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Basketball was invented at the Y, and we have the most comprehensive youth program in Dane County.
Rookies Basketball | Ages 5-12
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Teaches the basics through structured drills and game play. Ages 5-6 use 8-foot hoops; ages 7-9 use 9-foot hoops; all groups use a junior-sized ball to help all participants succeed.
January 3-February 20
February 21-April 10
East
M | Ages 5-6 | 4:00-4:45 pm
M | Ages 7-9 | 4:45-5:30 pm
M | Ages 10-12 | 5:30-6:15 pm
Sun Prairie
TU | Ages 5-6 | 4:00-4:45 pm
TU | Ages 7-9 | 4:45-5:30 pm
TU | Ages 10-12 | 5:30-6:15 pm
West
TU | Ages 5-6 | 4:00-4:45 pm
TU | Ages 7-9 | 4:45-5:30 pm
TU | Ages 10-12 | 5:30-6:15 pm
Program Price: $60
Discounted Program Price: $30
East & West 3-on-3 Recreational Leagues | Gr. K-3 Boys & Girls
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League focuses on skill development, teamwork and most of all, fun! The league stresses the basic fundamentals of the sport in a non-competitive environment. Teams are comprised of no more than 12 players. Team t-shirts and a Y basketball are included in the fee. Three weeks of practice and seven weeks of games. Game times will vary each week. Schedules and rosters will be sent via email one week prior to the start of the program. Team or coach requests may not be guaranteed for those registering after October 25. Volunteer coaches are needed.
November 6-January 29
East | Game Times
SA | Grades K-1 Coed | 8:30-11:30 am
SA | Grades 2-3 Boys | 8:30 am-1:30 pm
SA | Grades 2-3 Girls | 11:30 am-2:30 pm
West | Game Times
SA | Grades K-1 Coed | 8:30-9:30 am
SA | Grades 2-3 Boys | 9:30-11:30 am
SA | Grades 2-3 Girls | 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Early Bird Registration: August 6-October 24
Program Price: $120
Discounted Program Price: $60
Registration Fee Beginning October 25
Program Price: $125
Discounted Program Price: $65
Sun Prairie Little Cardinals Recreational Leagues | Gr. K-3 Girls & K-2 Boys
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This foundational program focuses on skill development, understanding the rules, teamwork, sportsmanship and basic three-on-three game play and competition. Team t-shirt and basketball are included in the fee. Schedules and rosters will be distributed about one week prior to the start of the program. Volunteer coaches are needed.
SUN PRAIRIE Grade K-1 Boys & Girls
Saturday morning practices and three-on-three games played at 8-foot baskets. Enrollment deadline: October 18; $10 late fee.
October 30-December 18
SA | Gametimes TBD
Program Price: $70
SUN PRAIRIE Grade 2 Boys/Grade 2-3 Girls
Focuses on three-on-three game play at 9-foot baskets. Includes one weeknight practice and a Saturday-morning game each week. Enrollment deadline: November 22; $10 late fee.
December 4-February 12
SA | Grade 2 Boys
SA | Grade 2-3 Girls
Program Price: $90
Sun Prairie Junior Cardinals Fast Break League | Gr. 3-4 Boys
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The league has fall and winter stages and focuses on skill development along with basic offensive and defensive concepts with four-on-four game play. All players start in the Fall League and are evaluated over seven weeks of practice and games. At the conclusion of the Fall League, players who wish to continue their hoops season are placed on a Winter Tournament or Winter Fast Break League based upon their play over the previous seven weeks, registration and additional fees are required for winter play; parents/guardians will be notified of program placement. Fee includes a reversible jersey. Fall League enrollment deadline: October 18; $10 late fee.
FALL LEAGUE
Two weeknight practices (all players practice together) with Saturday games.
October 18-December 11
Program Price: $115
WINTER TOURNAMENT TEAM
High level of competition with a greater time commitment. Two weeknight practices with five weekend tournaments. Registration opens upon completion of the Fall League.
December-March
Program Price: $172
WINTER LEAGUE
Moderate competition level and time commitment. One weeknight practice with Saturday games. Registration opens upon completion of the Fall League.
January-February
Program Price: $70
East & West Intermediate Leagues | Gr. 4-8 Boys & Girls
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Our Intermediate YMCA Leagues are designed for players with a firm grasp of the fundamentals and readiness for moderate competition. Teams will be established by school attendance area when possible and practice once a week with weekend games against other Dane County YMCA and school teams. WIAA rules and referees are used, and the schedule will include 9-10 regular season games and an end-of-season tournament. Player/coach requests will be considered. If registering as a team, the coach will be responsible for providing game/practice space, WIAA referees and uniforms. Volunteer coaches are needed. $10 fee for late registration. Boys programs run November-February; girls programs run January-March.
BOYS | Grade 4-8
Registration deadline: November 1.
Program Price: $185
Discounted Member Price: $145
GIRLS | Grade 4-8
Registration deadline: TBD
Program Price: $185
Discounted Member Price: $145
Sun Prairie Junior Cardinals Intermediate Leagues | Gr. 5-6 Boys & 4-6 Girls
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Our Intermediate YMCA Leagues are designed for players with a firm grasp of the fundamentals and readiness for moderate competition. Teams will be established by school attendance area when possible and practice once a week with weekend games against other Dane County YMCA and school teams. WIAA rules and referees are used, and the schedule will include 9-10 regular season games and an end-of-season tournament. Player/coach requests will be considered. If registering as a team, the coach will be responsible for providing game/practice space, WIAA referees and uniforms. Volunteer coaches are needed. $10 fee for late registration. Boys program runs November-February; girls program runs January-March.
BOYS | Grade 5-6
Registration deadline: November 12
Program Price: $145
GIRLS | Grade 4-6
Registration deadline: January 17
Program Price: $145
East Badger Development League | Gr. 4-8 Boys & Girls
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The Badger Development League stresses teamwork, fair play and dedication. The league is designed for players ready for a higher level of competition. A fair amount of travel and time commitment is required, and teams may also participate in local and regional tournaments. Teams will practice 1-2 times during the week and play approximately 16 games on 5-6 weekends. Players are not guaranteed equal playing time. Games schedule is determined by the BDL. Parents are expected to volunteer for specific team functions. Mandatory coaches meeting TBA. We work in partnership with the Madison LaFollette and Monona Grove High School coaching staffs, so players should choose the appropriate program for their specific attendance area.
Program Price: $250
Discounted Program Price: $210
LAFOLLETTE LANCERS BOYS
Team composition is based upon individual player evaluations. LaFollette High School coaches will evaluate and assign all players to teams. Team rosters will be sent via email 1-2 weeks after evaluations. Families will have a deadline to register and make full payment or they will forfeit their spot on the team. Team rosters will not be finalized until full payment is made by all team players. Evaluation dates, times and locations TBD; program runs November-February.
MONONA GROVE SILVER EAGLES BOYS
Established teams and individuals without a team should contact Brian Kavanaugh at 608 478 4313 or bkavanaugh@ymcadane.org to enroll. Program runs November-February.
LAFOLLETTE LANCERS GIRLS
Established teams and individuals without a team should contact Brian Kavanaugh at 608 478 4313 or bkavanaugh@ymcadane.org to enroll. Program runs October-January.
MONONA GROVE SILVER EAGLES GIRLS
Team composition is based upon individual player evaluations. Registration will open once evaluations are complete. Team rosters will be sent via email 1-2 weeks after evaluations. Families will have a deadline to register and make full payment or they will forfeit their spot on the team. Team rosters will not be finalized until full payment is made by all team players. Program runs October-January.
Evaluations are scheduled for September 12 at Monona Grove High School:
SU | Grades 4 | 8:00-9:00 am
SU | Grades 5 | 9:15-10:15 am
SU | Grades 6 | 10:30-11:30 am
SU | Grades 7 | 12:15-1:15 pm
SU | Grades 8 | 1:30-2:30 pm
Sun Prairie Mighty Cardinals Badger Development League | Gr. 5-8 Boys & 4-8 Girls
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The Badger Development League stresses teamwork, fair play and dedication. The league is designed for players ready for a higher level of competition. A fair amount of travel and time commitment is required, and teams may also participate in local and regional tournaments. Teams will practice 1-2 times during the week and play approximately 16 games over 5-6 weekends. Players are not guaranteed equal playing time. Teams are established based upon player evaluations, and players must pay non-refundable fee prior to the evaluation period. Games schedule is determined by the BDL. Parents are expected to volunteer for specific team functions. Mandatory coaches meeting TBA. We work in partnership with the Sun Prairie High School coaching staff.
Program Price: $210
BOYS GRADE 5-8
Registration deadline: November 1; program runs November-February.
Boys Evaluation Schedule (players should attend both dates for their grade level):
Held at Sun Prairie High School.
Sep. 26 | Gr. 7 | 2:15-3:45 pm
Sep. 26 | Gr. 8 | 4:00-5:30 pm
Oct. 3 | Gr. 5 | 11:45 am-1:15 pm
Oct. 3 | Gr. 6 | 1:30-3:00 pm
Oct. 3 | Gr. 7 | 2:15-4:45 pm
Oct. 3 | Gr. 8 | 5:15-6:45 pm
Oct. 10 | Gr. 5 | 3:00-4:15 pm
Oct. 10 | Gr. 6 | 4:30-5:45 pm
Mandatory parent meetings: Gr. 5-6, Oct. 10 @ 4:00 pm; Gr. 7-8, Sep. 26 @ 4:00 pm.
GIRLS GRADE 4-8
Registration deadline: September 30; program runs October-January.
Girls Evaluation Schedule (players should attend both dates for their grade level):
Held at Patrick Marsh Middle School.
Sep. 13-14 | Gr. 4-5 | 6:00-7:15 pm
Sep. 13-14 | Gr. 6 | 7:30-8:45 pm
Sep. 20-21 | Gr. 7 | 6:15-7:30 pm
Sep. 20-21 | Gr. 8 | 7:30-8:45 pm
West Badger Development League | Gr. 4-8 Boys & Girls
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The Badger Development League stresses teamwork, fair play and dedication. The league is designed for players ready for a higher level of competition in the Madison West Regents attendance area. A fair amount of travel and time commitment is required, and teams may also participate in local and regional tournaments. Teams will practice 1-2 times during the week and play approximately 16 games on 5-6 weekends. Players are not guaranteed equal playing time. Games are set up by the BDL. Parents are expected to volunteer for specific team functions. Mandatory coaches meeting TBA. We work in partnership with the Madison West High School coaching staff.
Program Price: $250
Discounted Program Price: $210
BOYS
Team composition is based upon individual player evaluations. Registration will open once evaluations are complete. Team rosters will be sent via email 1-2 weeks after evaluations. Families will have a deadline to register and make full payment or they will forfeit their spot on the team. Team rosters will not be finalized until full payment is made by all team players. Evaluation dates, times and locations: TBA; runs November-February.
GIRLS
Whole teams and individuals without an established team can contact Brian Kavanaugh at 608 478 4313 or bkavanaugh@ymcadane.org to register. Team rosters will be sent via email 1-2 weeks after evaluations. Families will have a deadline to register and make full payment or they will forfeit their spot on the team. Team rosters will not be finalized until full payment is made by all team players. Runs October-January.
March Mania Basketball League | Grades K-3
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Get ready for March Madness. Teams are comprised of no more than 10 players. There will be two weeks of practices followed by 6 weeks of games. Game times will vary each week. Schedules and rosters will be sent out via email one week prior to the start of the program. Team or coach requests may not be guaranteed. Volunteer coaches are needed. Let the madness begin!
February 12-April 2
East Game Times
SA | Grades K-1 Coed | 8:00-11:00 am
SA | Grades 2-3 Boys | 11:00 am-2:00 pm
SA | Grades 2-3 Girls | 11:00 am-2:00 pm
West Game Times
SA | Grades K-1 Coed | 8:00-11:00 am
SA | Grades 2-3 Boys | 11:00 am-2:00 pm
SA | Grades 2-3 Girls | 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Early Bird Registration: Before February 7
Program Price: $100
Discounted Program Price: $50
Registration Fee Beginning February 8
Program Price: $110
Discounted Program Price: $60
Little Cardinals March Mania | Grades K-3
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This five-week league focuses on skill development, teamwork, games and most of all, fun! The first week of the program will be a practice followed by four weeks of games. Grades may be combined based upon participation numbers. Volunteer coaches are needed.
February 26-March 26
Sun Prairie Game Times
SA | Grades K-1 Coed | 8:00-10:00 am
SA | Grades 2 Boys | 11:00 am-1:00 pm
SA | Grades 2-3 Girls | 8:00-11:00 am
Program Price: $55
Discounted Program Price: $55
Girls Intermediate Basketball League | Grades 4-8
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Our Intermediate YMCA Leagues are designed for players with a firm grasp of the fundamentals and readiness for moderate competition. Teams will be established by school attendance area when possible and practice once a week with weekend games against other Dane County YMCA and school teams. WIAA rules and referees are used, and the schedule will include three weeks of practice and seven weeks of regular season games and an end-of-season tournament. Team t-shirts and a Y basketball are included in the fee. Game times will vary each week, and schedules and rosters will be sent via email one week prior to the start of the program.
Volunteer coaches are needed.
Practice begins the week of January 31, and the end-of-season tournament is scheduled for April 1-2.
January 31-April 2
East/Sun Prairie/West
Program Price: $185
Discounted Program Price: $145
