FALL YOUTH BASKETBALL
The YMCA basketball program will be concentrating on the fundamentals of basketball: passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense, along with other necessary skills needed to become good basketball players. This exciting program will be a great way for youth to learn and develop their basketball skills.
Fall Youth Basketball League registration is now open at the Fort Madison Family YMCA. The Y’s Youth Basketball Program is broken into two leagues, Mighty Mites and 1st/2nd Grade. Both leagues are designed to prepare and instruct players on the fundamentals of the sport while playing in game situations. Practices held Tuesdays for Mighty Mites and Thursdays for 1st & 2nd Grade with all games held on Saturdays.
Mighty Mites Fall Youth League – Available to girls and boys 5 & 6 years of age. This league emphasizes on fun, with players having the opportunity to learn the basic skills of basketball while preparing them for the next level through game situations. The importance of teamwork, fair play, sportsmanship and cooperation are emphasized in this league.
• Registration ends Friday, October 28th at Noon
• Fees: $25 for Members, $45 for Non-Members
• Shirt not guaranteed for any late registrations. A $10 Late Fee will be added for all late registrations submitted after initial registration deadline. No registrations will be accepted after November 4th.
• Mighty Mites practice begins Tuesday, November 8th
• Practices will be on Tuesdays between 5:15-5:45 and 6:00-6:30 at The Y
1st & 2nd Grade Fall Youth League – Available to 1st and 2nd grade boys and girls. This league focuses on the fundamentals of the game of basketball giving players the ability to expand on skills all while continuing to build positive sportsmanship to their foundation.
• Registration ends Friday, October 28th at Noon
• Fees: $25 for Members, $45 for Non-Members
• Shirt not guaranteed for any late registrations. A $10 Late Fee will be added for all late registrations submitted after initial registration deadline. No registrations will be accepted after November 4th.
• Youth League practice begins Thursday, November 10th (Thursday, November 24th practice will moved to Wednesday, November 23rd)
• Practices will be on Thursday between 5:15-5:45 and 6:00-6:30 at The Y
GAME DATES:
November 12th, 19th, and 26th
December 3rd, 10th, and 17th
