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
Winter - Spring 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: HGN, Marion or Stoney Point YMCAs
Games are on Friday nights and/or Saturday mornings
Session 1:
Session 1 will resumed January 11, 2021.
Session 2
Dates
Practices begin week of 2/22/2021 with the session ending on 4/17/2021
Register By: 2/15/2021
Games Begin: 3/5/2021
Cost (one session only): YMCA Member – $40, Community Member – $85
Winter 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: HGN, Marion or Stoney Point YMCAs
Day and Time: Tue/Thu, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Session 1:
Session 1 resumed on January 19, 2021 and will conclude February 11, 2021. Practices will continue to be held Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM.
Session 2:
Dates: 3/9/2021 – 4/22/2021
Register By: 2/22/2021
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
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: HGN, Marion or Stoney Point YMCAs
Day and Time: Friday nights or Saturday mornings
Session 1:
Games will began on January 22, 2021 and January 23, 2021. This session will conclude on February 13, 2021.
Session 2
Dates: 3/5/2021 – 4/17/2021
Register By: 2/15/2021
Cost: $250.00 per team
PROGRAM CHANGES FOR SAFETY
Participants, please see the below list of changes/recommendations for our youth basketball program. These measures are in place to provide the safest environment possible to kids and families.
- Participants will not be required to wear masks during the game but they will need to wear masks while sitting on the bench.
- Coaches will be required to wear a mask.
- Referees will not be required to wear a mask during games but may if they wish. They will wear a mask in between games.
- Spectators should social distance in the bleachers and on the sidelines.
- Sanitizer will be placed at the scorer’s table and participants will sanitize prior to entering the game.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own ball to practice.

Volunteer Coaches
Volunteer coaches make YMCA youth sports possible. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact:
Marvin McNutt at 319.390.3488 or
mcnutt@crmetroymca.org.