We have teams for kids ages 4-12, with fall and winter basketball leagues, fundamentals teaching and summer basketball camps. At the Y, kids participate in every basketball game and receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level.
Youth Basketball
Youth Basketball
Youth Basketball
Volunteer coaches emphasize team work, fair play and equal participation but most of all FUN! Teams practice once a week at area schools. Games will be played on Friday evenings and/or Saturday mornings at any of the YMCA branches. Players are divided into teams by grade.
Ages: 1st – 6th grades
Where: Helen G. Nassif or Marion YMCAs
Games are on Friday nights and/or Saturday mornings
Session 1:
We anticipate Session 1 beginning in October of 2022 and continuing through mid December. Registration will open in mid September. Please check our website, social media and e-newsletter for updates.
Session 2
We anticipate Session 2 beginning in January of 2023 and continuing through mid March 2023 Registration will open in mid December 2022. Please check our website, social media and e-newsletter for updates.
Teams typically practice for three weeks before games begin.
Cost (one session only): YMCA Member – TBA, Community Member – TBA
Kindergarten Basketball
This program introduces kids to the basic fundamentals of basketball in a friendly, fun, supportive and competitively low environment.
Ages: AK/Kindergarten
Where: Helen G. Nassif or Marion YMCAs
Day and Time: Tue/Thu, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Session 1:
Dates: November 2nd, 2021 – December 16th, 2021
Register By: October 17th, 2021
Session 2:
Dates: February 1st, 2022 – March 10th, 2022
Register By: January 16th, 2021
Cost (one session only): YMCA Member – $40, Community Member – $70
Boys And Girls Basketball Team League
This program is designed for boys and girls in 1st through 6th grades. Rules are designed to accommodate players at a more advanced skill level and enhance learning of the game. Teams play six games at the YMCA; 1st/2nd play Saturday mornings, 3rd-6th play Friday nights. Teams provide their own uniforms, equipment, and practice sites. Referees stress sportsmanship and fun. All teams are welcome! Complete roster needed at registration.
Ages: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grades
Where: Helen G. Nassif or Marion YMCAs
Day and Time: Games are held Friday nights and/or Saturday mornings
Session 1:
Dates: October 29th, 2021 – December 11th, 2021
Register By: September 19th, 2021
Session 2
Dates: January 28th, 2022 – March 12th, 2022
Register By: December 19th, 2021
Cost: $250.00 per team
Volunteer Coaches
Volunteer coaches make YMCA youth sports possible. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact:
Josh Tigges at Tigges@crmetroymca.org.