Our youth basketball leagues provide your child with the opportunity to develop new skills, stay healthy, and grow into a confident, team-oriented individual, all while having a blast along the way.
Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or training to compete at a higher level, we offer both recreational and competitive basketball leagues designed for all ages and skill levels. As a parent or guardian, you’re making an important investment. We are with you at every step.
Our trained coaches don’t just teach the game; they teach leadership, respect, and perseverance.
Discover the Jr. Suns and Jr. Mercury Youth Basketball Leagues
Through our official partnerships with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, your child can participate in Jr. Suns and Jr. Mercury basketball leagues. These programs bring the excitement of professional basketball to a youth level with branded uniforms, access to exclusive events, and inspiration from some of the game’s greatest role models.
Recreational Youth Basketball Teams
PreK – Grade 3
Our recreational youth basketball teams offer a fun and exciting environment where students from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade can learn and enjoy the game of basketball. Joining a basketball team can be a profoundly formative experience for young participants. Being surrounded by positive influences helps children grow physically, socially, and emotionally. Participants will learn valuable basketball skills and build lasting friendships while developing social skills in areas such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication. Valley Of The Sun YMCA is committed to upholding the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, ensuring that all participants on the basketball team receive a well-rounded and enriching experience.
Competitive Youth Basketball Teams
Grades 6 – 12
Valley of the Sun’s competitive youth basketball teams provide space for grades 6 through 12 to fine-tune their athletic abilities, developing their dribbling and shooting skills while practicing teamwork and communication. Participants will compete in a structured league and prepare for future basketball teams, including those at the college level and beyond. This competitive youth basketball league enables players to develop the fundamentals of the sport in a more mature environment, providing an opportunity to cultivate character and foster values such as caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Competitive
- 3rd & 4th
- 5th & 6th
- 7th & 8th
- High School – 9th through 12th
Recreational
- PK & Kinder
- 1st & 2nd
- 3rd & 4th
- 5th & 6th
Competitive
Members:
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- Regular Registration: $99
- Late Registration: $185
Non-Members:
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- Regular Registration: $119
- Late Registration: $205
Recreational
Members:
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- Regular Registration: $75
- Late Registration: $150
Non-Members:
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- Regular Registration: $95
- Late Registration: $170
Registration Details: Register online or at the front desk of your nearby YMCA location. Regular registration available from July 7th – September 1st. Late Registration will be available from September 2nd – September 27th. All Registrations for the Fall 2025 season will close on September 27th.
Standard Leagues
- Boys
- Recreational: Pre-K – 6th Grade
- Competitive: 3rd Grade – 12th Grade
- Girls
- Recreational: 1st Grade – 6th Grade
- Competitive: 7th Grade – 9th Grade
- Locations: Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler / Gilbert, Desert Foothills, Ross Farnsworth – East Valley, Scottsdale / Paradise Valley, Tempe
Special Leagues
- Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA
- Boys Recreational: Pre-K – 4th Grade
- Boys Competitive: 3rd Grade – 12th Grade
- Girls Recreational: 1st Grade – 6th Grade
- Watts Family Maryvale YMCA
- Boys Recreational: 1st Grade – 6th Grade
- Girls Recreational: 1st Grade – 6th Grade
- Northwest Valley Family YMCA
- Boys Recreational: Pre-K – 6th Grade
- Boys Competitive: 3rd Grade – 12th Grade
- Girls Recreational: 1st Grade – 6th Grade
- Girls Competitive: 7th Grade – 9th Grade (Interest Form Only)
Schedule
Fall 2025 Season Starts September 8th and Ends November 1st through the 15th.
- Practice Start Dates: Practices begin the week of September 8–12.
- Game Schedules Released: By Friday, September 12. Competitive leagues will receive a 2-week evaluation schedule first; full schedules will post by Tuesday, September 30.
- Game Start Dates: Games begin September 19 & 20.
- Fall Break – No Games: October 3 & 4 – No games or sports scheduled.
- Season End Date:
- Recreational: November 1
- Jr. Mercury Legacy: November 8
- Competitive: November 15
Benefits
- Official Jr. Suns or Jr. Mercury game jersey
- Special program gift (such as a t-shirt, hat, basketball, or backpack)
- One ticket to a Phoenix Suns or Mercury home game
- Exclusive ticket discounts for additional Suns and Mercury games
- Opportunity to play on the Suns Arena court before a game
- Player appearances from Phoenix Suns and Mercury athletes
The Jr. Suns and Jr. Mercury programs offer exciting, one-of-a-kind experiences that no other youth basketball league can match. Contact us today to learn more and enroll your child.
Uniforms
Uniforms are required and available for $20 at the Welcome Center.
Why Choose YMCA Basketball?
When your child puts on a YMCA jersey, they are stepping into a community. Watch them learn, lead, and light up with pride on and off the court. Enroll your child in YMCA youth basketball and give them the chance to grow stronger, play harder, and dream bigger! Discover a location below to register today and help your child discover what they are capable of.
Whether you’re new to the game or ready to take your skills to the next level, we’ve got a place for you. Our programs offer both recreational and competitive leagues, giving every player the chance to learn, grow, and have fun in a supportive environment. From friendly games to championship tournaments, players can find the right level of play that challenges and inspires them.
Sports are about more than just scoring points — they’re about building character. Through every pass, practice, and play, athletes learn teamwork, respect, and responsibility. Our coaches and staff emphasize positive attitudes, fair play, and cooperation, helping players develop skills that go beyond the court or field.
Every player deserves a coach who believes in them. Our coaching philosophy centers on encouragement, skill development, and inclusion. We celebrate effort, not just outcomes, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome — regardless of background, experience, or ability level. It’s all about growing confidence and love for the game.
Our Jr. Suns and Jr. Mercury programs, in partnership with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, bring a professional touch to youth basketball. Participants enjoy exclusive perks like official team-branded jerseys, special events, and opportunities to learn from the pros. It’s a slam dunk way to experience the excitement of basketball while learning the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
Camps & Clinics
Basketball Camp
The YMCA takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, shooting, offense, and defense. This co-ed program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player and will incorporate essential life-lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Our basketball staff will assist each athlete in developing the fundamental skills of the game through game-based drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player.
Location: East Valley – Ross Farnsworth
Dates: 10/6/25 – 10/10/25
Cost: Member $75 | Non-Member $150
Registration: Reserve your spot online or at the front desk. Registration will be closing on October 7th, 2025.
Basketball Clinics
Join us at the Valley of the Sun YMCA’s supporting branches for our upcoming basketball clinics, where the excitement of the game meets skill-building fun! Designed for beginner to intermediate players, these clinics focus on fundamentals like passing, shooting, offense, and defense, while also teaching the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Our experienced basketball staff will guide participants through game-based drills and daily scrimmages, helping each athlete grow their skills and confidence in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Location With Upcoming Clinics:
- Northwest Valley
- East Valley
- Tempe
- Chandler/Gilbert
- Ahwatukee Foothills
- Scottsdale/Paradise Valley
Cost: Member $30 | Non-Member $60
Registration: Reserve your spot online or at the front desk. Registration close and open dates vary by event.
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Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA
1030 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ, 85048
Monday - Friday: 5:00AM - 9:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 759-6762 See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayChandler / Gilbert Family YMCA
1655 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ, 85224
Monday - Friday: 6:30AM - 7:30PMSaturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: Closed(480) 899-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayLegacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA
5517 N 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85015
Monday - Thursday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMFriday: 5:30AM - 6:30PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 2:00PM(602) 242-7717See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayDesert Foothills Family YMCA
34250 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ, 85266
Monday - Thursday: 5:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 5:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 596-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayRoss Farnsworth - East Valley Family YMCA
1807 S Sunview
Mesa, AZ, 85206
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday: 7:00AM - 3:00PMSunday: CLOSED(480) 649-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayWatts Family Maryvale YMCA
3825 N 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85033
Monday - Thursday: 6:30AM - 8:00PMFriday: 6:30AM - 7:00PMSaturday: 9:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: CLOSED(623) 873-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayNorthwest Valley Family YMCA
12450 W Cinnabar Ave
El Mirage, AZ, 85335
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday: 8:00AM - 3:00PMSunday: CLOSED(602) 688-5335See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayScottsdale / Paradise Valley Family YMCA
6869 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
Monday - Friday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 951-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayTempe Family YMCA
7070 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ, 85283
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 730-0240See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Register TodayAhwatukee Foothills Family YMCA
1030 E Liberty Ln,
Phoenix, AZ, 85048
Monday - Friday: 5:00AM - 9:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 759-6762 See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA
1655 W Frye Rd,
Chandler, AZ, 85224
Monday - Friday: 6:30AM - 7:30PMSaturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: Closed(480) 899-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA
5517 N 17th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ, 85015
Monday - Thursday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMFriday: 5:30AM - 6:30PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 2:00PM(602) 242-7717See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Desert Foothills Family YMCA
34250 N 60th St,
Scottsdale, AZ, 85266
Monday - Thursday: 5:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 5:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00AM - 5:00PM(480) 596-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Ross Farnsworth - East Valley Family YMCA
1807 S Sunview,
Mesa, AZ, 85206
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday: 7:00AM - 3:00PMSunday: CLOSED(480) 649-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Watts Family Maryvale YMCA
3825 N 67th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ, 85033
Monday - Thursday: 6:30AM - 8:00PMFriday: 6:30AM - 7:00PMSaturday: 9:00AM - 12:00PMSunday: CLOSED(623) 873-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Northwest Valley Family YMCA
12450 W Cinnabar Ave,
El Mirage, AZ, 85335
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday: 8:00AM - 3:00PMSunday: CLOSED(602) 688-5335See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Scottsdale / Paradise Valley Family YMCA
6869 E Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
Monday - Friday: 5:30AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 951-9622See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
Tempe Family YMCA
7070 S Rural Rd,
Tempe, AZ, 85283
Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 9:00PMFriday: 6:00AM - 8:00PMSaturday & Sunday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM(480) 730-0240See Location Tab for Ages Available At This Branch
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