Important YBL Information
In late July, Governor Pritzker announced new guidelines for youth and recreational sports in the state of Illinois. Based on these guidelines, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Youth Basketball League (YBL) season until spring 2021.
All registered families will receive system credits for future programming at the YMCA. System credits are valid for one year from the date issued and will automatically be applied to your YMCA membership account. Refunds may also be requested by contacting your local YMCA.
Divisions
Jr. YBL (Starting at age 4)
Games played Saturday mornings at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.
Grades 1-2
Games played Friday evenings at a Plainfield elementary school. Location TBD.
Grades 3-4
Games played Thursday evenings at a Plainfield elementary school. Location TBD.
Grades 5-6
Games played Friday evenings at a Plainfield elementary school. Location TBD.
Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12
Includes competition against teams from across the Greater Joliet Area YMCA. Games played Tuesday evenings at a Plainfield school or Saturday mornings at the Galowich Family YMCA, Smith Family YMCA or at local schools. Schedule TBD.
Game times/days are subject to change.
2019-20 Season Pricing
Facility Members
Through September 30: $100
October 1-November 25: $110
After November 25: $120
Community Members
Through September 30: $200
October 1-November 25: $220
After November 25: $240
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 “Click here to sign-up for text and email communications.”
Please note: Families must sign-up to receive notifications from Team Sideline each time they register for a new YMCA league/season.
Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Basketball League participants at no extra cost. Dates still to be determined. Registration is required.
Grades 1-2: Select Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.
Grades 3-4: Select Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m.
Grades 5-6: Select Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.
Grades 7-8 & Grades 9-12: Select Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m.
To learn more, please contact:
Maria Romero, Youth and Adult Sports Director
Phone: (815) 267-8600, ext. 217
Email: [email protected]
Game times/days are subject to change.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are still looking for volunteer coaches and officials. All interested individuals can sign up here.
