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Located in Darien IL, the Darien Youth club serves young athletes from all of DuPage County. As well, DYC is a 100% VOLUNTEER ran club!

Darien Youth Club formed in 1960

Registration Listing

DYC 2026 Baseball


Register before March 15th to receive a $25 early bird discount!

DYC offers seven different age levels for our baseball program, where all kids play regardless of skill level.

Seasons consist of with 10-12 games plus playoffs at most levels.

If you are unsure or your proper division, please contact the commissioners.

T-Ball 4/5/6 - Instructional league focusing on teaching fundamentals, with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork. While T-ball is offered to both girls and boys, DYC also offers a 6U Instructional Softball division for girls.

Instructional (formerly Pinto 7U) - Still focusing on teaching, this division incorporates more baseball concepts with a combination of coach pitch and Tee. This division is good for players 6-7 years olds. 60' bases. 7 year olds with at least 1 year of Coach Pitch would be better suited for Pinto 8U.

Pinto 8U- The same rules as Instructional, but now with kid pitch. No walks. Suitable for all 7 and 8 year olds or anyone with at least 1 year Coach Pitch experience. 40' pitching distance and 60' bases.

Mustang 9U/10U- More advanced baseball with stealing. 46' pitching distance and 60' bases.

Bronco 11U/12U- Full baseball rules under PONY Baseball including lead-offs, stealing and balks. 50' pitching distance and 70' bases. Away games may be held in nearby towns.

Pony 13U/14U- Full baseball rules under PONY Baseball. 54' pitching mound and 80' bases. Away games may be held in nearby towns.

Cut-off dates are determined by the child's age before May 1st. Please refer to the Pony Age Key.

Pinto, Mustang, Bronco and Pony divisions will have Playoffs at the end of the season. T-ball and Instructional will have an Olympic Day for all participants at the end of the season.

Playing up - if you would like your child to play up above their designated division, please contact your division director. 

There will not be games scheduled over the Memorial Day or the 4th of July weekends.

More info about our program can be found on our website under the Sports Programs tab.

T-Ball 4,5,6

Registration closes on 04/04/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/24/2026 to 07/02/2026
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$235.00

Instructional (formerly Pinto 7U)

Registration closes on 04/03/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/24/2026 to 07/31/2026
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$265.00

Pinto 8U

Registration closes on 04/03/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/17/2026 to 07/31/2026
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$0.00

Mustang 10U

Registration closes on 03/28/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/17/2026 to 07/31/2026
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$290.00

Registration Listing

DYC Hornet Wrestling Spring 2026

2026 DYC Hornet Wrestling Club Program

Location
Hinsdale South Wrestling Room

Program Schedule
Practice Days: Monday • Wednesday
Programs Run in Parallel: Beginner & Advanced

Spring Session (2026)
Start Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
End Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
🚫 No Practice: Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)

Program Options

Beginner Wrestling Program
Who Should Attend: New and developing wrestlers
Focus Areas: - Wrestling fundamentals & safety - Stance, motion, and positioning - Basic
takedowns, escapes, and pins - Conditioning and confidence building

Advanced Wrestling Program
Who Should Attend: Experienced wrestlers
Focus Areas: - Advanced technique and chain wrestling - Situational & live wrestling -
Strength, conditioning, and match strategy

Registration Calendar
Registration Opens
Friday, March 13, 2026
Registration Deadline
Friday, April 3, 2026
(Late registration subject to availability)

Spring Session Practice Dates
April: 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
May: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27
June: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29

6:30-7:30pm
Beginner K-4th
Advanced K-4th
Beginner 9th-12th

7:30-8:30pm
Beginner 5th-8th
Advanced 5th-8th
Advanced 9th-12th

Additional Information
• Wrestlers will be grouped by experience level
• All participants must have completed registration prior to the first practice
• USA Wrestling card or school waiver required (if applicable)

Questions?
Contact: Trevor Hernandez

Build skills. Build confidence. Build champions.

Advanced

Registration closes on 04/03/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/06/2026 to 06/29/2026
$100.00

Beginner

Registration closes on 04/03/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/06/2026 to 06/29/2026
$100.00

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Spring Soccer Referee 2026

The DYC is looking for soccer referees ages 13 and older for the upcoming spring season. All games will be held on Saturday mornings and early afternoons, so only register if you will be available at those times.

A mandatory soccer referee orientation/training will be held on Saturday, April 18th from 1-5pm for all new and returning referees, at the Darien Police Department Meeting Room.

If you have questions, contact Dave Leatherwood at [email protected].

Spring Soccer Referee

Registration closes on 04/03/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 04/25/2026 to 07/25/2026
$50.00

Contact Us

Darien Youth Club (DYC)

1702 Plainfield Road 
Darien, Illinois 60561

Email Us: [email protected]
Phone : 630-205-0202
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