![[YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City LOGO SQ]](https://recliquecore.s3.amazonaws.com/imgs/ymca_logos/named_y/blue_purple.png)
![[YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City LOGO FULL]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/recliquecore/imgs/ymca_logos/named/blue_purple.png)
YMCA Thunder Basketball
From James Naismith’s invention of basketball at the Y in 1891 to today, the Y has a rich tradition in sports played around the globe. We nurture the potential of youth through sports programming by strengthening character, engaging families and building lasting relationships. We are pleased to partner with the Oklahoma City Thunder to further our mission within our youth basketball league, now called the YMCA Thunder Basketball League.
Our Developmental League for youth basketball will have an emphasis on the development and understanding of the game of basketball. Youth basketball officials will be more lenient and assist in helping the child learn the rules as they play basketball games. The season consists of 8 games. The Developmental League is open for children ages 3-18. For ages 5 & up, our youth basketball league is gender specific. Age groups may be combined, depending on registration.
The Spirit league has been developed to provide a place for players and teams with advanced skills a place to play at the YMCA against competition of the same development. This league will be closely officiated by certified referees. We will continue to hold everyone whom participates to the highest character standards as outlined in the Players Pledge, Coaches Creed, and Parents Code of Conduct. The season consists of 8 games and an end of season tournament. The Spirit League is open for children ages 8-12. This league is gender specific. Age groups may be combined, depending on registration.
Champions League
Champions League
The Champions League is our Special Needs YMCA Basketball League. It will have an emphasis on the development and understanding of the game of basketball for those children and adults with disabilities. Officials will be more lenient and assist in helping the participants learn. The season consists of 8 games. The Developmental League is open for children and adults ages 4-99. Games will be played at the RANKIN YMCA on Sunday Afternoons. Games will be one hour and length.
Age Cut Off, Gender Specific Leagues, & Divisions
YMCA sports leagues are divided by the age of the participants. The Age Cut Off is how old the participant was on August 31, 2019. Below are the age divisions we will have for the Champions League.
10 & Under Co-Ed Basketball
17& Under Co-Ed Basketball
18 & Above Co-Ed Basketball
Coaches Needed
The YMCA uses volunteer coaches to provide leadership to the community through structured athletic activities. If you are interested in coaching, please see the attached form or contact the Sports Department for more information.
Important Dates
- Champions League Coaches Meeting 6:30 PM Monday January 6th, 2020 at the Rankin YMCA.
- Games Begin January 12th, 2020 (Games played on Sunday Afternoons at the Rankin YMCA). Times will be sent our closer to the season.
- Season will end by March 1st, 2020. There will be 8 games per team.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Household Member | Individual/Youth Member | Non-Member | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Registration | 12/10/19 | 1/26/20 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 65.00 | $ 85.00 |
Available Sessions
| Start Date | End Date | Spots Available |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/20 | 3/1/20 | Many Available |
Registration Closed |
Stillwater
Available Sessions
| Start Date | End Date | Spots Available |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/20 | 2/29/20 | Sa | Yes |
Registration Closed |
