PRACTICES AND GAMES

• 3 & 4 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice followed by a game on Wednesdays
• Practice/Play game times will be on Wednesdays at 5:00pm

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 22nd
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• For Ages 3 & 4, Practice/Games will start on Wednesday, February 3rd

Last Games/Awards Day: February 21st

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, indianlandysports.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child is showing flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Dribbling
2. Introduction to Shooting
3. Introduction to Passing

Expect to see staff and coaches having fun and trying to herd cats. The goal is to create a fun experience for the child to continue to play the sport. Ifs it’s not fun, kids will lose interest at this age.

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before September 1st, 2023

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• 5 & 6 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice then a game directly after the practice on the day in which you are registered for. (Mondays, Fridays or Saturdays)

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you are currently participating in 2023 spring soccer, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

REGISTRATION

Members: $75 Non-Member: $150

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Other Information

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Passing
2. Introduction to Positioning & Defense
3. Introduction to Dribbling
4. Basic Shooting Form

Kids will start to learn fundamentals at this age level. The importance of this age is to learn. Coaches are looking to introduce all aspects of offense while promoting growth on and off the court.

The season will begin with practices the week of January 2nd, 2023

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 7&8 will have one hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 5:00pm-8:00pm.
• Age groups will play game on Friday evenings or Saturdays.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

The season will begin with practices the week of January 2nd, 2024.

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut-Off September 1, 2023

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 9&10 will have one hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 6:00pm-8:00pm.
• Age groups will play game Friday evenings or Saturday mornings.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Zone Defense
2. Passing & Movement
3. Finishing & Shooting
4. Defensive schemes
5. Learning to move their feet on defense
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

The season will begin with practices the week of January 2nd, 2023

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off September 1, 2023

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 11&12 will have one hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 6:00pm-9:00pm.
• Age groups will play game Friday evenings or Saturdays.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Advanced Schemes and Plays
2. Introduction to Full Court play
3. Intermediate Passing & Ball Movement
4. Advanced One on One Defense, Zone defense, Press Defense
5. Basic Team Tactics
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

The season will begin with practices the week of January 2nd, 2024

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off September 1, 2023

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 13-15 will have one hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 8:00pm-9:00pm.
• Age group will play games on Friday Evenings or Saturdays.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Zone Defense
2. Passing & Movement
3. Finishing & Shooting
4. Defensive schemes
5. Learning to move their feet on defense
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

The season will begin with practices the week of January 2nd, 2024

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off September 1, 2023

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you participated in 2023 Summer Basketball, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before January 1, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 6-8 will have one hour practices once a week on Thursdays at 6:00pm or 7:00pm for the first three weeks of the season. Beginning week four, Ages 6-8 will play a game during the same times as their scheduled practice.
• Season will begin the week of January 8 and run through March 30.

YMCA PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Basketball Jersey (will receive before first games)

REGISTRATION

• Members: $55| Non-Member: $100
• Registration closes January 8th

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Will Robbins at [email protected].

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

Contact Information : Will Robbins, Program Director ([email protected])

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before January 1, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 9-10 will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Season will begin the week of January 8 and run through March 30.
• Games begin after Week Four.

YMCA PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Basketball Jersey (will receive before first games)

REGISTRATION

• Members: $55| Non-Member: $100
• Registration closes January 8th

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Will Robbins at [email protected].

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

Contact Information : Will Robbins, Program Director ([email protected])

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before January 1, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 11-12 will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Season will begin the week of January 8 and run through March 30.
• Games begin after Week Four.

YMCA PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Basketball Jersey (will receive before first games)

REGISTRATION

• Members: $55 | Non-Member: $100
• Registration closes January 8th

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Will Robbins at [email protected].

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

Contact Information : Will Robbins, Program Director ([email protected])

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before November 1, 2023

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 13-15 will meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Season will begin the week of January 8 and run through March 30.
• Games begin after Week 4.

YMCA PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Basketball Jersey (will receive before first games)

REGISTRATION

• Members: $55 | Non-Member: $100
• Registration closes January 8th.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Will Robbins at [email protected].

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

Contact Information : Will Robbins, Program Director ([email protected])

In this six week basketball clinic, young athletes will train and develop basic basketball skills for beginners. Athletes will meet once a week, beginning January 8 through March 30.

Registration Closes: Sunday, January 8

Members: $55 | Non-members: $100

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before February 24th, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• 3 & 4 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 15-minute practice followed by a game on Wednesdays.
• Practice/Play game will be played at either 5:00 PM or 5:45 pm on Wednesday Evenings depending on the number of teams and players signed up.
• Practice/Games will start on Wednesday, Jan 10th.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 19th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on Dec. 20th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: February 21st

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website, indianlandysports.com

We are Closed on Jan 1st. No practices! Make-up day for this holiday is Jan 5th.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child is showing flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Dribbling
2. Introduction to Shooting
3. Introduction to Passing

Expect to see staff and coaches having fun and trying to herd cats. The goal is to create a fun experience for the child to continue to play the sport. Ifs it’s not fun, kids will lose interest at this age.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director E [email protected]

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before February 24th, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• 5 & 6 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice followed by a game on Saturdays.
• Practice/Play game times can range anywhere from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday mornings depending on the number of teams and players signed up.
• Practice/Games will start on Saturday, January 13th.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 19th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on Dec. 20th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: February 24th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website, indianlandysports.com

We are Closed on Jan 1st. No practices! Make-up day for this holiday is Jan 5th.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child is showing flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Passing
2. Introduction to Positioning & Defense
3. Introduction to Dribbling
4. Basic Shooting Form

Kids will start to learn fundamentals at this age level. The importance of this age is to learn. Coaches are looking to introduce all aspects of offense while promoting growth on and off the court.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director E [email protected]

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before February 24th, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 7 & 8 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, Th, or Fr) between 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.
• 7 & 8 age group will play games on Saturdays.
• Game times can range anywhere from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm on Saturday mornings depending on the number of teams and players signed up.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 19th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on Dec. 20th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: February 24th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website, indianlandysports.com

We are Closed on Jan 1st. No practices! Make-up day for this holiday is Jan 5th.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If your child is showing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Proper Passing Techniques
2. Development of Positions
3. Introduction to One-on-One Defense
4. Ball Control & Dribbling

The U8 program encourages movement through basketball-related children’s games. A young player’s basketball experience should be a positive and fun one. Competitive pressures should be discouraged and players should be focused on the “everyone wins” theory. U8 players will be expected to be able to dribble with both hands and become comfortable with shooting and passing. More importantly, they will have fun and develop a love for the game.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director E [email protected]

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before February 24th, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 9-10 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, Th, Fr) between 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.
• Age groups 9-10 will play games on Saturdays.
• Game times can range anywhere from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday mornings depending on the number of teams and players signed up.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 19th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on Dec. 20th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: February 24th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website, indianlandysports.com

We are Closed on Jan 1st. No practices! Make-up day for this holiday is Jan 5th.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If your child is showing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Zone Defense
2. Passing & Movement
3. Finishing & Shooting
4. Defensive schemes
5. Learning to move their feet on defense
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

This is where motor skills are more refined. More fouls happen here. Children now can think in advance and begin to anticipate where the ball will be, as well as have the ability to stay at tasks longer. Children can identify with a team and begin to make friends. Socialization becomes very important. This is where “traditional” basketball is being played. Repetition of skills becomes very important and rules are more defined at this level.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director E [email protected]

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before February 24th, 2024.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 11-12 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, Th, Fr) from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.
• Ages 11-12 will play games on Saturdays starting Jan 13th.
• Game times can range anywhere from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 19th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on Dec. 20th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: February 24th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website, indianlandysports.com

We are Closed on Jan 1st. No practices! Make-up day for this holiday is Jan 5th.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If your child is showing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Zone Defense
2. Passing & Movement
3. Finishing & Shooting
4. Defensive schemes
5. Learning to move their feet on defense
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

This is where motor skills are more refined. More fouls happen here. Children now can think in advance and begin to anticipate where the ball will be, as well as have the ability to stay at tasks longer. Children can identify with a team and begin to make friends. Socialization becomes very important. This is where “traditional” basketball is being played. Repetition of skills becomes very important and rules are more defined at this level.

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before February 24th, 2024.

This league is BOYS ONLY.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 13-14 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, Th, Fr) from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.
• Ages 13-14 will play games on Saturdays starting Jan 13th.
• Game times can range anywhere from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

YMCA-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Jerseys and Shorts must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 19th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on Dec. 20th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: February 24th

Game Schedules will be posted on our sports website, indianlandysports.com

We are Closed on Jan 1st. No practices! Make-up day for this holiday is Jan 5th.

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Sick Policy: If your child is showing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Zone Defense
2. Passing & Movement
3. Finishing & Shooting
4. Defensive schemes
5. Learning to move their feet on defense
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

This is where motor skills are more refined. More fouls happen here. Children now can think in advance and begin to anticipate where the ball will be, as well as have the ability to stay at tasks longer. Children can identify with a team and begin to make friends. Socialization becomes very important. This is where “traditional” basketball is being played. Repetition of skills becomes very important and rules are more defined at this level.

Contact Information: Troy Love, Program Director E [email protected]