Basketball was invented in 1891. While teaching at the International YMCA Training School, James Naismith was given the challenge of creating a game that could be played indoors during the cold winter months. Hanging simple peach baskets and using a soccer ball, Naismith created the game of basketball and wrote the first 13 rules of the game.
At the Y, kids participate in every basketball game and receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level!
Participants should register based on the calendar grade of Fall 2022 to end of Summer 2023 school year.
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2023 Winter |
2024 Summer |
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Registration: |
OPENS Sept 1 |
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Late Registration: |
Begins Nov with Additional $10 |
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Registration Deadline: |
Nov |
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Grades: |
Kinder (age 5-6) through 2nd - coed 3rd to 6th grade - split by gender |
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Fees: Jersey and shorts included |
Family Plus Member: $20*1 Member: $85 Non-Member: $115 |
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Season Dates*: |
Dec to Feb |
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Game Days*: |
7 games total Kinder - 7 Friday night games, no tournament 1st/2nd grade - 7 Saturday games, no tournament 3rd to 6th grade - 6 regular Saturday season games/ Single elimination tournament dates TBD |
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| Practices: | Begins Dec ; One practice per week decided by volunteer coach | |
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Coaches meeting: |
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*Dates may be subject to change due to gym availability.
*1Family Plus Member: Discount available once per participant per season.
Required: all participants must wear athletic shoes. Mavericks' jersey and shorts included in registration.
Ball size:
Divisions are done by grades and may be combined with another appropriate grade level or cancelled if enrollment is low. Kinder - 2nd grade is COED, 3rd grade and up will be split by gender.
Game and practice locations are at various WISD locations and the Waxahachie YMCA.
Practice locations are determined by the volunteer coach.
Friend/Coach requests are accepted on registration forms but are not guaranteed. YMCA reserves the right to add any player(s) to a roster if necessary.
Coaches: Are volunteers that must register for a Criminal Background Check with Athlete Protection training. If you are interested in coaching please indicate so on your registration form and click on the link of Volunteer Coach on the left sidebar.
Winter 2023
Bitty Basketball is a three-week program designed to help children in Pre-K develop the skills and knowledge of the game of basketball. Proper mechanics of shooting, ball handling and passing will be the points of emphasis in this fun introduction to the game. Joshua Gunter will be leading the clinic and will be assisted by other YMCA staff.
AGES: Prek 3 - 5 years old
WHERE: Waxahachie Family YMCA - 100 YMCA Dr. Waxahachie, TX 75165
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 01/10/2023 - 01/26/2023
Our weekly itinerary is listed below:
BITTY BASKETBALL WEEKLY ITINERARY
WEEK 1 Class 1 Introduction - Team Rules - Ball Handling Drills - Passing Drills - Relays
WEEK 1 Class 2 Ball Handling - Passing - Shooting Instruction (Proper Mechanics) - Shooting Drills - Team Games
WEEK 2 Class 3 Ball Handling - Lay Ups - Mid Session Review - Shooting - Dribbling Relays
WEEK 2 Class 4 Ball Handling - Partner Passing - Layup Circle - Defensive Instructional - Relays
WEEK 3 Class 5 Passing and Ball Handling Drills - Lay Ups - Jump Shots - Team- Work Instructional.
WEEK 3 Class 6 Parents Participate with Kids - Drills - Lay ups - Free Throw Competition Kids vs. Parents Game - Awards and Session Wrap Up
**All Classes are designed to incorporate elements of fundamentals, teamwork, and character development.
REGISTRATION: Open now until December 31st
COST:
Our 4-week camp will be run by Coach Cedric Ford from Skills and Drills. Coach Ford has over 15 years of basketball coaching experience and officiating as a certified Basketball Official! Campers will learn and improve their skills in shooting, ball control, and defense. As well as a focus on developing well-rounded individuals on and off the court by encouraging teamwork, confidence, respect, responsibility, leadership, and integrity.
WHERE: Waxahachie Family YMCA - 100 YMCA Dr. Waxahachie, TX 75165
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Basketball Clinic 2023 Summer Registration |
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Registration: |
OPEN |
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Late Registration: |
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Registration Deadline: |
June 30 |
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Ages: |
Ages (co-ed) 6 to 9 Ages (co-ed) 10 to 13 |
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Fees: |
Member: $150 Non-Member: $150 |
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Session Dates*: |
July 11 to Aug 3 Tuesdays and Thursdays |
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Session Times*: |
Ages 6 to 9 - 6pm to 7:15pm Ages 10 to 13 - 7:30pm to 8:45pm |
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Clinic Location: |
Waxahachie Family YMCA |
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP REGISTRATION
Refund Policy
Any refund requests will be reviewed by the Sports Department. The refund amount given back will be determined by the date the refund is WRITTEN requested:
All registration, online and in person, are held to this policy.
