Youth Sports

YMCA youth sport programs fill kids' discretionary hours with positive activities and caring adult attention.

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 Carol Sassorossi at (847) 272-7250, ext. 1224 for more information.

Northbrook Star House Basketball League—
Divisions;
Kindergarten
1st/2nd grade
3rd/4th grade
5th-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). All participants receive a jersey included in the fee.
Fall 2 dates for House Basketball
Oct. 29-Dec. 17 (Oct. 29, all participants practice only)
Winter 1 dates for House Basketball
Jan. 7- Feb. 18 (Jan. 7 all participants practice only)

Travel Basketball—Boys and girls; 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade teams
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. Travel players are required to be NSYMCA members. Please email Carol Sassorossi for more information at csassorossi@nsymca.org or email Casey Schmit at cschmit@nsymca.org.

Northbrook Star Fall/Spring Soccer League—Boys and girls; 4 and 5 years old
Boys and girls; 4 and 5 years old Northbrook Star Soccer meets Saturday late morning or afternoons for 1 hour. First 2 weeks will be practice only; remaining weeks will be 20 minutes practice, 40 minutes of game. Soccer jersey included in registration fee. All participants must wear shin guards. One reciprocal friendship request honored.

Northbrook T-Ball/Baseball League—Boys and girls; 4-5 years old
Practices/games on Saturday mornings at the Allstate Fields (Corner of Sanders & Winkelman Rd.). League format is 2 weeks of practice then remaining weeks of games. Season begins in May.

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.Offered during Fall 1 and Winter 2 sessions.
Divisions:
Kindergarten
1st/2nd grades
3rd-5th grades

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

Flag Football
Our Fall and Spring Flag Football program will teach the basics of football including passing, running plays and positions. Emphasis on teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Kiddie Sports (2 year olds with adult)
Come play with your child as we teach skills in a variety of sports and activities to help him/her gain confidence and develop large and fine motor skills that will help foster the love of the game.

Little Athletes Sports ClassMinors:3 and 4 years old/ Majors: 5 and 6 years old
Join us in playing games and activities that will teach basic fundamental sports skills while having fun and meeting new friends. Emphasis is on having fun in a non-competitive environment while learning how to play as a team and improving individual skills.

Cheerleading Boys and Girls; K-8th grade
Learn basic cheers, jumps and routines. Will perform at future Saturday NSYMCA House Basketball games.

Recreational Cheer Team
Learn more advanced cheers, jumps and routines. Will perform at Home Travel Basketball games and possible recreational competitions in the spring.