NOTICE: Not all classes are offered each session. Please check the schedules and fee listing to ensure that your class of interest is currently being offered. If you do not see your class of interest as an option, be assured it will be available at a later date.

Youth Sports - Ask for location when registering.

Youth Sports Philosophy - Everyone plays. Everyone wins. YMCA Youth Sports strive to enhance every child’s personal growth and development, sports skills and fundamentals, the traits of fair play and sportsmanship, values, and sense of teamwork and physical fitness. On top of it all....FUN!

Volunteer Coaches
The success of our youth sports program is dependent on support and involvement from volunteers. Share a special experience with your child; sign up as a volunteer coach by checking the box on your registration form.

Second Grade Instructional Basketball Program: Instructional league. Boys and girls in the Second grade age group are welcome to participate. Basic basketball skills will be introduced in this six-week league consisting of introductory clinics and low-organized games. An eight foot rim height will be used. This league will be held on Saturday mornings. Registration forms are available at the YMCA.

Fees: Members $35 • Non-members $50
(T-shirt included)
Registration Begins: November 7th
Registration Ends: December 31st
Program Begins: January 14th

Girl’s Youth Winter Basketball League: The YMCA is offering a winter basketball league for all girls in the 3rd to 8th grades. This recreational league is open to all girls regardless of ability level. The league will begin in January with an Introductory Skills Clinic and will continue with seven weeks of game play. League play will be held on Saturday mornings and early evenings. Registration forms are available at the YMCA.

Fees: Members $45 • Non-members $60
(T-shirt included)
Registration Begins: November 7th
Registration Ends: December 31st
Program Begins: January 21st

Fit-N-Fun: This physical education class helps home-schooled students stay fit and have fun while incorporating the basics of team and individual sports in an age appropriate format. Also incorporated into the classes are health topics, cooperation, team work, and sportsmanship to name a few.

 Fees:  Members $25  Non-members $40

Boy’s Youth Basketball League: The YMCA is offering a basketball league for all boys in the 3rd through 8th grades. This is a recreational league for all boys regardless of ability level. The league will begin on March 6th with seven weeks of game play. Registration forms are available at the YMCA.

Fees: Members $45 • Non-members $60
(T-shirt included)
Registration Begins: January 2nd
Registration Ends: February 12th
Program Begins: March 3rd

Spring Youth Soccer: Registration is open to children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Contact the YMCA for more information about our leagues.

Fees: Members $40 • Non-members $55
(T-shirt included)
Registration Begins: January 2nd
Registration Ends: February 12th
Program Begins: March 17th

Recreational Sports (4 & 5 Year Olds)

Rookies Spring Soccer Program: Attention 4 & 5 years olds! Rookies soccer is a pre-competitive soccer program for kids ages 4-5 who are not yet in Kindergarten and cannot wait to start playing the game of soccer! Participants will have an opportunity to meet together as a team to work on individual skills, soccer tactics, team skills and stategies using the “games approach.” Parents are encouraged to volunteer as coaches and team helpers. The YMCA will provide a coaches training and parent orientation to this new & exciting program. This 6-week program meets on Saturday mornings and selected weeknight evenings.

Fees: Members $40 • Non-members $55
(T-shirt included)
Registration Begins: January 2nd
Registration Ends: February 12th
Program Begins: March 17th

Adult Recreational Sports

Adult Sports Philosophy - YMCA adult sports provide a fun, sports related atmosphere where adults can come and fellowship with each other. Adult sports programs emphasize physical fitness and fun for people in Edwardsville and the surrounding communities.

Get your friends and make a team to compete in the Fall Coed Adult Volleyball League.  We have three seperate divisions of play, so there is a level for those looking for the best competition and those who are just looking to have fun!  Games are played on Monday nights only and are located at Esic and Meyer.  Team captains must be YMCA members. All team players must be 18 years or older.

 Winter Volleyball

Team Fee: $225
Registration Begins: November 21st
Registration Ends: January 8th
League Begins: January 16th

Adult Racquetball Convenience League: The YMCA will be offering a fall Racquetball Convenience League for all interested men & women. This is a great way to meet other racquetball players. Multiple divisions will be set up based on the skill levels of the players. (Esic Center)

Fee: $5
Registration Begins: November 15th
Registration Ends: January 8th
League Begins: January 16th

Adult Open Sports

Adult Open Sports Philosophy -  The YMCA provides different sports activities available each week to accommodate the busy work schedules of our members. These programs provide an environment in which individuals can come to the YMCA and meet people from the community while playing different sports activities. We feel this is a great opportunity for social interaction as well as physical fitness.

Members 18 years or older are encouraged to come up to the Esic Center on Wednesday evenings and to the Meyer Center on Saturday evenings to get in a game of open volleyball.

Esic Center: Wednesday Night 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Meyer Center: Saturday Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm

This program is for men and women ages 18 and over. Games will be played on two courts. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30pm - 10:00pm. This is a WALK-IN PROGRAM for YMCA MEMBERS ONLY! (Esic Center)

Esic Center: Tuesday & Thursday Night 7:30pm - 10:00pm