HOOP IT UP
Basketball programs for ages 3-13 years old. Youth basketball is an exciting sport combining team play and individual skills. YMCA youth basketball has no bench warmers! Every child plays while making friends and learning new techniques. The YMCA is where most children receive their first experience with sports in a non-competitive environment. We continue to be that place to nurture the potential of children and provide teamwork opportunities in a fun, supportive way.
Youth Basketball clinics
$50 member/$80 non member
registration opens 9/10 @7am
registration closes 10/12 @ midnight
10/19-29
3/5yo
6/8yo
8-10yo
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Non-Competitive Youth Basketball League | Session 1
Nov 2 – Dec 17, 2026
$130 Y members | $180 for non-members
Our non-competitive youth basketball league is the perfect way for kids to learn the game, develop their skills, and have fun in a positive team environment! Participants can choose a team and will be provided with a jersey in their team’s color. Each week includes one 45-minute practice and one 45-minute game.
League Dates: Nov 2 – Dec 17, 2026
Registration: Opens 9/10 at 7am
Youth Basketball League Session 1
Practices Mondays & Tuesdays
Games Thursdays
no games the week of Thanksgiving
$130/180
registration opens 9/10 @ 7am
registration closes 10/26 @ midnight
| Monday | Tuesday | |
| 4-4:45 | 1 (4/5yo) | 3 (4/5yo) |
| A (6/7yo) | D (6/7yo) | |
| 4:50-5:35 | 2 (4/5yo) | 4 (4/5yo) |
| B (6/7yo) | E (6/7yo) | |
| 5:40-6:25 | C (6/7yo) | F (6/7yo) |
| 11 (8-10yo) | 14 (8-10yo) | |
| 6:30-7:15 | 12 (8/10yo) | 15 (8-10) |
| 13 (8-10yo) | 16 (8-10yo) |
Schedule:
- Practices: Mondays or Tuesdays (depending on chosen team) – 45 minutes each
- Games: Thursdays – 45 minutes each
Age Divisions:
- Ages 4–5: Introduction to basketball through fun games and basic skills
- Ages 6–7: Building fundamentals with an emphasis on teamwork
- Ages 8–10: Developing game play & basketball IQ in a supportive setting
League Format:
- One 45-minute practice and one 45-minute game each week
- Games are recreational, non-competitive, and no scores are kept
- Focus on skill development, teamwork, and having fun!
Non-Competitive Youth Basketball League | Session 2 and 3 Registration dates
| League Session 2 | 1/4-2/13 | Practices M/T | Games Th |
| open reg | 11/2 @ 7am | ||
| close reg | 12/20 @ 12am | ||
| League Session 3 | 2/15-3/27 | Practices M/T | Games Th |
| open reg | 1/4 @ 7am | ||
| close reg | 2/7 @ 12am |
Questions about Youth Sports, please contact Dan Parine, Sports Director, at dparine@whatcomymca.org
YMCA youth sports encourage healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, positive self-image and a sense of fair play. Through our caring staff and coaches, we help your child develop the skills fundamental not only to play the sport, but also to be successful in the community such as cooperation, commitment, dedication and sportsmanship.
