Youth Basketball League (October-February)
YMCA Basketball League is an instructional program designed for youngsters new to the sport of basketball as well as those who want to brush up on the rules, tactics, and skills, improve their game and most importantly, HAVE FUN! Each team is coached by volunteer parents and community members with a focus on participation, sportsmanship and staying active. Each team will have one evening practice and one game a week and all children receive a t-shirt uniform. Our 7-week league is offered to children in kindergarten-5th grade. A separate Middle School League is offered to players in grades 6-8. The winter league begins the week of Monday, January 9 and ends Friday, February 24, 2012. The fall program will return in October 2012. Registration will begin Monday, September 16, 2012. We offer four divisions based on your child’s grade:
Hoopers (Kindergarten):
One 35 minute practice, followed by a 20 minute game, once a week. Youth size basketballs for small hands. 5 v 5.
Hoopers Roster and Schedule
Rookies (Grade 1):
One 55 minute practice and one game a week. Practice times available Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Games are held on Friday evening. Youth size basketballs for small hands. 5 v 5.
Rookies Roster and Schedule
Winners (Grades 2-3):
One 55 minute practice and one game a week. Practice times available Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Games are held on Friday evening. Intermediate size basketballs. 5 v 5.
Winners Roster and Schedule
Champions (Grades 4-5):
One 55 minute practice and one game a week. Practice times available Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Games are held on Friday evening. Official size basketballs. 5 v 5. Team rosters & schedules for players in the Champions Division will be emailed to you over the weekend. If you are unsure what time to arrive for practice, please call the Y at (734) 996-9622.
Champions Roster and Schedule
MSBL - Middle School Basketball League (Grades 6-8):MSBL is available to boys and girls in grades 6-8 who want to further develop skills, and play more competitively. See Middle School Basketball League page for more information
Middle School Rosters and Schedules
Your child will be placed in a league based on his/her school grade during the 2011/12 academic year.
■ Team Rosters Team rosters and coach assignments will be published online at www.annarborymca.org on Friday, December 30. We register approximately 10 players per team based on grade and experience. Players who register before Friday, December 23 may request up to three teammates. ■ Registration, Fees & Refunds Early Bird Registration: November 14 – December 23, 2011. YMCA members: $45, Community Members: $85 Late registration: December 24 – 30, 2011. YMCA members: $55, Community Members: $95 ■ Become a Y volunteer coach! Y youth sports teams are coached by one or two trained YMCA volunteer coaches, many of whom are parents or community members. If you like to work with children and enjoy helping them learn and succeed, we need you! If you are interested in coaching, you need to be at least 18 years of age and attend a Y coach’s workshop prior to the start of the season. Our workshops introduce volunteers like you to the YMCA’s character values and youth development philosophy. Our workshops also give you the practical skills necessary to teach and lead youth sports teams. No formal coaching experience is necessary; all we ask is that you are committed to helping young people build positive images of themselves and develop a passion for an active lifestyle. Coaches training will take place at the Ann Arbor YMCA on Wednesday, January 4 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Steve Petty at (734) 661-8018 or email spetty@annarborymca.org.
Places are limited so sign up early! Refunds will only be issued if a player cancels before the last day of registration. Through the generous contributions of our donors, the Ann Arbor YMCA is able to provide financial scholarships that enable all members of the community to enjoy YMCA programs, regardless of income. Applications for financial assistance are available on our website or at our membership desk. The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, December 23, 2011.
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