Westfield Area YMCA Youth/Teen Basketball Leagues & Clinics

The Westfield Area YMCA offers basketball leagues for boys and girls in Kindergarten through age 14. Registration is open now and will close when maximum capacity is reached for each league or on the dates below.

PRE-SEASON CLINICS: Five-week pre-season clinics begin October 21 to prepare young athletes for the Winter Basketball League season. Participants will learn fundamental skills thru guided game-play situations. Clinic times and skill development vary by age group. Clinic participants will receive 10% off winter basketball leagues. Register by 10/20.

NEW! BASKETBALL CLINIC FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: This clinic is non-competitive and designed to provide participants an opportunity to learn basketbALL skills and team concepts in an environment that encourages them to enjoy the sport and reach their full potential. Drills develop motor skills and self-confidence while focusing on listening, patience, and team building within a group setting. Parent attendance is required. Parent participation is recommended. An individual pre-clinic meeting will be arranged after registration. Register by 10/7. The clinic is Sunday, 10/14-11/18. Grades 1-2 meet 10:00-10:45AM and grade 3-4 meet 11:00-11:45AM.

KINDERGARTEN LEAGUE: Boys and girls learn basketball skills, team play and sportsmanship. There is a 25 minute practice followed by a 35 minute game between 12:30-7:30PM on Sunday. The season is 12/16-2/3. Register by 12/3.

1ST GRADE LEAGUE: This instructional league has a 40 minute practice between 1:15-7:15PM on Saturday or 9:30AM- 12:30PM on Sunday. There are 1 hour games at 6:00PM or 7:00PM on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. The season is 12/11-2/21. Register by 12/3.

2ND GRADE LEAGUE: Structured team play with man-to-man and zone defenses means athletes better learn the flow of the game. Teams will be formed after evaluations 6:00-8:00PM on 11/27. There is a 40 minute practice on Saturday between 2:00-4:00PM and a 1 hour game at 7:00PM on Tuesday or Thursday. The season is 12/11-2/21. Register by 11/20.

3RD & 4TH GRADE MINI-TRAVEL LEAGUE: Evaluations for team placement will be held 2:00-4:00PM on 10/20. This league practices Monday between 5:45-7:30PM and/or Friday between 6:00-7:30PM. Games and playoffs are full court play with certified officials at the Westfield Area Y, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Y and the JCC in Scotch Plains on Sunday afternoons. Schedules will be given out at beginning of season. The season is 11/19 - mid-March. Register by 10/15.

WINTER TRAVEL BASKETBALL (age: 10-14): NJ Travel Basketball League is a competitive full-court play league with certified referees. Games are primarily on the weekends with Friday night home games. Practice schedules are available after tryouts. Season is November-March and ends with a double elimination tournament. Each team will have no more than a 12 person roster. 12 & Under team players must be born on or after 9/1/06. 14 & Under team players must be born on or after 9/1/04. Y membership required. Team jersey is included. Tryouts are scheduled for 2:00-4:00PM on Saturday, 10/13. Bring a copy of the player’s birth certificate for the Y to keep.

Register online at www.westfieldynj.org or at Main Y Facility Welcome Center, 220 Clark St., Westfield. For more information and team sponsorship opportunities, contact Amanda Aguirre at 908-301-YMCA (9622) x258 or aaguirre@westfieldynj.org.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Visit westfieldynj.org to learn more about Westfield Area Y programs. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.