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.
Youth Basketball Leagues & Programs
Minis Program
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.
Winter Locations: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Kent, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews East Madison, Northshore, Sammamish Community, and West Seattle Family Ys
Led By: Y staff
Score: Not tracked
Family Involvement: Required
Kinders Program
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.
Winter Locations: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Kent, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews East Madison, Northshore, Sammamish Community, and West Seattle Family Ys
Led By: Y staff
Score: Not tracked
Family Involvement: Encouraged
Rookies League
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.
Winter Locations: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews East Madison, Northshore, and West Seattle Family Ys
Led By: Volunteer coach
Score: Not tracked
Juniors League
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.
Winter Locations: Auburn Valley, Bellevue Family, Coal Creek Family, Dale Turner Family, Matt Griffin, Meredith Mathews East Madison, Northshore, and West Seattle Family Ys
Led By: Volunteer coach
Score: Tracked
Legends League
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.
Winter Locations: Auburn Valley, Dale Turner Family, Matt Griffin, and Northshore Ys
Led By: Volunteer coach
Score: Tracked
Clinics, Academies & Intros
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)
Key Information for Leagues
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Swim Lessons
As the largest provider of swim lessons in the country, we strive to help all ages learn how to swim, so they can stay safe around water and learn the skills needed to make swimming a lifelong pursuit for healthy living.
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