Girls' Basketball

Girls' Basketball

Y-Ball is an opportunity for youth of all abilities and backgrounds to play recreational basketball in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Every player gets equal playtime in Y-Basketball, regardless of their position or individual ability.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMPETETIVE LEAGUE FOR GRADE 5-8, PLEASE CLICK ON THE AAU DIVISIONS RUN THROUGH OUR TOMLINSON SOUTH MERIDIAN BRANCH.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Girls in grades K-7.
    • Boys season will begin in October.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • Teams are capped at 10 players and fill fast on a first come, first serve basis. We highly encourage early registration to ensure that your player is able to play.
  • Player and coach requests are not guaranteed but we will do our best to honor all requests
    • Coach requests are honored until a team has 10 players.
    • Player requests can be for only one player
    • Player requests must have both players request each other.
  • For recommendations on which branch/location to register through based on your player’s school, CLICK HERE
    • You can still register for any location but please note that your player will likely not be placed with other players from their school and may practice farther away from your neighborhood.
  • A late registration fee of $30 will be added to registration fees 5 weeks prior to the start of the program for any divisions that still have space available on teams.
    • The Y reserves the right to close registration at any time if teams are full.
    • After the late registration date, we will do our best to places players with teammates from their school but players will be placed on a team with space nearest to their school.
  • If your desired branch is not available for a certain age group, the teams at that branch are full and are not taking further registrations. You can continue with registration through the available branch(es) and will be placed on a team based out of that branch as close to your home school as possible.

2025 SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • Practices will begin the week of  January 13th
  • Game dates: January 25th, February 1st, February 8th, February 22th, March 1st, March 8th
    • Please note that we make every effort to play games on Saturdays but games may be played on a Thursday or Friday evening depending on staffing and gym availability.

CONTACT INFORMATION:


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.

*Kindergarten

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/13/25 - 3/8/25
VIEW
  • Team formation
    • Teams are formed by the Y and will initially be created 4 weeks before the beginning of the program. Players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on their current school team unless there are too few registered players. The following criteria will be used to form teams from players that register prior to the registration deadline:
      • Coach/Teammate Request
      • Date of Registration
      • School
        • Or combination of nearby schools
  • Practice Information
    • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
      • Kindergarten–3rd grade teams practice once a week for an hour.
  • Equipment
    • Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
      • For Kinder-2nd grade divisions, players will use a junior size ball (27.5).
    • Players will wear athletic clothing that they can easily move around and be active in.
    • Athletic type shoes that are non-marking, as we don’t want to damage courts.
      • Appropriate shoes would be basketball shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes etc.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Registration 2025 3/1/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 92.00$ 133.00
Late Registration 2025 12/10/24 1/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 122.00$ 163.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/08/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

1st Grade

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/13/25 - 3/8/25
VIEW
  • Team formation
    • Teams are formed by the Y and will initially be created 4 weeks before the beginning of the program. Players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on their current school team unless there are too few registered players. The following criteria will be used to form teams from players that register prior to the registration deadline:
      • Coach/Teammate Request
      • Date of Registration
      • School
        • Or combination of nearby schools
  • Practice Information
    • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
      • Kindergarten–3rd grade teams practice once a week for an hour.
  • Equipment
    • Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
      • For Kinder-2nd grade divisions, players will use a junior size ball (27.5).
    • Players will wear athletic clothing that they can easily move around and be active in.
    • Athletic type shoes that are non-marking, as we don’t want to damage courts.
      • Appropriate shoes would be basketball shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes etc.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Registration 2025 3/1/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 92.00$ 133.00
Late Registration 2025 12/10/24 1/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 122.00$ 163.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/08/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

2nd Grade

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/13/25 - 3/8/25
VIEW
  • Team formation
    • Teams are formed by the Y and will initially be created 4 weeks before the beginning of the program. Players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on their current school team unless there are too few registered players. The following criteria will be used to form teams from players that register prior to the registration deadline:
      • Coach/Teammate Request
      • Date of Registration
      • School
        • Or combination of nearby schools
  • Practice Information
    • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
      • Kindergarten–3rd grade teams practice once a week for an hour.
  • Equipment
    • Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
      • For Kinder-2nd grade divisions, players will use a junior size ball (27.5).
    • Players will wear athletic clothing that they can easily move around and be active in.
    • Athletic type shoes that are non-marking, as we don’t want to damage courts.
      • Appropriate shoes would be basketball shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes etc.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Registration 2025 1/27/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 92.00$ 133.00
Late Registration 2025 12/10/24 1/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 122.00$ 163.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/08/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

3rd Grade

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/13/25 - 3/8/25
VIEW

 

  • Team formation
    • Teams are formed by the Y and will initially be created 4 weeks before the beginning of the program. Players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on their current school team unless there are too few registered players. The following criteria will be used to form teams from players that register prior to the registration deadline:
      • Coach/Teammate Request
      • Date of Registration
      • School
        • Or combination of nearby schools
  • Practice Information
    • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
      • Kindergarten–3rd grade teams practice once a week for an hour.
  • Equipment
    • Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
      • For 3rd-7th grade divisions, players will use an intermediate size ball (28.5).
    • Players will wear athletic clothing that they can easily move around and be active in.
    • Athletic type shoes that are non-marking, as we don’t want to damage courts.
      • Appropriate shoes would be basketball shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes etc.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Registration 2025 3/1/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 92.00$ 133.00
Late Registration 12/10/24 1/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 122.00$ 163.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/08/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

4th Grade

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/13/25 - 3/8/25
VIEW
  • Team formation
    • Teams are formed by the Y and will initially be created 4 weeks before the beginning of the program. Players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on their current school team unless there are too few registered players. The following criteria will be used to form teams from players that register prior to the registration deadline:
      • Coach/Teammate Request
      • Date of Registration
      • School
        • Or combination of nearby schools
  • Practice Information
    • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
      • 4th–6th/7th grade teams may practice twice a week for a total of two hours gym space permitting.
  • Equipment
    • Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
      • For 3rd-6th/7th grade divisions players will use a intermediate sized ball (28.5).
    • Players will wear athletic clothing that they can easily move around and be active in.
    • Athletic type shoes that are non-marking, as we don’t want to damage courts.
      • Appropriate shoes would be basketball shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes etc.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Registration 2025 3/1/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 92.00$ 133.00
Late Registration 12/10/24 1/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 122.00$ 163.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/08/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

5th Grade

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/13/25 - 3/8/25
VIEW
  • Team formation
    • Teams are formed by the Y and will initially be started 4 weeks before the beginning of the program. Players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on their current school team unless there are too few registered players. The following criteria will be used to form teams from players that register prior to the registration deadline:
      • Coach/Teammate Request
      • Date of Registration
      • School
        • Or combination of nearby schools
  • Practice Information
    • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
      • 4th–6th/7th grade teams may practice twice a week for a total of two hours gym space permitting.
  • Equipment
    • Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
      • For 3rd-6th/7th grade divisions players will use a intermediate sized ball (28.5).
    • Players will wear athletic clothing that they can easily move around and be active in.
    • Athletic type shoes that are non-marking, as we don’t want to damage courts.
      • Appropriate shoes would be basketball shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes etc.

TO REGISTER FOR OUR COMPETETIVE LEAGUE, PLEASE CLICK ON THE AAU DIVISIONS RUN THROUGH OUR TOMLINSON SOUTH MERIDIAN BRANCH.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Registration 2025 3/1/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 92.00$ 133.00
Late Registration 2025 12/10/24 1/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 122.00$ 163.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/08/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

6th/7th Grade

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/13/25 - 3/8/25
VIEW
  • Team formation
    • Teams are formed by the Y and will initially be created 4 weeks before the beginning of the program. Players who register before the registration deadline will be placed on their current school team unless there are too few registered players. The following criteria will be used to form teams from players that register prior to the registration deadline:
      • Coach/Teammate Request
      • Date of Registration
      • School
        • Or combination of nearby schools
  • Practice Information
    • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
      • 4th–6th/7th grade teams may practice twice a week for a total of two hours gym space permitting.
  • Equipment
    • Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
      • For 3rd-6th/7th grade divisions players will use a intermediate sized ball (28.5).
    • Players will wear athletic clothing that they can easily move around and be active in.
    • Athletic type shoes that are non-marking, as we don’t want to damage courts.
      • Appropriate shoes would be basketball shoes, running shoes, tennis shoes etc.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Registration 2025 3/1/24 12/9/24 Online / Front Desk $ 92.00$ 133.00
Late Registration 2025 12/10/24 1/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 122.00$ 163.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/08/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

AAU 5th Grade

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
1/13/25 - 3/11/25
VIEW

The TVAAU competitive basketball league offers players the opportunity to compete all while learning the values of sportsmanship, effort, respect, and teamwork with a focus on maintaining healthy lifestyles and relationships. Treasure Valley AAU is committed to providing players with a positive playing experience. Through YMCA leadership, volunteer coaches as positive role models, and parents/families providing positive and continuous support Treasure Valley AAU Basketball is a platform for players to improve their game within a competitive environment and foster a lifelong pursuit of health.

Team Formation

  • This year due to low registration, we will not be holding tryouts. 
  • Teams will be formed based on a snake draft based from an experience question in our registration.
  • Teams will additionally be formed with location in mind, as well as on a Boise School District team or a West Ada School district team.
  • Legacy teams are still not going to be accepted this season, however needs based accommodations may be considered. 

The YMCA does NOT provide coaches for this program. All coaches are volunteers. Coaches are provided resources and training as needed and we are happy to support all coaches in any way possible. In this case we ask that parents of those teams work to identify a coach for the team.

Games

  • All teams play a total of 10 games
  • Game schedules will be published by the end of the first week of practice
  • We do our best to not have teams play back to back, however in order to get 10 games in for each team, double headers will occur.

Practice Information

  • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
  •  Teams practice for 1.5 hours, twice a week for a total of 3 hours.

Coaching & Volunteering

All coaches are unpaid volunteers who give their time to improve the lives of players and help develop skills in basketball and the art of teamwork and effort. Coaches are subject to a background check and are selected based on past coaching history and experience working with youth. No contact information is released until a background check is complete. Safety is a commitment we make to youth.

Apply to Volunteer with Treasure Valley AAU >>


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter Registration 2025 6/24/24 12/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 138.00$ 171.00
Late Winter Registration 2025 12/11/24 1/13/25 Online / Front Desk $ 168.00$ 201.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/11/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

AAU 6th Grade

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
1/13/25 - 3/11/25
VIEW

The TVAAU competitive basketball league offers players the opportunity to compete all while learning the values of sportsmanship, effort, respect, and teamwork with a focus on maintaining healthy lifestyles and relationships. Treasure Valley AAU is committed to providing players with a positive playing experience. Through YMCA leadership, volunteer coaches as positive role models, and parents/families providing positive and continuous support Treasure Valley AAU Basketball is a platform for players to improve their game within a competitive environment and foster a lifelong pursuit of health.

Team Formation

  • This year due to low registration, we will not be holding tryouts. 
  • Teams will be formed based on a snake draft based from an experience question in our registration.
  • Teams will additionally be formed with location in mind, as well as on a Boise School District team or a West Ada School district team.
  • Legacy teams are still not going to be accepted this season, however needs based accommodations may be considered. 

The YMCA does NOT provide coaches for this program. All coaches are volunteers. Coaches are provided resources and training as needed and we are happy to support all coaches in any way possible. In this case we ask that parents of those teams work to identify a coach for the team.

Games

  • All teams play a total of 10 games in the West Ada School District.
  • Game schedules will be published by the end of the first week of practice
  • We do our best to not have teams play back to back. While this may happen, we try to limit the amount of times for each team.

Practice Information

  • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
  •  Teams practice for 1.5 hours, twice a week for a total of 3 hours.

Coaching & Volunteering

All coaches are unpaid volunteers who give their time to improve the lives of players and help develop skills in basketball and the art of teamwork and effort. Coaches are subject to a background check and are selected based on past coaching history and experience working with youth. No contact information is released until a background check is complete. Safety is a commitment we make to youth.

Apply to Volunteer with Treasure Valley AAU >>


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter Registration 2025 4/13/24 12/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 138.00$ 171.00
Late Winter Registration 2025 12/11/24 1/13/25 Online / Front Desk $ 168.00$ 201.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/11/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

AAU 7th Grade

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
1/13/25 - 3/11/25
VIEW

The TVAAU competitive basketball league offers players the opportunity to compete all while learning the values of sportsmanship, effort, respect, and teamwork with a focus on maintaining healthy lifestyles and relationships. Treasure Valley AAU is committed to providing players with a positive playing experience. Through YMCA leadership, volunteer coaches as positive role models, and parents/families providing positive and continuous support Treasure Valley AAU Basketball is a platform for players to improve their game within a competitive environment and foster a lifelong pursuit of health.

Team Formation

  • This year due to low registration, we will not be holding tryouts. 
  • Teams will be formed based on a snake draft based from an experience question in our registration.
  • Teams will additionally be formed with location in mind, as well as on a Boise School District team or a West Ada School district team.
  • Legacy teams are still not going to be accepted this season, however needs based accommodations may be considered. 

The YMCA does NOT provide coaches for this program. All coaches are volunteers. Coaches are provided resources and training as needed and we are happy to support all coaches in any way possible. In this case we ask that parents of those teams work to identify a coach for the team.

Games

  • All teams play a total of 10 games in the West Ada School District.
  • Game schedules will be published by the end of the first week of practice
  • We do our best to not have teams play back to back. While this may happen, we try to limit the amount of times for each team.

Practice Information

  • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
  •  Teams practice for 1.5 hours, twice a week for a total of 3 hours.

Coaching & Volunteering

All coaches are unpaid volunteers who give their time to improve the lives of players and help develop skills in basketball and the art of teamwork and effort. Coaches are subject to a background check and are selected based on past coaching history and experience working with youth. No contact information is released until a background check is complete. Safety is a commitment we make to youth.

Apply to Volunteer with Treasure Valley AAU >>


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter Registration 2025 4/13/24 12/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 138.00$ 171.00
Late Winter Registration 2025 12/11/24 1/13/25 Online / Front Desk $ 168.00$ 201.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/11/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025

AAU 8th Grade

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
1/13/25 - 3/11/25
VIEW

The TVAAU competitive basketball league offers players the opportunity to compete all while learning the values of sportsmanship, effort, respect, and teamwork with a focus on maintaining healthy lifestyles and relationships. Treasure Valley AAU is committed to providing players with a positive playing experience. Through YMCA leadership, volunteer coaches as positive role models, and parents/families providing positive and continuous support Treasure Valley AAU Basketball is a platform for players to improve their game within a competitive environment and foster a lifelong pursuit of health.

Team Formation

  • This year due to low registration, we will not be holding tryouts. 
  • Teams will be formed based on a snake draft based from an experience question in our registration.
  • Teams will additionally be formed with location in mind, as well as on a Boise School District team or a West Ada School district team.
  • Legacy teams are still not going to be accepted this season, however needs based accommodations may be considered. 

The YMCA does NOT provide coaches for this program. All coaches are volunteers. Coaches are provided resources and training as needed and we are happy to support all coaches in any way possible. In this case we ask that parents of those teams work to identify a coach for the team.

Games

  • All teams play a total of 10 games in the West Ada School District.
  • Game schedules will be published by the end of the first week of practice
  • We do our best to not have teams play back to back. While this may happen, we try to limit the amount of times for each team.

Practice Information

  • YMCA Youth Sports Leadership will work with schools to solidify practice locations, days and times. The volunteer coach of your player’s team will choose from what practice options are available. Practices will be located at a school or Y facility that is nearest where they team is located. In divisions that are smaller, teams may be made from multiple schools, so practices may be a little further from where you are located.
  •  Teams practice for 1.5 hours, twice a week for a total of 3 hours.

Coaching & Volunteering

All coaches are unpaid volunteers who give their time to improve the lives of players and help develop skills in basketball and the art of teamwork and effort. Coaches are subject to a background check and are selected based on past coaching history and experience working with youth. No contact information is released until a background check is complete. Safety is a commitment we make to youth.

Apply to Volunteer with Treasure Valley AAU >>


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
Winter Registration 2025 4/13/24 12/10/24 Online / Front Desk $ 138.00$ 171.00
Late Winter Registration 2025 12/11/24 1/13/25 Online / Front Desk $ 168.00$ 201.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/13/25 - 03/11/25
Register  
Closes
01/06/2025