Check out our NEW Basketball Leagues!

YMCA Beginner/Developmental Basketball League

An age appropriate program designed for both boys and girls who are just starting out for the first time playing basketball. This league is also designed for further skill development prior to participating in competitive leagues.

Fundamental Skill development in the 10 major areas of basketball:

· Conditioning
· Agility
· Ball handling
· Passing and Catching
· Defense
· Moves with the basketball
· Moves without the basketball
· Rebounding
· Shooting
· Attitude

Children participating in this league will also receive a skill assessment to determine their skill level for equal division of teams. Participants will play games with other teams of similar skills from their home base YMCA as well as other participating YMCAs across Orange County.
*Teams may travel for games/tournaments

YMCA Competitive Basketball League

This league is designed for both boys and girls who have played advanced basketball and are ready to participate in the next level of competition.

Competitive league program:
· Refine skills in the 10 major areas of basketball
· Learn the basics of running an offense
· Press breaks
· Inbound plays
· Complex defense
· Competitive practices

Children participating in the Competitive league will play against teams from their home base YMCA as well as other participating YMCAs across Orange County. Skills assessment will determine the skill level of each child to ensure proper placement in the appropriate league.
*Travel will be required

Participating Locations

Central Orange Coast Family YMCA (Newport Beach) Download Brochure
Saddleback Valley Family YMCA (Mission Viejo) Download Brochure
South Coast Family YMCA (Laguna Niguel) Download Brochure
North Orange County Family YMCA (Fullerton) Download Brochure

http://www.ymcaoc.org/branches/coc.php
http://www.ymcaoc.org/branches/noc.php
http://www.ymcaoc.org/branches/sc.php
http://www.ymcaoc.org/branches/sbv.php