Youth Basketball

BACK
Branches

Youth Basketball

Season: Winter 2024
Divisions:
  • 1st-2nd Grade
  • 3rd-4th Grade
  • 5th-6th Grade
  • If there are not enough participants for a given league, the option of Co-Ed will be offered.
Registration Fee: Members $35 & Non-members $55
This program is a Recreational League. Participants register individually and are placed on teams randomly. Team/coach requests may be submitted but are not guaranteed. Refunds will not be given simply because placement requests are not met.
Registration: Registration opens August 1, 2023. Online registration is highly recommended to expedite the league management process and to avoid data entry errors. A current email address is required for all participants at time of registration as all league communications with coaches, parents, and volunteers will be conducted through email.
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 24th. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER November 24th.
Please register early to ensure placement. Please note that late entries will not be accepted for the following reasons: 1) Delays in team formation 2) Unbalanced team rosters 3) Team shirt order deadlines 4) Administrative deadlines
Coaches Meeting: There will be a mandatory coaches meeting on Monday, December 4th at 6:30pm. All teams must have either the head coach or an assistant in attendance.
Practices:  Practices may begin the week of December 11th. Practices will be conducted once weekly during the season and scheduled by coaches. Due to limited court space, practice days will be assigned as follows to ensure an equal opportunity for court space. This will also promote the opportunity for teams to scrimmage throughout the season.

  •     1st/2nd: Monday Evenings
  •     3rd-6th: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings
  •     Friday Evening time slots will be available to all age groups
Games: Will begin on January 6th. All games will take place on Saturdays. The number of games will be determined by the number of teams in each division. Generally, teams will play approximately six games.
Equipment: Game shirts will be handed out to teams prior to their first game. Game balls will be provided. A small selection of practice balls will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own basketballs to practice. Basketball/Athletic shoes are recommended. Black sole or non-athletic shoes are prohibited. Black shorts are recommended for games. No jewelry, watches, necklaces, etc. will be allowed.
Location: All games will be played at the YMCA of McCook.

Game Day & Practice Policies:

  • Food and drinks are prohibited in the gym. Only bottled water will be allowed.
  • Please pick up & dispose of trash properly.
Questions?: Contact Sports Director, Baylor Hellmuth at [email protected] or 308-345-6228
Background Checks: For the safety of our members and program participants, the YMCA of McCook requires all volunteer coaches to complete and pass a background check. This process will be conducted electronically through One Source and must be completed at minimum every three years. A coach will not be allowed to participate should they have an outstanding/pending/expired/denied background screen. Additionally, any volunteer coach who fails to complete the background check process will not be allowed to coach in any YMCA organized practice or game. A link from One Source will be provided via email to the volunteer coach by the Sports Director with additional information to get the background check process completed. The cost of the Background Check will be covered by the YMCA of McCook.
League Sponsor
Court Sponsor
The Sports Shoppe
Team Sponsors
SW Nebraska Dental
Lewis Motor Sports
McCook Rotary Club
CTE Construction
McCook Optimist Club
Olson Ag Service
Citta’ Deli
Brown’s Shoe Fit
Edward Jones
Horizon Bank
Community Hospital
El Puerto
MNB Bank
First Central Bank
Graham Real Estate
20/20 Technologies
BETH’S
Tri-State Spraying
The Scoop Ice Cream
DHW Energy
Gary’s Super Foods
Wagner Chevrolet
Wagner Ford/Toyota