Kishwaukee Family YMCA

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Youth Basketball Leagues

 

 

 


Youth basketball is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills. YMCA Youth Basketball Leagues promises no tryouts, no getting cut, and no bench warmers! The YMCA Youth Basketball Leagues help kids become not only become better players but better people as well. It’s a progressive program, with multiple age-specific levels. Every child gets to play and the games are safe, exciting and fun. We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement.

FOCUS: YMCA utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! While basic skills of the game are developed through practices and games, every child learns sportsmanship and values necessary to be successful in life. Every game begins with a Youth Basketball Leagues Sports Pledge and ends with a handshake.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS:  Fall, Winter & Spring


Winter 2022 Season

Jr. NBA Rookies Basketball
(Ages 4 -1st Grade)

Members: Opens Aug. 1st –> Click here to register
Non-Members: Opens Aug. 8th –> Click here to register
In order for your child to be registered for Youth Sports, please complete and sign this concussion waiver.


Jr. NBA Youth Basketball League
(Grades 2nd-5th)

The Jr. NBA basketball league is a great program for girls and boys. The program is designed to enhance the youth basketball experience for kids of all skill levels. The Jr. NBA aims to develop a lifelong passion for the game of basketball by teaching boys and girls the fundamentals of the sport while instilling core values including teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. Games will be played on Saturdays and practices are held during the week.

Members: Opens Aug. 1st –> Click here to register
Non-Members: Opens Aug. 8th –> Click here to register
In order for your child to be registered for Youth Sports, please complete and sign this concussion waiver.


Additional information:

REGISTRATION
Members Aug. 1-Oct. 17
Non-Members Aug. 8-Oct. 17

LEAGUE DATES
Oct. 31-Dec. 18

DRAFT DAY (PLAYER ASSESSMENT)
Sunday, Oct. 23
Grades 1-2 9:00-9:45am
Grades 3-4 10:00-10:45am
Grades 5-6 11:00-11:45am

GAMES
Saturday mornings starting Nov. 5

PRACTICES
4yr.-Kindergarten Mon. 5:45-6:45pm
Grades 1-2 Mon. 6:45-7:45pm
Grades 3-4 Tues. 6:00-7:00pm
Grades 5-6 Mon. 7:45-8:45pm

FEES
Family Members: $55
Members: $83
Non-Members: $110


Together We Can Do More:

We’re seeking volunteers interested in coaching youth sports. Our coaches make YMCA youth sports possible, and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship and strong character. When you become a volunteer, the Y will introduce you to coaching and provide resources specific to the sport you coach. For more information, Kelsey Lynch, Sports and Programs Director at klynch@kishymca.org.