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Morris Hospital YMCA Set to Host Community Open House on January 11

The Morris Hospital YMCA will host a Community Open House at its new Dupont Avenue location from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 11. Open to the community, this fun-filled event will provide YMCA members and area residents with the opportunity to explore the new Morris Hospital YMCA, meet the staff team, and learn more about all of the exciting programs and services the Y has to offer the community.

Invite your family and friends and make your plans to join us for this exciting celebration, which will include:

Facility Tours
Take a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, which features an eight-lane lap pool, a wellness center, group exercise studio, cycling studio, healthy eating kitchen, multi-purpose rooms, gathering and meeting spaces, engaging youth play spaces, a gymnasium, basketball courts, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor walking tracks, outdoor fields, and a playground.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Suite
Tour Morris Hospital’s new cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and cardiovascular and orthopedics and sports medicine facility, located within the YMCA.

Program Demonstrations
Learn more about our health and wellness, aquatics, youth development, and youth sports programs.

Meet our Team
Meet the Morris Hospital YMCA team, who will be on hand to answer your questions and help you get started on your YMCA journey.

Family Fun
Join us for activities throughout the facility:

Activity Center
-Friendship Bracelets (Available while supplies last)

Kids Corner
-Sing-a-longs, Arts and Crafts (Available while supplies last)

Community Room A
-Hot Chocolate Bar and Packaged Snacks (Available while supplies last)

Community Room B
-Face Painting and YMCA coloring activities (Available while supplies last)

Youth Program Room
-Free play STEM activities

Gymnasium
-Bounce House (1-4 p.m.)
-Basketball Skills (1-1:20 p.m.)
-Floor Hockey/Pillow Hockey (1:30-1:50 p.m.)
-Pickleball (2-2:20 p.m.)
-Soccer/Biddy Soccer (2:30-2:50 p.m.)
-Kickball (3-3:20 p.m.)
-Dodgeball (3:30-3:50 p.m.)

Group Exercise Room (Ages 13 and up)
-Pilates with Linette (1-1:20 p.m.)
-Hop-Hip Fit with Stacey (1:30-1:50 p.m.)
-Pound with Crystal (2-2:20 p.m.)
-Kickboxing with Shannon (2:30-2:50 p.m.)
-Hatha Flow Yoga with Sue (3-3:20 p.m.)

Special Offers and Giveaways
Take advantage of special membership opportunities, raffles, and giveaways. Plus, the first 1,000 adults who attend the Community Open House will receive a free commemorative t-shirt, while supplies last.

Make your plans to join us!

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The Dream Starts Here: Greater Joliet Area YMCA Branches Set to Host Preliminary Round of Illinois YMCA Statewide 2-Ball Tournament

As part of the Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs dynamic collaboration with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA), the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Galowich Family YMCA, and Morris Hospital YMCA will host preliminary rounds of the Illinois YMCAs Statewide 2-Ball Tournament on Sunday, January 26.

Under the statewide theme, “The Dream Starts Here,” this collaboration brings together the resources and expertise of YMCAs across Illinois, the IHSA, and the IESA to inspire a new generation of leaders and athletes by promoting participation in youth sports statewide. Additionally, the initiative encourages young people to consider jobs and volunteer opportunities at the Y where they can gain valuable skills and hands-on experience to pursue career pathways in sports-related fields like coaching, officiating, and sports administration.

EVENT DETAILS
The Illinois YMCAs Statewide 2-Ball Tournament is open to kids ages 7-14 and registration is underway! Teams of two will be able to “Shoot for State” by competing in a preliminary round hosted by a local YMCA.

Boys and Girls Divisions will be available for each of the following age groups:
7-8 years
9-10 years
11-12 years
13-14 years

Host Sites:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544

Participants can register for one of four event time slots between 9 a.m.-Noon.

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Joliet Junior College – Event Center
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431

Event will run 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will compete on a first come, first serve basis. 

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Morris Hospital YMCA
2200 W. Dupont Avenu
Morris, IL 60450

Participants can register for one of four event time slots between 9 a.m.-Noon.

REGISTER TODAY

Cost: Free and open to the community

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required for both team members. 

HOW IT WORKS

During the qualifying round, each team will have 60 seconds to score as many points as possible, shooting from designated spots on the court. The top scoring team from each division will then have their score entered into the statewide contest to be compared to winners at other event sites.

The top two statewide scores from each girls division will advance to compete in the 2-Ball finals during the championship weekend of the IHSA Girls Basketball Tournament in Normal on March 8, 2025.

The top two statewide scores from each boys division will advance to compete in the 2-Ball finals during the championship weekend of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament in Champaign on March 15, 2025.

COMPETITION RULES 

FAQS

To learn more, please contact your local Y branch:

C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Maria Freeh, Sports Director
[email protected]
(815) 267-8600, ext. 217

Galowich Family YMCA
Zach Jarosz, Sports Manager
[email protected]
Phone: (815) 744-3939, ext. 317

Morris Hospital YMCA
Chris Interial, Sports Director
[email protected] 
(815) 513-8080, ext. 514

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Morris Hospital YMCA Now Open


We are so excited to welcome the community to our new facility! Stop by and see us!

FACILITY LOCATION AND HOURS
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

You can also view printable schedules for the lap pool, gymnasium, and group fitness classes by clicking below.

Group Fitness

Gymnasium

Lap Pool

Be sure to follow along with all the exciting opening day updates around the facility on our Facebook page!

REFER A FRIEND TO THE Y AND SAVE

And don’t forget, our Grand Opening Membership Sale is also underway!

New members who join the Morris Hospital YMCA by December 25 will pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!

YMCA Facility Members who refer a friend that joins the Y receive a free month of membership. (Some restrictions apply.)

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Join the Morris Hospital YMCA During Our Grand Opening Membership Sale

The new Morris Hospital YMCA will officially open its doors to serve the community on Monday, December 16! This much-anticipated grand opening date will mark the culmination of a 19-month construction phase for Grundy County’s first full-facility YMCA.

JOIN TODAY AND SAVE
Join the Morris Hospital YMCA during our Grand Opening Sale and pay a $0 Joiner’s Fee – a savings of up to $120!

JOIN THE MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA

Sale Continues Through December 25 

FACILITY LOCATION AND HOURS
2200 W. Dupont Avenue
Morris, IL 60450

Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

FACILITY AMENITIES

  • An Eight-Lane Lap Pool
  • An Aquatics Viewing Area
  • A State-of-the-Art Wellness Center
  • Group Exercise Studios
  • A Cycling Room
  • A Functional Training Area
  • A Healthy Eating Kitchen
  • Multi-Purpose Rooms
  • Gathering and Meeting Spaces
  • Engaging Youth Play Spaces
  • A Gymnasium
  • Basketball Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Indoor and Outdoor Walking Tracks
  • Outdoor Fields
  • An Outdoor Playground

2025 Monthly Membership Rates

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes.

A full list of member benefits can be viewed here.

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OPENING DAY FOR THE NEW MORRIS HOSPITAL YMCA SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 16

Early Bird Memberships Available Through December 1

The Greater Joliet Area YMCA announced today that the new Morris Hospital YMCA, which will be located at 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, will officially open its doors to serve the community on Monday, December 16. This much-anticipated grand opening date will mark the culmination of a 19-month construction phase for Grundy County’s first full-facility YMCA.

Built in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, the new 60,000-square-foot YMCA facility will feature an eight-lane lap pool, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, a gymnasium and indoor walking track, group exercise studios, a cycling room, a healthy eating kitchen, engaging youth play spaces, and meeting rooms. Surrounded by property that is planned for residential development, the new YMCA will be located adjacent to Morris Grade School and West Side Park, and will feature an outdoor walking track.

A mainstay in the Grundy County community for the last decade, the YMCA has been working collaboratively with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers to enhance the health and wellness of Grundy County residents since opening its temporary facility in 2015 in downtown Morris. In its new home on Dupont Avenue, the YMCA will offer expanded year-round programs in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for residents of all ages.

“We are very excited to welcome the community to the new Morris Hospital YMCA,” said Greater Joliet Area YMCA President and Chief Executive Officer Katy Leclair. “We look forward to working with our partners at Morris Hospital to create a welcoming community center where residents of all ages can participate in high-quality and impactful programs. December 16 will be a monumental day as we officially open our doors on Dupont Avenue and see the dreams of our generous donors and community partners, loyal YMCA members, and hardworking volunteers and employees realized,” added Leclair.

As construction of the new facility nears completion, area residents are invited to take advantage of exclusive pre-opening membership opportunities as part of the YMCA’s Early Bird Membership Sale, which will run through December 1. Early Bird Members will enjoy priority access when the new facility opens in December.

YMCA Facility Members enjoy significant cost-savings and priority registration on YMCA programs, and receive free access to the YMCA’s On the Go App, as well as unlimited guest passes. Ensuring that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay, the Y proudly invests nearly $1 million into its members and the community each year through its financial assistance program, providing scholarship assistance and free community programming.

The YMCA will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

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Greater Joliet Area YMCA Partnering with Joliet Junior College to Host Youth Basketball and Coaching Clinics

The YMCA is teaming up with Joliet Junior College (JJC) to prepare for the upcoming YBL season by hosting youth basketball clinics for kids of all ages, as well as a special coaches clinic. These FREE co-ed clinics will be taught by JJC’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach Shaun Sanderson and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Danny Turner alongside members of their respective teams.

Youth Basketball Clinics

These sessions will focus on teaching young athletes the fundamentals of the game of basketball, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball handling.

Saturday, October 26
Grades 5-12
12:30-2 p.m.
REGISTER TODAY

Following the clinic on October 26, all participants and their families are invited to cheer on JJC during the annual women’s basketball Alumni game, which will begin at 3 p.m.

Saturday, November 16
Grades Pre-K-4
9-10:30 a.m.
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Following the clinic on November 16, all participants and their families are invited to cheer on the JJC Women’s basketball team at 1 p.m.

Coaches Clinics

These sessions will provide coaches with an overview of skills, drills, practice schedules, and game strategies for the upcoming YMCA youth basketball season. Session topics will vary based on grade level, but coaches are welcome to participate in all sessions.

Saturday, December 7
Pre-K-Kindergarten: 9-10 a.m.
Grades 1-3: 10-11 a.m.
Grades 4-6: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Grades 7-12: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
REGISTER TODAY

All clinics will be held at the following location:
Joliet Junior College Event Center
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431


ABOUT COACH SANDERSON
As the winningest coach in the program’s history, Coach Sanderson has been at the helm of the JJC women’s basketball program for 17 seasons. Since becoming the head coach at JJC, Sanderson has helped more than 50 athletes extend their playing careers at four-year institutions and has coached 22 all-conference players, 23 all-region players, four All-Americans, and six Academic All-Americans.

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT COACH TURNER
Coach Turner became the head men’s basketball coach at JJC in 2022, bringing more than 30 years of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels to the Wolves program. Turner has also worked as an instructor at several high-profile camps in the Chicagoland area, including the Chicago Bulls Basketball Academy, Northwestern University, and DePaul University basketball camps.

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