Youth Basketball
Hit the hardwood with the folks who invented the game - the Y!
Boys and girls develop skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding. Youth basketball at the Y combines team play and individual skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Upcoming 2026 Basketball Season
Registration: November 1st - November 29th
Late Registration: November 29th - December 3rd
(fees increase $10 and no guarantee of shirt)
Skills Clinic and Draft: Dec 3rd (1st - 6th grade)
Season: January 10th - February 7th
Championship: February 14th (1st - 6th grade)
Toddler - Members: $27; Non-members: $38
Itty Bitty - Members: $35; Non-members: $52
1st - 6th Grade - Members: $40; Non-members: $56
Our youth basketball program features:
One practice during the week (for grade 1 and up) and games on Saturdays
Six games per season (plus playoffs for grade 1 and up)
Screened and trained volunteer coaches
YMCA trained and screened officials
Good sportsmanship and YMCA core values modeled and promoted
Fundamentals and a focus on new skill development
Equal play time for players
In-house tournament for grades 1 and up
League Information
Games played at the Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA and the Rushville Fitness Center (1st-4th)
Skills Clinic and Draft (1st - 6th grades): December 3rd
Toddler: None
Itty Bitty: None
1st/2nd Grade: TBD
3rd/4th Grade: TBD
5th/6th Grade: TBD
Players will be contacted by their coaches the following week.
Games: January 10th - February 14th
Saturday Mornings (Times may change)
Toddler: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Itty Bitty: 9:45 am - 10:30 am
1st/2nd Grade: TBD
3rd/4th Grade: TBD
5th/6th Grade: TBD
Game schedules will be distributed to 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade divisions after teams have been set.
Championship (1st - 6th grades): Feb 14th
Times TBD
Age Breakdown
Toddler (ages 2 - 3)
Itty Bitty (age 4 - kindergarten)
1st/2nd grade
3rd/4th grade
5th/6th grade