In partnership with Basketball BC, the YMCA is pleased to present the YMCA/Steve Nash Basketball League which offers both co-ed teams for grades 2–9 and girls-only teams for grades 6-9. Our volunteer coach-driven league is non-scoring and provides kids an opportunity to have a fun and rewarding experience while enjoying the game of basketball.

NEW! Zonal Registration System

Our league has moved to a zonal registration system. All players now register as individuals in one of five zones (see registration zone map for more information on zone boundaries) and teams will be formed by YMCA staff approximately one week prior to the first practice. Coaches will contact players advising of practice day, time and location once rosters have been finalized. This new system will ensure that more children have the opportunity to participate in a YMCA experience.

• First Practice: Tuesday or Wednesday (only) week of April 9th
• First Games: Friday, April 19th
• NO GAME: Friday, May 3rd (Surrey Pro-D Day)
• Last Game: Friday, May 31st
• Last Practice: Week of June 2nd
• End-of-Season Wind-up: Friday, June 7th, Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th

Schedules posted are for Friday May 10th and Friday May 17th

• Grade 2/3 - updated May 21st
• Grade 4/5 - updated May 23rd
• Grade 6/7 - updated May 21st
• Grade 8/9 - updated May 21st
• Girls Only Grade 6/7 and Grade 8/9 - updated May 23rd

The final league game of the season is Friday May 31st.

Friday June 7th, Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th
Teams will play 2 games on one day only.
Schedules and location information will be posted soon.

Volunteers are the key to the success of YMCA Programs. Without volunteers, programs may be cancelled. Volunteer training and coaching certification is provided. For more information, please call 604-575-5511.

Volunteer Coach (pdf, 254k)
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Cancellations may occur should gym space become unavailable. In the event this occurs, the YMCA will provide as much notice to coaches as possible. Alternate practice locations are not available. If required, alternate game locations will be communicated as soon as possible. Please keep in mind that schools may cancel our use of a gym due to a school function and may not inform us until the last minute. Use of school gyms may be cancelled at any time if facilities are misused or abused. Younger children should be supervised at all times when on school grounds or in school facilities.

The "Rules Manual" was developed to explain the philosophy and rules of our League. It is provided as an aid for coaches, referees, players and parents in the YMCA/Steve Nash Basketball program.

Basketball Rules Manual (pdf, 544k)
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The goals and objectives of YMCA Sports Leagues are based on the following eight fundamentals:

Participation:	Everyone plays an equal amount
Fun:	We play sports to have fun
Fitness:	Regular cardiovascular exercise is important for a lifetime
Skills:	Emphasize the fundamentals
Teamwork:	Focus on co-operation, not competition
Fair Play:	Fair play involves respect
Family Involvement:	Youth sports are family programs
Volunteer:	Volunteers are the key

We encourage parents and families the participants to be actively involved with their child's team both in practice and games. Youth sports are family programs at the YMCA and your active involvement is huge encouragement to coaches and participants. We sincerely hope that you and your child's season are a positive experience. Any questions or concerns can be answered by calling the YMCA at 604-575-9622.