Youth Basketball

HOOP IT UP

Basketball programs for ages 4-12 years.  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.

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Winter Basketball League Session 1

Program Description:
Join our non-competitive Basketball League from 01/06/25 - 02/20/25 for 7 weeks of skill-building, teamwork, and fun. Coached by volunteer parents and Y Youth Sports Staff, practices and games will be 45-minute sessions. This league is for all levels, with separate divisions based on age.

Participants and spectators must remain at the Whatcom Family YMCA gymnasium during the program. Bathrooms are located on the third floor. Anyone over 16 must present a photo ID upon entry. Coaches are needed! Please email dparine@whatcomymca.org if interested.

Sessions: 45 minutes on Mondays or Tuesdays for practices; games on Wednesdays or Thursdays (times TBD).

Ages: 4/5, 6-8, 9-12 years old
Cost: Members: $170    |    Non-Members: $200

Basketball League Ages 4-5 (Space limited)
Dates: 01/06/2025 - 02/20/2025

Basketball League Ages 6-8 (*NEW TEAMS ADDED*)
Dates: 01/06/2025 - 02/20/2025

Basketball League Ages 9-12 (*NEW TEAMS ADDED*)
Dates: 01/06/2025 - 02/20/2025

Basketball League (All Ages)
Dates: 01/06/2025 - 02/20/2025

Questions about Youth Sports, please contact our Youth Sports Coordinator, Dan Parine, 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.