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Girls' Basketball
Playing basketball at the Y is an amazing way to make new friends, learn new skills, gain confidence, live the Y Core Values, compete and most importantly Have Fun! At the Y, we provide two options for Girls to participate in and be a part of the program. In every aspect of both leagues, we uphold the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, creating a positive and supportive environment for all participants.
Y-Ball Recreational League
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
Competitive Y Basketball League
The Competitive League is designed for players in grades 5–8 who are ready for a higher level of play and skill development. This league emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and advanced competition, while continuing to support each player’s growth both on and off the court.
While tryouts will not occur, teams will be formed based on geographical location and school attended, as best as possible. Please note that travel may be required, as we cannot guarantee placement on a team near each player’s school.
Although equal playing time is not guaranteed, all players will receive playing time throughout the season.
AGES/GRADES:
- Girls in grades K-4th will participate in the Y-Ball Recreational League
- Girls in grades 5-8th will have the option to play in the Y Competitive Basketball League or Y-Ball Recreational League depending on what is the best option for that player.
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 must have both players request each other.
- 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.
2026 SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- Practices will begin the week of January 12th
- Game dates: January 24th, January 31st, February 7th, February 21st, February 28, March 7th
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- For more information, please email [email protected]
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
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration 2026 | 3/1/25 | 12/8/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Late Registration 2026 | 12/9/26 | 1/24/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/12/26 - 03/07/26
|
Register Closes 01/09/2026 |
1st Grade
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration 2025 | 3/1/25 | 12/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Late Registration 2025 | 12/10/26 | 1/24/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/12/26 - 03/07/26
|
Register Closes 01/09/2026 |
2nd Grade
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration 2025 | 1/27/24 | 12/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Late Registration 2025 | 12/10/26 | 1/24/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/12/26 - 03/07/26
|
Register Closes 01/09/2026 |
3rd Grade
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration 2025 | 3/1/24 | 12/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Late Registration | 12/10/26 | 2/3/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/12/26 - 03/07/26
|
Register Closes 01/09/2026 |
4th Grade
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration 2025 | 3/1/24 | 12/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Late Registration | 12/10/26 | 2/3/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/12/26 - 03/07/26
|
Register Closes 01/22/2026 |
5th Grade
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration 2025 | 3/1/24 | 12/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Late Registration 2025 | 12/10/26 | 1/28/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/12/26 - 03/07/26
|
Register Closes 01/09/2026 |
6th/7th Grade
Y-Ball is our recreational Y Basketball program for grades Kinder-7th grade. This program 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.
- 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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Players will be responsible for bringing a basketball to practice.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration 2026 | 3/1/25 | 12/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Late Registration 2026 | 12/9/25 | 1/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 125.00 | $ 165.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/12/26 - 03/07/26
|
Register Closes 01/09/2026 |
AAU 5th Grade - Spring
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
- All teams will play 6 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.
2025 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- Practices will begin the week of March 31st
- Game dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17
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.
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.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
03/30/26 - 05/18/26
|
Registration Closed |