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Introduce your child to basketball with the YMCA of Central Kentucky, where sports and recreation programs are designed to build skills both on and off the court. As part of our sports and recreation offerings in Central Kentucky, our basketball programs focus on developing fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense while encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.
Whether your child is new to the game or looking to improve their performance, our Central Kentucky youth basketball leagues and skills clinics provide a supportive, inclusive environment for all experience levels. Through structured practices, engaging drills, and game-day experiences, participants stay active, make new friends, and build lifelong healthy habits. At the Y, basketball is more than just a sport; it’s an opportunity to grow, compete, and thrive within a positive community setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate in our youth basketball leagues; sports are open to all in the community. Members enjoy lower registration fees.
YMCA basketball is available for youth, age 3 to age 12.
- The 3-year-old program meets once per week at its selected time and location. Participants are introduced to the game and skills of basketball.
- The 4/5 league utilizes a “Practice-Play” to allow participants to have fun and develop their skills. Teams meet once per week on Saturdays and go through a training session with volunteer coaches followed by a game vs. another team.
- The 6/7, 8/9, and 10/12 leagues meet once during the week for practice and on Saturdays for games.
Each season, notification of the first week of practice, first game date, no-game days, and final game dates are finalized and communicated before the first week of practice.
Frequent Asked Questions
The YMCA of Central KY basketball leagues operates out of these facilities:
C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA
High Street YMCA
North Lexington Family YMCA
Whitaker Family YMCA
Capital City Church (Frankfort)
In-session communication
The YMCA of Central Kentucky utilizes TeamSnap ONE, a sports league management solution that connects players, families, coaches and sports directors. We will use TeamSnap ONE as our primary platform for team communications, scheduling, team rosters, and all other important information - all in one place.
Download the app for iOS or Android and create your account. An invite from the YMCA of Central Kentucky will be sent once you are assigned a team.
Other communication
The YMCA of Central KY utilizes email and text communication for other updates, including registration, weather, facility, and membership information. You may update your contact information and communication preferences here.
Once logged in, click on EDIT PROFILE to review your email and primary phone
Click on the settings gear icon to update your text and email preferences
Yes, financial assistance is available for YMCA of Central KY youth sports. To begin the application process, please click here. You do not need to be a YMCA member in order to qualify for Financial Assistance for programs. The maximum amount of financial assistance awarded for youth sports is 50% of the cost of the session.
The YMCA always welcomes the opportunity to speak with individuals looking to maintain a fun and fair playing environment for our players and their families. If you are a sports fan and are interested in this part-time work, please click here or email hr@ymcacky.org.
We are grateful for our volunteer coaches! In addition to coaching the players for the season, coaches will communicate with families and Y staff to keep a smooth program running for the entire session. Every coach must complete a background check. At the conclusion of the flag football season all YMCA volunteer coaches will receive 50% off a future program fee at the YMCA of Central KY.