Important YBL Information
YMCA youth sports programs maximize the positive effects of playing sports by emphasizing healthy competition and promoting teamwork. The Y focuses on life lessons that can be learned from sports, and coaches strive to instill a positive self-image in each players. Most importantly, in YMCA basketball leagues, everyone plays and everyone wins!
Morris League
- Open to Grades Preschool, K-8
- Games and practices held at Morris schools.
- Regular Practices will be held on weekday evenings
- Games are set to begin in early January
Coal City League
- Open to Grades 1-6
- Games and practices held at Coal City Unit #1 Schools.
- Regular Practices begin in early January
- Games are set to begin in mid-January
Let's Stay Healthy Together
To ensure the health and safety of our YMCA community, we will follow masking guidance from the State of Illinois to best protect participants, coaches, and staff in our youth basketball programs during the upcoming season.
2021-22 Season Pricing
Facility Members
Through September 27: $65
September 28-November 15: $70
After November 15: $75
Community Members
Through September 27: $130
September 28-November 15: $140
After November 15: $150
Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Basketball League participants at no extra cost.
Morris YBL (All sessions at Morris Grade School)
Pre-K/Kindergarten: Monday, December 6 (5-6 p.m.)
1st-2nd Grade: Monday, December 6 (6-7 p.m.)
3rd-4th Grade: Tuesday, December 7 (5-6 p.m.)
5th-8th Grade: Tuesday, December 7 (6-7 p.m.)
Coal City YBL (All Sessions at Coal City Intermediate School)
1st-2nd Grade: Monday, December 13 (6-7 p.m.)
3rd-4th Grade: Monday, December 13 (6-7 p.m.)
5th-6th Grade: Tuesday, December 14 (5-7 p.m.)
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.
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.
