Youth Sports
Youth Sports
Get Off The Bench & Get In The Game
The Y is a leader in youth sports across the country.
- The youth soccer program at the Decatur Family YMCA was the first of its kind in the US more than 50 years ago.
- Basketball was invented at the YMCA Training College in Springfield, Illinois by James Naismith in 1891.
- And volleyball was invented at The Greater Holyoke YMCA in 1895.
So, you might say we are experts in sports!
At the Y, we not only teach your children how to play the game, we instill confidence, character and a love for sports that can last a lifetime. At the Y, everyone plays and everyone wins.
Find the sport that’s best for your child – or try them all!
Winter Sports Registration
Find dates and locations for every winter league. Register during early bird for the best rate! Specific start dates may vary within the season. Please refer to the registration link for specific start dates.
Winter II 2027
Youth Basketball
Early Bird Open- Location: Pat Jones, Monett
- Early Bird Registration: Oct 24 – Nov 20, 2026
- Open Registration: Nov 21 – Dec 19, 2026
- Season Runs: Jan 11 – Mar 7, 2027
Winter II 2027
Biddy Basketball
Early Bird Open- Location: Lebanon
- Early Bird Registration: Oct 24 – Nov 20, 2026
- Open Registration: Nov 21 – Dec 19, 2026
- Season Runs: Jan 11 – Mar 7, 2027
Winter II 2027
Youth Cheer
Early Bird Open- Location: Monett
- Early Bird Registration: Oct 24 – Nov 20, 2026
- Open Registration: Nov 21 – Dec 19, 2026
- Season Runs: Jan 11 – Mar 7, 2027
Winter II 2027
Tumbling
Early Bird Open- Location: Cassville
- Early Bird Registration: Oct 24 – Nov 20, 2026
- Open Registration: Nov 21 – Dec 19, 2026
- Season Runs: Jan 11 – Mar 7, 2027
Winter II 2027
Adult Basketball
Early Bird Open- Location: Monett
- Early Bird Registration: Oct 24 – Nov 20, 2026
- Open Registration: Nov 21 – Dec 19, 2026
- Season Runs: Jan 11 – Mar 7, 2027
