Our leagues provide a fun and supportive environment for children to learn and improve their basketball skills! Players will develop their social skills while working together as a team. Leagues will run from January–March 2021. Payment is due at registration.
Niles-Buchanan YMCA
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Niles-Buchanan League 
K & 1st-2nd: This is an 8-week, 5-game league with practices during the week and games on Saturdays at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. Practices will be scheduled by team coaches.
3rd-6th: This is a 6-week, 6-game session with games on Saturdays at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA. Two weekends will be doubleheaders with two games in one day. Boys & Girls play on separate leagues.
| Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Leagues | Early Registration Through December 31, 2020 $35/Member $50/Non-Member January 1-10, 2021 $45/Member $60/Non-Member |
Co-ed Leagues | Game Days: January 30 & February 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| 3rd-6th Grade Leagues | Early Registration Through 31, 2021 $35/Member $50/Non-Member February 1-14, 2021 $45/Member $60/Non-Member |
Boys & Girls Play on Separate Leagues | Game Days: March 6, 13, 20, 27 |
COVID-19 League Modifications
Will my player have to wear a mask while playing?
Based on current Health Department guidelines, all players will wear a mask while playing, as well as when they are not social distancing.
Will fans have to wear a mask?
Fans must have their mask on at all times while inside the facility.
How many fans can attend a game?
As of today, only 2 fans per player, and 2 fans per coach.
Will temperatures be taken?
Every player, fan, and coach will have their temperature taken when they enter the facility.
Can we bring water bottles to games?
It is highly recommended that each player brings his/her own water bottle. Due to COVID regulations, all drinking fountains are closed, but we have a water bottle filling station.
Will there be sanitizing throughout the day?
Basketballs will be sanitized after warm up’s before each game, as well as the game ball being sanitized after the first and second half of each game.
We will continue to follow health department and state regulations/recommendations.
Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA
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Benton Harbor-St. Joseph League
This is a 8-week, 6-game season with games on Saturdays. Practices will be held during the 4 weeks leading up to games and 30 minutes before game time on Saturdays. Leagues will run from January - March 2021.
| Kindergarten | Early Registration November 2-December 31, 2020 $35/Member $50/Non-Member January 1-10, 2021 $45/Member $60/Non-Member |
Co-Ed League | Game Days: February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 6 & 13 |
| 1st & 2nd Grade League | Early Registration November 2-December 31, 2020 $35/Member $50/Non-Member January 1-10, 2021 $45/Member $60/Non-Member |
Co-Ed League | Game Days: February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 6 & 13 |
COVID-19 League Modifications
Will my player have to wear a mask while playing?
Based on current Health Department guidelines, all players will wear a mask while playing, as well as when they are not social distancing.
Will fans have to wear a mask?
Fans must have their mask on at all times while inside the facility.
How many fans can attend a game?
As of today, only 2 fans per player, and 2 fans per coach.
Will temperatures be taken?
Every player, fan, and coach will have their temperature taken when they enter the facility.
Can we bring water bottles to games?
It is highly recommended that each player brings his/her own water bottle. Due to COVID regulations, all drinking fountains are closed, but we have a water bottle filling station.
Will there be sanitizing throughout the day?
Basketballs will be sanitized after warm up’s before each game, as well as the game ball being sanitized after the first and second half of each game.
We will continue to follow health department and state regulations/recommendations.
O'Brien/YMCA Partnership
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South Bend League
Are your kids interested in hooping it up? VPA is partnering with the Y to teach the fundamentals of basketball, good sportsmanship, and teamwork in a fun, recreational environment. Players of all skill levels are welcome. This is an 8-week season with games every Saturday between 9:00 AM-5:00 PM at Charles Black Community Center. For more information, or to become a volunteer coach, please contact us at 574-235-5812.
| Kindergarten-6th Grade | Registration opens January 2021 Practices begin week of January 24 |
Games February 6-March 27 Saturdays between 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
Pricing
Scholarships available • Discount for O'Brien/YMCA Partnership Members!
| Early Bird Before January 15, 2021 $50/player |
Regular Registration January 16-20 $60/player |
Late Registration January 21-29 $70/player |
Game Locations
- 5/6-year-olds – Practices and Games will be at O’Brien Center on Saturday mornings
- 7/8-year-olds– Games at Charles Black Center
- 9/10-year-olds – Games at Charles Black Center
- 11/12-year-olds – Games at Charles Black Center
Trying something new this year for the 5/6-year-olds. We will do practice/skills training on Saturday morning and then scrimmage after at the O’Brien Center. No practices during the week.
O’Brien Fitness Center
321 E. Walter St.
South Bend, IN 46614
Charles Black Community Center
3419 W Washington St.
South Bend, IN 46619
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Be a Volunteer Coach!
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Interested in coaching?
We rely heavily on volunteer coaches to make this league successful. Any parents, relatives, or others interested in coaching or officiating, please contact your preferred location for more information.
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