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Our sport programs offer a fun and unique aspect to youth development. The leagues will offer a mix of fun, instruction, skills and drills that have been proven successful. These co-ed leagues will require parental volunteers in helping run drills and games.

Youth JR. NBA Basketball League  (Ages 5-12.5)

This co-ed league runs for multiple seasons varying from 8 to 15 weeks. We use Jr. NBA Youth Basketball guidelines for our rules. We focus on developing skills and physical fitness with practical learning in a game setting.

Upcoming Dates

Our league registration is open year round for all upcoming seasons even during the program. When you inquire there may not be a league available until the next season, our team will communicate with you once you inquire below.

• YBL I  '24 - Included with Family Membership
  • Reg Deadline: 10/26/24
  • Start: 11/9/24
  • End: 2/1/25
• YBL II  '24 - Included with Family Membership
  • Reg Deadline: 2/1/25
  • Start: 2/8/25
  • End: 4/5/25

Sign Up for Basketball

BASIC JR. NBA BASKETBALL INFORMATION

• No risk registration; if the program is canceled
• Co-ed, all abilities and skill levels welcome
• Ages 5-12.5, see age range/grade scale (5 year olds must be enrolled in Kindergarten)
• This is first and foremost an instructional league, the main focus of practice, drills, and games will be on skill development
• Children will be split into three divisions—Grades K-1 | 2-3 | 4-6
• All games are played with Jr. NBA rules, guidelines, and standards. See the rule book for a complete listing of all of the rules
• All participants, coaches, parents, and guardians will be held to the OCYs code of conduct

PRACTICES

Practice times and details are branch-specific. Information will be distributed at a later date.

• Practice Attire: T-shirt, shorts or sweats (no jeans) and sneakers
• Days of practices will be weekday evenings depending on team. Additional practice times may be added depending on size of league.
• Practices are 45 minutes and focus on skill development, teamwork and sportsmanship. They’re led by a volunteer coach and/or a YMCA staff member.

GAMES

Games will be played on the hour with a variable schedule, younger teams usually play earlier games

• Game Schedule: TBD. The final schedule will be released before the first week of practices. The amount of games will be dependent upon enrollment. Games approximately 40min
• Game Locations: Games location will differ by branch and will be communicated before the start of the season.
• Game Attire: Team-Jersey* (see below,) shorts/sweats (no jeans) & sneakers
  Uniforms will be available for purchase through our OCY uniform store—You’ll receive an email with instructions

THE JR. NBA, NBA, AND NBA PROPERTIES DO NOT IN ANY WAY CONTROL OR OPERATE THE ACTIVITIES OF ANY JR. NBA LEAGUE OR TEAM