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 January 15th.

Last Games/Awards Day: February 26th

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 December 20th, 2024
• 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: December 17, 2024: 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:

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. If it’s not fun, kids will lose interest at this age.

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before March 1, 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, Friday’s at 5pm, or Saturday’s at 8:30am
• For Ages 5 & 6, Practice/Games will start on Monday, January 13th, Friday, January 17th, or Saturday, January 18th

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: December 17th:  6:00pm-7:00pm

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 20th, 2024
• 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: March 1st

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.

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

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. Practices start the week of January 6th.
• 7/8 games will start on Friday, January 17th or Saturday, January 18th

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1

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: December 17th: 6:00-7:00pm

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 6th, 2024.

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut-Off March 1, 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 December 20th, 2024
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

What to Expect:

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

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

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 January 6th.
• 9/10 will play games Friday evenings, starting January 17th or Saturday, January 18th
• This is a coed league

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

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: December 17th 6:00pm-7:00pm

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

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off March 1, 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 December 20th, 2024
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

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 January 6th.
• 11/12 will play game Friday evenings or Saturdays. Starting January 17th or 18th.
• This is a coed league

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

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: December 17th, 6:00pm-7:00pm

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

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off March 1, 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 December 20, 2024
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

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 Friday evenings or Saturdays. First Game: January 17th or 18th
• Boys and Girls are separate in this league. (only if we have enough)

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

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: December 17, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm

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 6th.

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off March 1st

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]

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before March 1st, 2025.

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, January 15th.

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, December 17th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 18th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: January 15th

Game Schedules will be posted on 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.

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

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the participant’s age on or before March 1, 2025.

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 18th.

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, December 17thth @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 18th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

Game Schedules will be posted on 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 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 March 1, 2025.

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 – 5:00 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, December 17th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 18th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

Game Schedules will be posted on 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.

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 March 1, 2025.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 9 & 10 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, Th, or Fr) between 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.
• 9 & 10 age group will play games on Saturdays.
• Game times can range anywhere from 9:00 am – 5:00 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, December 17th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 18th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

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 March 1, 2025.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 11 & 12 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, Th, or Fr) between 5:00 pm-9:00 pm.
• 11 & 12 age group will play games on Saturdays.
• Game times can range anywhere from 9:00 am – 5:00 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, December 17th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 18th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

Game Schedules will be posted on 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.

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 March 1, 2025.

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.
• 13 & 14 age group will play games on Saturdays.
• 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, December 17th @ 6:00 pm
• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on December 18th.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Last Games/Awards Day: March 1st

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]