The Greater Johnstown Community YMCA’s 5th & 6th Basketball League will host an exhibition All-Star game to wrap up the season!

Each team will be allowed two players on the All-Star roster. Teams will be divided randomly at the beginning of the All-Star practice. This full-regulation game will follow the same format and rules as the regular season.

Practice Day & Time

• Girls – December 21, 2024 1:00-2:00 p.m.

• Boys – December 21, 2024 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Game Day & Time

• Girls – December 22, 2024 12:00 p.m.

• Boys – December 22, 2024 1:00 p.m.

If you want your players to play, please register them by December 8!

If any coaches are interested in coaching at the practice or game, please reach out to Kaleya Smothers at 814-535-8381 ext 242 or [email protected]

BOYS 5TH & 6TH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

LEAGUE DATES | OCT 26 – DEC 21
GAME DAYS | SATURDAYS (9 am – 4 pm)
PRICE | $45 INDIVIDUALS; $400 TEAMS

League play will begin on Sunday, October 26, 2024. The deadline to register is October 5, 2024. The league will consist of 8 weeks of regular play plus 2 weeks for playoffs. Regular season games will be played on SATURDAYS. Playoff schedules will be determined near the end of the regular season.

Players registering without a team will be placed on a YMCA team with a volunteer coach and receive a team shirt for gameplay. YMCA teams will be limited to 10 players per team.

Incoming teams must complete a team registration packet that includes roster, waivers, and payment method at registration.

Click HERE to see the league standings.

For more information or questions about our 5th & 6th Grade Boys’ League please contact Lonnie Bush or Kaleya Smothers at 814-535-8381 ext 242 or [email protected].

GIRLS 5TH & 6TH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

LEAGUE DATES | OCT 13 – DEC 15
GAME DAYS | SUNDAYS (10 am-3 pm)
PRICE | $45 INDIVIDUALS; $400 TEAMS

League play will begin on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The deadline to register is September 22, 2024. The league will consist of 8 weeks of regular play plus 2 weeks for playoffs. Regular season games will be played on SUNDAYS. Playoff schedules will be determined near the end of the regular season.

Players registering without a team will be placed on a YMCA team with a volunteer coach and receive a team shirt for gameplay. YMCA teams will be limited to 10 players per team.

Incoming teams must complete a team registration packet that includes roster, waivers, and payment method at registration.

Click HERE to see the league standings!

For more information or questions about our 5th & 6th Grade Girls’ League please contact Lonnie Bush or Kaleya Smothers at 814-535-8381 ext 242 or [email protected].

BIDDY BASKETBALL

AGES | 3-6 years old
DAYS | Fridays, November 1 – December 13 *No class the week of Thanksgiving
TIME | 5:15-6 p.m.
COST | $45 member, $60 non-member

Children learn fundamental skills of basketball using exciting drills and game situations in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Tennis shoes/sneakers are required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own basketball and water bottles.

Please register online or at the Front Desk. Sessions are limited to 12 kids, with no exceptions!

For more information, please contact Kaleya Smothers at 814.535.8381 or [email protected]

BIDDY SPORTS SAMPLER

AGES | 3-10 years

DAYS | Tuesdays, October 29 – December 10

TIME | 5:15 – 6

COST | $45 Members; $60 Nonmembers

Greater Johnstown Community YMCA is launching a new youth sports program to introduce kids to various sports without a commitment to one sport. Each week will focus on the basics of a different sport or game:

WEEK 1: Intro to Exercise & Sports

WEEK 2: Soccer

WEEK 3: Kickball

WEEK 4: Tee Ball

WEEK 5: Hockey

WEEK 6: Games & Fun

For more information or questions on our new Biddy Sports Sampler, contact Sports Coordinator, Kaleya Smothers. (P) 814-535-8381 ext 242 (E) [email protected]

BOYS 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball

Date | January 4 – March 1
Time | Games run from 8am – 2pm
Cost | $45 Individuals; $400 Teams
Deadline| December 13, 2024

League play will begin on Saturday, January 6, 2024. The deadline to register is December 13, 2024. Players registering without a team will be placed on a YMCA team with a volunteer coach and receive a team shirt for gameplay. The league will consist of 8 weeks of play plus playoffs. Games will be played on Saturday mornings.

For more information or questions about our 3rd & 4th grade boys league please contact Kaleya Smothers at 814.535.8381 or [email protected].

Girls 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball League

Date | Sundays, January 5 – March 2
Time | Games run from 10 am – 4 pm
Cost | $45 Individuals; $400 Teams
Deadline| December 13, 2024

League play will begin on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The deadline to register is December 13, 2024. Players registering without a team will be placed on a YMCA team with a volunteer coach and receive a team shirt for gameplay.

The league will consist of 8 weeks of play plus playoffs. Games will be played on Sundays starting at 10 a.m.

For more information or questions about our 3rd & 4th grade girls league please contact Kaleya Smothers at 814.535.8381 or [email protected].

K-2 Co-Ed Basketball League

Date | January 4 – February 22
Time | Saturday 2:00 – 7:00
Cost | $45 Individuals; $400 Team
Deadline| December 20, 2023

League play will begin on Saturday, January 4, 2024. The deadline to register is December 16, 2024. Players registering without a team will be placed on a YMCA team with a volunteer coach and receive a team shirt for gameplay.

The league will consist of 8 weeks of play. Games will be played on Saturdays in the afternoon.

For more information or questions about our league please contact Kaleya Smothers at 814.535.8381 or [email protected].

SPORTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Greater Johnstown Community YMCA is happy to provide a sports internship to local 8th-12th grade students. This volunteer position will assist our sports staff at sporting events and programming. Sports interns can attend optional monthly meetings, beginning in September to learn the basics of sports management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8th-12th grade student
• High interest in sports and sports management
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Willingness to learn

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Admissions
• Concessions
• Scorekeeping
• Volunteer Coaching

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Sports Programming & Budgeting
• Leadership Styles
• Professional Development

This program has open enrollment but registration is required. After registering you will be contacted to assign responsibilities.

For more information, please get in touch with Sports Coordinator, Kaleya Smothers. (P) 814-535-8381 ext 242 (E) [email protected]