6th-8th Grade | 2026 Fall Fall Youth Basketball

Information

BASKETBALL

Did you know the Y invented basketball in 1891? Today, our co-ed youth basketball program emphasizes the values of team sports, including fair play, teamwork, and having fun!

Registration opens August 1

Register by Oct. 1 to avoid a $20 late fee.

No registration after Oct. 17.

AGE: K-8 grade

COST: Members $79, Community $130

JERSEY: $13 (JERSEYS ARE MANDATORY TO PLAY)

DATES: Oct. 17-Dec. 19

GAMES

Games start Saturday, November 7

Games end Saturday, December 19

Games held in YMCA Fortin Gym

No games or practices will be held on the week of Thanksgiving  

PRACTICE

LOCATION: YMCA Fortin Gym

Teams, practice times, practice locations, and game schedules will be determined by final enrollment numbers after skills day.

COACHES MEETING

LOCATION: YMCA Fortin Gym East

TIME: 6:00 PM

Before Season Meeting: Thursday, October 22

This league is only possible thanks to the support of our volunteer coaches. If you’re interested in helping coach a team, please let us know or plan to attend the upcoming coaches meeting.

SKILLS DAY

We will assess participants’ skills and assign teams after Skills Day.

LOCATION: YMCA Fortin Gym

SKILLS TIME:

Kindergarten: Thurs. Oct 15^th 6:00-7:00 pm

1st Grade: Sat. Oct 17^th 9:00-10:00 am

2nd Grade: Sat. Oct 17^th 10:15-11:15 am

3rd Grade: Sat. Oct 17^th 11:30 am-12:30 pm

4th Grade: Sat. Oct 17^th 12:45-1:45 pm

5th Grade: Sat. Oct 17^th 2:00-3:00 pm

6th-8th Grade: Fri. Oct 16^th 6:00-7:00 pm

AFTER SKILLS DAY

Teams will be formed after Skills Day. Once teams are assigned, you will receive an email with your team name and, if applicable, your coach’s contact information.

If your team does not yet have a coach, it means we are still looking for a volunteer. If you’re interested in coaching, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love your support!

Practices will begin the week of October 26^th. There will be two weeks of practice before the first games, which start on November 7th.