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!
Bitty Basketball is a six-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. Players will receive a Bitty Ball t-shirt, YMCA basketball and a medal.
WHERE: Waxahachie Family YMCA
WHEN: Bitty Ball will resume January 2022
REGISTRATION: Registration will open October 2021
COST: $20 for Member Plus / $60 for YMCA members / $80 Activity Members
Players will receive a Bitty Ball t-shirt, a YMCA basketball and a medal
BITTY BASKETBALL WEEKLY ITINERARY
WEEK 1: Introduction - Team Rules - Ball Handling Drills - Passing Drills - Relays
WEEK 2: Ball Handling - Passing - Shooting Instruction (Proper Mechanics) - Shooting Drills - Team Games
WEEK 3: Ball Handling - Lay Ups - Mid Session Review - Shooting - Dribbling Relays
WEEK 4: Ball Handling - Partner Passing - Lay up Circle - Defensive Instructional - Relays
WEEK 5: Passing and Ball Handling Drills - Lay Ups - Jump Shots - Team- Work Instructional.
WEEK 6: Parents Participate with Kids - Drills - Lay ups - Free Throw Competition Kids vs. Parents Game - Awards and Session
Join us for YMCA Winter Basketball 2021! Our basketball league is for players of all skill levels, ages 5 to 15. Players participate in every game and receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level. Our Youth Sports program encourage and strengthen communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, team building as well as individual development and character building. Each team will play 6 games plus a tournament.
All participants will receive a Dallas Mavericks themed, reversible jersey and shorts with their registration!
Ages: 5-15
Open Divisions: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9th Grade
NEW Girls Divisions: 4-6
Fees: Family Plus Members: $20
Members: $80
Activity Members: $110
Registration includes Dallas Mavericks styled reversible jersey and shorts
Season Dates: January 22 – March 5th
Games will be played on Friday evenings and Saturday’s in local competition gymnasiums.
Registration: Registration will open in October 2021
Join us for YMCA Summer Basketball 2021! Our basketball league is for players of all skill levels, ages 5 to 15. Players participate in every game and receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level. Our Youth Sports program encourage and strengthen communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, team building as well as individual development and character building. Each team will play 6 games plus a tournament.
All participants will receive a Dallas Mavericks themed, reversible jersey.
Registration Information:
Regular registration is open from March 4th, 2021 to May 12th, 2021.
Cost:
$20 Family Plus Regular, $30 Family Plus Late
$60 YMCA Member Regular, $70 YMCA Member Late
$70 Nonmember Regular, $90 Nonmember Late
Divisions:
Open Divisions: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9th Grade
NEW Girls Divisions: 4th-6th Grade
Season Information:
7 week season
Games will begin June 14th and end July 30th
Games will be played during the week, no Saturdays
There will be no practices hosted by the YMCA
Equipment:
Registration fee includes jersey only
Questions? Contact: Eric Cooper
ecooper@ymcadallas.org
972-937-9622
Schedules and Standings Website: Playerspace
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