Upcoming Events
Our Youth Athletic programs are offered year-round, providing a wide variety of options for players of all ages and skill levels. We have recreational (non-league) programs, martial arts, seasonal camps, and several sports league options for a variety of youth age groups, ensuring that there's something for everyone.
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All players are required to provide their own gloves and facemasks.
Little Hoopsters: CoEd Basketball Instructional League
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Saturdays • 9:00 - 10:15 AM
Sports & Recreation Center, Gyms
Introduce your child to fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, shooting, passing, and the rules of the game. Each week, athletes focus on skill development for the first part of the class, then participate in fun basketball games and drills. This is great preparation for future league play with the District.
Resident: $57.00 | Non-resident: $71.00
Register Below:
| January 24 - February 28 | Register Here |
| March 14 - April 18 | Register Here |
Youth Basketball Experience
Grades 3rd - 8th
Practices: Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays
Games: Saturdays
Sports and Recreation Center, Haish Gymnasium, or Kishwaukee YMCA
Don't miss out on the NEWLY IMPROVED Youth Basketball Experience. Tailored to both beginner and experienced players, the 10-week format will include two weeks of skills clinics followed by 8 weeks of league play. Leagues will compete against the Kishwaukee YMCA. Players will receive jerseys.
Skills clinics will be held the first two Saturdays from 11 AM - noon at the Sports and Recreation Center.
League play games are held between the hours of 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Sports and Recreation Center or the Kishwaukee YMCA. Schedules will be provided after registration closes.
Practices will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays in the evening. Practice schedules will be provided after registration closes.
Resident: $100.00 | Non-resident: $125.00
Register Below:
| Boys: January 10 - March 14 | Register Here |
| Girls: January 10 - March 14 | Register Here |
*Volunteer Coaches are needed for this league to run** Please contact Jeff Myles at jmyles@dekalbparkdistrict.com if you are interested in coaching.
Youth Volleyball
Grades K - 8th
Sundays
Sports & Recreation Center, West Gym
Using age-appropriate games and drills, participants will develop fundamental skills in a positive and fun learning environment. Each week, players will learn a new technique, skill, or rule of the game as they advance their skill set.
Early Bird Rates end three weeks before the class date!
Early Bird: Resident: $57.00 | $71.00
Regular: Resident: $62.00 | $77.00
Aces (6th-8th Grade)
| December 14 - January 18 | Register Here |
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February 1 - March 8 (Please note difference in dates from Program Guide) |
Register Here |
| *March 29 - May 10 | Register Here |
Mini Digs (4th - 5th Grade)
| December 14 - January 18 | Register Here |
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February 1 - March 8 (Please note difference in dates from Program Guide) |
Register Here |
| *March 29 - May 10 | Register Here |
Little Spikes (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade)
| December 14 - January 18 | Register Here |
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February 1 - March 8 (Please note difference in dates from Program Guide) |
Register Here |
| *March 29 - May 10 | Register Here |
*No class April 5
Tiny & Jr. Soccer All Stars
Ages 4-10
Wednesdays • 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Sports & Recreation Center, Fieldhouse
Tiny (Ages 4-6) and Jr. All Stars (Ages 7-10) introduces young children to the game of soccer. Dribble, pass, and kick your way into fun with soccer games and drills to improve your skills on the field! Players will also work on teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Early Bird Rates end three weeks before the class date!
Early Bird: Resident: $57.00 | $71.00
Regular: Resident: $62.00 | $77.00
Tiny All Stars (Ages 4 - 6)
| January 7 - February 11 | Register Here |
| *February 25 - April 8 | Register Here |
| April 22 - May 27 | Register Here |
Jr. All Stars (Ages 7 - 10)
| January 7 - February 11 | Register Here |
| *February 25 - April 8 | Register Here |
| April 22 - May 27 | Register Here |
*No class on March 25
Youth Indoor Soccer Leagues (Seasonal)
Saturdays, and Sundays
Sports and Recreation Center, Fieldhouse
Stay in the game all year long with our indoor soccer leagues!
Please click here to review our Indoor Soccer rules.
You can now view current standings and schedules on our QuickScores site.
DeKalb Park District QuickScores
Registration Deadlines:
Session 2: January 12, 2025
Saturday Boys and Girls Youth Leagues Dates
(U-10, U-12 & U-14)
| Session 2 | January 24 - March 28 |
*There are no games December 26, 27 or 28
Sunday Boys and Girls High School Leagues Dates
(U-16 & U-19)
| Session 2 Boys | January 25 - March 29 |
| Session 2 Girls | January 25 - February 2s |
*There are no games December 26, 27 or 28
Indoor Soccer Team Fee & Registration Process
In-Person registration is preferred. Please submit your roster and payment directly at the Sports & Recreation Center, 1765 S. 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
Team fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Additional player fees may be paid in advance by calling (815) 758-7756 or by visiting the Sports & Recreation Center during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm). Fees paid on game days are accepted by cash or check only.
Registration may also be completed online at DeKalb Park District Registration. If registering online, completed team rosters must be emailed to Jeff Myles at jmyles@dekalbparkdistrict.com within 24 hours.
Click here to download the team roster sheet: Youth Soccer Indoor League Roster Sheet
Team Fees (must be paid in full)
- League Fees (Up to 10 Rostered Players):
- $750 Resident Team/$850 Non-Resident Team
- 5-Week Leagues: $400 Resident Team/$450 Non-Resident Team
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Additional Player Fees (Each Player above 10 Players):
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$40 Resident Player/$50 Non-Resident Player
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5-Week Leagues: $20 Resident Player/$25 Non-Resident Player
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Proof of residency is required for all DeKalb residents. Players may not move teams once the season begins; team subs must be paid, rostered players.
S.A.M.A. Karate Of DeKalb
Ages 5 - 14 +
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Haish Gymnasium, Large Gym
Learn discipline, focus, self-confidence, coordination, fitness, self-defense, and more through the study of karate. Classes are taught by Sensei Shannon Marbutt and his assistants. Belt, tests, uniforms, and other equipment are available at reasonable fees payable to the instructor. Voted “The Best” Martial Arts programs in 2022 DeKalb County’s Finest, as part of the Daily Chronicle Reader’s Choice Awards. Enjoy a KARATE FREE TRIAL on the last day of each class session.
Pre-registration is required!
Tiny Dragons
Ages 4-5
5:00 - 5:30 PM
Resident: $35.00 | Non-resident: $44.00
Register Below:
| January 6 - 29 | Register Here |
| February 10 - March 5 | Register Here |
| *March 17 - April 16 | Register Here |
*No class on March 24, 25, or 26.
Beginner Kids
Ages 6-13
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Resident: $48.00 | Non-resident: $60.00
Register Below:
| January 6 - 29 | Register Here |
| February 10 - March 5 | Register Here |
| *March 17 - April 16 | Register Here |
*No class on March 24, 25, or 26.
Intermediate & Advanced Kids
Ages 6-13
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Resident: $48.00 | Non-resident: $60.00
Register Below:
| January 6 - 29 | Register Here |
| February 10 - March 5 | Register Here |
| *March 17 - April 16 | Register Here |
*No class on March 24, 25, or 26.
Teen/Adult
Ages 14+
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Resident: $48.00 | Non-resident: $60.00
Register Below:
| January 6 - 29 | Register Here |
| February 10 - March 5 | Register Here |
| *March 17 - April 16 | Register Here |
*No class on March 24, 25, or 26.
Kobudo Training
Ages 14+
Wednesday • 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Kobudo is a traditional Okinawan martial art that focuses on using various defenses. Students will gain training in nunchucks, sai, bo, staff, kali, and more. Participants must be currently enrolled in an Advanced or Teen/Adult S.A.M.A. karate program to participate.
Please bring your own defenses to class- some will be provided the first day of class.
Register Below:
| January 7 - 28 | Register Here |
| February 11 - March 4 | Register Here |
| *March 18 - April 15 | Register Here |
*No class on March 24, 25, or 26.
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Sensei Shannon Marbutt SAMA Karate Instructor Sensei Shannon has been involved in karate for about forty years. Sensei Shannon holds the rank of 6th-degree black belt in karate. He is registered and certified under Great Grandmaster Andrew Torok through the KSDI of Northern California. Sensei Shannon established S.A.M.A. Karate back in 1992. |
Flag Football Experience
Ages 8-14
Thursdays
Spots and Recreational Center, Fieldhouse
Ready to run, throw, and catch your way into the fun? Experience the excitement of the game with no contact. It’s a perfect blend of skills clinic and scrimmage play designed for young athletes who are new to the game or looking to sharpen their abilities in a fun environment.
Resident: $100 | Non-resident: $125.00
| Boys: January 10 - March 14 | Register Here |
| Girls: January 10 - March 14 | Register Here |
Flag Football Experience One-Day Clinic
Ages 8-14
Monday or Wednesday • 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Sports and Recreation Center, Fieldhouse
Want to try Flag Football for one day before the Winter sessions or just want to get more playing time? Join the one-day experience!
Ready to run, throw, and catch your way into the fun? Experience the excitement of the game with no contact. It's a perfect blend of skills clinic and scrimmage play designed for young athletes who are new to the game or looking to sharpen their abilities in a fun environment.
Resident: $15.00 | Non-resident: $19.00
Register Below:
| December 22 | Register Here |
| March 23 | Register Here |
| March 25 | Register Here |
Participant Code of Conduct
DeKalb Park District requires all athletic staff, coaches, players, parents and spectators to abide by a "Code of Conduct" with the following guidelines:
- Show respect to all participants, staff, and spectators.
- Refrain from using foul language.
- Refrain from inflicting bodily harm upon other participants, staff, and spectators.
- Show respect for equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Additional guidelines may be developed as deemed necessary. DeKalb Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant or spectator for inappropriate conduct. Each situation will be evaluated on its own merit.
