PRACTICES AND GAMES

• 3 & 4 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice followed by a game on Wednesdays
• Practice/Play game times will be on Wednesdays at 5:00pm starting January 14th.

Last Games/Awards Day: February 25th

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on January 2nd
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, scorekeepers, and team parents and assist with fundraising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Coaches Meeting: December 16th: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Other Information

Sick Policy: If your child is showing flu-like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Dribbling
2. Introduction to Shooting
3. Introduction to Passing

Expect to see staff and coaches having fun and trying to herd cats. The goal is to create a fun experience for the child to continue to play the sport. If it’s not fun, kids will lose interest at this age.

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

AGE DIVISIONS

Age determination is based on the age of the participant on or before February 28th, 2026

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• 5 & 6 age divisions will do a practice/play. They have a 20-minute practice then a game after the practice on Monday’s or Friday’s at 5:00pm or Saturday’s at 8:30am
• For Ages 5 & 6, Practice/Games will start on Monday, January 12th, Friday, January 16th  or Saturday, January 17th. It will depend on which session you sign up for.

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you participated in 2024 basketball, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

REGISTRATION

Members: $75 Non-Member: $150

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Coaches meeting is: December 16th: 6:00pm-7:00pm

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on January 2nd.
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

PRACTICES AND GAMES

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

Last Games/Awards Day: The week of February 23rd

Other Information

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Passing
2. Introduction to Positioning & Defense
3. Introduction to Dribbling
4. Basic Shooting Form

Kids will start to learn fundamentals at this age level. The importance of this age is to learn. Coaches are looking to introduce all aspects of offense while promoting growth on and off the court.

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 7-14 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 5:00pm-7:00pm. Practices start the week of January 5th.
• 7/8 games will start on Friday, January 16th or Saturday, January 17th.
• This is a co-ed league
• Coaches can freeze 3 players max!

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Coaches Meeting: December 16th: 6:00-7:00pm

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut-Off: February 28th, 2026

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on January 2nd
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes
• Last Games/Awards Day: The week of February 23rd 

What to Expect:

1. Proper Passing Techniques
2. Development of Positions
3. Introduction to One-on-One Defense
4. Ball Control & Dribbling

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 9 & 10 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 6:00pm-8:00pm.
• Practices will begin the week of January 5th.
• 9/10 will play games Friday evenings or Saturday’s.
• This is a co-ed league
• Coaches can freeze 3 players max!

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Coaches Meeting: December 16th: 6:00-7:00pm

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Zone Defense
2. Passing & Movement
3. Finishing & Shooting
4. Defensive schemes
5. Learning to move their feet on defense
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off: February 28th, 2026

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on January 2nd
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes
• Last Games/Awards Day: The week of February 23rd

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 11&12 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday (M, T, W, or Th) between 6:00pm-8:00pm.
• Practices start the week of January 5th. First game is January 16th or 17th
• 11/12 will play games on Friday evenings or Saturdays.
• This is a co-ed league
• Coaches can freeze a max of 3 players!

Last Games/Awards Day: The week of February 23rd

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Coaches Meeting: December 16th: 6:00-7:00pm

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Advanced Schemes and Plays
2. Introduction to Full Court play
3. Intermediate Passing & Ball Movement
4. Advanced One on One Defense, Zone defense, Press Defense
5. Basic Team Tactics
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off: February 28th,2026

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you played in the 2024 Basketball season you do NOT need to purchase again.

https://augustasportswear.tuosystems.com/stores/ymcaofupperpalmetto

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Team/Coach info will be EMAILED on January 2nd
• Other Equipment Required: Athletic, non-scuff Shoes

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]

PRACTICES AND GAMES

• Ages 13-14 will have one-hour practices once during a weekday between 6:00pm-8:00pm.
• This age group will play games on Friday evenings or Saturdays. First Game: January 16th or 17th
• Boys and Girls are separate in this league. (only if we have enough)
• Coaches can freeze 3 player’s max!

Last Games/Awards Day: February 23rd

Game Schedules will be posted to our sports website, baxtercloseysports.com

Volunteer Opportunities

Children are not the only key component of YMCA Youth Sports Programs. The YMCA relies on dedicated adult volunteers to provide leadership as coaches, officials, score keepers, and team parents and assist with fund raising campaigns. Your time and talents are needed at the YMCA.

Coaches Meeting: December 16th 6:00-7:00pm

Sick Policy: If you child is showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend practice or games. Your child may return to practice and games when there are no symptoms.

What to Expect:

1. Introduction to Zone Defense
2. Passing & Movement
3. Finishing & Shooting
4. Defensive schemes
5. Learning to move their feet on defense
6. Double dribbling & Traveling will be called

The season will begin with practices the week of June 30th.

REGISTRATION

• Members: $75 | Non-Member: $150
• Age Cut Off: February 28th

UNIFORM INFORMATION

Jerseys must be ordered before the first game. Please use this link to order your jersey. If you participated in 2024 Basketball, a uniform purchase is NOT required.

Apparel Ordering with Augusta Sportswear (tuosystems.com)

Questions or concerns? AJ Johnson, Sports Director at [email protected]