YMCA of the Triangle

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FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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 Youth Sports Health and Safety page for the latest information and guidelines and our age chart to determine your child's league. 

Players

All players must have sneakers with non-marking soles. 

2024 Spring Programs

Lakewood YMCA (select Downtown Durham YMCA in the registration link)
Skills Academy, March 25 - May 13
Coed: U7 - U9 & U10 - U13

A.E. Finley YMCA
Spring Clinics, March 21 - May 9

Kerr Family YMCA
Skill Clinics, April 27 - May 18
Coed: U7 - U8 & U9 - U10

Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Boys: U7 - U9 Skills League, Mondays March 6 - April 22
Boys: U10 - U12 Skills Academy, Tuesdays March 7 - April 24
Boys: U13 - U15 Skills Academy, Wednesdays March 8 - April 26

2024 Summer Programs

Kraft Family, Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs
Registration opens March 1 for Y members and March 15 for program participants.
Monday and Wednesday evening sessions offered through end of June.
Serving Coed U6 - U11's. Girls only and Boys only options for U12 - U15.

     Kraft Family YMCA Summer Clinic
     June 3 - 28. Two weeknight (evening) sessions.
     Coed U9 - U11
     Girls U12 - U15
     Boys U12 - U15

     Taylor Family YMCA Summer Clinic
     June 3 - 28. Two weeknight (evening) sessions.
     Coed U6 - U8 and U9 - U11
     Girls U12 - U15
     Boys U12 - U15

     Northwest Cary YMCA
     June 3 - 28. Two weeknight (evening) sessions.
     Coed U6 - U8 and Coed U9 - U11
     Girls U12 - U15
     Boys U12 - U15
     

Kerr Family YMCA
Development Leagues, Saturdays, July 13 - Aug. 10
Coed: U7 - U8 & U9 - U10

2024 Fall Season

Kraft Family, Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs
Our Fall Basketball League runs October - December, 2024. Fall season serves Coed U5, Coed U6/7, Girls U8/9, Girls U10/11 and Girls U12-14.

Registration opens Aug. 1 for members and Aug. 15 for participants. Contact Kelly Guerriero to serve as a coach!

2025 Winter Season

Kraft Family, Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs
Our Winter Basketball League runs January - February, 2025. Winter season serves Coed U8/9, Coed U10/11 and Boys U12-14.

Registration opens Aug. 1 for members and Aug. 15 for participants. Contact Kelly Guerriero to serve as a coach!

Coaches

YMCA youth basketball recreational teams are led by volunteer coaches. All volunteer coaches undergo a background check and training. Opportunities are available for coaches and assistant coaches at all locations.  

Registration Dates

YMCA youth basketball teams play in the fall and winter and registration opens in late summer.

Fall and Winter Season
Aug. 1:  Member
Aug. 15: Participant

Sports Directors

Alexander Family YMCA: Eric Rhinehalt
A.E. Finley YMCA: Alex Smith
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA: Zia Cuthbertson
Durham YMCAs: Keith Jacquier
East Triangle and Poole Family YMCAs: Ryan Killen
Kerr Family YMCA: Leah Thompson
Kraft Family YMCA: Kelly Guerriero
Northwest Cary and Taylor Family YMCAs: Chris Avery
Southeast Raleigh YMCA: Anthony Simmons