Get In The Game
SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
YMCA Youth Basketball helps kids build skills, confidence, and friendships in a fun team environment.
SUMMER SEASON
Registration: March 23 – May 3, 2026
League Dates: May 18 – July 18, 2026
NEW THIS SUMMER
We’re excited to introduce Girls Youth Basketball divisions for Summer 2026! Girls can now compete alongside other girls while building skills and confidence in a fun team environment.
Girls' divisions include:
• U9 Girls (ages 7–8)
• U11 Girls (ages 9–10)
Basketball League Details (Ages 3-15)
LEAGUE AGES
U5 - ages 3–4 (Co-Ed)
U7 - ages 5–6 (Co-Ed)
U9 - ages 7–8 (Co-Ed or Girls Division)
U11 - ages 9–10 (Co-Ed or Girls Division)
U14 - ages 11–13 (Co-Ed)
U16 - ages 14–15 (Co-Ed)
PRICING
U5 - U9
YMCA Member- $65
Program Participant- $95
U11 - U16
YMCA Member- $75
Program Participant- $110
The price difference is to account for certified refs.
LOCATIONS
Stowe Family YMCA
196 YMCA Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
Warlick Family YMCA
2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Teams practice and play at either the Warlick Family YMCA or Stowe Family YMCA.
U5, U7, and U9 Co-Ed divisions allow families to select a team at the time of registration. Practice day, time, and location are selected during registration and are first-come, first-served.
LEAGUE EVALUATIONS & TEAM DRAFT
Players in the following divisions will participate in a league-wide evaluation and draft process before the season begins:
• U9 Girls
• U11 Girls
• U11 Co-Ed
• U14 Co-Ed
• U16 Co-Ed
After evaluations, players will be drafted onto a team. Teams will practice and play at either the Warlick Family YMCA or Stowe Family YMCA. Practice and game locations will be assigned after teams are formed.
EQUIPMENT LIST FOR PLAYERS
- Team Jersey – provided
- Athletic Shoes
BECOME A COACH
Please consider coaching a team this season by indicating your interest in your registration or contact us and let us know. Coaches get the first choice of practice day/time.
STAY INFORMED WITH PLAYERSPACE
Updates, highlights, and specific details are sent via email and/or text through a system called PlayerSpace. Please ensure that you register with accurate contact information to receive important program communication. We are as invested as you are in ensuring you get the details you need to make your week run smoothly. If you are not receiving emails, please check your spam or junk filter and then make “playerspace” an approved sender. Follow us on FB and Insta for special highlights.
Cancellation Policy
Before finalizing your registration, we want to ensure you have all the details to make an informed decision. Participation in our programs and events is an exciting commitment, and it’s important to note our policy regarding refunds. Once the registration period has ended, all fees are non-refundable. By completing your registration, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued under any circumstances beyond the registration deadline. We encourage you to review all event details and ensure your availability before completing your registration.
How to Cancel
You can call or come in to cancel at the branch associate with your program during our regular business hours. See locations, contact information and branch hours.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER BASKETBALL SPONSORS!
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
COMMUNITY BUILDER SPONSORS
Allstate Insurance - Jess Torres
Partnering with Dick’s Sporting Goods to Support Youth Sports
The Y is proud to partner with our local Dick’s Sporting Goods to bring you special coupons and deals throughout the year. When you purchase your youth sports gear from Dick’s Sporting Goods using our exclusive coupons, the Y receives additional support to help facilitate our youth sports programming.
