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Our basketball programs are designed for players of all abilities who want to have fun, take part in healthy competition and develop their skills. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game and the importance of teamwork, responsibility and sportsmanship. Volunteer coaches provide support and encouragement and serve as positive role models for youth.

Leagues are offered in the winter for students in 1st through 8th grades with the option to form a new team or join an existing one. Leagues feature two 6 game seasons or 12 game seasons on Saturdays and one practice per week. Kindergarten Basketball will feature two 6 week sessions that are split in to three practices and three scrimmages against other teams or one 12 week session. Iowa High School league who don’t play on their school’s team may choose to compete in our Iowa Wolves Metro League. Financial assistance is available to make the program accessible to all. 

If you are requesting teammates or submitting a team roster you must have a minimum of 8 players on your team. Additional players may be added to your roster at the discretion of the YMCA Youth Sports Director

1st Grade Boys League (6-8 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
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1st Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 6-8 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $120
Non-Members: $170

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $120 - $170 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

1st Grade Girls League (6-8 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

1st Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 6-8 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $120
Non-Members: $170

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $120 - $170 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

2nd Grade Boys League (7-9 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
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2nd Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 7-9 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $120
Non-Members: $170

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $120 - $170 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

2nd Grade Girls League (7-9 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

2nd Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 7-9 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $120
Non-Members: $170

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 80.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $120 - $170 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

3rd Grade Boys League (8-10 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
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3rd Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 8-10 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $140
Non-Members: $190

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $140 - $190 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

3rd Grade Girls League (8-10 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

3rd Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 8-10 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $140
Non-Members: $190

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $140 - $190 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

4th Grade Boys League (9-11 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

4th Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 9-11 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $140
Non-Members: $190

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $140 - $190 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

4th Grade Girls League (9-11 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

4th Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 9-11 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $90
Non-Members: $120

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $140
Non-Members: $190

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 90.00$ 120.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $140 - $190 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

5th Grade Boys League (10-12 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

5th Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 10-12 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

5th Grade Girls League (10-12 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

5th Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 10-12 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

6th Grade Boys League (11-13 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

6th Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 11-13 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

6th Grade Girls League (11-13 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

6th Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 11-13 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

7th Grade Boys League (12-14 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

7th Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 12-14 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

7th Grade Girls League (12-14 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

7th Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 12-14 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

8th Grade Boys League (13-15 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

8th Grade Boys League

Details:
Ages: 13-15 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

8th Grade Girls League (13-15 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
VIEW

8th Grade Girls League

Details:
Ages: 13-15 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $100
Non-Members: $130

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $150
Non-Members: $200

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 130.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $150 - $200 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023

Kindergarten League (5-6 Years)

Walnut Creek, Waukee
12/3/22 - 3/4/23
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Kindergarten League

Details:
Ages: 5-6 Years Old
Games Location(s): Walnut Creek YMCA, Waukee YMCA, Waukee Schools or West Des Moines Schools
Games between 9am-5pm
*Subject to change depending on number of teams.

First Season:
December 3rd – January 21st (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $60 
Non-Members: $80 

Second Season:
January 28th – March 4th (6 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of January 16th
Members: $60 
Non-Members: $80 

Full Season: 
December 3rd – March 4th (12 Weeks)
Practice Begins: Week of November 14th
Members: $100 
Non-Members: $150 

*$20 All Sports Jersey required for participation
Registration opens August 25th; Registration deadline is October 31st.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
First Season (6 Weeks) 8/22/22 10/31/22 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
12/03/22 - 01/21/23
6 Weeks (Season 1)
 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
12/03/22 - 03/04/23
12 Weeks
 $100 - $150 Register  
Closes
10/31/2022
01/28/23 - 03/04/23
6 Weeks (Season 2)
 Register  
Closes
01/02/2023