The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston runs three separate youth basketball programs for children of different age groups:
- Skills & Drills is for Pre-K and Kindergarten (starts Oct 15, 2024).
- Biddy Basketball is for Grades 1-6 (starts Nov 1, 2024).
- Hoopsters Basketball is for Kindergarten and 1st Grade (starts in March of 2025).
Call for Volunteers:
Volunteer coaches, program assistants, sponsors, and officials needed! The success of these programs is dependent upon volunteers. If you would like to learn more about these opportunities and what you can do to help, contact Abby Fuller afuller@alymca.org or call 207-795-4095 ext 208.
SKILLS & DRILLS
Pre-K & Kindergarten
This is an instructional program for boys and girls who are learning the game of basketball. Players will be introduced to the basic skills, fundamentals, and rules through drills and interactive games.
Classes are held at the Y, 62 Turner Street in Auburn.
Session 1: Pre-K
Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5:00pm
October 15 – November 19, 2024
Session 2: Kindergarten
Thursdays* from 4:15 to 5:00pm
October 17 – November 21, 2024
*No class on Thurs Oct 31 – rescheduled to Wed Oct 30.
Program Cost:
$51 for Members
$63 for Non-Members
Each session is limited to 12 players, so register today!
BIDDY BASKETBALL
Grades 1-6
The YMCA Biddy Basketball League, for boys and girls grades 1-6, is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball and develop skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting in a team environment. Each division will conduct a player evaluation and draft, recognizing individual talent levels to provide the best possible scenario for equal play among teams.
Evaluations begin November 1, followed by practices starting November 4, 2024.
Each team plays 12 games per season: Nov 16/17, 2024 to Feb 8/9, 2025.
Each team is limited to 9 players, and each player is guaranteed to play no less than half the game.
For more information about the program, financial assistance, becoming a sponsor, or how you can volunteer, please contact Abby Fuller by email afuller@alymca.org or by phone 207-795-4095 ext 208.
Rookie Division: Grades 1 & 2
- Practice: Once per week at the Turner Street Y.
- Games: Saturday afternoons at the Turner Street Y.
- Player Evaluations: 1st grade 5:00pm / 2nd grade 6:00pm on Thursday Nov 2, 2024 at the Turner Street Y.
Pee Wee Division: Grades 3 & 4
- Practice: Once per week at the Turner Street Y.
- Games: Saturday mornings at the Turner Street Y.
- Player Evaluations: 8:15am Saturday Nov 2, 2024 at Auburn Middle School.
Junior Division: Grades 5 & 6
- Practice: Once per week at the Turner Street Y or Local School.
- Games: Sunday mornings at Auburn Middle School.
- Player Evaluations: 8:15am Sunday Nov 3, 2024 at Lewiston High School.
2024/25 Season:
$95 for Members
$110 for Non-Members
Travel Basketball: Grades 3 – 6
- Tryouts scheduled for Tuesday Oct 29, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (location TBD).
- Participants must be registered and participate in the Y Biddy Basketball League to be eligible.
- Requires an additional program fee, practice time, travel (i.e. Saco), and games on the weekends.
- Anyone trying out for this team must “SIGN UP” so we can track numbers and gather pertinent information.