YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL
Whether your child is stepping onto the court for the first time or preparing for competitive play, YMCA Youth Basketball offers opportunities for athletes of all ages to learn, grow, and compete. Our programs focus on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun while creating a positive environment where every player can succeed.
From introductory instruction to league competition and high school play, YMCA Basketball provides a pathway for every athlete.
Our Programs
Y-FORCE PREP
Ages 4–5
Y-Force Prep introduces preschool-aged athletes to the fundamentals of basketball through fun, age-appropriate instruction. Participants develop coordination, confidence, listening skills, and basic basketball techniques including dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork.
Led by YMCA instructors, sessions focus on learning through movement, games, and positive encouragement, creating an exciting first experience with the sport.
Y-FORCE YOUTH BASKETBALL
Kindergarten–8th Grade League
Y-Force Youth Basketball offers recreational and competitive league opportunities for boys and girls in K- 8th grade. Players build basketball fundamentals while learning teamwork, sportsmanship, and game strategy.
Whether registering individually or with friends, athletes are placed in an environment designed to encourage growth, skill development, and a love for the game.
HI-Y BASKETBALL
High School League
Hi-Y Basketball provides high school athletes with an opportunity to continue playing competitive basketball during the Fall and Winter seasons. Teams compete in a structured league format that emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and competitive play.
Players register as part of a team, making Hi-Y a great opportunity for friends, classmates, and community groups to stay active and connected through basketball.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH BASKETBALL SINCE 1930
TRI-STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
One of the region’s premier youth basketball traditions, the Tri-State Basketball Tournament brings together teams from across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and beyond for a weekend of competition, sportsmanship, and unforgettable memories.
For generations, athletes have taken part in this YMCA tradition, competing on the court while building friendships and showcasing the values of teamwork, respect, and character that define youth sports.
Boys & Girls | Grades 2–8
Three-Game Guarantee
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
2027 Registration and tournament information coming soon.
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS. LOCAL IMPACT.
YMCA Basketball & Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Sioux Falls YMCA is proud to partner with the Sioux Falls Skyforce to help grow the game of basketball throughout our community.
Through this partnership, young athletes have opportunities to connect with the game in exciting ways, including special events, basketball experiences, and opportunities to engage with the region’s professional basketball organization.
Together, the YMCA and Sioux Falls Skyforce share a commitment to youth development, healthy living, and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
From a child’s first dribble in Y-Force Prep to competitive league play, we’re working together to create positive experiences that build confidence, character, and a lifelong love of basketball.
Building future athletes. Strengthening our community. Growing the game together.
NO CHILD SITS ON THE SIDELINES
Our goal is simple: every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and play.
The YMCA is proud to partner with Connecting Kids, a program through Sioux Empire United Way that helps make youth activities more accessible for local families. Eligible children in grades K–8 who live in Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, or Turner Counties may qualify for financial assistance to participate in YMCA Youth Basketball.
The United Way Connecting Kids Program will cover up to $100 of your child’s registration in (1) activity per calendar year. To apply, please email a letter from your child’s school district verifying free/reduced lunch status. The subject line of the email must read UNITED WAY. Please also include in your email the name of your child and the school that they currently attend. If you qualify we will send you a code to enter at checkout.
For scholarship information or to begin the application process, contact the Sioux Falls Family YMCA at 605-336-3190 and mention the Connecting Kids program.
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