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.
Spring soccer is sure to be a blast for your young player. Your child will learn the fundamentals of soccer during practices and games, while having a great time. In this program everyone plays and everyone has fun!
C.W. AVERY FAMILY YMCA
Fall 2026 League Dates: August 10-October 31
Coed Divisions:
Pre-K-Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Practices will be held at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA once a week on weeknights beginning the week of August 17.
Games will be played at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA primarily on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings but teams may have occasional weeknight games. Games begin the week of September 7. All teams will play at least 8 games.
Teams may also play games against Joliet Community YMCA and Village of Shorewood YMCA teams at locations in Joliet and Shorewood.
All participants will receive a t-shirt and soccer socks.
Cost:
Before June 23
$115 for Facility Members/$170 for Community Members
June 23-August 3
$125 for Facility Members/$185 for Community Members
After August 3
$135 for Facility Members/$200 for Community Members
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Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Soccer League participants at no extra cost. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please contact:
Maria Freeh, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217
Village of Shorewood YMCA
Fall 2026 League Dates: August 10-October 31
Coed Divisions:
Pre-K-Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Practices will be held at Jones Elementary School once a week on weeknights beginning the week of August 17.
Games will be played at Jones Elementary School primarily on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings but teams may have occasional weeknight games. Games begin the week of September 7. All teams will play at least 8 games.
Teams may also play games against C.W. Avery Family YMCA and Joliet Community YMCA teams at locations in Plainfield and Joliet.
All participants will receive a t-shirt and soccer socks.
Cost:
Before June 23
$115 for Facility Members and Shorewood Resident Program Members/$170 for Community Members
June 23-August 3
$125 for Facility Members and Shorewood Resident Program Members/$185 for Community Members
After August 3
$135 for Facility Members and Shorewood Resident Program Members/$200 for Community Members
REGISTER TODAY
Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Soccer League participants at no extra cost. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please contact:
Chris Interal, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 763-5900, ext. 605
JOLIET COMMUNITY YMCA - In partnership with Joliet Junior College
Fall 2026 League Dates: August 10-October 31
Coed Divisions:
Pre-K-Kindergarten
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Practices will be held at the Joliet Junior College Event Center once a week on weeknights beginning the week of August 17.
Games will be played at Joliet Junior College primarily on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings but teams may have occasional weeknight games. Games begin the week of September 7. All teams will play at least 8 games.
Teams may also play games against Village of Shorewood YMCA and C.W. Avery Family YMCA teams at locations in Shorewood and Plainfield.
All participants will receive a t-shirt and soccer socks.
Cost:
Before June 23
$90
June 23-August 3
$100
After August 3
$110
REGISTER TODAY
Preseason Clinics
Preseason clinics are available to all registered Youth Soccer League participants at no extra cost. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please contact:
Zach Jarosz, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 744-3939, ext. 317
