Basketball
Practice Locations (Clark County):
- Thomas Jefferson
- Parkwood
- Jonathan Jennings
- Wilson
- Bridgepoint
- Utica
Practice Locations (Floyd County):
- Slate Run
- Mt. Tabor
- Floyd Knobs
- Grantline
- Greenville
- Green Valley
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| Fees |
| Member: |
$53 |
| Non-Member: |
$65 |
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| Age 3 Coed
In this division children are introduced to the sport of basketball. They learn basic skills - dribbling, passing and shooting. The court is sized appropriately for this age group with a 6-foot goal. Coaches and officials take an active role in teaching and parental involvement is encouraged. A smaller ball is used. Teams practice for 20-25 minutes and then play a short game.
Ages 4-5 Coed
Children in this division begin to learn many of the rules of basketball. The main focus is on offense and ball handling skills. An appropriate size court is used with a 6-foot goal. Games are officiated with an emphasis on learning. Teams practice for 20-25 minutes and then play a game.
Ages 6-7
Coed Six and seven-year olds expand their skills and knowledge of basketball through practices and games. Zone defense is introduced and ball handling and shooting are emphasized. Children play on an appropriately-sized court with 8-foot goals. Teams have one practice and one game each week.
Ages 8-9
Coed Teamwork and skill development is emphasized. Man-to-man defense is introduced. Passing, shooting and defensive skills are strengthened. The goal height is 10 feet. Teams have one practice and one game each week. Teams may travel to other area YMCAs for games.
Ages 10-11 Coed, 12-14 Coed
This division continues an emphasis on skill development, physical fitness and teamwork. All basketball rules apply with limited pressing. Teams play end-of-season tournaments. |
YMCA Team League
There are no individual sign-ups for the Team League! The YMCA team league has sign up only for teams. Teams must have a coach, and the coach signs up the team.
Boys and Girls
- Grades 3 & 4
- Grades 5 & 6
- Grades 7 & 8
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Sessions: Jan. 16 - March 6
Registration Ends: Dec. 13, 2009
Coaches Meeting: Jan. 5, 2010
Meet Your Coach: Sunday, January 10 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 3 year olds at 2:00
- 4 & 5 year olds Teams 1-8 at 2:30 p.m. and Teams 9-14 at 3:00 p.m.
- 6 & 7 year olds Teams 1-10 at 3:30 p.m. and Teams 11-18 at 4:00 p.m.
- 8 & 9 year olds at 4:30 p.m.
- 10 & 11 year olds and 14 & 15 year olds at 5:00 p.m.

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