Session Information
Locations and Divisions
Gordon Family YMCA
U7, U9, U11, U13
Mel Korum Family YMCA
U5, U7
Lakewood Family YMCA
U7, U9, U11, U13
Pearl Street Family YMCA
U5, U7, U9, U11, U13
Tom Taylor Family YMCA
U5, U7, U9, U11, U13
Haselwood Family YMCA
U5, U7, U9, U11, U13
Bremerton Family YMCA
U7, U9, U11, U13
Practices Start
Spring: Week of April 21
Summer: Week of July 7
Games
Spring: May 10 - June 14
Summer: July 26 - August 23
Become a Coach
All teams are coached by our dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in coaching, please reach out to your Youth Sports Director at your center or apply below. Coaches receive a 20% discount for coaching this season!
Eligibility and Pricing
Children ages 3-12 years old are eligible to play.
League divisions by age
U7: Ages 5-6
U9: Ages 7-8
U11: Ages 9-10
U13: Ages 11-12
Cost Information
$80 for Y members
$160 for community members
Program Information
Skill Development
Through our program, kids learn the fundamentals and improve balance, coordination, and endurance in this fast-paced sport. Participants will practice dribbling, passing, catching, shooting, and footwork skills, as well as concepts of offense, defense, cooperation, and teamwork as a member on a team. Youth basketball teams participate in competitive games during each league session. Games are officiated by YMCA referees.
Teamwork, Confidence, and Empathy
From a young age, children need to learn and understand how to give, take turns, and share – ultimately becoming good teammates. Basketball helps young people to develop these important skills alongside helping them play to their strengths and enlisting help when needed. Basketball is an excellent technique to assist young people in enhancing their self-esteem and confidence as they develop their teamwork skills.
Resilience and Self Esteem
Through the wins and losses of playing sports, children learn that mistakes are OK, and that not everything turns out the way it’s expected. This teaches them how to bounce back from other difficulties in life. Building resilience can be a key to maintaining mental health and can serve young players well for their entire lives. Basketball can also make a young athlete feel proud of their body and what it can accomplish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Players participate in one practice during the week and one game each week. Games take place on Saturdays unless otherwise scheduled.
Gordon Family YMCA
Practices and games at Gordon Family YMCA
Mel Korum Family YMCA
Practices and games at Gordon Family YMCA
Lakewood Family YMCA
Practices and games at Lakewood Family YMCA
Pearl Street Family YMCA
Practices and games at Pearl Street Family YMCA
Tom Taylor Family YMCA
Practices and games at Tom Taylor Family YMCA
Haselwood Family YMCA
Practices and games at Haselwood Family YMCA
Bremerton Family YMCA
Practices at Bremerton Family YMCA main gym and Games at Bremerton Family YMCA and Haselwood Family YMCA
Practices are 50 minutes to an hour. Games depend on the age division but never take more than an hour.
Yes, your youth sports director will send out that information well in advance so you can plan accordingly.
The game schedule will be sent out to all participants and coaches as soon as it is completed, but no later than the first week of practices.
Rule sheets will also be sent out via email prior to the season.
Proper shoes are recommended for U-9, U-11, and U-13, but not required.
- Team T-shirt (provided)
- Water
A weekly practice and six games which are played on Saturdays. Participants receive a team shirt.
We invite all our players to bring along friends and family to cheer them on! Please invite guests to visit after filling out a Guest Pass. All guests will need to sign a waiver upon entry. Additionally, we require all guests 16+ to present a government issued ID (driver's license). The number of viewers permitted varies by community center and game/practice location based upon capacity.
