Basketball

The Rookies program teaches the basics through structured drills and game play. Ages 5-6 use 8-foot hoops and a junior-sized ball; ages 7-9 use 9-foot hoops; and 10-12 year-olds play at 10-foot hoops. The 7-12 year-olds use a 28.5” ball. 

September 3-October 27
October 28-December 22
EAST
M | Ages 5-6 | 4:00-4:45pm
M | Ages 7-9 | 4:45-5:30pm

WEST
TU | Ages 5-6 | 4:00-4:45pm
TU | Ages 7-9 | 5:00-5:45pm

September 3-October 27
SUN PRAIRIE 
W | Ages 5-6 | 4:00-4:45pm     
W | Ages 7-9 | 4:45-5:30pm 
W | Ages 10-12 | 5:30-6:15pm    

Program Price: $50
Discounted Member Price: $25

Take your game from the streets to the gym and join us for pick-up games at the Y! Gym access available for basketball only. Participants must check-in before 10:00pm. No re-entry allowed, and a photo ID is required.

September 6-December 20

WEST
F | 8:00-10:30pm

Program Price: $3
Discounted Member Price: FREE

This 10-week 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. Team t-shirts and a Y basketball are included in the fee. The league will be comprised of three weeks of practices and seven weeks of games. Game times will vary. Schedules and rosters will be sent via e-mail one week prior to the start of the program. Team or coach requests may not be guaranteed for those registering after October 20. Volunteer coaches are needed.

November 2-January 25

EAST | Possible Game Times    
SA | Grade K-1 Coed | 8:30/9:30/10:30/11:30am 
SA | Grades 2-3 Boys | 8:30/9:30/10:30/11:30am/12:30/1:30pm
SA | Grades 2-3 Girls | 11:30am/12:30/1:30/2:30pm

WEST | Possible Game Times
SA | Grades K-1 Coed | 8:30/9:30/10:30am
SA | Grades 2-3 Boys | 9:30/10:30/11:30am
SA | Grades 2-3 Girls | 10:30/11:30am/12:30pm

Early Bird Registration: August 5-October 20
Program Price: $110 
Discounted Member Price: $55

Registration Fee Beginning October 21
Program Price: $120
Discounted Member Price: $65

This league is 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.

Runs mid-November to mid-February; tournament scheduled for February 14-16

EAST/WEST | Grade 4-8 Boys
Registration deadline is November 6.

Program Price: $180
Discounted Member Price: $140

SUN PRAIRIE Junior Cardinals Grade 5-6 Boys
Program Price: $142 

EAST/WEST | Grade 4-8 Girls
Runs mid-January to mid-March; tournament scheduled for March 27-29
Registration deadline is January 8.

Program Price: $180
Discounted Member Price: $140

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. 

Registration deadlines and program dates coming soon

SUN PRAIRIE Fall League
Two weeknight practices (all players practice together) with Saturday games. 
Runs mid-October to mid-December

Program Price: $112

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. 

Registration deadlines and program dates coming soon

SUN PRAIRIE Grade K-1 Boys & Girls
Saturday morning practices and three-on-three games played at 8-foot baskets. 
Runs late-October to mid-December
SA | Time TBD

Program Price: $67

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. 
Runs early-December to mid-February
SA | Grade 2 Boys
SA | Grade 2-3 Girls

Program Price: $90

Teams in this program are designed for players skilled enough to play against a high level of competition. This program works in partnership with several area school districts. A fair amount of travel and time commitment is required as teams practice 1-2 times per week and play approximately 16 games over 5-6 weekends. League games are scheduled by the league, and teams may also participate in local and regional tournaments. Players are not guaranteed equal playing time, and parents are expected to volunteer for specific team functions. Mandatory coaches meetings to be announced. 

LAFOLLETTE LANCERS BOYS & GIRLS
Coaches will compose their own teams; no player evaluations are planned. Boys and girls leagues run mid-November to early-February. Individual players should contact Chris McGill at 608 906 8636 or cmcgill@ymcadane.org to join an established team. Girls practice begins the week of October 7; Boys practice begins the week of November 4.
Discounted Member Price: $205; Program Price: $235

MONONA GROVE SILVER EAGLES BOYS
Coaches will compose their own teams; no player evaluations are planned. Individual players should contact Chris McGill at 608 906 8636 or cmcgill@ymcadane.org to join an established team. Practice begins the week of November 4.
Discounted Member Price: $205; Program Price: $235

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 e-mail 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. Practice begins the week of October 7.
Discounted Member Price: $205; Program Price: $235
Evaluation Schedule (Monona Grove HS on 9/15)
Grade 4: 8-9:30 am
Grade 5: 10-11:30 am
Grade 6: 12:30-2 pm
Grade 7: 2:30-4 pm
Grade 8: 4:30-6 pm

WEST REGENTS BOYS & GIRLS
Teams are assembled based upon player evaluations (see schedule below). Registration opens when evaluations are complete, and players must register and make full payment by a TBD deadline or they forfeit their spot on the team. Rosters are finalized when full payment is made by all team members, usually about 1-2 weeks after registration opens. Girls practice begins the week of October 28; Boys practice begins week of November 11.
Discounted Member Price: $205; Program Price: $275
Girls Evaluation Schedule (Hamilton MS)
Grades 4-5: 9/30, 6-7:30 pm
Grade 6: 10/2, 6-7:30 pm
Grade 7: 9/30, 7:30-9 pm
Grade 8: 10/2, 7:30-9 pm
Make-Up Evals (at Hamilton MS) on 10/8: Grades 4-6, 6-7:30 pm and Grades 7-8, 7:30-9 pm
Boys Evaluation Schedule (​Hamilton MS)
Grades 4-5: 10/15, 6-7:30 pm
Grade 6: 10/16, 6-7:30 pm
Grade 7: 10/15, 7:30-9 pm
Grade 8: 10/16, 7:30-9 pm
Make-Up Evals (at Hamilton MS) on 10/22: Grades 4-6, 6-7:30 pm and Grades 7-8, 7:30-9 pm

SUN PRAIRIE MIGHTY CARDINALS BOYS (GR 5-8) & GIRLS
After a two-day evaluation, players are placed on a Mighty Cardinals 1 (tournament) or 2 (BDL) team. MC 1 teams play at the highest competitive level and have the greatest time commitment with two weekly practices and 10-12 weekend tournaments. MC 2 teams practice twice a week and play approximately 15 games in the BDL over 5-6 weekends. A uniform is included. Players must register and pay the program fee prior to evaluations; for players placed on an MC 1 team, and additional fee must be paid within two weeks of placement. Fees are non-refundable. Girls MC 1 runs October-February; Girls MC 2 runs October-January; Boys MC 1 runs November-March; and Boys MC 2 runs November-February.
Program Price: $205
Girls Evaluation Schedule (Patrick Marsh MS)
Grades 4-5: 9/10 and 9/12, 6:15–7:30 pm
Grade 6: 9/10 and 9/12, 7:30–8:45 pm
Grade 7: 9/17-18, 6:15–7:30 pm
Grade 8: 9/17-18, 7:30–8:45 pm
Boys Evaluation Schedule (Sun Prairie HS)
Grade 5: 9/29, 3:30–5 pm and 10/6, 12:30–2 pm
Grade 6: 9/29, 5:15–6:45 pm and 10/6, 2:30–4 pm
Grade 7: 9/22, 2:30–4 pm and 9/29, 12–1:30 pm
Grade 8: 9/22, 4:30–6 pm and 9/29, 1:45–3:15 pm
Mandatory Parent Meetings: Grades 5–6 on 10/6, 2 pm; and Grades 7–8 on 9/22, 4 pm