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Hit the Hardwood With the Y

Play ball with the folks who invented the sport! Y youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families, and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image, and a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.

Families are encouraged to be more than mere spectators, by contributing their time as volunteer coaches—as well as being their kid’s greatest fan. 

Registration is open now for summer leagues and programs! Registration for fall leagues and programs opens June 15 at 6:00 am. 

Youth Basketball Leagues & Programs

Minis Program

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Preschoolers 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 to 5, co-ed 

Schedule: Practices with scrimmages are held once per week for 8 weeks. Days and times of program vary by location. 

Summer Locations - Registration Open Now: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Matt Griffin, Northshore, and West Seattle Family Ys

Fall Locations - Registration Opens June 15: Auburn Valley, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Kent, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews East Madison, Northshore, and West Seattle Family Ys

Led By: Y staff

Score: Not tracked

Family Involvement: Required

Kinders Program

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Kindergarteners 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: 5 to 6, co-ed

Schedule: Practices with scrimmages are held once per week for 8 weeks. Days and times of program vary by location. 

Summer Locations - Registration Open Now: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Matt Griffin, Northshore, and West Seattle Family Ys

Fall Locations - Registration Opens June 15: Auburn Valley, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Kent, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews East Madison, Northshore, and West Seattle Family Ys

Led By: Y staff

Score: Not tracked

Family Involvement: Encouraged

Rookies League

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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

Schedule: Teams are formed by Y staff and practice once per week. Games are played Saturday or Sunday against other teams. 

Summer Locations - Registration Open Now: Sammamish Community and West Seattle Family Ys

Fall Locations - Registration Opens June 15: Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Northshore, and West Seattle Family Ys

Led By: Volunteer coach

Score: Not tracked

 

 

 

Juniors League

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Take your skills to the next level and experience constructive competition. Players in this youth basketball league continue to build skills like dribbling, shooting, passing and begin learning basketball plays through fun drills. 

Grades: 3 to 6, single-gender

Schedule: We practice once per week and play games on the weekend, including home games and games against other Ys in the region. 

Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer 2022. 

Fall Locations - Registration Opens June 15: Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, and West Seattle Family Ys, as well as the Northshore Y at the Carol Edwards Center (Woodinville)

Led By: Volunteer coach

Score: Tracked

 

 

Legends League

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Celebrate the love of the game in this youth basketball league! Legends focus on learning plays, practicing teamwork, and building fundamental skills. Teams participate at a higher level of competition that helps prepare them for playing in school leagues and throughout their entire life.

Grades: 7 to 9, single-gender

Schedule: We practice once per week and play games on the weekend, including home games and games against other Ys in the region.

Summer Locations: There are no programs planned for summer 2022. 

Fall Locations - Registration Opens June 15: Bellevue Family, Dale Turner Family, and Matt Griffin Ys

Led By: Volunteer coach

Score: Tracked

 

Clinics, Academies & Intros

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

Grades: K to 9, co-ed

Schedule: Varies by program. Offered throughout the year.

Led By: Y staff
 

Key Information & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I register?

You can register online via the links above, over the phone by calling (206) 382-5022, or at your local Y.

I cannot afford the full cost of the program, is financial assistance available?

Yes! The Y is committed to ensuring all families have access to quality and enriching youth programs. If the fee for youth sports prevents a challenge for your family, financial assistance is available.

For Y members, your program scholarship is already attached to your Y account and available upon registration. For community members, please drop by your local Y or call us at (206) 382-5022 to learn more. 

Do Y Members receive a discount on youth sports programs or leagues?

Yes! To see your Y Member discount, please click the register button for your chosen program or league and click the activity to see pricing for both Y Members and Community.

What are your current policies and procedures related to Covid-19?

You and your child(ren)'s safety is our highest priority. We understand Covid-19 safety protocols change frequently, and it can cause confusion. As new guidance emerges and the science develops, we continuously seek ways to minimize risk to the community. We appreciate our staff and members’ flexibility and willingness to shift as we seek an end to the pandemic.

Our mask and vaccine policy is based on local, state, and federal regulations plus best practices for similar industries across the country.  

Our staff are trained to follow all safety protocols and cleaning procedures, including thoroughly sanitizing touchpoints between groups or programs.

Does my child need to be potty trained?

Yes, all participants must be potty trained.

What is your refund policy?

Please review our cancellation and refund policies here.

Who do I contact with questions?

Contact information for the following locations:

Key Information for Leagues

What are the key season dates?

Spring

  • Season begins the week of April 4
  • Games begin the weekend of April 23
  • Season ends the weekend of June 11
  • Make up games will take place weekend of June 18 and/or June 25

Summer

  • Season begins the week of July 4
  • Games begin the weekend of July 23
  • Season ends the weekend of August 26

Fall

  • Season begins the week of September 12
  • Games begin the weekend of October 1
  • Season ends the weekend of November 19
When will my child practice?

For the summer season, you will be informed of your practice time during the week of June 20.

For the fall season, you will be informed of your practice time during the week of August 29.

What if I don't get information about practice times by the indicated date?

For the summer season, you will be informed of your practice time during the week of June 20. If by June 27 you have not been contacted, please reach out to your local Y.

For the fall season, you will be informed of your practice time during the week of August 29. If by September 6 you have not been contacted, please reach out to your local Y.

How often will my child practice?

Teams will practice once per week for 45 – 60 minutes, depending on age group.

Where are games and practices?
  • Practices will be held at your local Y facility.
  • Games for our Rookies leagues will be held at your local Y facility.
  • Games for our Juniors and Legends leagues will be held at your local Y facility and other Ys in the region.
When will we receive a game schedule?

Game schedules will be released a week prior to the first weekend of games. 

Who will be the coach?

Our teams are led by volunteer coaches. 

How do we apply to be a volunteer coach?

We are looking for volunteer coaches to lead our teams. Please visit this link to sign up or contact your local Y.

Can I request to be on a team with a buddy?

Yes, we will do our best to honor requests but can not guarantee them. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to request ONE buddy. Your buddy must also request you on their registration.

When will we receive a uniform?

Uniforms will be distributed before the first game.

How are teams formed?

Teams are formed based on grade, school, and buddy requests.

What happens when games are postponed or canceled due to bad weather and/or power outages?

If a game has been played more than 50%, that game is considered final. If an entire game is canceled, we try to reschedule for a future weekend or weeknight. Because the weather is out of our control, sometimes games cannot be rescheduled, but we will do our best.

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