Description

We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Thursday, October 30, 2025.

YMCA Youth Basketball Skills Academy - Beginner (Grades K-1)

Did you know? The Y invented basketball in 1891 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. The McGaw YMCA Beginner Basketball Skills Academy helps youth learn and hone fundamentals to feel confident in game play. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive game play. Each session will include a warm-up, character topic, designated skill focus, tactical development and integration of the session's lessons into game play. The skills academies are led by seasoned instructors utilizing the newly enhanced Jr. NBA instructional curriculum.
Beginner Academy is designed for youth with less than one year of basketball experience. Players are divided by age and skill level.
No programming October 8-14. Enjoy special family fun gym times and activities during this spirit week!
Participants receive a Y Sports t-shirt during their first program registration of the 2025-2026 school year. Y Sports require no special equipment/uniform. Please wear athletic attire, gym shoes and bring a water bottle.
Financial assistance is available for McGaw Y members.All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.For more information, please contact sports@mcgawymca.org.
McGaw YMCA - Belong to more than just a gym! Become a member and discover how your gym membership impacts the community and drives positive health and social outcomes.

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Program is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Age Category

Youth

Location

McGaw YMCA SLC Gym North Court

Instructor

McGaw YMCA Sports & Enrichment Staff