Does your child love to play sports? Team sports are a great way to teach children structured play, help them fine turn those motor skills and learn to work together with others.
The YMCA has several youth sports teams, including basketball programs for kids of all ages. Registration for various basketball programs is open now. Here’s a look at the different programs available at a YMCA near you.
Jr. Tykes Basketball
This program is designed for children 3-5 years of age. It’s a great way to introduce young kids to team sports. The program is an introductory basketball experience in a clinic setting with a focus on fundamental skill development.
Details:
Offered at: Brentwood & Franklin YMCA locations
Ages: 3-5
Season Schedule: Nov. 4-Dec. 16
Practice & Game Times: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-Noon
Location(s): TBD
K-8
Offered at: Brentwood & Franklin YMCA locations
Ages: Grades K-8
Practice Begins: Oct. 16
Practice Times*: One evening per week. Times and dates TBD
Season Schedule: Nov. 4-Dec. 16
Game Times: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Practice Locations: Brentwood Family YMCA, Christ Church Family YMCA, Forest Hills Methodist Church, Crocket Elementary and Lipscomb Elementary
Game Locations: Brentwood Family YMCA, Christ Church Family YMCA, Forest Hills Methodist Church, Woodland Middle School, Crocket Elementary and Lipscomb Elementary
K-5
Offered at: Franklin YMCA & locations in Spring Hill
Ages: Grades K-5
Practice Begins: Oct. 16
Practice Times*: One evening per week. Times and dates TBD
Season Schedule: Nov. 4-Dec. 16
Game Times: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location(s): Franklin games will be played at Freedom Middle School, Spring Hill games are TBD.
Youth basketball leagues teach kids fundamental basketball skills while emphasizing fun and important character values such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, which are foundations for having a well-rounded, healthy child.
There’s no better place for your child to play youth basketball than the Y. After all, YMCA helped invent the sport with the help of James Naismith, who was working for the YMCA International Training School in Massachusetts. Today, YMCA continues to be a leader in promoting health and fitness for all ages from children to seniors by offering fitness classes and sports programs across the United States. Locally, YMCA continues to thrive with growing locations despite the growth of for-profit gyms. They do this by staying connected with the community and staying hands-on with the children.
Registration for the above youth basketball programs is open until 11:59pm Sept 11th. For more information on the youth basketball programs or other youth sports programs offered at the YMCA, click here.
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