Youth Basketball
Youth Basketball at the Tampa Y focuses on the fundamentals of the game. The basketball youth sports program has been developed to teach and encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship. All players will make new friends and participate in weekly practices and games to learn and use their new skills.
Basketball League
YMCA Sports Leagues are perfect for kids who are ready to play games, be part of a team and experience friendly competition.
What to expect:
- Weekly practices and games
- Team jerseys and schedules
- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play
- Coaches guide players through rules, strategy and game situations
Best for: Players who want a full season experience and enjoy learning through gameplay.
Ages: 7 and up
Cost: Prices vary by location.
Basketball Clinics
YMCA Sports Clinics focus on learning and improving specific skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.
What to expect:
- Skill drills, fundamentals and hands-on instruction
- Scrimmages
- Smaller group settings
Best for: Beginners, younger athletes or players who want to build confidence and skills before joining a league.
Ages: 7 and up
When: Game days are on Saturday and practices on weekdays. Five seasons throughout the year, schedules vary by location.
Cost: Prices vary by location.
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Basketball Clinics
Improve your skills, make new friends, be active with others and learn to love basketball even more! Register for Basketball clinics at the Tampa Y.
Financial Assistance
The Tampa YMCA is community-based and believes its programs and services should be available to everyone. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, we offer financial assistance, on a sliding scale, to those in need through our Open Doors program. For more information, click below.
Focus/Mission
Youth sports, including cheerleading and dance, at the Tampa Y encourages and promotes healthy kids, families and communities by focusing on healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development. Kids who participate in the Tampa Y sports programs develop a positive self-image, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.
Volunteer Coaching Opportunities
Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators, by contributing their time as volunteer coaches – as well as being their kid’s greatest fan. Apply to be a volunteer coach now.