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Youth Basketball

 

A TEAM FULL OF FRIENDS 

Our basketball leagues provide the opportunity for friendly competition, while incorporating skill building and good sportsmanship. The programs emphasize  learning the values of team sports, including fair play, team work, sportsmanship, and having fun. 

Shoot some hoops!

 
The YMCA believes that character development is an essential element of sports. Caring, honesty, respect, responsibilty and faith are valued on and off the field.  In YMCA sports, everyone plays and everyone plays fair. We put safety first and emphasive positive competition. YMCA sports are for all and are played for fun.
   
Ages  5 - 13 years 
Season  December 2012 – February 2013
Games  Saturdays beginning at 10:15 AM | Dowd YMCA 
Practices Practices begin mid-November 2012 | One weeknight per week | Locations will vary
Cost  YMCA Members > $105 | Program Members > $140 (subject to change)
Registration YMCA Members > October 1 | Program Participants > October 15
Leagues 6– 7 years | 8 – 9 years | 10 – 11 years | 12 – 13 years 
Clinic  5 years | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Saturdays only 
     
Includes minimum eight games, jersey, and end-of-season trophy.  Ages 8+ years will play an end-of-season tournament with the first round beginning in February. 
   
Family involvement is encouraged. Parents become part of the Y community and enjoy supporting their children together at practices and games. Parents and friends can also be helpful as volunteer coaches, officials and timekeepers. 
  
 Download our Coaches Packet 
 
      
For more information, contact Member Services at 704 716 6100 or

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.