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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Winter Basketball
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTERING!
General:
Winter is right around the corner and that means it’s time for our Winter Basketball to start back up! We will have a parent meeting on each skills night, please read below for your child’s age group and time. We will have a coaches meeting for anyone interested in coaching on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 in the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Library at 6:30 PM.
*Some leagues may have to inter-league which will involve travel to the Dover and Kings Mountain YMCA’s.
PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW:
Skills Nights:
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- Skills nights will be for any players 7 years or older.
- There will be no skills night for any player that is younger than 7 years older.
- 16-18 boys will be bring your own team. Free agents will either be placed on teams or have a team made of free agents*
- 7-15 ages will have the following skills nights (you must be registered to attend skills night):
- November 17th:
- 7-8 boys: 6:00pm-7:00pm
- 9-10 boys: 7:30pm-8:30pm
- November 18th:
- 7-9 Girls: 6:00pm-7:00pm
- 10-12 Girls: 7:15pm-8:15pm
- 13-15 Girls: 8:30pm-9:30pm
- November 20th:
- 11-12 boys: 6:00pm-7:00pm
- 13-15 boys: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Registration:
- On-time registration will go from September 24th to November 16th, 2025.
- Late registration will be from November 17th to November 23rd, 2025.
- Age groups may be capped after on-time registration due to team size limits. Please sign up during on-time registration to secure your spot.
- This winter, all girls play basketball for free at the YMCA!
- Sponsored by Metcon Buildings & Infrastructure — they’re covering every girl’s registration cost.
- No prior experience needed; it’s a great season to try basketball. This is an amazing chance to get more girls active, confident, and connected!
A late fee of $10.00 will be charged to anyone who signs up after November 17th, 2025.
Member Rate: $40.00
Non-Member Rate: $70.00
Financial Assistance available upon request.
Practices:
- Practices will start the week of December 1st, 2025.
- Practices will be on a weekday evening, excluding Wednesdays.
- This means your practices could be on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday starting anytime from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (5:00 PM-5:45 PM Tuesdays or Thursdays for Little Hoops)
- We allow our volunteer coaches to pick their practice days to best fit their schedule since they are giving their time to volunteer for our community.
- Please be available for any of the potential days and times listed above.
- An initial message about practice will come sometime after your child’s skills night or (if your child does not have a skills night or misses skills night) by November 24th, 2025.
- There will be no events from December 19th to December 25th. Practices will resume the following week, however that week will be optional practices (week of December 26th).
Games:
- IF YOU WILL HAVE CONSISTENT CONFLICTS WITH THE DATES/DAYS PROVIDED BELOW, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE DATES/DAYS ARE FINAL AND WILL NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE.
- Games will start for basketball on January 9th, 2025.
- Games at Ruby will be on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.
- This means your games could be on a Friday starting anytime from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday starting anytime from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- If your age division has to inter-league (play with the Kings Mountain or Dover YMCA) you may have some travel. We aim to avoid interleague play to the best of our ability, but to avoid this each age group at each branch will need at least 32 players for 4 total teams.
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- Inter-league play will involve traveling to the Kings Mountain or Dover YMCAs for games and could happen for any age division (except 3-4 Little Hoops)
- Ages 7 years and older will play an eight-game season. Ages younger than 7 years old will play a six-game season. Little Hoops (3-4-year-old basketball) does not play games. Little Hoops will instead have six practice sessions; from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM on Tuesdays or Thursdays. There will be one session each week.
Participant Requests:
- NOT ALL REQUESTS WILL BE MET AND WE DO NOT PROMISE THAT ANY REQUEST WILL BE MET.
- We do accept requests for specific teams or coaches; however, we ask that any request be made out of necessity (transportation, family, work schedule, etc.)
- Please do not request specific coaches or players out of preference.
- We desire for our sports program to build a community and this involves our participants and parents be able to meet new people and create new bonds.
- Please only request a teammate or coach if you absolutely need it.
- With this in mind, NOT ALL REQUESTS WILL BE MET AND WE DO NOT PROMISE THAT ANY REQUEST WILL BE MET.
Y-Gametime:
- For all game scheduling we will be using the Y-Gametime
- Link to Ruby’s Y-Gametime page: https://ygametime.com/branch/ruby/sports/
- We ask that all parents and coaches check Y-Gametime on a regular basis to see any updates to the schedule.
- We aim to communicate all these updates to coaches; however, every individual is responsible for staying up to date with their game schedule and any changes that may happen.
Contact Information:
- We encourage everyone to ensure that all their contact information submitted is accurate and up to date.
- You will most likely receive text messages from coaches.
- You will certainly receive emails from staff about updates and important information!
- So please ensure your email and phone number are current and up to date!
- All parent Team Reach Group Code: Rubybball25-26
- Please join to get important updates!
Also please check your email and text messages regularly to stay informed.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
3-4 Little Hoops (Thursdays Only)
GIRLS PLAY FREE THIS YEAR AT THE Y! To get this promotion call our front desk or come in person to sign up! A special thank you to Metcon Buildings and Infrastructure for making this happen!
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM. There will be a total of six sessions. Starting Thursday, December 4th, 2025. There will be no sessions on December 25th, 2025 and January 1st, 2026. The final session will be on January 22nd, 2026.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/29/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/30/25 | 12/6/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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12/06/25 - 01/17/26
Th - 5:00 pm - 45 mins
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Register |
3-4 Little Hoops (Tuesdays Only)
GIRLS PLAY FREE THIS YEAR AT THE Y! To get this promotion call our front desk or come in person to sign up! A special thank you to Metcon Buildings and Infrastructure for making this happen!
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Sessions will be on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM. There will be a total of six sessions. Starting Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. There will be no sessions on December 23rd,2025. The final session will be on January 13th, 2026.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/24/25 | 12/2/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/02/25 - 01/13/26
Tu
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Register |
5-6 Co-Ed
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
GIRLS PLAY FREE THIS YEAR AT THE Y! To get this promotion call our front desk or come in person to sign up! A special thank you to Metcon Buildings and Infrastructure for making this happen!
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. There is no skills night for this age group. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
7-8 Boys
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. Skills night for this age group is 11/17/25 @ 6:00 PM. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
7-9 Girls
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. Skills night for this age group is 11/18/25 @ 6:00 PM. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
9-10 Boys
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. Skills night for this age group is 11/17/25 @ 7:30 PM. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
10-12 Girls
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. Skills night for this age group is 11/18/25 @ 7:15 PM. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
11-12 Boys
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. Skills night for this age group is 11/20/25 @ 6:00 PM. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
13-15 Boys
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. Skills night for this age group is 11/20/25 @ 7:30 PM. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
13-15 Girls
—DO NOT COMPLETE REGISTRATION WITHOUT READING—
In this age group, your child will learn the basics of basketball. This is strictly for development and having fun while learning the game. Players attempt to translate those skills into an six-game season. Skills night for this age group is 11/18/25 @ 8:30 PM. Your child will then be selected for a team by November 22nd, 2025. Practices will begin the week of December 1st, 2025. Games will begin on January 9th, 2026. Games will be played mainly on Fridays and Saturdays, but there may be weeknight games if necessary. There will be no events from December 22nd, 2025 to December 28th, 2025. Events will resume with a week of optional practices on December 29th, 2025.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
16-18 Boys
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/25 | 11/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 40.00 | $ 70.00 | |
| Late Registration | 11/17/25 | 11/23/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 50.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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12/01/25 - 02/28/26
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Register |
