Meriden YMCA

Basketball - Youth

YOUTH BASKETBALL TRAINING

Children will have fun learning the basics of basketball, learning skills and playing weekly scrimmage games.

  • Dates: January 11 - February 15, 2025
  • Day/Time: Saturdays
  • Ages 4 - 6: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m., 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Ages 7 - 9: 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Ages 10 - 12: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Meriden YMCA gymnasium
  • Fee: Full Member $75, Program Member $105

YOUTH WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Children will have fun participating in organized basketball games each week. Each team will follow a rotating schedule and enjoy learning the rules of the game. The last week of the league will follow a playoff format. Weekly practices will be held at the Meriden YMCA. Times are subject to change. 

Draft: Week 1 of the league will be a draft for coaches to choose teams. Ages 4 - 6 will not have a draft.

Coaches: Volunteer coaches are needed! Call Maddy DeRita at (203) 235-6386 or mderita@ meridenymca.org. 

Age 4 - 6

  • Saturdays, February 22 – April 5, 2025
  • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Age 7 - 9

  • Saturdays, February 22 – April 5, 2025
  • 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Age 10 - 12

  • Sundays, February 23 – April 6, 2025
  • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Age 13-15

  • Sundays, February 23 – April 6, 2025
  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fee

  • $89 Full Member
  • $119 Program Member

Practices

Mondays (beginning 2/24):

5:00-5:45 p.m. - Ages 4-6 
5:45-6:30 p.m. - Ages 4-6
6:30-7:15 p.m. - Ages 7-9
7:15-8:00 p.m. - Ages 7-9 
8:00-8:45 p.m. - Ages 10-12

Wednesdays (beginning 2/26):

6:30-7:15 p.m. - Ages 10-12
7:15-8:00 p.m.- Ages 13-15 
8:00-8:45 p.m. - Ages 13-15

More Info

Games will be four 7-minute quarters with a running clock. The only time stoppage will be for timeouts, when less than 1-minute is on the clock, and the end of the quarter. Half time will be 5 minutes in length. Coaches are allowed 1 timeout per half. The referees have final say in all calls and will not be challenged by coaches or spectators.

Youth Basketball League Rules

How To Register for Programs:

1. If you already have a current membership you can register online, by phone at (203) 235.6386, or in-person at the Meriden YMCA at 110 West Main Street.

2. If you do not have a membership yet or need to update your membership, register in person at the Meriden YMCA at 110 West Main Street.