The YMCA of Van Wert County hosts an annual Fundamental Basketball Clinic.  The clinic serves youth in grades 1-6.  The clinic is held one day a week for 3 weeks total.  This is a fantastic introduction to the world of basketball.  It's also a great way to keep your skills sharp.

A professional instructor is brought in to work with participants on basics including: dribbling/passing, rebounding, and offense/defense.

Cost:

Members:         $30

Non Members: $50

Non Members living 15 miles or more out of Van Wert receive 50% off.

YMCA Bitty Ballers basketball is available at the Y!  We serve 2 different age groups for Bitty Ballers. 

The 3.5 years old to Kindergarten teams are intergender and they play on Tuesday nights.  These team play on 7 ft rim and focus on basic skills.  The 1st and 2nd grade teams will be split into boy and girl teams if we have enough participants and they play on Thursday nights.  These teams play on 8.5 ft rims and will learn slightly more advanced skills.

The 6 week season takes place at the YMCA of Van Wert County.  All participants will learn and practice the basic rules of the game.    

All participants will learn teamwork and practices/drills will be age appropriate.  The YMCA does not focus on wins and losses but teaching fundamentals and having fun!  Participants will receive a T-shirt and an award at the end of the 6 week season.

Click the link to register online or call the Y at 419-238-0443.

Cost:

Members: $20

Youth Members: $30

Non Members: $80

Our school league basketball serves youth in 3rd-6th grade.  You must register a full team from your school.  Teams come from schools all over the area.  It is a 6 week season where teams will play two games every Saturday and the final week hosts a single elimination tournament.

Register your team by calling the YMCA of Van Wert County at 419-238-0443.  

If you have additional questions, please email corey@vwymca.org

Cost: $350 per team.

The Black Friday Tournament is a great pre-season tournament for boys teams.  We have 4th-6th grade divisions.  We cap each grade at 6 teams.  Teams will compete in a one day/single elimination tournament.  

Payment can be made via cash or check.  Register your team by calling the YMCA of Van Wert County at 419-238-0443.  

If you have additional questions, please email corey@vwymca.org.

Cost: $150 per team (admission fees apply for spectators).

The annual MOMO Tournament is for girls teams in grades 4-6.  This memorial tournament sponsored by Troy Treece and Treece Landscaping is named after his Mother, Debbie McClure, whose family and friends lovingly called her MOMO! 

Young ladies compete in a 1 day/single elimination tournament.  Each grade is capped at 6 teams.  Senior spectators will have their admission covered thanks to Treece Landscaping!

Payment can be made via cash or check.  Register your team by calling the YMCA of Van Wert County at 419-238-0443.  

If you have additional questions, please email corey@vwymca.org.

Cost: $150 per team (admission fees apply for spectators)

The KOTC Tournament is the big finish to the basketball season! This 2 day tournament is for boys teams grades 3-6. We allow up to 8 teams per grade in this program. Games are played over Saturday and Sunday and all teams are guaranteed 3 games. All boys must be from the same school. No AAU teams.

Payment can be made via cash or check.  Register your team by calling the YMCA of Van Wert County at 419-238-0443.  

If you have additional questions, please email corey@vwymca.org.

Cost: $150 per team (admission fees apply for spectators).