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Registration Underway for Morris Community YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Programs

January 25, 2021

The Morris Community YMCA is excited to announce our T-Ball, Pinto, and 8U Girls Softball programs for this spring. Program details can be found below:

Dates: May 17-July 24

Practices will begin the week of May 17, with games getting underway the weekend of June 5. Games will be played on Fridays and Saturdays at Goodwill Park.

T-Ball
Ages: 3-5 years old
Cost:
Facility Members – $90
Community Members – $100
Register Today!

Pinto Baseball
Ages: 6-8 years old
Cost:
Facility Members – $90
Community Members – $100
Register Today!

Girls Softball
Ages: 6-8 years old
Cost:
Facility Members – $105
Community Members – $115
Register Today!

REGISTER BY MAY 1 AND SAVE

Registration fees will increase by $25 after May 1, 2021. Uniforms will not be guaranteed by the first game for those players who register after May 1.

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

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In-Person Group Exercise Classes Returning to Will County YMCA Facilities on Friday, January 22

January 21, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, Governor Pritzker announced that Tier 3 mitigation efforts aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted in Region 7 (Will County).

We are very excited to share that in-person group exercise classes will resume at YMCA facilities on Friday, January 22.

Although in-person group exercise classes will resume on Friday, the YMCA will be canceling all Winter 1 session programs at the C.W. Avery, Galowich, and Smith Family YMCAs. Program participants will be contacted in the coming days with information about alternative program opportunities. System credits and refunds for canceled programs will also be available. Registration for programs in the Y’s Winter 2 session, which is scheduled to begin on February 8, is underway.

UPDATED HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

The following facility and program modifications will go into effect beginning Saturday, January 23, 2021, unless otherwise noted:

Masks and Face Coverings
Masks or face coverings will continue to be required at all times for members, except when using the pool.

Facility and Group Exercise Class Reservations
YMCA members will continue to be required to make reservations to use the wellness centers and gymnasiums. YMCA members will also be required to make reservations for group exercise and water fitness classes. Reservations can be made up to 24 hours in advance through the YMCA On the Go App, by calling the Y, or by visiting the Membership Desk.

As a reminder, all YMCA Facility Members receive free Basic access to the On the Go App included with their membership. If you haven’t already downloaded the YMCA On the Go App, you will receive an invitation from the YMCA later this evening to download the App for free. This email will be sent to the email address you have listed on your membership account in Daxko. Please be sure to check your junk and spam folders for this activation email.

Lap Pool and Family Pool
Beginning Saturday, January 23, use of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA’s three lap pools and the Family Pool at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA will be available on a first-come, first-served basis during open swim times. Capacity limits in line with Tier 1 mitigation efforts will remain in place.

Kids Corners (Ages 3-7) and Activity Centers (Ages 7-17)
These spaces will reopen on Friday, January 22 at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA. Kids Corner will remain closed until further notice at the Galowich and Smith Family YMCAs. Kids and staff in Kids Corner and the Activity Center will be required to wear masks or face coverings at all times.

Updated hours can be found here.

PROGRAM UPDATES

Group Exercise Classes
In-person group exercise classes will resume on Friday, January 22. Water fitness classes will resume on Monday, January 25. Our health and wellness teams will also continue to offer a number of virtual classes in the coming weeks. These schedules will be available on our website and in the On the Go App.

A catalog of more than 90 group exercise classes is also available on the Y’s website. Y Members will also find free workouts in the On the Go App.

JETS Swim Team
Practices will resume in the coming days. Coaches will be contacting all team members with additional information.

Masters Swim Team
Practices will resume on Sunday, January 24. Additional information regarding a new reservation process for practices will be shared with team members in the coming days.

Thrive Dance Team
Practices will resume the week of January 25. Instructors will be contacting all team members with additional information.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER
We thank you in advance for your continued cooperation as we work together to keep our members and staff safe and healthy. For more information on the Y’s health and safety guidelines, please click here.

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Helping You Live Better: Take Advantage of the Y’s Winter Programming Special Offers

December 30, 2020

Although the start of traditional winter session programming has been delayed, the Y is here to help you and your family stay active this winter:

January Personal Training Sale
The Y is excited to offer 3 personal training sessions for $99 during the month of January!

When registering online use promo code:

3FOR99PT

Valid at any Greater Joliet Area YMCA location. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer expires 1/31/21. Contact the Y for more details.

Private Dance Instruction
A 3 for $99 special offer is also available for private dance lessons at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA.

When registering online use promo code:

3FOR99DANCE

Offer expires 1/31/21. Contact the Y for more details.

Private Swim Lessons
Save 15% when you purchase a package of four private or semi-private swim lessons. Sale runs through January 11.

When registering online use promo code:

PRIV15OFF

Valid at the C.W. Avery, Galowich and Smith Family YMCAs. Open to Facility Members and Community Members. Some restrictions may apply.

Lessons must be used by February 7. Contact the Y for more details.

Private Sports Lessons
Save 15% when you purchase a package of five private sports lessons. Sale runs through January 11.

When registering online use promo code:

PRIV15OFF

Valid at all Greater Joliet Area YMCA locations. Open to Facility Members and Community Members. Some restrictions may apply.

Lessons must be used by February 7. Contact the Y for more details.

Families Fitness Special
Families looking to exercise together in the New Year are invited to sign-up for the Y’s Family Fitness Special. Families can choose to complete a variety of activities during these 50-minute sessions, including TRX, circuit training, and more. Classes are limited to 2-4 people within the same household.

Cost: 5 sessions for $175

Virtual Group Exercise Classes

At this time, all in-person group exercise classes will continue to be paused. Our health and wellness teams will be offering a robust schedule of virtual classes in the coming weeks. This schedule is available on our website and in the On the Go App. A catalog of more than 70 group exercise classes is also available on the Y’s here.

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA to Offer Two Additional Weeks of Summer Sports Camps

August 11, 2020

YMCA sports camps focus on fundamental skills and promote the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Each camp is filled with positive activities that encourage campers to participate in active games and team challenges. Our number one goal is to have fun!

And, we are excited to announce two weeks of additional sports camp programming at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA! See below for a full list of upcoming sports camps:

August 17-21

Baseball Camp (Ages 7-13)
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $80/$130
Register Today

Dodgeball Camp (Ages 8-13)
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $55/$105
Register Today

Junior Tumbling Camp (Ages 4-6)
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $55/$105
Register Today

August 24-28

Kickball Camp (Ages 7-13)
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $55/$105
Register Today

T-Ball and Coach Pitch Camp (Ages 4-6)
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Cost: $55/$105
Register Today

Junior Basketball Camp (Ages 4-6)
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $55/$105
Register Today

For additional information, please contact:
Maria Romero
Sports Director
(815) 782-5016
[email protected]

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C.W. Avery Family YMCA to Offer New Fall Youth Sports Programs

August 11, 2020

Although the YMCA has made the difficult decision to cancel* its fall soccer, t-ball, and flag football leagues based on the state’s newly released youth sports guidelines, the Y is excited to offer a number of new programs in their place this fall. The Y’s new All Star sports programs will begin in mid-September. Registration is underway!

Fall Soccer All Star Program
September 12 – October 17
Grades: K-6
Saturdays
Grades 3-6: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Grades 1-2: 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Preschool-Kindergarten: 11 a.m. – Noon
Register Today!

Flag Football All Star Program
September 12 – October 17
Ages: 4-11
Saturdays
Ages 9-11: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Ages 4-5: 11 a.m. – Noon
Register Today!

Terrific T-Ball All Star Program
September 12 – October 17
Grades: Preschool-Kindergarten
Saturdays
9-10 a.m.
Register Today!

As part of these 6-week programs, players will work on skill development through drills and instruction. On the last day of each program, all athletes will participate in skills competitions. All participants will receive a YMCA t-shirt, and the top finishers in the skills competitions will also receive trophies.

Fees:
Facility Member: $80
Community Member: $160

Health and Safety Guidelines

Because the health and safety of our YMCA community remains our highest priority, all participants in our fall All Star Sports programs will be required to adhere to the following guidelines:

-All players and parents/guardians will be required to wear a mask or face covering when arriving and leaving the YMCA.

-Upon arrival, all parents/guardians will be asked to answer the Y’s 5 health screening questions on behalf of their child.

-Players will be required to wash their hands using hand sanitizer at the beginning and end of play.

-Players will not be required to wear masks while actively playing on the field, but will be required to wear them while on the sidelines.

-Parents/guardians will be required to practice social distancing while watching their children participate in activities. Only 2 spectators will be allowed per player.

-For the health and safety of all participants, equipment will be cleaned before and after use.

For any additional questions, please contact:

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

*All registered families will receive system credits for future programming at the YMCA. System credits are valid for one year from the date issued and will automatically be applied to YMCA membership accounts. Refunds may also be requested.

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