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When you think about basketball you can’t help but think of the YMCA. Why? Because we invented the sport back in 1891 in Springfield, MA – so it makes sense we know a thing or two about it. For over a century we have engaged youth creating a strong foundation of character and teamwork for a lifelong love of the game – while building skills for future community leaders. YMCA youth basketball emphasizes fun while encouraging fundamental skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

 

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Minis Program

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Preschoolers will learn rules and practice basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, passing, and in most cases, going the right way down the court through fun drills and games.

  • Ages 3 – 5, co-ed
  • Locations: Central, North, and Valley Y
  • Program Months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
  • Structure: This 50 minute clinic will include fun skills and drills and team/individual games
  • Days: Saturdays
  • 25 minutes of skills and drills, 20 minute games, and 5 minutes of water breaks.
  • Led by: Y Staff
  • Family Involvement: Highly recommended.
  • Scholarships Available
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Kinders Program

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Kinder Basketball Bash

This 50 minute clinic will include fun skills and drills, games, and a special gift each week. On the third Saturday we will light up the gym with glow sticks! Glow sticks will be provided during game time and the lights will be dimmed in the gym.

Fist Saturday: t-shirt
Second Saturday: keychain
Third Saturday: glow stick
Fourth Saturday: coloring book

*This is not a league. Please see our Rookies League if interested in a league style format.

  • Ages: 5 – 6, co-ed
  • Locations: Central Y, North Y, and Spokane Valley Y
  • Program Months: April
  • Led by: Y Staff
  • Scholarships Available
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Rookies Program

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Learn the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy habits while sharpening skills, practicing drills, and having fun.

  • Grades : 1 and 2, co-ed
    *Kindergartners can play up in the Rookies League or have their own division based on the number of participants.
  • Practice: Begins week of Feb 3. We practice once per week. Times and days are up to the coach’s availability.
  • Game Days: Fridays and/or Saturdays Feb 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and Mar 1, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29.
  • Locations: The Warehouse and Local Middle Schools
  • Led by: Volunteer Coach
  • Score: Not Tracked
  • Scholarships Available

Juniors Program

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The YMCA Juniors 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. We create teams by grade and school. Practice may begin the week of Mar 31.

  • Grades 3 – 4
  • Schedule: Apr 19 – May 17. League play consists of 5 games on Saturdays.
  • Locations: Local Middle Schools.
  • Led by: Volunteer Coach. Volunteer coaches needed!
  • Scholarships Available

Legends Program

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This program allows your child to play without the pressure of competition so they can focus on building skills and teamwork.

  • Grades 5 – 8
  • Separate divisions for boys and girls.
  • Program Dates: Nov 4 – Jan 31
  • Practice: Begins Oct 21. Times and days are up to the coach’s availability.
  • Games: Begin week of Nov 4. League play consists of 8 games taking place on Friday nights. There is an optional tournament at the end of the season.
  • Led by: Volunteer coach
  • Locations: The Warehouse & HUB
  • Score: Tracked
  • Scholarships Available
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Basketball Academy

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Get ready for the next season of basketball by fine-tuning skills in our academy or learn the basics in an intro series! Players focus on mastering the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, practice drills, and have fun.

  • Grades: 1 – 2 & 3 – 4, co-ed
  • Schedule: Weekends
  • Program Dates: March, July, August, and September.
  • Led by: Y Staff
  • Locations: Central Y, North Y, and Spokane Valley Y
  • Scholarships Available
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Competitive Basketball

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Celebrate the love of the game in this youth basketball league! Competitors focus on learning plays, practicing teamwork, and building fundamental skills. Teams participate at a higher level of competition, helping to prepare players for school leagues and lifelong love of the game.

  • Grades: 3 – 8, co-ed
  • Schedule: Feb 24 – May 12. Teams will play 8 games during the season and end in a seeded, single elimination tournament.
  • Game Days: Mon or Wed
  • Tournament Day: Mon and/or Wed.
  • Locations: The Warehouse & HUB
  • Led by: Volunteer Coach
  • Scholarships Available
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