
YOUTH BASKETBALL
AGES 5-13

Join the best basketball program in the community. After all, The Y invented basketball! James Naismith, a teacher at the international YMCA training school, invented basketball in 1891. He was challenged to create a game that could be played indoors during the cold winter months. By hanging simple peach baskets and using a soccer ball, Naismith created the game of basketball and wrote the first 13 rules of the game.
Youth Basketball encourages and promotes healthy kids, families and communities by prioritizing family involvement, wholesome competition and the value of participation - not just winning. Kids and teens learn team-building skills, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others, while also growing as individuals and developing a positive self-image. Youth Basketball is held during the spring, summer, and fall months for youths ages 5 - 14. We encourage parents to get involved by contributing time as volunteer coaches - as well as being their kid's greatest fan.
SEASON 1: WINTER BASKETBALL
INTERESTED IN COACHING?
We are still looking for volunteer coaches for the coming season! Contact Noah Bernstein for more information.
FIRST PRACTICE
Week of Monday, January 30th
FIRST GAME
Saturday, February 11
LAST GAME
Saturday, April 1
PRACTICE DAYS/TIMES
Monday - Thursday, 5:30pm-8:30pm
(Each Team has 1 Practice per Week)
Ages 5-6: 5:30-6:30pm Monday - Thursday Options
Ages 7-8: 5:30-7:30pm Monday - Thursday Options
Ages 9-10: 6:30-8:30pm Monday - Thursday Options
Ages 11-13: 6:30-8:30pm Monday - Thursday Options
PRICE
Member: $250 Program Participant: $305
LOCATION
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
AGES
K through 8th grade
REGISTRATION
Members: December 1, 6am
Program Participants: December 3, 6am
PLAYER EVALUATIONS
Saturday, January 14
PLAYER EVALUATION TIMES
Ages 5-6: 9am - 10am
Ages 7-8: 10am - 11am
Ages 9-10: 11am - 12pm
Ages 11-13: 12pm - 1pm
GAME TIMES
9:00am-4:00pm
AGES 5-6
9:00 - 10:00am
AGES 11-13
1:00 - 4:00pm
AGES 7-8
10:00 - 11:00am
AGES 9-10
11:00am - 1:00pm
BASKETBALL FAQ'S
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Please bring your own water bottle to refill. Water fountains are in use, but we encourage our players to stay hydrated on and off the court!
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We recommend that players wear clean shoes in an effort to maintain our basketball court.

Important Dates
Session 1: Winter 2023
REGISTRATION OPEN — DECEMBER 1
REGISTRATION CLOSE — JANUARY 13
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Player evaluation — JANUARY 14
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First Practice — JANUARY 30
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First Game — FEBRUARY 11
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Last Game — APRIL 1
Session 2: Spring 2023
REGISTRATION OPEN — MARCH 1
REGISTRATION CLOSE — APRIL 7
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Player evaluation — APRIL 8
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First Practice — APRIL 24
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First Game — MAY 6
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Last Game — JUNE 24