Recreation Basketball Clinics:

Youth Basketball Clinics at the Y combine team play and individual skills in a fun and supportive environment. Boys & Girls will work on developing basketball skills including passing, receiving, shooting, footwork and dribbling. Not only will children have an opportunity to improve their technique, but they’ll also experience team-building, a sense of fair play, and mutual respect for others.

*Please read YMCA Sports COVID-19 Safety Information & Expectations before registering your child.

Ages 3 – 5

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Grades K – 1 

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Grades 1 – 2 

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Grades 2 – 3

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Recreation Basketball League:

Due to current covid safety guidelines, we are unable to offer our traditional spring 2021 season. Unless guidelines are updated, we plan to resume regular leagues in the fall of 2021.

The YMCA Recreational Youth Basketball program allows your child to play without the pressure of competition while focusing on building skills and teamwork. We offer separate divisions for boys and girls and teams are created by grade and school.

Grades 2 – 6 (Apr – May)

• League play consists of 5 games taking place on Saturdays
• Games are played at City & Valley Schools

Registration is currently closed

Grades 3 – 4 (Nov – Jan)

• League play consists of 8 games taking place on Friday nights and/or Saturdays
• Saturday games are played at City & Valley Schools
• Friday games are played at the Warehouse

Registration is currently closed

Grades 5 – 8 (Nov – Jan)

• League play consists of 8 games taking place on Friday nights and/or Saturdays
• Saturday games are played at City & Valley Schools
• Friday games are played at the Warehouse
• Optional tournament at the end of the season

Registration is currently closed

Competitive Basketball League:

Due to current covid safety guidelines, we are unable to offer our traditional spring 2021 season. Unless guidelines are updated, we plan to resume regular leagues in the fall of 2021.

The Competitive league is designed to provide more competition than the YMCA recreational league, yet still provides a positive experience for all.

• Coaches register their team, schedule their own practices and teams provide their own uniforms
• Teams will play 8 games during the season (unless forces out of our control occur) and end in a seeded, single-elimination tournament

Grades 3 – 8 (Nov – Jan/Season 1)

• Regular season games are played on Mondays and/or Wednesdays at the Warehouse and/or HUB beginning the first week of November
• Tournament games can be played on Mon/Wed/Fri

Registration is currently closed

Grades 3 – 8 (Feb – May/Season 2)

• Regular season games are played on Mondays and/or Wednesdays at the Warehouse and/or HUB
• Tournament games can be played on Mon/Wed/Fri

Registration is currently closed

Volunteer Coaches: All YMCA sports leagues are coached by volunteers. We are always looking for great coaches for all sports. If you are interested in joining our team as a volunteer coach, please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Flag Football:

In Youth Flag Football (boys & coed), the focus is on teamwork in a positive and structured environment. Youth will learn how to throw, catch, run routes, and other aspects of the game that will keep them active and help them develop skills such as hand-eye coordination. In addition, they will have an opportunity to develop leadership skills and build self-esteem as they improve their technique.

*Please read YMCA Sports COVID-19 Safety Information & Expectations before registering your child.

Grades 1 – 6 (Apr 17 – May 22)

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Grades 3 – 4 (Mar 6 – 27)

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Recreational Indoor Soccer Clinics:

This is an instructional and recreational youth soccer clinic designed for kids to have fun while learning the rules and skills of the game. Kids practice the fundamentals of soccer like dribbling, shooting, passing, and in most cases, going the right way down the field through fun drills and games. See below for ages and dates.

*Please read YMCA Sports COVID-19 Safety Information and Expectations before registering your child.

Ages 3 – 5 

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Volleyball Clinics:

In recreational youth volleyball clinics, players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, sportsmanship, teamwork & healthy habits while developing skills like spiking, setting & serving, practicing drills & having fun. See below for ages and dates.

*Please read YMCA Sports COVID-19 Safety Information and Expectations before registering your child.

Grades 3 – 4: FULL

Grades 5 – 6: FULL

Multi-Sport Clinics:

Kids get the chance to find a sport that they’ll absolutely love! YMCA Multi-Sport Clinics are designed to teach players the fundamentals of soccer, basketball, rugby and flag football. These programs are an ideal way to introduce children to sports before they participate in a class or league setting.

*Please read YMCA Sports COVID-19 Safety Information and Expectations before registering your child.

Grades 2 – 3
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YMCA youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others. As parents, we encourage you to become more than just spectators but to consider being a volunteer coach – as well as being your child’s greatest fan!

There’s a lot to know as a youth sports participant parent and we want you to have all the information you need. This information is just for YOU so please spend some time reviewing this material.

BE A YOUTH SPORTS COACH TODAY.

Volunteer Coaches Information 

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.

COACHES APPLICATION – not accepting applications at this time.

Team Forms
Roster Waiver

Basketball – Practice Plans
Fitness Activities Ages 3-5            Practice Skill Ages 3-5          Warm-Up Ages 3-5          Team Circle Ages 3-5
Fitness Activities Ages 6-7            Practice Skill Ages 6-7          Warm-Up Ages 6-7          Team Circle Ages 6-7
Fitness Activities Ages 8-9            Practice Skill Ages 8-9          Warm-Up Ages 8-9          Team Circle Ages 8-9
Fitness Activities Ages 10-11        Practice Skill Ages 10-11      Warm-Up Ages 10-11      Team Circle Ages 10-11
Fitness Activities Ages 12 & Up     Practice Skill Ages 12 & Up   Warm-Up Ages 12 & Up   Team Circle Ages 12 & Up

Educational  Material
Coaching & Core Values
7 Pillars of YMCA Youth Sports
Teaching Character Development
Concussion Information
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information
General Information

Requirements
Concussion Training
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training
Code of Conduct
Child Abuse Prevention Training
Step By Step Process for Coach Requirement

How do I get a refund?

Refunds will be granted minus a $10 administrative fee for requests made prior to practice beginning or football equipment is issued. A 50% refund will be granted prior to the first game. Once games begin, no refunds will be granted.

Is financial assistance available?

Thanks to the generous donors of our Philanthropy in Action, and our commitment to strengthen our community, financial assistance is available to those who need it. As a mission-driven, nonprofit organization we strive to ensure everyone can learn, grow, and thrive through YMCA programs.

Please complete the Childcare & Programs Financial Assistance Application. The application is also available at any YMCA branch or by calling 509 777 9622. Applications and supporting documents can be delivered to the YMCA corporate office at 1126 N. Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99201 or to any YMCA branch. Or it may be emailed, Attention Business Office.

Processing financial assistance applications takes 5-10 business days. Participants will be able to participate or register for the league AFTER the Financial Assistance Application has been processed.

Can I register for any team?

Registrations are accepted on an individual basis. We build teams by grade and school only.

What happens when I sign up during guaranteed registration?

Guaranteed Registration: You will be placed on the school to which your child attends or played on last year. You will get your shirt/jersey before the game. If there’s not enough participants on the team you were placed on, then you will be contacted and placed on another team of your choosing.

What if I register late?

Non-Guaranteed Registration: To register after the program deadline we cannot guarantee your registration. Call the Program Director about team availability. After choosing a team with availability, you may register for the program. Shirt or jersey may not be available prior to the 1st game but will be supplied as soon as possible.

Does the YMCA provide insurance?

No. Program participants must have their own insurance.

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