Youth Basketball is an exciting sport that combines team play and individual skills. With youth basketball, every child has a chance to participate in practices and games!
We have rec basketball leagues and basketball academies for kids ages 5 and up, plus academies for ages 3-4.
The Y utilizes volunteer coaches to focus on participation and fun! While basic skills of the game are developed through practices and games, every child learns sportsmanship and values necessary to be successful in life. Every game begins with a Youth Sports Pledge and ends with a handshake.
Basketball Programs
SPRING SEASON (MARCH-MAY)
Blue Chip Basketball Academy League (ages 5-15): William G. White, Jr.
Blue Chip Basketball Academy Practice & Play (ages 5-15): Kernersville
SUMMER SEASON (JUNE-JULY)
Recreation Basketball League (ages 5-17): William G. White, Jr, Jerry Long
Rookie Basketball (ages 3-4): William G. White, Jr., Jerry Long
FALL SEASON (AUGUST-OCTOBER)
Blue Chip Basketball Academy League (ages 5-15): William G. White, Jr.
Blue Chip Basketball Academy Practice & Play (ages 5-15): Kernersville
Recreation Basketball League (ages 3-15)*: Wilkes, YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake
*Recreation Basketball League plays September-November in the fall.
WINTER SEASON (NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY)
Recreation Basketball League (ages 3-17): William G. White, Jr. Kernersville, Davie, Stokes, Jerry Long, Statesville, YMCA REACH Center at Winston Lake*
*Recreation Basketball League at Winston Lake plays January-March
AGE DIVISIONS AND OFFERINGS VARY BRANCH. DATES AND OFFERINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
For all our basketball programs, only tennis shoes and a water ball are required. We recommend bring your own basketball. See below for basketball size and goal height for each age division.
AGES BALL SIZE GOAL HEIGHT
3-4 22.5 6’
5-6 27.5 8’
7-8 27.5 9’
9-10 28.5 10’ (boys) or 9’ (girls)
11-12 28.5 10’
12-17 29.5 (boys) or 28.5 (girls) 10’
Ball size and goal height subject to change and may vary by branch location.
Winter Basketball Rules (age divisions and rules may vary by branch)
Summer Basketball Rules (age divisions and rules may vary by branch)
Basketball Academy Partner
Established by Kishon Bishop, Blue Chip Basketball Academy provides quality basketball training programs and competitive leagues for children who are aspiring to become elite players at all levels of competition. This basketball camp will meet your player where they are at. All skill levels are welcome as we will use age and skill appropriate practices to help players develop their own pace, learn brand new skills and become an all-round better player!
Youth Basketball Programs
Click below to see available programs.