have support in learning new skills. This is an inclusive program, meaning it is designed to include participants of all ability levels both with and without disabilities. This is a great class for someone who wants to learn more about the sport, or is a first-time player!
Soccer for All Session Dates
September 4 - October 2, 2024
April 23 - May 21, 2025
Basketball for All Session Dates
January 8 - February 5, 2025
Days: Wednesdays
Ages: 5-14
Cost: $50/Member; $100/Guest Member
For any questions about accessibility, or if your child needs any kind of modification, please contact the Larkin's Place Director, Alyssa Anderson.