The YMCA offers basketball for ages 4 - 14. Teams play at YMCAs and area schools.
YMCA youth sports provide opportunities for camaraderie, building skills and character development. We aim to keep kids moving and focus on their health and well-being.
Our focus will continue to be on player and team development, coaching with character and keeping kids active and safe in our programs.
Please be sure to check our age chart to determine your child's league.
Registration Dates
Fall and Winter Season
Aug. 1: Member
Aug. 15: Participant
Spring 2026
Feb. 1: Member
Feb. 15: Participant
Summer 2026 Season
March 1: Member
March 15: Participant
2026 Spring Season
Chatham Park YMCA
PreK Rookies
Thursdays, April 2 - May 7, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Durham YMCA
Skills Academy
U7 - U9 (Tue.) & U10 - U13 (Thu.)
March 24 - May 12
Kerr Family YMCA
Skill Clinic Series
Saturdays, April 18 - May 30
U5 - U6: 10 - 11 a.m.
U7 - U8: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
U9 - U10: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
March 30 - May 6
Boys U7-U9
2026 Summer Programs
Kraft Family YMCA Summer Clinics
July 6 -30
Twice per week: Monday & Wednesday evenings
CoEd: U6-U8, U9-U11, U12-U15
Girls: U12-U15
Northwest Cary YMCA Summer Clinics
Two weeknight sessions each week
Girls Summer Clinics: June 1-26
Girls: U7–9, U10–11,U12–14
Boys Summer Clinics: July 6-31
Boys: U7–9, U10–11, U12–14
Players
All players must have sneakers with non-marking soles.
Parents
Parents are expected to remain onsite (fields and gyms) as the primary supervisor of their child. This includes taking their children to the restroom and addressing any challenges that may arise. This allows our coaches to focus on leading practices and games. In addition, YMCA sports staff will be present at all practices and games.
Coaches
YMCA youth basketball recreational teams are led by volunteer coaches. All volunteer coaches undergo a background check and child abuse prevention training. Opportunities are available for coaches and assistant coaches at all locations.
Sports Directors
Alexander Family YMCA: Eric Rhinehalt
A.E. Finley YMCA: Jared Hardin
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA: Jonathan Washburn
Chatham Park YMCA: Annalee Workman
Durham YMCAs: Lexx Daniels
East Triangle YMCA: Kayla White
Kerr Family YMCA: Leah Thompson
Kraft Family YMCA: Kelly Guerriero
Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs: Chris Avery
Poole Family YMCA: Noah Franklin
Southeast Raleigh YMCA: Anthony Simmons