WINNING IS A PART OF EVERY SPORT,
BUT IT IS NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT PART.
The YMCA strives to teach sportsmanship, teamwork, skills and values above all else. Every child plays half of every game and the score is only kept in upper grade levels, so that fun and skill development can remain the focus of YMCA Youth Sports. Below is a listing of upcoming Youth Sports registrations along with a list of Youth Sports offered throughout the year.
Our most popular youth sport, Outdoor Fall Soccer will be here before you know it! This sport is for youth ages 4-8th grade (Mattoon) and 3 years-4th grade (Sullivan). Teams are divided by age, based on registration numbers. Youth ages 6 and older will practice one evening a week during the season. Mattoon games are played at Mattoon Middle School. Sullivan games are played at the park. Games are played on Saturday mornings beginning at 8:30.
We are always looking for coaches! Call (217) 234-9494 or email acarie@mattoonymca.org for more information.
MATTOON
Ages: 4 years-8th grade
Early Registration: 4/15/2024 – 5/20/2024
Regular Registration: 5/21/2024 – 8/5/2024
Clinic: 8/3/2024 (Mattoon & Sullivan athletes combined at Mattoon location)
Mattoon Season Dates: 8/17/2024 – 9/28/2024
SULLIVAN
Ages: 3 years-4th grade
Early Registration: 4/15/2024 – 5/20/2024
Regular Registration: 5/21/2024 – 8/9/2024
Sullivan Season Dates: 8/24/2024-10/5/2024
Join us for our first season EVER of outdoor Flag Football in Toledo! The Neal Center YMCA’s Flag Football season will run September 14th-September 28th for ages 1st-3rd grade. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the game and some football specific skills. Practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday with a Jamboree style game format on Saturdays.
We are always looking for coaches! Call (217) 234-9494 or email acarie@mattoonymca.org for more information.
TOLEDO
Ages: 1st-3rd grade
Registration: 07/05/24-9/06/24
Cost: $30 Members / $50 Non-Members
Program Dates: 9/14/24-9/28/24
Our most popular youth league is bringing the game inside! Indoor Winter Soccer is for youth in Pre Kindergarten through 8th grade in Toledo. Teams are divided by age, based on registration numbers. Each team will have one practice a week, and games will be played on Saturdays.
We are always looking for coaches! Call (217) 234-9494 or email acarie@mattoonymca.org for more information.
TOLEDO
Ages: Pre- K- 8th grade
Early Registration: 12/1/23-12/17/23
Cost: $30/members or $50/non-members
Regular Registration: 12/18/23-1/15/24
Cost: $40/members or $60/non-members
Program Dates: 2/3/24-3/9/24
In YMCA basketball, youth ages 4 through Kindergarten will learn skill development appropriate for beginning athletes. Children in 1st through 3rd grade focus on the fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Practices are held once a week at the Y with practice times determined by the team coach. Games will be held on Saturday mornings. This league is open to both boys and girls and each player will receive a t-shirt and a participation medal.
MATTOON & TOLEDO
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Ages: Pre-K (4) -3rd Grade
Early Registration: 9/1/2024-9/18/2024
Regular Registration: 9/19/2023-10/18/2023
Clinic: 10/19/2024
Season Dates: 11/2/2024 – 12/14/24
Early registration fees: Y members $30/ Non-members $50
Regular registration fees: Y members $40/ Non-members $60
Continue to develop your game while looking to play some competitive hoops in a six-week co-ed league, followed by a tournament. All practices held weekday evenings while games are played on Saturdays. All players receive a shirt and games are officiated by paid staff. Financial assistance is available to members and non-members who are interested in participating in this program. Click HERE for an application.
MATTOON ONLY
Ages: 4th-8th Grade
Early Registration: 11/1/23-11/27/23
Regular Registration: 11/28/23-1/10/24
Clinic: TBD
Program dates: 1/27/24-3/27/24
Early registration fees: Y members $30/ Non-members $50
Regular registration fees: Y members $40/ Non-members $60
Foam balls are used for this fun-filled league. There are no practices, and games are played on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Age and gender league will depend on registration numbers.
TOLEDO
Our most popular youth sport, Outdoor Soccer is coming this spring! This sport is for youth ages 4-14. Teams are divided by age, based on registration numbers. Games will be held at the Mattoon Middle School fields. We are always looking for coaches! Call (217) 234-9494 or email acarie@mattoonymca.org for more information.
MATTOON
Ages: 4-14
Early Registration: 1/10/24-1/28/24
Cost: $30/members or $50/non-members
Regular Registration: 1/29/24-3/20/24
Cost: $40/members or $60/non-members
Program Dates: 4/6/24-4/27/24