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.

C.W. Avery Family YMCA

2026 Spring League Dates: April 27 - July 18

Practices begin the week of May 4, with games getting underway the week of May 25. Games will be played primarily on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Occasional games may be played on weeknights. No games will be played on the 4th of July weekend.

Players will be provided a hat and jersey. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for those players who register after March 30.

Registration opens in January.

T-Ball
Age Groups (Grade as of Fall 2026)

Pre-K/Kindergarten
Introduces children to the game of baseball

Coach Pitch
Grades: 1-2 (Grade as of Fall 2026)
Players begin to hit pitches thrown by the coach

Player Pitch
Grades: 3-4 and 5-6 (Grade as of Fall 2026)
Pinto level baseball is the next big step in skill development for a child

Practices: Once per week on weeknights

Games:  8 game season

Cost:

Before February 24
$115 for Facility Members/$170 for Community Members

February 24-March 30
$125 for Facility Members/$185 for Community Members

After March 30
$135 for Facility Members/$200 for Community Members

Preseason Clinics

The Y will host a free preseason clinic for all league participants. Pre-registration is required.

For more information, please contact:
Mariah Free, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217

Morris Hospital YMCA

2026 Spring League Dates: April 27-July 18

Practices will be held once a week on weeknights and begin the week of April 27. Games will be played primarily on Saturdays at Goodwill Park but occassional games may be played on weeknights. Games begin May 30.

Players will be provided a hat and jersey. Participants who register after March 30 will pay a $25 late fee and will not guaranteed a uniform by the first game.

Registration opens in January.

T-Ball Tots
Ages: 3-5 years old
Rates: $110 for Facility Members, $135 for Community Members

T-Ball
Ages: 5-6 years old
Rates: $110 for Facility Members, $135 for Community Members

Pinto Baseball
Ages: 6-8 years old
Rates: $125 for Facility Members, $150 for Community Members

8U Softball
Ages: 7-8 years old
Rates: $125 for Facility Members, $150 for Community Members

Practices: Once per week

Games: 8 game season

For more information, please contact:
Sports Director Chris Interial
Phone: (815) 513-8080 ext. 514
Email: [email protected]