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The YMCA’s basketball program is geared toward learning the basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense with an emphasis on team play, overall gameplay and additional basketball concepts!
Some divisions are association-wide and games may vary in location.
Check your schedule for further details.
The date and time you register for is the time of your practice! Games will be played on the weekend.
Ages 3–18
Early Registration: Aug 18th – Sept 28th
Registration Closes: Nov 1st
Practices Begin: Week of Oct 20th
Season (6 games): Nov 1st – Dec 13th
The date and time you register for is the time of your practice!
Games will be played on the weekend.
Ages: Preschool - 12th Grade
Early Registration: October 27 - December 14, 2025
Registration Closes: December 21, 2025
Practices Begin: Week of January 5, 2026
Season (6 games): January 17 - February 21, 2026
The date and time you register for is the time of your practice!
Games will be played on the weekend.
Ages: Preschool - 12th Grade
Registration Opens – Member only: Mar 23 – Apr 5
Early Bird Open for M/NM: Apr 6 – Apr 19
Standard Registration *Increase $15 from Early Bird: Apr 20 – May 17
Registration Closes: May 17
Late Registration Opens for Spaces Available (Increase $15): May 18 – spaces full
Practices Start: Jun 1
Games start: Jun 13 or Jun 15. “June 21st – Aug 2nd (Basketball and 3–5 T-ball), Week of June 23rd – Week of August 4th (6–14 yr old Baseball) NO SATURDAY GAMES for ages 6–14”
Last Game & Medals: Jul 25 or Jul 31
The date and time you register for is the time of your practice!
Games will be played on the weekend.
Ages: Preschool - 12th Grade
Registration Opens – Member only: Jun 15 – Jun 29
Early Bird Open for M/NM: Jun 29 – Jul 13
Standard Registration *Increase $15 from Early Bird: Jul 13 – Aug 9
Registration Closes: Aug 9
Late Registration Opens for Spaces Available (Increase $15): Aug 10 – spaces full
Practices start: Aug 24
Games Start: Sep 12
Last Game & Medals: Oct 17
Season (6 games) Sep 12 - Oct 17
The date and time you register for is the time of your practice!
Games will be played on the weekend.
Preschool (3&4 year old): Will meet once a week for a clinic style format. Will meet every week at the time you sign up for.
Kindergarten (5&6 year old): Will meet on Saturday only for practice/play. Teams will be scheduled for a 30 minute practice followed by a game.
1st-8th Grade Rec: Will practice for one hour a week on the night & time you sign up for. Games will be played on Saturday.
5th-8th Grade Competitive: Will practice for one hour a week and games will be played on Saturdays.
High School: Will practice for one hour a week and games will be played on Saturdays.
We rely 100% on Volunteer Coaches here at the Y to teach our youth athletes the fundamentals of the game! We would love to have you out on the court helping the participants in our programs and making a difference in your community. If you, or anyone you may know, are interested in coaching a basketball team here at the YMCA or would like to know more information, please let us know.
The YMCA invites you to join our team of Volunteer Coaches (training provided). Please e-mail your local sports director to apply today!
Ages 6-14 years
Dates September 14 - October 19 (6 week program)
Times Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(6-8 year olds 9:30 am) (9-11 year olds 10:30 am) (12-14 year olds 11:30am)
Location Downtown YMCA
Cost $65 Members, $85 Nonmembers
The YMCA Fall Basketball Skills/Drills Training is a coed sports training program that enhances student athletes on court skills demonstrated through corrective fundamental training. In conjunction with skills development, student athletes will accumulate character building skills through leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving and much more.
Special thanks to our Summer Basketball Sponsor!
With a focus on youth development, wellness and injury prevention, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region and Children’s Hospital Colorado partner to strengthen our community and help kids learn, grow and thrive.
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