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Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA

Girls Division 5-6 | 2026 Winter Youth Basketball

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YMCA Youth Basketball Rules – Updated December 2025

Division: Girls 5–6

Teams listed first on the schedule are the visiting team and will wear the dark blue Clippers jersey. Teams listed second are the home team and will wear the white Clippers jersey.

League Format

We currently have 11 players registered for this division.

Every Saturday from January 17 through March 7, players will have:

  • Practice: 8:30 AM
  • Game: Starts promptly at 9:00 AM

Game Rules

  • Game Length: Two 10-minute halves with a running clock (stops only for injuries).
  • Halftime: 3-minute break.
  • Substitutions: Made halfway through each half.
    • Exception: Injuries.
  • No record of team or individual fouls; players do not foul out.
  • Basket Height: 6–7 ft
  • Ball Size: 27.5” junior size
  • Games may be played on a half or full court.
  • If tied at the end of regulation, the game ends in a tie.

Offense

  • No lane violations (3 seconds in the key).
  • No backcourt violations (over-and-back).
  • No shooting fouls; if fouled during a shot, the offense takes the ball out on the nearest sideline.
  • If players bunch up or make no progress, officials will stop play, instruct players to spread out, and resume with possession at the nearest sideline.
  • Violations (e.g., double-dribble):
    • First time: referee explains and demonstrates proper form.
    • Subsequent violations: turnover.
  • Jump ball called immediately when two players fight for possession.

Defense

  • Defense must stay inside the 3-point line (no press beyond the arc).
  • Defensive players may not break the plane of the 3-point line to intercept passes.
  • Reach-in steals are not permitted; pass interceptions are allowed.
  • Players may take the ball only if the opponent clearly loses control.
  • Defenders must keep arms straight up when contesting a shot.

General Information

  • Jerseys:
    • All players need a new jersey this season as we’ve partnered with the Los Angeles Clippers for official team jerseys.
    • Jerseys must be purchased through the Augusta Sportswear website.
  • Practices:
    • Begin promptly at 8:30 AM every Saturday.
    • Most practices will be held at the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA during the week.
  • Games:
    • Immediately follow practice at 9:00 AM on Saturdays at Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA.

Important Dates

  • Regular Season Begins: Saturday, January 17
  • Picture Day: To be determined
  • Season Ends: Approximately Saturday, March 7
  • Make-Up Day: If a game is canceled, a make-up game may be scheduled.
  • Teams will play 8 games total.

League Stats

Team Name Win Loss Tie PCT
Hoop Queens 0 0 0 0.000
Coach/Contact:
Kaitland Sweet
Coach/Contact:
Jessica Thomson
Ranked:
1st
Calendar:
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Next Games

Week - 1

Saturday 01/17/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
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Week - 2

Saturday 01/24/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
0
Hoop Queens
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Week - 3

Saturday 01/31/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
0
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Week - 4

Saturday 02/07/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
0
Hoop Queens
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Week - 5

Saturday 02/14/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
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Week - 6

Saturday 02/21/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
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Week - 7

Saturday 02/28/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
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Week - 8

Saturday 03/07/2026
  08:30 AM
  Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Main Branch
TBD
0
Hoop Queens
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