Youth Basketball
The Y offers many options for youth to explore the game of basketball. Not only do we proudly participate in YBL (Youth Basketball League), we also offer clinics and individual instruction for those wanting to brush up on technique or just learn how to play.
In our YBL League, there are no try-outs or cuts and everyone is a valuable member of the team. The most skilled and the least skilled players are given equal attention. YMCA coaches and athletes keep winning in perspective. Trying to win is natural, but it is not the primary objective of YMCA youth leagues.
For Middle School aged youth, we offer an open gym for “pick up” games during some of our program sessions.
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (YBL)
The Tri-Cities YMCA has been proud to be a part of this program for over thirty years, and last year more than 400 youth participated in this program. We count on volunteers to instruct the game of basketball and many of these come from parents and past participants that simply want to give back and stay involved in this great community venture.
Registration begins on October 3 for this popular instructional league that will actually launch in January of 2012. Girls and boys in the grades kindergarten through 6th grade will be divided into teams and play eight games of basketball. All divisions, except the Dinky Dunkers, will have a separate girls and boys division (Dinky Dunkers will be coed). Teams will have one practice a week and one game a week. All games will be played on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches will make this league possible. Coaches will determine a practice schedule and draft players at a coaches meeting. Practices begin the week of January 2, 2012, and first game will be played January 14, 2012. Contact Brett Carter for more information.
Click here for: 2012 YBL Game Schedules
Registration Deadline is December 2nd
(a $10 late fee will be applied after December 2)
Divisions – Age Groups |
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| Dinky Dunkers | Kindergarten |
| Rookies (Boys) | 1st-2nd |
| Rookies (Girls) | 1st-2nd |
| Winners (Boys) | 3-4 |
| Winners (Girls) | 3-4 |
| Champions (Boys) | 5-6 |
| Champions (Girls) | 5-6 |
Coaches Meeting and Player Evaluations
Volunteer coaches make the YBL season a success. At least one coach from each team must attend the meeting. Each coach will be required to fill out a coach’s application. Please call the YMCA if you are interested.
Dinky Dunkers Coaches Meeting: December 13, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Rookies Coaches Meeting: December 13, 7:15 – 8:15 pm
Winners Coaches Meeting: December 14
Champions Coaches Meeting: December 15
ALL PLAYERS 3rd-6th (Winners & Champions) must attend the player evaluation on the time and night listed below.
Winners (Girls) : Wednesday – December 14, 6:00-7:15
Winners (Boys): Wednesday – December 14, 7:30-8:45
Champions: Thursday – December 15, 7:15-8:30
YBL Sponsor Information
Here’s a great way to advertise your business in the community! Your sponsorship will purchase the team shirts for the players complete with your company’s logo/name blazoned across the back! With over 400 youth in the league, your company will not only be noticed but heralded as a hero for parents and kids alike. (Deadline for sponsorship is December 9, 2011.)
Bronze – 1 Team: $160
Silver – 2 teams: $260
Gold – 3 teams $360
Platinum – 3 teams & company logo on YMCA backboards: $550
YBL Official’s Clinics
The Tri-Cities Family YMCA is offering a youth basketball referee clinic for anyone interested in officiating youth basketball league games. The clinic is free, but officials are required to have knowledge of rules (rule books are available for purchase if necessary) and supply their own whistle. Please contact Brett, in advance, if you are interested in being a part of the 34th year of Tri-Cities Family YMCA youth basketball. This is a great leadership experience. Youth must be at least high school aged and must attend one of these clinics to officiate.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 5pm – 7pm
Monday, January 3, 2012 5pm – 7pm
Middle School Basketball: Open Gym
ATTENTION ALL 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS:
Interested in playing in some “pickup” games this fall with your friends? Middle School Open Gym is for you. This is a brand new program designed to give youth an opportunity to play some basketball against kids of the same age. No need to register, just drop in and play some hoops!
Offered during the Winter 2 session
Mondays from 3:00-5:00 pm
Format:
3:00-3:15pm Arrival / Shoot around
3:15-3:30pm Organize in to teams/ go over rules
3:30-5:00pm Games
Rules:
- 10 minute games
- Play two games on the cross courts at the same time.
- Keep track of score and call own fouls.
- Winning team stays, if team wins twice in a row, both teams are off and 2 new teams are on (this can change depending on amount of players that night)
Individual Basketball Training and Private Lessons
Interested in more individual basketball training for your child? The Y is now offering private lessons to players looking to improve basketball knowledge, shooting form, offensive/defensive footwork, ball handling, etc. Lessons will be taught by our YBL Coordinator, Brett Carter, who has coached competitive basketball for over 8 years and is head of the Shoreline Hoops basketball club. Brett has developed drills that focus attention on the individual needs of the player. He will work with 1-4 players at a time so he can pay close attention to the details necessary to help players of all skill levels improve.
Cost: $30 – 1 hour session (Multiple player discounts available)
Contact Brett Carter to schedule lessons.
Youth Basketball Instructional Clinics
Improve your basketball skills and get ready for YBL! See program guide for classes and times.
