Youth Basketball

Youth Basketball

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.

FPP members will receive 25% off of recreational sports. Competitive sports are not eligible for FPP.
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2024 Summer Basketball

Basketball Ages Preschool - Grade 12
Early Registration March 18 - May 12
Registration Closes May 26
Practices Begin Week of June 3
Season (6 games) June 15 - July 27
Locations Briargate, Downtown, Southeast & Tri-Lakes

The date and time you register for is the time of your practice!
Games will be played on the weekend.

2024 Fall Basketball

Ages Preschool - 12th Grade
Early Registration August 12 - September 29
Registration Closes October 13
Practices Begin Week of October 21
Season (6 games) November 2 - December 14

The date and time you register for is the time of your practice!
Games will be played on the weekend.

2025 Winter Basketball

Ages Preschool - Grade 12th Grade
Early Registration October 28 - December 15
Registration Closes December 29
Practices Begin Week of January 6, 2025
Season (6 games) January 18 - February 22, 2025

The date and time you register for is the time of your practice!
Games will be played on the weekend.

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Special thanks to our Fall & Winter Basketball Sponsor!

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AGE GROUP BREAKDOWNS:

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.

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.


Volunteer Coaches

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!

Our partnership with Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs

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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.

Sign up for the Just Ask Children's newsletter at childrenscolorado.org/YMCA

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