Team Sports and Leagues

Come join this great introductory league that focuses on the basics of baseball in a fun and safe environment.  League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information. We are always looking for volunteer coaches. If you are interested please contact your local YMCA. All YMCA sports leagues promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's Core Values of CARING, HONESTY, REPSPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.

The basketball program is instructional in nature.  Kids will be placed on teams and play games as well.  League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information. We are always looking for volunteer coaches. If you are interested please contact your local YMCA. All YMCA sports leagues promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's Core Values of CARING, HONESTY, REPSPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.

This team will travel to various locations competing against other leagues. Although this team is competitive in nature, we still stress the character development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. The details and policies for this program vary by center, please contact your local YMCA for details.

This program is the next step from a coaches pitch.  The players will learn to pitch their own games! All YMCA sports leagues promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's Core Values of CARING, HONESTY, RESECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. 

Come join this great introductory league that focuses on the basics of baseball in a fun and safe environment. This is a great league to improve your skills from our T-Ball League. All YMCA sports leagues promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's Core Values of CARING, HONESTY, REPSPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.

Contenders soccer is a recreational program designed to give players a great soccer experience by focusing on skills development and recreational inner squad games.  Players do not have to be on a team to participate in this program. 

Come enjoy this non-competitive league that focuses on the fundamentals while having FUN! This football league is perfect for beginners and those who want to improve their skills. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.

The youth Volleyball League will help female athletes that were not able to play volleyball for a club program this year. The league will be for female’s ages 12 to 18 years of age. The goal of the league will be to help train players during the off season of their grammar school and high school programs.  During this time, they will learn fundamentals and advanced volleyball skills and compete amongst other teams in the YMCA Volleyball league.  Practices will begin with once a week  in March and then move to twice a week in April, competitions on Saturdays and Sunday’s. Game and practice Shirts provided. Payment plans available please contact Artie McGriff at 773-326-2563.

                         In Association with Powerhouse volleyball club

The first competitive level for girls ages 6 and up. One hour a week of dance is added at this level. Girls compete in USA Gymnastics meets as well as YMCA meets. Minimum of six meets per season, plus YMCA National Competition and Festival in the summer. To get more information about this program at the Buehler YMCA contact Cathy Huffman at chuffman@ymcachgo.org.

Girls ages 7 and up practice four days a week with one hour of dance to compete in USA Gymnastics meets as well as YMCA meets. Minimum of six meets per season, plus YMCA National Competition and Festival in the summer. To get more information about this program at the Buehler YMCA contact Cathy Huffman at chuffman@ymcachgo.org.

Demonstrate your new skills of passing, catching, dodging, defending, and shooting in our NEW OUT DOOR LEAGUE. We will challenge your skills in fun and competitive games.

Challenge your friends, families, and competition to a punt, pass, and kick competition.  Fun for all ages! Spaces limited, register early!

The YMCA is dedicated to improving children's sportsmanship, teamwork and the development of self-esteem. Improve your skill at the YMCA soccer league. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.

Drop in and hang out playing sports in our Gym or Field with other kids! Free for members! 

Come enjoy this slightly more competitive soccer league that focuses on the fundamentals while having FUN! This co-ed league continues to improve the participants soccer skills while getting some additional time on the soccer field. All games will be held on Saturdays with times varying. There will be one weeknight practice held per week. SHIN GUARDS REQUIRED. We are always looking for volunteer coaches. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.

Our program focuses on fundamentals and incorporating sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and fun.   Our clinics, held during the first half of the season will focus on both offensive and defensive skills.  Players will work together within their age groups to develop solid fundamentals, learning the rules of the game, ball handling, movement on the court, working as a team member, shooting, rebounding, and player-to-player defense.  The second half of the season teams will be formed and games will be played.  However, we will still be highly focused on skill development.

There are no tryouts, and everyone plays equally with our  fun and exciting format.  All clinic sessions will be directed by our YMCA basketball staff.  Our program  begin in mid fall and will continue through mid-spring.  Players and teams will be scheduled for a one hour clinic/practice/or games within the times listed.

This is new league will be great for all those looking for a fun indoor activity during the winter. Teams are comprised of six players. You can sign up as a team or an individual. Games will be at 6:30pm or 7:30pm each week with a tournament at the end. League champions will receive a Championship T-Shirt. Space is limited so sign up FAST.

Learn the skills of floor hockey in a fun and safe team orientated environment. The "Games Approach" will be used to teach the fundamentals of stick handling, passing, shooting and teamwork. Register at the Member Service Desk today!

The YMCA youth hockey league is a no check league and is designed to teach the great game of hockey to boys and girls ages 6-15.  The emphasis is on improving the player's skills and having fun!  All games and practices are held at the Elmhurst YMCA.  Practice during the week and games on Saturday or Sunday.

Come and join us in some fun time with our youth soccer leagues.

Like dodgeball, but don’t have a place to play it? Come join us for this half hour of Dodgeball Madness. We will pick a different variation of the game to play each week including Doctor, Cageball, and of course, basic dodgeball. If you like to dodge, duck , dip and dive, then this class is for you.

Come enjoy this non-competitive league that focuses on the fundamentals while having FUN! This football league is perfect for beginners and those who want to improve their skills. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.

Bring a team or your self to the YMCA Streethawks floor hockey league. Have fun playing this up-tempo 5-on-5 game. Bring out your inner Jonathan Toews and Captain your team to the Championship.

Volleyball league is here! Sign-up to practice and play games. Learn the skills and then show them off! You can register as team or individuals at most of our YMCAs. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information. To join a team, at Lattof please email, munterfranz@ymcachgo.org or at Foglia please email, pheinrich@ymcachgo.org.

Bring your friends and come play volleyball in our open gym!

Scavenger Hunt throughout Irving Park community.

Come enjoy badminton. Join the YMCA Badminton Club and enjoy the sport in a community!

This may be the best option for those of you who can't commit to a certain day and time for league play. Each week players are assigned a different opponent. Players contact their opponent to schedule a date and time to play that is convenient for both. Call the Member Services desk to reserve a court. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.

Come an join one of our Men's Soccer team.  Must have four team members who are YMCA members.

Drop in volleyball play for members only.

Racquetball is a fun and challenging sport that delivers a real workout.  Joining a league is a great way to enjoy the sport with peers in a friendly, competitive way.

This league will be great for all those who are ready to get out and play some basketball. Sign-ups must be done as teams. League standings will be kept and a tournament may be played at the end of the season. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.

 Parents and children of all ages welcome!  Come play the game with your family and make it even more fun.

Come one come all, families and friends, members or non members, it is dodge ball time.  During our October special event we will split up into teams and play a tournament style of games.  We will form teams of 5-8 players depending on the numbers and each team is guaranteed at least three games.

Come one... come all!  Families and Friends, it is time to enjoy some college basktball! Cost includes ticket, transportation to and from the game, and a free Y shirt!
Supervision suggested for chidren until 16 yrs old.

Challenge your friends, families, and competition to a punt, pass, and kick competition.  Fun for all ages! Spaces limited, register early!