Basketball - Youth

YOUTH WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Children will have fun participating in organized basketball games each week. Each team will follow a rotating schedule and enjoy learning the rules of the game. The last week of the league will follow a playoff format. Weekly practices will be held at the Meriden YMCA. Times are subject to change. 

Coaches: Volunteer coaches are needed! Call Maddy DeRita at (203) 235-6386 or mderita@ meridenymca.org. 

League Times

Times are subject to change due to league enrollment. Teams will be assigned a 1-hour game timeslot. 

Age 4 - 6

• Saturdays, February 22 – April 5, 2025
• 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Age 4-6 Roster
• Schedule

Age 7 - 9

• Saturdays, February 22 – April 5, 2025
• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Age 7-9 Roster
• Age 7-9 Playoff Schedule

Age 10 - 12

• Sundays, February 23 – April 6, 2025
• 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• Age 10-12 Roster
• Age 10-12 Playoff Schedule

Age 13-15

• Sundays, February 23 – April 6, 2025
• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Age 13-15 Roster
• Age 13-15 Playoff Schedule

Fee

• $89 Full Member
• $119 Program Member

Practices

Mondays (beginning 2/24):

• Practice location: Meriden YMCA
• 4:45-5:15 pm — Ages 4-6 - Red & Black
• 5:15-5:45pm — Ages 4-6 - Royal Blue & Green
• 5:45-6:15pm — Ages 7-9 — Red & Green
• 6:15-6:45pm — Ages 7-9 — Navy & Royal Blue
• 6:45-7:15pm — Ages 7-9 — Purple & Black
• 7:15-7:45pm — Ages 10-12 — Green & Black
• 7:45-8:15pm — Ages 10-12 — Royal Blue & Red

Wednesdays (beginning 2/26):

• Practice location: Lincoln Middle School
• 6:00 – 6:45 PM – Ages 13- 15 - Black & Purple
  
• 6:45 – 7:30 PM – Ages 13- 15 - Royal & Navy
  
• 7:30 – 8:15 PM – Ages 13- 15 - Green & Red

More Info

Games will be four 7-minute quarters with a running clock. The only time stoppage will be for timeouts, when less than 1-minute is on the clock, and the end of the quarter. Half time will be 5 minutes in length. Coaches are allowed 1 timeout per half. The referees have final say in all calls and will not be challenged by coaches or spectators.

Youth Basketball League Rules

How To Register for Programs: