KANKAKEE WEATHER

Youth Sports

2026 Winter Sports Guide

View the 2026 Winter Sports Guide

 

Winter Youth Coed Basketball League

This program is designed to help participants learn the game of basketball as well as help sharpen their skills through practice and game play!

  1. Start Date:
    Mighty Mites = January 12th (Exact start date)
    5-14 year olds = January 12rd (Week of)
  2. End Date:
    Mighty Mites = February 23th (Exact end date)
    5-14 year olds = February 27th (5-8) & February 28th (9-14))
  3. Registration:
    Early Bird = November 17th - 30th
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Regular = December 1st - January 2nd
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
    Late = January 3rd - 9th (*Spots will be Limited!*)
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  4. Games:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    5-6 Division = Friday Nights
    7-8 Division = Friday Nights
    9-11 Division = Saturday Mornings/Early Afternoon
    12-14 Division = Saturday Afternoon
  5. Practices:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    5-14 Divisions = Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays OR Thursdays
  6. Coaches Meeting: Informational Email, no in-person meeting

 

Youth Dance Program

In this 7 week Youth Dance Program, participants will learn dance moves and a routine which they will perform at the end of session performance!

  1. Start Date: January 7th
  2. End/Performance Date: February 18th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Registration = December 1st - 31st
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
    Late Registration = January 1st - 5th
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  4. Age & Time Frames:
    4-6 years olda = 4:30pm - 5:15pm
    7-9 years olda = 5:15pm - 6:00pm
  5. Skills Evaluation for 5 & up:
    October 29th - Aerobics Studio: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
  6. Attire:
    Dance Team Participants will be required to purchase a uniform through the YMCA for the performance on December 13th!

 

YMCA Karate Program

This Karate program will be taught by 4th Degree Black Belt Dave Deihl, and will cover the style of Isshin-ryū, an Okinawan karate which focuses on self-defense as well as improving ones physical and mental state. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA!

  1. Start Date: January 6th
  2. End Date: February 12th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = November 24th - 30th
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Registration = December 1st - 31st
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
    Late Registration = January 1st - 5th
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  4. Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location:
    Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Studio
    Beginners/ White Belts = 4:30pm – 5:15pm
    Intermediate-Advanced/ Colored Belts = 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  5. Attire:
    T-Shirt Included for New Students ONLY
    Gi must be purchased through the YMCA and is $30

 

Youth Coed Tumbling Program

YMCA Tumbling teaches basic gymnastic skills, as well as helps participants gain confidence, coordination, flexibility and strength!

  1. Start Date: March 11th
  2. End Date: April 8th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Registration = January 25th - 31st
    • Members: $40
    • Prospective Members: $80
    Registration = February 1st - 28th
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
    Late Registration = March 1st - 7th
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
  4. Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location:
    Wednesday Nights: Aerobics Studio
    2-3 = 4:30pm – 5:00pm
    4-6 = 5:00pm – 5:45pm
  5. Age & Skill Levels:
    Ages 2-3 = Beginner/ Mommy & Me
    Ages 4-6 = Beginner - Intermediate

 

Archery Clinic

During this 5 day Archery Clinic, our certified instructor will teach the basics of how to shoot a bow and arrow!

  1. Start Date: March 2nd
  2. End Date: March 6th
  3. Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = January 18th - 31st
    • Members: $35
    • Prospective Members: $65
    Registration = February 1st - 21st
    • Members: $45
    • Prospective Members: $75
    Late Registration = February 22nd - 28th
    • Members: $55
    • Prospective Members: $85
  4. Ages & Time Frames:
    Ages 9 & up = 5:30pm - 6:30pm

 

Youth Golf Clinic

During this 4 day Golf clinic participants will learn the basics, fundamentals and etiquette of golf, along with other important life lessons such as sportsmanship!

  1. Dates: March 16th - 19th
  2. Registration: *Spots Limited*
    Early Bird = January 18th - 31st
    • Members: $24
    • Prospective Members: $48
    Regular = February 1st - 28th
    • Members: $34
    • Prospective Members: $58
    Late = March 1st - 14th
    • Members: $44
    • Prospective Members: $68
  3. Ages & Time Frames:
    Ages 7-10 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm