Youth Basketball
Children learn basic basketball skills using age-appropriate equipment (i.e. smaller balls and baskets for preschool ages). They do fun drills and games that teach ball handling and shooting skills. Early in the program, skill work is stressed as they practice, and later the idea of team play will be developed as teams participate in league games.
Preschool Basketball Clinic Ages 3-5
Is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Children will learn basketball skills like dribbling and shooting, but the main focus is getting them acclimated to working in a team setting with others. Rim height is 6 ft.
Basketball Leagues
Our leagues use age appropriate equipment and modified rules to help children be successful and develop properly. The progression of rules and equipment are designed specifically to meet the needs of a growing child’s physical, mental and cognitive ability. Teams are divided into age groups (age groups are: 6-8, 9-10 and 11-14) that meet during the week for practice and have a game on Saturday.
Ages 6-14
Inter-YMCA Travel Basketball
Leaders Basketball Ages 10-11
New for 2012! YMCA Travel Basketball programs emphasize good sportsmanship and skill development in a fun, safe setting. Players will continue improving on individual skills of the game, but much more important the program will teach them teamwork, persistence, and communication. Games will be held at Carls YMCA, Livonia YMCA, Plymouth YMCA, or Farmington YMCA.
