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.
2025 Spring
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Mar. 24 - May 3
Coed: U7 - U9, U15 - U17
Kerr Family YMCA
Skills Clinic Series
May 3 - 24
Coed: U7 - U8, U9 - U10
Durham YMCAs
Skills Clinic Series
Mar. 24 - May 14
Coed: U7 - U9, U10- U13
2025 Summer
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
June 30 - Aug. 21, Once weekly joint practice/game session
Girls U6 - U7 - Tuesdays, 6 - 6:55 p.m.
Girls U8 - U9 - Tuesdays, 7 - 7:55 p.m.
Coed U6 - Mondays, 6 - 6:55 p.m.
Coed U7 - Thursdays, 6 - 6:55 p.m.
Boys U8 - Mondays, 7 - 7:55 p.m.
Boys U9 - Thursdays, 7 - 7:55 p.m.
Kerr Family YMCA
League Play
July 12 - Aug. 16
Coed: U5 - U6, U7 - U8, U9 - U10
Kraft Family YMCA
Summer Basketball Skills Clinic Coed
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 - 26 (8 sessions)
Boys U12 - U15
Girls U12 - U15
Northwest Cary YMCA
Summer Basketball Skills Clinic
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 2 - 25 (8 sessions)
Coed U6 - U8
Girls U12 - U15
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 - 26 (8 sessions)
Coed U9 - U11
Boys U12 - U15
Taylor Family YMCA
Summer Basketball Skills Clinic Coed
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 - 26 (8 sessions)
Coed U6 - U8 and U9 - U11
2025 Fall
Registration opens August 1 for members and August 15 for program participants.
Kraft Family YMCA*
Coed: U5, U6 - U7
Girls: U8 - U9, U10 - U11, Girls U12 - U14
Northwest Cary YMCA*
Coed: U5, U6 - U7
Girls: U8 - U9, U10 - U11, Girls U12 - U14
Taylor Family YMCA*
Coed: U5, U6 - U7
Girls: U8 - U9, U10 - U11, Girls U12 - U14
*Games and practices will be held at the registered branch, but are subject to location change based on overall program participation.
2026 Winter Season
Registration opens August 1, 2025 for members and August 15 for program participants.
Kraft Family YMCA*
Coed: U8- U9, U10 - U11
Boys: U12 - U14
Northwest Cary YMCA*
Coed: U8- U9, U10 - U11
Boys: U12 - U14
Taylor Family YMCA*
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
Sports Directors
Alexander Family YMCA: Eric Rhinehalt
A.E. Finley YMCA: Jared Hardin
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA: Jonathan Washburn
Durham YMCAs: Lexx Daniels
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
Poole Family YMCA: Noah Crone
Southeast Raleigh YMCA: Anthony Simmons