YMCA Sports Programs

Youth Leagues (Boys and Girls, Kindergarten through 6th grade )
A mainstay of YMCA offerings for young people—emphasizes teamwork and cooperation over winning at any cost; developing good values over developing the next superstar.
All youth leagues depend on our volunteer coaches, so please consider volunteering your time to help us have a successful season! Contact Debi Spring at (847) 272-7250, ext. 1224 for more information.

• Buffalo Grove Basketball—Boys and girls; K-6th grade
  Instructional program for kids to learn the fundamentals of basketball and gain experience playing on a team. Held at Tripp Elementary School, 850 Highland Grove, Buffalo Grove. Meets on Friday nights only. First 3 weeks are just practices, remainder of the season are games. Uniform mandatory and available for an additional charge (see Y-Sports Registration Form for prices).
• Northbrook Basketball—Boys and girls; K-6th grade
  Instructional program for kids to learn the fundamentals of basketball and gain experience playing on a team. Held at the YMCA. League format includes 1 practice during the week and games on Saturday afternoons (Kindergarten will only meet 1 time a week). Uniform mandatory and available for an additional charge (see Y-Sports Registration Form for prices).
• Travel Basketball—Boys and girls; 5th-8th grade
  A competitive league for the advanced player, focusing on an advanced skill set while incorporating the philosophy of the YMCA. Travel locations include Lake Zurich, Palatine, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Evanston and Glen Ellyn. Practices are twice a week. Please email Debi Spring for more information at dspring@nsymca.org.
  • Summer League begins June 1st. Practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7:15-8:45 pm. Summer format includes games on Thursday evenings and some weekends. Contact Debi Spring now to schedule a try-out.
  • Fall League runs 10/30 through 12/18. Try-outs TBA
  • Winter League runs 1/22/2011 – 3/12/2011. Try-outs TBA
  • Spring League begins 4/16/2011. Try-outs TBA
• Northbrook Indoor Soccer League—Boys and girls; 1st-6th grade
  League will meet on Friday evenings or Sundays in the YMCA gym. First 3 weeks will be practice only; last 7 weeks will be 20 minutes practice, 40 minutes of game. Trophy and soccer jersey included in registration fee. All participants must wear shin guards.
• Northbrook Fall/Spring Soccer League—Boys and girls; PreK-Kindergarten
  Fall League meets Saturday mornings; Spring League meets Saturday afternoons for 1 hour. First 2 weeks will be practice only; remaining weeks will be 20 minutes practice, 40 minutes of game. Trophy and soccer jersey included in registration fee. Shorts and socks available for an additional charge (see Y-Sports Registration Form for prices). All participants must wear shin guards.
• Northbrook T-Ball/Baseball League—Boys and girls; PreK-2nd
  Practices/games on Saturday mornings at the Allstate Fields (Corner of Sanders & Winkelman Rd.). League format is 3 weeks of practice, 6 weeks of games. Season begins in May for 9 weeks.
• Buffal Grove T-Ball/Baseball League—Boys and girls; PreK-8th grade
  Practices/games on Saturday late afternoons only at Woodland Park (Corner of BG Rd. & Rt. 22). 3 weeks of practice, 6 weeks of games. Season begins in May for 9 weeks.

Basketball Training Academy
This weekly academy focuses on strengthening basic basketball skills. The topics include: ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense, transition play and positions.
*Grades Kindergarten-3rd
*Grades 3rd-8th

Volleyball Academy—Boys and girls; 5th-8th Grade
Focus is on key volleyball skills including serving, setting and spiking.

Volleyball Club—Girls; 5th-8th Grade
Practice twice a week in the evening. Compete in 1-2 tournaments a month.
Cost is $700/player, which includes uniform and tournament fees.
Contact Debi Spring for more information at dspring@nsymca.org.

After School Sports Camp (Grades K-5th)
A tailored version of our ever popular SportsKids Day Camp, this class focuses on a variety of sports, including baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey and flag football. We also play a variety of fun playground games, including Man From Mars, PacMan, kickball and dodgeball. Also take advantage of the X-Zone - participants will get to play Sportwall, Makoto, DDR, Exerbikes and Nintendo Wii.
*Monday and/or Friday from 4:00-5:30pm.

Little Athletes Sports Class Ages 3-Kindergarten
Introduce your child to the world of sports including baseball, basketball and soccer through a variety of games designed for the younger athlete with FUN as the primary objective.
*Tuesday 10:00-11:00am or Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm
Wednesday 10:15-11:15am OR Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (Boys and girls; 1st-8th grade, Highschool & Adult)
2011 Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 19th.
No more than 4 players per team.
Individual trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in each age group.
T-Shirt is included in the registration fee.

Baseball Clinic (Boys and girls; Kindergarten-8th grade)
Clinic will meet on Saturday March 21st. K-2nd grade will meet from 12:30-2:00pm and 3rd-8th grade will meet from 2:30-5:00pm. Focus will be on pitching, catching, throwing, batting, and fielding. T-shirt included in registration fee.

Cheerleading—Boys and girls; K-8th Grade
Classes will teach the skills needed to compete for school squads and Competitive Team. Classes will get the opportunity to performs for our youth league games.
K-2nd Grade: Monday 5:00-6:00pm
3rd-5th Grade: Monday 6:00-7:00pm
6th-8th Grade: Monday 7:00-8:00pm
6th-8th Grade Advanced: Monday 8:00-9:00pm

Cheerleading Competitive Team—Boys and girls; 3rd-8th Grade
This program will provide the skills needed to make the High School squad.

Want to try out for the team? Register for one of the Clinics to learn the routine and then come to the Tryout and show us what you can do.

Clinic: Friday, 4/30, 5-7pm with Tryouts: Sunday, 5/2, 12-1:30pm or
Clinic: Tuesday, 6/22, 5-7pm with Tryouts: Thursday, 6/24, 5-7pm

Please email Debi at dspring@nsymca.org to register for tryouts. Please include your child's name, age, grade, school, and phone number.

Baton—Boys and girls; K-12th Grade
Learn the fundamentals of baton, including how to hold, twirl and throw the baton. Some classes will be able to perform during our house league games.
5-8 years old: Saturday 9:00-9:45am
9-12 years old: Saturday 9:45-10:30am
13 & Up: Saturday 11:00-11:45am

Tots in Training Gymnastics

• Tots of Fun 2—Ages 2 year olds with adult
  Allows parents (adult) to participate in the development of their tots' large motor skills and socialization. Our staff will supervise your time to play and learn together. Must be 2 years old before session begins.
• X-treme Gymnastics—Ages 3-5 years old
  Basic gymnastics and a half hour of x-zone fun!
• Mighty Jumpers—Ages 3-4 years old
  For children who have little or no experience in a structured gymnastics class. Emphasis is on development of motor skills, coordination and making new friends. Basic tumbling and introduction to various gymnastics equipment.
• Little Skippers—Ages 4-6 years old
  Designed for boys and girls who have been in Mighty Jumpers and want to continue to improve body awareness, strength and enhance coordination. Basic tumbling and instruction on bars, beam and vault.
• Terrific Tumblers—Ages 4-6 years old
  Students build on their skills learned in Little Skippers and continue to make terrific progress. More advanced skills will be taught enabling a smooth transition into Youth Progressive Gymnastics.
  Prerequisite: Little Skippers or Coordinator’s approval.

Youth Progressive Gymnastics
Our Youth Progressive Gymnastics Program is a progressive developmental program. Personal improvement, increased selfconfidence, and fun are our goals. The YMCA program is a progressive program, which allows the students to progress at their own rate and work on their individual needs. The Pre-Team and Competitive Team gymnasts work on compulsory routines. The North Suburban YMCA Gymnastics Team travels and competes in the YMCA League. For more information about our gymnastics program, please call Carol Sassorossi, 847-272-7250, ext. 1220.

• Beginner 1—First grade and up
  This is the first level in our Youth Progressive Gymnastics Program. Emphasis is on on floor work and improving strength. Basic work on uneven bars, balance beam and vault are taught.
• Beginner 2—First grade and up
  Gymnasts learn progressively harder skills on the floor and equipment. Work on increasing strength and flexibility.
  Pre-requisite: Beginner 1 or Coordinator’s approval.
• Advanced Beginner—First grade and up
  Gymnasts work on improving their form and technique through strength conditioning and new skill development. Gymnasts work on Level 3 routines. Twice week classes are encouraged.
  Pre-requisite: Beginner 2 and Coordinator’s approval.
• Gymnastics Pre-Team—Instructor Approval
  These gymnasts continue to learn new and more difficult skills on the floor and equipment while fine tuning their previous skills. Strength, flexibility and conditioning are enhanced. Pre-Team gymnasts are strongly encouraged to participate two times a week.
• Competitive Team—Instructor Approval
  Competitive Team gymnasts will be working Level 4, 5 and 6 routines. The fee does not include meets or team apparel. Competitive Team members must be YMCA members.
  Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s approval.

Tae Kwon Do Beginning (Ages 7-13)
Instructions offered in the art of hand and foot fighting in a health system that focusses on physical fitness, mental discipline, self-confidence and self-defense.

Tae Kwon Do (Ages 14 & up)
The adult version of the art of hand and foot fighting in a health system that focusses on physical fitness, mental discipline, self confidence and self-defense.

Jiu Jitsu (Self-Defense) Beginner (Ages 7-13)
The Japanese art of self-defense includes blocks, break falls, sweeps, throws, releases from holds, and “anything that works to keep you safe.”

Jiu Jitsu (Self-Defense) (Ages 14 & up)
The adult version of the Japanese art of self-defense includes blocks, break falls, sweeps, throws, releases from holds, and “anything that works to keep you safe.”

Little Dragons Karate (Ages 3-6)
This program enhances positive development in a fun and motivating environment. Your child builds balance, coordination, self-control and listening skills while learning age-appropriate karate basics like blocking, kicking and simple strikes.

Youth/Adult Karate (Ages 7 & Up)
Students learn the blocks, strikes and techniques necessary to advance through the ranks of the traditional Japanese art of karate. In addition to developing selfconfidence, physical fitness, focus, selfdefense and safety skills, this class introduces students to traditional Japanese language and culture, while building respect for themselves and others.

Wing Chun (Ages 14 & Up)
Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that specializes in close-range combat. This class is taught be self-defense specialist Dominick Izzo of Izzo Training Systems.