Play Basketball at the YMCA of San Diego County
The YMCA of San Diego County offers a variety of basketball programs for all skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to competitive leagues for seasoned players. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, stay active or be part of a team, our programs provide a fun and supportive environment for youth and adults alike. Join us on the court, develop your skills, and experience the excitement of YMCA basketball!
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BASKETBALL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE YMCA
The Y offers basketball leagues, lessons and clinics for kids who are 3 to 17 years old. Leagues offer recreational and competitive programs where participants will be included on teams and play games against one another. Lessons and clinics focus on teaching participants about sportsmanship, skill development and strength training.
basketball leagues
Leagues offer recreational and competitive programs where participants will be included on teams and play games against one another. Our leagues provide the chance for every player to develop their discipline, sportsmanship, strength and endurance. While practices are geared toward strengthening your child’s individual skills, game time emphasizes each player’s understanding of the sport, game rules and team competition.
Y volunteer coaches focus on developing a sense of teamwork in a setting that encourages fun, healthy, age-appropriate competition. By the end of the season, your child will have gained a better understanding of the sport, its rules and the basic skills.
RECREATIONAL LEAGUES | ages 4-17
Practice schedules vary branch to branch, all games take place on Saturdays. Once enrolled, your child’s coaches will contact you with more information.
REGISTRATION REMAINS OPEN UNTIL ALL TEAMS ARE FULL.
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Youth Basketball League (Ages 6-17) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Equipment Needed: All participants should wear athletic attire to practice and games: Closed-toed shoes, shorts and t-shirt. Jerseys will be handed to each participant prior to the first game. If jersey delivery is delayed, all parents will be notified via email.
Schedule: Beginning Week of January 12, 2026
- Ages 6-7 & 8-9: Practice on Mondays | 5:30-6:30pm.
- Games on Thursdays | 5:30-6:30pm
- Ages 10-12: Practice on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm & Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm.
- Games on Saturdays (Traveling Required).
- Ages 13-17: Practice on Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm & Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Games on Saturdays (Traveling Required).
Questions? Contact our Program Director, Mike Valle at mvalle@ymcasd.org.
DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Peewee Youth League (Ages 4-5) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Coed Youth League (Ages 6-15) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Kyle Kluis at kkluis@ymcasd.org.
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Youth Basketball Leagues (Ages 5-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Registration will remain open until teams are full. Please note that teams will travel to other YMCA branches for games. Games will be on Saturdays.
- Division 1 (Ages 5-6): Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm | First practice January 14, 2026
- Division 2 (Ages 7-8): Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm | First practice January 14, 2026
- Division 3 (Ages 9-10): Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm | First practice January 15, 2026
- Division 4 (Ages 11-12): Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm | First practice January 15, 2026
- Division 5 (Ages 13-17): Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm or 6:30-7:30pm | First practice January 13, 2026
Equipment Needed:
- Loose athletic clothing
- Basketball shorts
- Water bottle
- All new participants must purchase a basketball jersey through our Ship-to-Home website.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Ferrari Funches at ffunches@ymcasd.org for more information.
magdalena ecke family ymca
WINTER 2025-2026
Coed Youth 3v3 Basketball League (Ages 6-12) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Schedule:
- Division 1 (Ages 6-7): Saturdays | 9:00am
- Division 2 (Ages 8-9): Saturdays | 11:00am
- Division 3 (Ages 10-12): Saturdays | 1:00pm
Game Schedule: Saturdays Starting January 24, 2026
Questions? Contact our Sports Coordinator Ryan Brent at rabrent@ymcasd.org.
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Youth Coed Basketball Leagues (Ages 5-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Practices take place during the week with games on Saturdays.
Equipment Needed: Basketball sneakers.
Assessment Week: January 12, 2026
Practice Schedule: Beginning week of January 19, 2026.
- Division 1 (Ages 5-7): Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30pm
- Division 2 (Ages 8-9): Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
- Division 3 (Ages 10-12): Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
- Division 4 (Ages 13-17): Tuesdays | 5:15-6:15pm
Game Schedule: Saturdays Starting January 24, 2026
- Game times will be given once rosters and teams have been created after assessment week.
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Nicole Kamal at nkamal@ymcasd.org.
SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Youth Basketball Leagues (Ages 6-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Games on Saturdays with one coach-scheduled practice per week. League begins January 24, 2026.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Christian Varner at cvarner@ymcasd.org for more information.
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
WINTER 2025-2026
Youth Basketball Leagues (Ages 5-14) | FIND SESSIONS
Games on Saturdays with one coach-scheduled practice per week. Registration open now through December 6.
Youth League Evaluations: December 6, 2025
Questions? Please email Sports Director, Chris Cerda at ccerda1@ymcasd.org for more information.
BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA
Spring 2026
Coed Youth Basketball League (Ages 6-17) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one practice and one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Equipment Needed: All participants should wear athletic attire to practice and games: Closed-toed shoes, shorts and t-shirt. Jerseys will be handed to each participant prior to the first game. If jersey delivery is delayed, all parents will be notified via email.
Questions? Contact our Program Director, Mike Valle at mvalle@ymcasd.org.
DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
SPRING 2026
Coed Youth Basketball Leagues (Ages 5-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Registration will remain open until teams are full. Please note that teams will travel to other YMCA branches for games. Games will be on Saturdays, starting Saturday, April 18.
- Division 1 (Ages 5-6): Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm | First practice April 8, 2026
- Division 2 (Ages 7-8): Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm | First practice April 8, 2026
- Division 3 (Ages 9-10): Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm | First practice April 9, 2026
- Division 4 (Ages 11-12): Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm | First practice April 9, 2026
- Division 5 (Ages 13-17): Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm | First practice April 7, 2026
Equipment Needed:
- Loose athletic clothing
- Basketball shorts
- Water bottle
- All new participants must purchase a basketball jersey through our Ship-to-Home website.
Questions? Please email Program Director, Ferrari Funches at ffunches@ymcasd.org for more information.
magdalena ecke family ymca
SPRING 2026
Coed Youth 3v3 Basketball League (Ages 6-12) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Coed Peewee Basketball League (Ages 3-5) | FIND SESSIONS
League includes one game on a weekly basis. Games will take place on Saturdays.
Schedule:
- Division 1 (Ages 3-5): Saturdays | 9:00am
- Division 1 (Ages 6-7): Saturdays | 9:00am
- Division 2 (Ages 8-9): Saturdays | 10:00am
- Division 3 (Ages 10-12): Saturdays | 12:00pm
Game Schedule: Saturdays Starting April 18, 2026
Questions? Contact Tara Stewart at tstewart@ymcasd.org.
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
SPRING 2026
Youth Coed Basketball Leagues (Ages 5-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Practices take place during the week with games on Saturdays.
Equipment Needed: Basketball sneakers.
Assessments: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Practice Schedule: Beginning week of April 13, 2026.
- Division 1 (Ages 5-7): Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30pm
- Division 2 (Ages 8-9): Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30pm
- Division 3 (Ages 10-12): Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm
- Division 4 (Ages 13-17): Tuesdays | 5:15-6:15pm
- Note: No assessments for Division 4 league.
Game Schedule: Saturdays Starting April 18, 2026
- Game times will be given once rosters and teams have been created after assessment week.
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Nicole Kamal at nkamal@ymcasd.org.
SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA
SPRING 2026
Youth Basketball Leagues (Ages 6-17) | FIND SESSIONS
Games are on Saturdays and practices are Thursdays at 4:00pm at Arroyo Vista Charter school. South Bay’s home games are at Victory Christian Academy.
Equipment Needed: Team jersey. Basketball shoes are preferred. Personal basketball is optional.
Assessments: Saturday, April, 11, 2026
Practice Schedule: Every Thursday, beginning Thursday, April 16, 2026
Questions? Please email Program Director, Christian Varner at cvarner@ymcasd.org for more information.
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
SPRING 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 7, 2026
Youth Basketball Leagues (Ages 5-13) | FIND SESSIONS
Games will be on Saturdays, starting Saturday, April 18, with one coach-scheduled practice per week.
Youth League Evaluations: April 11, 2026
Questions? Please email Sports Director, Chris Cerda at ccerda1@ymcasd.org for more information.
YOUTH COMPETITIVE LEAGUE
JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA offers competitive youth basketball leagues to provide young athletes with the opportunity to advance their understanding of the game and take their skills to the next level in a competitive setting. Different from recreational basketball, competitive leagues offer participants a sports program that allows YMCA youth athletes to play competitively against local teams while remaining in the encouraging YMCA environment. For more information, contact the sports department at Jackie Robinson Family YMCA.
adult leagues
Our adult basketball leagues are a great way to improve your skills and stay in shape while playing with friends! We offer both competitive and recreational leagues for male, female and coed teams throughout several branches in San Diego. Registration remains open until all teams are full.
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA
SPRING 2026
Adult Basketball Leagues (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS!
- Men’s League | Mondays at 6:00pm
- Help out the team! Be a substitute player!
- Women’s 30+ League | Sundays at 4:00pm
- Help out the team! Be a substitute player!
Questions? Contact Tara Stewart at tstewart@ymcasd.org.
DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA
WINTER 2026
Adult Basketball League (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS
The season lasts nine weeks—eight weeks of regular play followed by one week of playoffs.
- Men’s Basketball | Division A (Competitive) | Thursdays at 6:00pm
- Men’s Basketball | Division B (Recreational) | Tuesdays at 6:00pm
The team captain needs to register as Team Captain, and all other players should register as Team Members in order to reserve a spot in the league. If you already have a team, please reach out to Kyle Kluis at kkluis@ymcasd.org.
If you are registering individually as a free agent, please contact Lu Gonzalez lgonzalez5@ymcasd.org.
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
Winter 2025-2026
Women’s League (Ages 40+) | FIND SESSIONS
Begins January 8. Registration will remain open until teams are full. Thursdays and Saturdays.
Women’s League (Ages 50+) | FIND SESSIONS
Begins January 11. Registration will remain open until teams are full. Thursdays and Saturdays.
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Nicole Kamal at nkamal@ymcasd.org.
T. Claude and Gladys B. Ryan Family YMCA
SPRING 2026
Adult Coed Basketball Leagues (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS
Registration will remain open until teams are full.
Schedule: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Questions? Please email Sports Director, Chris Cerda at ccerda1@ymcasd.org for more information.
MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA
SPRING 2026
Adult Basketball Leagues (Ages 18+) | FIND SESSIONS!
- Men’s League | Mondays at 6:00pm
- Help out the team! Be a substitute player!
- Women’s 30+ League | Sundays at 4:00pm
- Help out the team! Be a substitute player!
- (8-game season; No games: April 5 & May 10)
Questions? Contact Tara Stewart at tstewart@ymcasd.org.
MISSION VALLEY YMCA
SPRING 2026
Women’s League (Ages 40+) | FIND SESSIONS
Begins March 19. Registration will remain open until teams are full. Games on Thursdays.
Women’s League (Ages 50+) | FIND SESSIONS
Begins March 15. Registration will remain open until teams are full. Games on Sundays.
Questions? Contact our Sports Director, Nicole Kamal at nkamal@ymcasd.org.
BASKETBALL LESSONS & CLINICS
PEEWEE lessons
Children ages 3-5 can develop motor skills, stay active and have fun with friends in our Peewee Basketball lessons! Offered on a month-to-month basis, these engaging sessions introduce young players to the game in a supportive and playful environment. Click your branch below for details!
YOUTH CLINICS
Youth clinics for ages 6 and older focus on teaching participants about sportsmanship, skill development and strength training. Registration is ongoing for monthly sessions. Click your branch below for details!
- BORDER VIEW FAMILY YMCA CLINICS | AGES 6-17
- COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA CLINICS | AGES 6-12
- DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA CLINICS | AGES 6-14
- JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA CLINICS | AGES 7-17
- MAGDALENA ECKE FAMILY YMCA CLINICS | AGES 6-12
- MISSION VALLEY YMCA CLINICS | AGES 6-13
- T. CLAUDE & GLADYS B. RYAN FAMILY YMCA CLINICS | AGES 7-16
BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
Free Play
Open Gym Times
The Y also offers pick-up basketball at several locations association-wide. View the gymnasium schedule on the home page of your local YMCA for free play time. View branch locations.
Basketball Camps
Day Camp Options
The Y also offers several sport-based day camps (particularly during the summer) that focus on basketball! Find the basketball camp that is right for you on our day camp page.
