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.
In the YMCA’s Youth Flag Football League, children and their families will enjoy the football experience every time they step on the field. Players will learn the fundamentals of football in a safe and fun environment. In this program everyone plays, and everyone has fun!
C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Facility and community members from all Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches are eligible to participate. Practices will be held on weekday evenings beginning the week of August 21. Games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings beginning the second weekend of September. Each participant receives a football jersey to wear for all games. Anyone signed up after August 7 will not be guaranteed a uniform by the first game.
League Divisions
- Ages 4-5
- Ages 6-8
- Ages 9-11
Contact:
Maria Freeh, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217
2023 Registration Fees:
Prior to June 27
- $110 for Facility Members
- $220 for Community Members
June 27-August 7
- $120 for Facility Members
- $240 for Community Members
August 8 and Beyond
- $130 for Facility Members
- $260 for Community Members
Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Flag Football League participants at no extra cost. Pre-registration is required.
Ages 4-5: Wednesday, August 16, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Ages 6-8: Thursday, August 17, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Ages 9-11: Thursday, August 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
MORRIS COMMUNITY YMCA
Facility and community members from all Greater Joliet Area YMCA branches are eligible to participate. Practices will be held on weekday evenings beginning the week of August 28. Games will be played on Saturday afternoons beginning the second weekend of September. Each participant receives a football jersey to wear for all games. Anyone signed up after August 7 will not be guaranteed a uniform by the first game.
League Divisions
- Ages 5-6
- Ages 7-8
- Ages 9-11
Contact:
Chris Interial, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217
2023 Registration Fees:
Prior to June 27
- $80 for Facility Members
- $160 for Community Members
June 27-August 7
- $90 for Facility Members
- $180 for Community Members
August 8 and Beyond
- $100 for Facility Members
- $200 for Community Members