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The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is proud to offer a variety of basketball leagues, programs, and camps for all ages. Programs listed below are happening soon or just started. Click the learn more buttons to see program details or click register here to enroll today!

BASKETBALL

Fall 2 2026

Sports Tykes Basketball

Let your little ones discover the joy of basketball in our Sports Tykes Basketball Class! Designed especially for 4 and 5 year olds, this program introduces basic basketball skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, and following directions through fun, age appropriate activities. Kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game in a positive and encouraging environment. Off Thanksgiving week.

Session Dates:

Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 2026

Time:

4:15-5:00 PM

Age & Gender:

4-5 Year Olds, Coed

Price:

$60-$90

Location:

YMCA Sports Center

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Fall 2 2026

Sports Tykes Basketball

Let your little ones discover the joy of basketball in our Sports Tykes Basketball Class! Designed especially for 4 and 5 year olds, this program introduces basic basketball skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, and following directions through fun, age appropriate activities. Kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game in a positive and encouraging environment. Off Thanksgiving week.

Session Dates:

Thursdays, November 5-December 17, 2026

Time:

4:15-5:00 PM

Age & Gender:

4-5 Year Olds, Coed

Price:

$60-$90

Location:

YMCA Sports Center

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Winter 2027

Winter Youth Basketball League

Build basketball skills, confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game in a positive league for all experience levels! TEAM FORMATION: Players register individually. Teams are built using grade, school, requests, basketball experience, division preference, available coaches, and registration numbers. Requests cannot be guaranteed. NEW THIS YEAR: DIVISION PREFERENCES Families select Competitive, Developmental, or No Preference. Competitive: Faster paced play for experienced players ready for increased competition. Developmental: Teaching focused play for players building skills and confidence. No Preference: The YMCA selects the best available placement. Preferences are not guarantees. Separate divisions will be offered only when registration and team composition allow. Final formats are based on player experience, coach availability, and team balance. Rules may vary slightly between divisions.

Session Dates:

November 30-February 27, 2027

Time:

Practice Times: TBD

Practices begin the week of November 29, 2026 and meet once per week through February. Volunteer coaches select days and times based on gym availability.

Eight Saturday game weeks run January 9 through February 27, 2027.

Estimated windows: 1st Grade, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 2nd Grade, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 3rd Grade, noon to 4:00 p.m.

Age & Gender:

6-9 Year Olds, Coed

Price:

$90-$110

Location:

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

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Winter 2027

Winter Youth Basketball League

Build skills, basketball knowledge, confidence, and teamwork through meaningful competition. TEAM FORMATION: Players register individually. Teams use grade, school, requests, experience, division preference, coaches, and registration totals. Requests cannot be guaranteed. NEW THIS YEAR: DIVISION PREFERENCES Families select Competitive, Developmental, or No Preference. Competitive offers faster paced play for experienced players. Developmental offers teaching focused play for players building skills and confidence. Preferences are not guarantees. Separate divisions depend on registration and team composition. Rules may vary slightly between divisions. FLEXIBLE FORMAT: Based on registration, divisions may use full court or half court 4 versus 4 to create balanced teams, more involvement, and better matchups. Girls grade groups may be separate or combined, but all girls games remain on Sundays.

Session Dates:

November 30-February 23, 2027

Time:

Practice Times: TBD

4th Grade Boys and all 4th through 6th Grade Girls: Sundays, January 3 through February 21, 2027. Estimated timeframe: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

5th and 6th Grade Boys: Tuesdays, January 5 through February 23, 2027. Estimated timeframe: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Exact game times will be released before Christmas.

Age & Gender:

9-12 Years Old, Coed

Price:

$90-$110

Location:

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

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Winter 2027

Big Dribblers

It is an introduction to playing organized basketball. Participants will build on their dribbling skills and get experience playing the game of basketball. Learn the fundamentals of basketball as well as competing in games. Each player receives a Big Dribblers Team T-shirt. For children in grades 2-4. Boys and Girls will be separated by gender for teams.

Session Dates:

Saturdays, January 9-February 20, 2027

Time:

Games played between 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Age & Gender:

7-10 Years Old, Coed

Price:

$60-$90

Location:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

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Winter 2027

Little Dribblers

Come and be taught basketball skills by Basketball players and Coaches. Sessions will focus on introducing basic fundamentals of basketball and having fun! All participants will receive a YMCA Little Dribblers T-shirt. For Children in grades K-1.

Session Dates:

Saturdays, January 9-February 20, 2027

Time:

8:00-8:40 AM,
8:50-9:30 AM,
9:40-10:20 AM

Age & Gender:

5-7 Years Old, Coed

Price:

$60-$90

Location:

Chippewa Falls YMCA

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Winter 1

Sport Tykes Basketball - Winter 1

Let your little one discover the joy of basketball! Designed for children ages 4-5, this class introduces dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, and following directions through fun, age-appropriate activities. Activities help children build confidence, coordination, positive relationships, and a sense of belonging.

Session Dates:

Thursdays, January 7-February 11, 2027

Time:

4:30-5:15 PM

Age & Gender:

4-5 Years Old

Price:

$60-$90

Location:

YMCA Sports Center

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Winter 1

Sport Tykes Basketball - Winter 1

Let your little one discover the joy of basketball! Designed for children ages 4-5, this class introduces dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, and following directions through fun, age-appropriate activities. Activities help children build confidence, coordination, positive relationships, and a sense of belonging.

Session Dates:

Thursdays, January 7-February 11, 2027

Time:

5:20-6:05 PM

Age & Gender:

4-5 Years Old

Price:

$60-$90

Location:

YMCA Sports Center

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Winter 2027

Adult Basketball League - Winter (Team Registration)

Join us for Adult Basketball at the Downtown YMCA! This 5-on-5 league is a great way to stay active, compete, and enjoy organized basketball. Each team must have at least five players and may carry up to 12 players. Players may register as a complete team or individually. Individual registrants will be placed on an existing team when possible or combined with other individual registrants to form a team. If we are unable to place an individual registrant on a team, the registration fee will be refunded. Games are played Thursday evenings, with start times scheduled between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. Nonmembers registering with a team must purchase the $15 Winter Play-In Fee. Individual registrants do not need to purchase a separate Play-In Fee. All registration payments are nonrefundable except when an individual registrant cannot be placed on a team. Our leagues promote connection, healthy competition, fair play, and sportsmanship in a welcoming environment.

Session Dates:

Thursdays, January 14-March 18, 2027

Time:

5:30-9:00 PM

Age & Gender:

Ages 18+, Coed

Price:

$495-$520

Location:

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

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Winter 2027

Adult Basketball League - Winter (Individual Registration)

Join us for Adult Basketball at the Downtown YMCA! This 5-on-5 league is a great way to stay active, compete, and enjoy organized basketball. Each team must have at least five players and may carry up to 12 players. Players may register as a complete team or individually. Individual registrants will be placed on an existing team when possible or combined with other individual registrants to form a team. If we are unable to place an individual registrant on a team, the registration fee will be refunded. Games are played Thursday evenings, with start times scheduled between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. Nonmembers registering with a team must purchase the $15 Winter Play-In Fee. Individual registrants do not need to purchase a separate Play-In Fee. All registration payments are nonrefundable except when an individual registrant cannot be placed on a team. Our leagues promote connection, healthy competition, fair play, and sportsmanship in a welcoming environment.

Session Dates:

Thursdays, January 14-March 18, 2027

Time:

5:30-9:00 PM

Age & Gender:

Ages 18+, Coed

Price:

$100-$115

Location:

Eau Claire Downtown YMCA

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