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Youth Basketball
Youth basketball is a recreational program designed to teach fundamentals, sportsmanship, and teamwork! Youth basketball programs are offered to ages 3-15.
Baxter Close Ages 3 & 4
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 starting July 9th.
Last Games/Awards Day: August 20th
Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.
https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on June 27th
- 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, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.
Coaches Meeting: June 24th: 6:00pm-7:00pm
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:
- Introduction to Dribbling
- Introduction to Shooting
- 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. If it’s not fun, kids will lose interest at this age.
Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/23 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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01/14/26 - 02/25/26
We - 5:00 pm
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Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
Baxter Close Ages 5 & 6
AGE DIVISIONS
Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before August 23, 2025
PRACTICES AND GAMES
- 5 & 6 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice then a game after the practice on Monday’s at 5:00pm or Saturday’s at 8:30am
- For Ages 5 & 6, Practice/Games will start on Monday, July 7th or Saturday, July 12th.
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you participated in 2024 basketball, a uniform purchase is NOT required.
Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)
REGISTRATION
Members: $75 Non-Member: $150
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.
Coaches meeting is: June 24: 6:00pm-7:00pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on June 27th.
- Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com
Last Games/Awards Day: August 20th or 23rd
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:
- Introduction to Passing
- Introduction to Positioning & Defense
- Introduction to Dribbling
- 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.
Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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01/12/26 - 02/23/26
Mo - 12:00 am
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Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
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01/16/26 - 02/27/26
Fr - 5:00 pm
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Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
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01/17/26 - 02/28/26
Sa - 8:30 am
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Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
Baxter Close Ages 7 & 8
PRACTICES AND GAMES
- Ages 7&8 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 5:00pm-7:00pm. Practices start the week of June 30th.
- 7/8 games will start on Saturday, July 12th
Last Games/Awards Day: August 23rd
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.
Coaches Meeting: June 24th: 6:00-7:00pm
Coaches can freeze a max of 3 players!
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.
REGISTRATION
- Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
- Age Cut-Off: August 23, 2025
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.
https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on June 27th
- Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes
What to Expect:
- Proper Passing Techniques
- Development of Positions
- Introduction to One-on-One Defense
- Ball Control & Dribbling
Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/17/26 - 02/28/26
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Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
Baxter Close Ages 9 & 10
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.
- Practices will begin the week of June 30th.
- 9/10 will play games Friday evenings or Saturday’s
- This is a co-ed league
Last Games/Awards Day: August 23rd
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.
Coaches Meeting: June 24th: 6:00-7:00pm
Coaches can freeze a max of 3 players!
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:
- Introduction to Zone Defense
- Passing & Movement
- Finishing & Shooting
- Defensive schemes
- Learning to move their feet on defense
- Double dribbling & Traveling will be called
REGISTRATION
- Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
- Age Cut Off: August 23, 2025
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.
https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on June 27th
- Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes
Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/17/26 - 02/28/26
|
Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
Baxter Close Ages 11 & 12
PRACTICES AND GAMES
- Ages 11&12 will have one hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 6:00pm-8:00pm.
- Practices start the week of June 30th. First game is July 12th.
- 11/12 will play games on Saturdays.
- This is a co-ed league
Last Games/Awards Day: August 23rd
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.
Coaches Meeting: June 24th: 6:00-7:00pm
Coaches can freeze a max of 3 players!
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:
- Advanced Schemes and Plays
- Introduction to Full Court play
- Intermediate Passing & Ball Movement
- Advanced One on One Defense, Zone defense, Press Defense
- Basic Team Tactics
- Double dribbling & Traveling will be called
REGISTRATION
- Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
- Age Cut Off: August 23, 2025
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.
https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on June 27th
- Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes
Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]
Registration Information
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/17/26 - 02/28/26
|
Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
Baxter Close Ages 13 & 14
PRACTICES AND GAMES
- Ages 13-14 will have one hour practices once during a weekday between 6:00pm-8:00pm.
- This age group will play games on Saturdays. First Game: July 12th
- Boys and Girls are separate in this league. (only if we have enough)
Last Games/Awards Day: August 23rd
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.
Coaches Meeting: June 24th: 6:00-7:00pm
Coaches can freeze a max of 3 players!
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:
- Introduction to Zone Defense
- Passing & Movement
- Finishing & Shooting
- Defensive schemes
- Learning to move their feet on defense
- Double dribbling & Traveling will be called
The season will begin with practices the week of June 30th.
REGISTRATION
- Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
- Age Cut Off: August 23rd
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you participated in 2024 Basketball, a uniform purchase is NOT required.
Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)
Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2/23 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 150.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/17/26 - 02/28/26
Boys
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Registration will open on 10/07/2025 |
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