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.
2026 Winter Season
A.E. Finley YMCA
January 10 – February 28
Boys: U11, U14
Girls: U11, U14
Alexander Family YMCA
League Play
Coed: U5, U6 - U7
Boys: U10 - U11, U12 - U14
Girls: U10 - U11, U12 - U14
Clinic Series
Coed: U6 - U7, U8 - U9
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
January 10 - February 28, 2026
Coed: U5*, U6*, U7*
Girls: U7*, U8*, U9*, U10, U12, U14
Boys: U8*, U9*, U10, U12, U14
*U5 - U9 divisions meet once weekly on Saturdays, U10 - U14 divisions have one weeknight practice and Saturday games
Chatham Park YMCA
"Rookies" Sport Introduction Program (ages 4 - 5)
Tuesdays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 10, 2026
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Durham YMCAs (Lakewood & Downtown Durham)
Jan. 6 - March 1, 2026
Coed: U5, U6, U7, U8, U9
Girls: U8 - U9, U10 - U11, U12 - U13
Boys: U10 - U11, U12 - U13
East Triangle YMCA
January 12 - March 5, 2026
Coed: U4/U5 on Tuesday, U6-U8 on Thursday and U9-U11 on Monday
Kerr Family YMCA
League Play
Jan. 17 - March 7, 2026
- Coed U5 - U6: 10 - 11:30 a.m. OR 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (45-min. practice + game)*
- Coed U7 - U8: 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (30-min. practice + game)*
Add'l Wednesday night practice 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.* - Coed U9 - U10: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m. (30-min. practice + game)*
Add'l weeknight practice 7 - 8 p.m.*
*Games and practice times are subject to change based on overall program participation.
Kraft Family YMCA*
Jan. 5 - Feb. 21
Coed: U8 - U9, U10 - U11
Boys: U12 - U14
Northwest Cary YMCA*
Jan. 5 - Feb. 21
Coed: U8- U9, U10 - U11
Boys: U12 - U14
Poole Family YMCA*
Jan. 5 - Feb. 28
Coed: U7 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.), U10 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.), U13 (7:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
Jan. 10 - Feb. 28
Coed: U5 (8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
Taylor Family YMCA*
Jan. 5 - Feb. 21
Coed: U8- U9, U10 - U11
Boys: U12 - U14
*Games and practices will be held at the registered branch, but are subject to location change based on overall program participation.
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.
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
Summer 2026 Season
March 1: Member
March 15: Participant
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: Erin Lewis
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