Below are the Basketball Programs offered at the YMCA of Boulder Valley. To register directly for a program, click on the Register for Sports button to the right.
Rec Basketball
Fall & Winter Seasons • 4 Years – 4th Grade
Designed for kids to learn the fundamentals of basketball in a fun, positive learning environment. The league is a 7 game/8 practice league for K-4th grade; Little Dribblers (4 years old) will have a 25 minute practice and 24 minute game on Saturdays. Practice will be one hour, once per week. Practice time and location will be determined by coaches and games will be on Saturdays at various locations. Little Dribblers through 2nd grade are co-ed leagues. The YMCA will provide team jerseys and end of season medals. There will be separate leagues for Boulder and Arapahoe and for each grade level.
Volunteer coaches are necessary for this league to run.
Advanced Basketball
November – February • 5th-9th Grade Boys and Girls
Advanced Basketball is for players that want to build on their Rec league skills. We use regulation size basketballs and hoops, as well as modified high school rules. Practice will be once per week, for 1.5 hours and coaches choose practice locations and times based on available gyms. There will also be open gym clinic opportunities throughout the year. Games will be on Friday nights; and, there will be separate divisions for each grade level. The YMCA will provide team jerseys and end of season awards.
This is a combined league including the Mapleton and Arapahoe YMCA and Superior. Volunteer coaches are necessary for this league to run.
Mini-Hoopers
Fall & Winter • 3 year olds
Mini Hoopers will be the basketball foundation for your little basketball player! The program will focus on introducing the game, learning fundamentals and having fun! Clinics will run on Fridays, 4-5pm, January 22-February 26 at the Mapleton YMCA and Arapahoe YMCA. There will be separate clinics for Boulder and Arapahoe.
Scooter Hoops
Fall & Winter • 4 years old – 4th Grade Boys and Girls
Parents, you will love this opportunity to learn with your child! Through fun games and skill building activities, you and your child will learn how to make the ball do what you want it to do. Parents will be asked to do everything their child does.
Location: Arapahoe Branch
Mini Prime Time Hoops
Summer • 1st – 3rd Grade
Mini Prime Time Hoops is a fundamental skills based program to introduce kids to the game of basketball. Each week will offer fundamentals and fun, and will provide a skill base for kids to enjoy basketball for life.
Jr. Prime Time Hoops
Summer • 4th – 5th Grade
Jr. Prime Time Hoops offers fundamental skill development in a fun environment. Each week will focus on a different skill set and include great games to promote learning and growth through the game of basketball.
Prime Time Hoops
Summer • 6th – 8th Grade
Prime Time Hoops is for players who want to take their game to the next level. Each week, players will learn a different skill focus from area high school and college coaches, and have the opportunity to apply those skills in Wednesday evening scrimmages. Play with the YMCA during the summer to take your game to new heights.
Elite League (NPL)
Spring & Fall • 4th – 8th Grade (Teams Only)
YMCA Elite is our No Practice League; and is a great way for teams to gain real game experience and to gear up for the basketball season. There are no practices, just games. Games will run on Sunday afternoons between 3:00pm and 8:00pm.
Players must register as part of an existing team's roster. This is a combined league between the Mapleton and Arapahoe YMCA. Games will be in Boulder.
YMCA Basketball Skills Clinic
Spring & Fall • 1st – 8th Grade
The best time to work on your game is before and after the season. This skill-based basketball program will offer great skill development drills and the opportunity to apply them in different situations. Kids will learn and play in one-one, three-three and interactive games to improve their basketball skills.
YMCA Basketball Academy
Spring/Summer • 5th – 12th Grade
Arapahoe & Mapleton Centers
Join the YMCA Basketball Academy to take your game to the next level. The YMCA Basketball Academy staff will use professional training methods so that you can be at the top of your game next season. Program includes 1 hour of on court skill development per session. We customize a specific program for you. Overall goals are set for you to harness your strengths, improve your weaknesses, and enjoy the game of basketball. Sessions can be signed up for on an individual or group basis. Discounts for multiple session packages.
For more information about the basketball program, contact Jackson Dreiling at
303-442-2778 or jackson.dreiling@ymcabv.org
