
YOUTH BASKETBALL
What to expect from our Basketball Program!
BASKETBALL FOR AGES 5-13

Join the best basketball program in the community. After all, The Y invented basketball! James Naismith, a teacher at the international YMCA training school, invented basketball in 1891. He was challenged to create a game that could be played indoors during the cold winter months. By hanging simple peach baskets and using a soccer ball, Naismith created the game of basketball and wrote the first 13 rules of the game.
Youth Basketball encourages and promotes healthy kids, families and communities by prioritizing family involvement, wholesome competition and the value of participation - not just winning. Kids and teens learn team-building skills, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others, while also growing as individuals and developing a positive self-image. Youth Basketball is held during the spring, summer, and fall months for youths ages 5 - 13. We encourage parents to get involved by contributing time as volunteer coaches - as well as being their kid's greatest fan.
2025 SPRING SEASON: CO-ED BASKETBALL
INTERESTED IN COACHING?
We are still looking for volunteer coaches for the coming season! Contact Ernesto Rafael, Jr. for more information.
PRICE
CO-ED BASKETBALL
Member: $240
New Lower Member Price!
Non Member: $320
LOCATION
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
SPRING SEASON
May 3 - June 29
AGES
K through 8th grade
REGISTRATION
Opens Saturday, March 1
Last day to register: April 6th
FIRST PRACTICE WEEK
April 21st
OPENING DAY
May 3rd
LAST GAME
June 29th
PRACTICE DAYS/TIMES
Monday - Thursday, 5:40pm-8:40pm
Friday, 3:40pm-8:40 pm
(Each Team has 1 Practice per Week)
GAME TIMES
8:00am-7:00pm
NO GAME
MAY 24th, Memorial Day weekend
NO PRACTICE
June 19th, Juneteenth Holiday
PLAYER EVALUATIONS -Mandatory
Saturday, April 5th
PLAYER EVALUATION TIMES
Ages 5-6: 9 - 10am
Ages 7-8: 10 - 11am
Ages 9-10: 11am-Noon
Ages 11-13: 12pm - 1pm
BOYS 9-10-year-olds
BOYS 11–13-year-olds
ALL games will be held at Verdugo Hills YMCA
6840 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga
GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUE
INTRODUCTORY PRICE:
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Members: $150
Non-Members: $165
LOCATION
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
SPRING SEASON
May 3 - June 29
AGES
5-13
REGISTRATION
Opens Saturday, March 1
Last day to register: April 6th
SCHEDULE
FIRST PRACTICE WEEK
April 21st
OPENING DAY
May 3rd
LAST GAME
June 28th
PRACTICE DAYS/TIMES
Monday - Thursday, 5:40pm-7:40pm
Friday, 3:40pm-7:40 pm
(Each Team has 1 Practice per Week)
NO GAME
MAY 24th, Memorial Day weekend
NO PRACTICE
June 19th, Juneteenth Holiday