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Play Basketball at the YMCA of San Diego County

It All Started at the Y!

From the US to Cameroon to Croatia, everyone is playing basketball. It is truly a global sport—and it all began at the YMCA. When Dr. James Naismith was a young faculty member at the YMCA International Training School in Massachusetts, he was charged with instructing a group of young men who had little to no interest in the common calisthenics exercises of the day, so he set about developing a new game that would draw their attention and provide the physical activity needed to keep them healthy.

Taking inspiration from other team games, Dr. Naismith created a team sport with a peach basket and a soccer ball played indoors on hardwood. The group loved it, and the game was born. On December 21, 1891, the first-ever game of basketball was played.

The YMCA continues this tradition more than a century later, with a variety of youth and adult basketball programs for all ages and all skill levels.

YMCA basketball promotes life skills through the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, communication and exercise.

BASKETBALL PROGRAMS AT THE Y

The YMCA of San Diego County offers a multitude of basketball programs for youth and adults, ranging from introductory classes for our youngest players to recreational and competitive leagues for youth and adults.

With the YMCA's mission in mind, our experienced coaches and trainers encourage a healthy competitive spirit that's driven by supportive teamwork and good sportsmanship. Each player is also encouraged to achieve their own personal fitness goals while developing their basketball skills and knowledge of the game.

The YMCA of San Diego County is currently offering basketball activities for:

Adult

Youth

Peewees

FREE PLAY

OPEN GYM TIMES

The Y also offers opportunity for pick-up basketball at several locations association-wide. View the gymnasium schedule on the home page of your local YMCA for free play time.

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BASKETBALL CAMPS

DAY CAMP OPTIONS

The Y also offers several sport-based day camps (particularly during the summer) that focus on basketball! Find the basketball camp that is right for you on our day camp page.

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COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL

YOUTH LEAGUE

Jackie Robinson Family YMCA offers competitive youth basketball leagues to provide young athletes with the opportunity to advance their understanding of the game and take their skills to the next level in a competitive setting. Different from recreational basketball, competitive leagues offer participants a sports program that allows YMCA youth athletes to play competitively against local teams while remaining in the encouraging YMCA environment. For more information, contact the sports department at Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. 

 

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BASKETBALL SESSIONS THIS SEASON

YOUTH BASKETBALL

The Y offers many youth basketball classes, clinics and leagues for kids who are 3 to 17 years old. Classes and clinics focus on teaching participants about sportsmanship, skill development and strength training. Leagues offer recreational and competitive programs where participants will be included on teams and play games against one another. Our leagues provide the chance for every player to develop their discipline, sportsmanship, strength and endurance. While practices are geared toward strengthening your child’s individual skills, game time emphasizes each player’s understanding of the sport, game rules and team competition. Y volunteer coaches will focus on developing a sense of teamwork in a setting that encourages fun, healthy, age-appropriate competition. By the end of the season, your child will have gained a better understanding of the sport, its rules and the basic skills. 

YMCA youth recreational basketball leagues play with modified rules for each age division. Basketball leagues take place at various Ys throughout San Diego County. Select your branch below or visit the Community Portal and type in the respective keyword into the search bar (e.g., SPABK20 for Mission Valley YMCA adult basketball leagues) or use the top left location filter to view your local YMCA options. When you're ready to register, here's a shortcut to all basketball options across San Diego County.

❯ ❯  2025 YOUTH LEAGUES (CLICK TO EXPAND)

Border View Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-17 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL44 FIND SESSIONS 
Season begins mid-January and ends late March. Games take place on Saturdays with practices during the week.

  • Ages 6-7 | Mon/Thurs | 5:30-6:30pm
  • Ages 8-9 | Mon/Thurs | 6:30-7:30pm
  • Ages 10-12 | Wed/Sat | 5:30-6:30pm
  • Ages 13-17 | Mon/Wed/Sat | 6:30-7:30pm

Jackie Robinson Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-17 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL39 FIND SESSIONS 
Season begins mid-January and ends late March. Registration will remain open until teams are full.

  • Ages 5-6 | Wed/Sat | 5:00-6:00pm
  • Ages 7-8 | Wed/Sat | 6:00-7:00pm
  • Ages 9-10 | Thurs/Sat | 5:00-7:00pm
  • Ages 11-12 | Thurs/Sat | 6:00-8:00pm

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL25 FIND SESSIONS 
Season begins late January and ends late March. 

  • Ages 6-7 | Saturdays | 8:30-10:00am
  • Ages 8-9 | Saturdays | 10:00-11:30am
  • Ages 10-12 | Saturdays | 11:30am-1:00pm

Dan McKinney Family YMCA

Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL28 FIND SESSIONS 
Season begins mid-December and ends March 1, 2025. 

    • Ages 6-7

      • Mon/Sat | 4:00-4:50pm
      • Wed/Sat | 1:15-2:10pm
      • Fri/Sat | 4:50-5:40pm
    • Ages 8-9
      • Mon/Sat | 4:50-5:40pm
      • Wed/Sat | 2:15-3:10pm
      • Thurs/Sat | 4:00-4:50pm
    • Ages 10-12
      • Tue/Sat | 5:45-6:35pm
      • Thurs/Sat | 4:50-5:45pm
      • Fri/Sat | 5:45-6:30pm
    • Ages 11-13
      • Mon/Sat | 5:45-6:40pm
      • Thurs/Sat | 5:45-6:35pm

    Mission Valley YMCA

    Coed leagues for ages 5-17 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL20 FIND SESSIONS 
    Season begins late January and ends March 29, 2025. Practices take place during the week with games on Saturdays. 

    • Division 1 (Ages 5-7) | Saturdays | 9:00-11:00am
    • Division 2 (Ages 8-9) | Wed/Sat | 5:30-6:30pm
    • Division 3 (Ages 10-12) | Wed/Sat | 6:30-7:30pm
    • Division 4 (Ages 13-17) | Tue/Sat | 5:30-6:30pm

    South Bay Family YMCA

    Coed leagues for ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL42 FIND SESSIONS 
    Season begins on January 25 and ends March 22, 2025 Registration will remain open until teams are full.

    • Ages 6-8
      • Sat | 12:00-2:00pm
    • Ages 9-11
      • Sat | 12:00-2:00pm
    • Ages 12-13
      • Sat | 12:00-2:00pm

    T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA

    Coed leagues for ages 6-16 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL35 FIND SESSIONS 
    Practice times will begin after teams are selected. Please email Sports Coordinator, Branisha Jones at [email protected] for more information.
    ❯ ❯  YOUTH CLINICS (CLICK TO EXPAND)

    Copley-Price Family YMCA

    Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKCL16 FIND SESSIONS 
    Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players.

    Jackie Robinson Family YMCA

    Coed clinics for ages 7-17 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKCL39 FIND SESSIONS 
    Monthly clinics are available for beginner and advanced players. Clinics are divided based on age.

    Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

    Coed clinics for ages 6-12 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKCL25 FIND SESSIONS 
    Monthly clinics are available for beginner players. Clinics are divided based on age.

    Mission Valley YMCA

    Coed clinics for ages 6-13 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKCL20 FIND SESSIONS 
    Monthly clinics are available for all levels. Clinics are divided based on age.

    View available youth basketball programs

    ADULT BASKETBALL

    LEAGUES NOW AVAILABLE

    This season, we are offering both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego County. Our adult basketball leagues are a great way to improve your skills and stay in shape while playing with friends! We offer both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female, and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego. We offer both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego. Select your branch below or visit the Community Portal and type in the respective keyword into the search bar (e.g., SPABK16 for Copley-Price Family YMCA adult basketball leagues) or use the top left location filter to view your local YMCA options.

    ❯ ❯  2025 ADULT LEAGUES (CLICK TO EXPAND)

    Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA

    Leagues for ages 18+ | SEARCH CODE: SPABKL25 FIND SESSIONS! 

    • Men's League | January 6 – March 24, 2025 | Mondays at 6:00pm
      • Help out the team! Be a substitute player!

    DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA

    Leagues for ages 18+ | SEARCH CODE: SPABKL28 FIND SESSIONS 
    Registration will remain open until teams are full. Individual registration is available. 

    • Men's Basketball | Ages 18+ | January 7 – February 25, 2025 | Tuesdays at 6:45pm
    • Men's Basketball | Ages 40+ | January 7 – February 25, 2025 | Thursdays at 6:45pm

    MISSION VALLEY YMCA

    Women's and Men's Leagues (Ages 18+)| SEARCH CODE: SPABKL20 FIND SESSIONS 
    Registration will remain open until teams are full. 

    T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA

    Coed leagues for ages 18+ | SEARCH CODE: SPABKL35 FIND SESSIONS 
    Registration will remain open until teams are full. 

    • Men's Basketball | Ages 18+ | December 5 – February 6, 2025 | Wednesdays at 6:00pm

    PEEWEE BASKETBALL

    LESSONS AND LEAGUES

    Peewee basketball leagues and lessons are a great way to improve your motor skills and stay active while playing with friends!  We offer both lessons and leagues for all ages to help our youngest athletes find a sport they love at the YMCA. Select your branch below or visit the Community Portal and type in the respective keyword into the search bar (e.g., SPPWBK16 for Copley-Price Family YMCA peewee basketball activities) or use the top left location filter to view your local YMCA options.

    ❯ ❯  PEEWEE LESSONS (CLICK TO EXPAND)

    BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA

    Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPW44 FIND SESSIONS 
    Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.

    DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA

    Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPW28 FIND SESSIONS 
    Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.

    MISSION VALLEY YMCA

    Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPW20 FIND SESSIONS 
    Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.

    RANCHO FAMILY YMCA

    Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPW29 FIND SESSIONS
    Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.

    RYAN FAMILY YMCA

    Coed lessons for ages 3-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPPW35 FIND SESSIONS
    Monthly peewee lessons are available for ages 3-5.
    ❯ ❯ 2025 PEEWEE LEAGUES (CLICK TO EXPAND)

    DAN McKINNEY FAMILY YMCA

    Coed leagues for ages 4-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL28 FIND SESSIONS
    Monthly peewee lessons are available. Games take place on Saturdays. Practice days to be determined.

    • Ages 4-5
      • Tue/Sat | 4:00-4:50pm & 4:50-5:40pm
      • Fri/Sat | 4:00-4:50pm

    T. CLAUDE AND GLADYS B. RYAN FAMILY YMCA

    Coed leagues for ages 4-5 | SEARCH CODE: SPYBKL35 FIND SESSIONS
    Monthly peewee lessons are available. Games take place on Saturdays. Practice days to be determined.

     

    View available peewee basketball lessons

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