Recreation Basketball League

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.

Volunteer coaches are needed! Please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Grades 2 – 6 (Apr – May)

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

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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

Recreation 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.

• All games played at local YMCAs

Grades 1 – 2 (Jan)
Clinic Format: 60 minutes

Registration is currently closed

Grades 3 – 4 (Feb) 

Clinic Format: 60 minutes

Registration is currently closed

Grades 5 – 6 (Mar)

Clinic Format: 60 minutes

Registration is currently closed

Competitive Basketball League

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.

Volunteer coaches are needed! Please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Grades 3 – 8 (Apr – May)

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Grades 1 – 2 (Sep – Oct)

Registration is currently closed

Grades 3 – 8 (September – October)

Registration is currently closed

Recreational Soccer

Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators for their child’s first soccer experience. Not only will you be their greatest fan  – you’ll be part of their learning as fundamentals of the game are shared along with a focus on inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and building confidence.

• Clinics are held at local YMCAs

Grades K – 1 (Apr – May)
Clinic Format: 60 minutes

Register

Grade 2 (Apr – May)
Clinic Format: 60 minutes

Register

Grades K – 1 (Sep – Oct)
Clinic Format: 60 minutes

Registration is currently closed

Grade 2 (Sep – Oct)
Clinic Format: 60 minutes

Registration is currently closed

Volleyball

Hit the court with the folks who invented the game – the Y! The first volleyball game was played at Springfield College in 1896.
Players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while sharpening skills like spiking, setting and serving, practicing drills and having fun.

Volunteer coaches are needed! Please contact our Sports Executive, Mike Williams.

Grades 4 – 6 (Apr – May)

• Spring games are played at Gary Middle School – 725 E Joseph Ave. Spokane 99208

Registration is currently closed

Grades 4 – 6 (Sep – Oct)

• Fall games are played at the Warehouse – 800 N Hamilton St. Spokane 99202

Registration is currently closed

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

*please click the above link and then scroll to the bottom of the page

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 Annual Giving Campaign, 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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