RYAA has several sports programs for boys and girls from ages 3 to 14!
To sign up, go to Program Registration -> Available Programs.
Boys Baseball and Co-Ed Teeball
Divisions: Teeball (ages 5 and 6), 8U (ages 8 and under), 10U (ages 10 and under), 12U (ages 12 and under), 14U (ages 14 and under)
Registration: starts January 1 and ends March 15. Late fee of $20 is added after March 1.
Practices: start in April
Games: are played in May and June
- Teeball games are held in Rochester and Mechanicsburg.
- 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U baseball play in the SSBA league, games are in Rochester, Springfield, and the surrounding area.
All players are required to have their own glove. Bats, balls, helmets and other equipment will be provided.
All players will receive a jersey and hat with registration. Pants, cleats, belts, and socks are not provided.
For more information about baseball or teeball, please email [email protected].
Girls Softball
Registration: starts January 1 and ends March 1. Late fee of $20 is added after Feb. 16.
Practices: start in April
Games: are played in May and June
Softball plays in the Riverton league, games are played in Rochester, Riverton, Ashland, Petersburg and Athens.
All players should have their own glove. Bats, balls, and other equipment will be provided.
All players will receive a team shirt.
For more information about softball, please email [email protected].
Boys and Girls Basketball
Divisions: Grades K-2, 3-4, 5-6
Registration starts in September and ends November 15th. The late registration period is November 16th through November 30th. A $20 late fee is added registrations after November 15th.
Practices start in December. An eight-week season is played on Saturdays in January through early March.
Grade K-2 teams play in Rochester Elementary K-2 building gym.
Grade 3-4 and 5-6 teams play in Rochester Elementary 2-3 building gym.
RYAA partners with Tri-City for the basketball program. Some games are played at Tri-City facilities.
*RYAA is currently evaluating the availability of gym space for the 2024-2025 season. If access to gyms decreases for the upcoming season, some age groups may be eliminated and full refunds will be issued to affected registrants.
All players should wear non-marring shoes.
All players will receive a team shirt.
For more information about basketball, please email [email protected].
Co-Ed Soccer (Spring and Fall)
Divisions: Ages 3-4, Ages 5-6, Ages 7-8
Registration for Spring soccer starts January 1st and ends March 1st.
Registration for Fall soccer starts July 1st and ends August 15th.
Soccer for 3 and 4 year olds will play on Tuesdays at 5:45pm. They will practice for a half hour, then play a game with four seven-minute quarters.
Soccer for 4 and 5 year olds will play on Thursdays at 5:45pm. They will play (4) 10 minute quarters. Coaches will schedule another evening practice during the week.
Games will be played on the fields on the north end of Rochester Community Park.
All players are required to have shin guards for all practices and games!
We use a #3 ball, which all players will need for practices. Cleats are optional.
All players will receive a team shirt.
For more information about soccer, please email [email protected].
Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball
Divisions: Grades 2-3, 4-5,6-8
Registration starts July 1st and ends September 15th. A late fee of $20 is added after September 1st.
All players should wear non-marring shoes.
Games are played in Rochester Elementary 2-3 building.
All players will receive a team shirt.
For more information about indoor volleyball, please email [email protected].
Co-Ed Indoor Spring Volleyball Clinic
Divisions: Grades 2-4, 5-6, 7-8Registration starts February 15th and ends March 9th.
This will be a 7-week volleyball skills clinic that will work on core volleyball fundamentals each week. The clinic will be on Sunday afternoons and begin on March 10th. On 04/28/2024, players will show off their skills in a volleyball tournament.
All players should wear non-marring shoes and kneepads. They should also bring a water bottle (one that will not spill if knocked over please!)
Practice times will be as follows:
Sundays 2 pm - 3 pm: 2nd grade - 3rd grade
Sundays 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm: 4th grade - 8th grade
Practice will be in the Rochester Elementary 2-3 building on Sunday afternoons according to grade level. Tournament times will be determined after registration closes.
All players will receive a t-shirt that should be worn during the tournament.
For more information about indoor volleyball, please email [email protected].
Co-Ed WrestlingWrestling program for boys and girls ages 4 to 14 (pre-K-8th).
Membership with the RWC (Rochester Wrestling Club) as well as with the IKWF (Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation).
Registration starts Oct.1st. A late fee is added after November 1st.
All wrestlers will receive a team warm-up shirt and fight shorts.
Must provide own wrestling shoes and headgear.
Practices will be held at the Rochester Junior High Wrestling Room.
Tournaments are optional and require an additional fee hosted by other surrounding clubs.
CheerRegistration opens February 14th and closes April 30th.
Cheerleaders entering 2nd grade through 8th grade for the 2024/2025 school year will be eligible to register. This year, our squads will cheer for their grade level at the Rochester JFL games. Coaches will be able to communicate directly with the football coaches which should improve some communication issues experienced last year. Some travel will be required.
Practices will begin the week of July 8th, 2024 and will be 1-2 days per week depending on your coach’s schedule. Schedule conflicts will be collected and reviewed prior to practices schedules being made available mid-May. If your schedule will not work with the practices schedule, you will be allowed to cancel your registration. You will receive a full refund if cancelled before May 31, 2024.
A kickoff meeting will be held at the beginning of May where measurements will be taken for uniforms. You will have the option to purchase a gently used uniform or order a Bow-to-Toe package. The Bow-to-Toe Package includes a shell and skirt, crop top, briefs, warmups, shoes, poms, bow, and bag and will be approximately $230. Al la cart prices will be available at the kick off meeting.
If you purchase a gently used uniform, but need a few pieces, you can purchase individual pieces to complete the look. All orders must be placed and paid for by May 31st, 2024.
Games will begin mid-August and run through mid-October.