Thunder Basketball Youth Recreational League
1st - 6th grade Boys/Girls
Age Divisions:
1st (Co-ed)
2nd (Co-ed)
3rd/4th Boys
3rd/4th Girls
5th/6th Boys
5/6th Girls
At the Y, our sports programs focus on teaching youth good character values & developmental skills of the game. First through sixth grade players of all starting abilities have an opportunity to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, the value of hard work, and how to win/lose well. - with our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility informing all that we do. We strive to provide all children an opportunity to participate, valuing the role of sports in development of healthy youth on and off the court.
YMCA Thunder League - Exclusive partner of the Oklahoma City Thunder
YMCA Thunder Basketball Team Store!
We are excited for the YMCA league's exclusive partnership with OKC Thunder basketball! As part of this partnership, Thunder basketball jerseys will be purchased through the online Team Store.
Thunder/Loves jerseys are required for every participant, and can be reused each year. If you own a Thunder/Loves Jersey from the Fall of 2023 league or Summer of 2024 league, you are not required to purchase a new one.
Parents may choose to purchase Thunder shorts if they would like.
Thunder uniform shorts are NOT required.
*To receive your uniform in time, please order by November 4th, 2024.
**Jerseys may be swapped by YMCA staff once games start to resolve any duplicate jersey numbers.
***Per the YMCA, Thunder, and Loves contract the Thunder/Loves jersey will be used for four more years. Participants are not required to purchase a new jersey in future seasons if they have a Thunder/Loves Jersey. Pictured above.
REGISTER TODAY!
Registration: *GAME ENTRY IS FREE FOR ALL YMCA-THUNDER SPECTATORS!
August 1, 2024 to October 24, 2024
Y Member Price: $50.00
Non- Y Member Price: $85.00
There will be a $25.00 Administration fee on requested refunds
*No Refunds will be issued after October 24, 2024
Late Registration:
IF SPACE ALLOWS Oct. 25, 2024 to Nov 6th, 2024
Y Member Price: $75.00
Non- Y Member Price: $110.00
*Late registration is only available through the Y sports Director, IF spots allow.
Important Dates:
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Parent Meeting: Monday, Oct. 28th
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1st & 2nd at 6:00pm
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3rd through 6th at 7:00pm
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Assessments and Drafts BOYS 3rd - 6th:
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*absent players will be placed on a team randomly by YMCA draft coordinator. NO EXCEPTIONS
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Friday, November 1; 3rd & 4th grade, 5:30 pm
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Friday, November 1; 5th & 6th grade, 7:00 pm
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Assessments and Drafts GIRLS 3rd - 6th:
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*absent players will be placed on a team randomly by YMCA draft coordinator. NO EXCEPTIONS
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Wednesday, October 30; 3rd & 4th grade, 5:30 pm
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Wednesday, October 30; 5th & 6th grade, 7:00pm
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Coaches Meeting
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Monday, Nov. 4th at 6:00pm *Practice Slots will be selected and game rules reviewed.
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Team Roster Announcement
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Friday, Nov. 8th team rosters will be posted.
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Practice Dates:
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The week of Nov. 11th - 15th you will hear from your coach regarding practices.
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Exact practice days and times will vary per team.
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Practices will continue once games starts. Each week's practice schedule will depend on the team's game schedule, with a max of 3 activities per team each week.
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Game Dates: *FREE GAME ENTRY FOR ALL YMCA-THUNDER GAMES!
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Friday, Nov. 22 schedule of games will be posted and sent to coaches
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First game week of the season will be Dec. 2nd - Dec. 6th
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Teams will play up to two games a week.
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Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat
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Financial Assistance (FA) is available. Applications must be received by October 20, 2024. Failure to meet this deadline forfeits any guarantee your application will be reviewed. FA payment must be received by October 24, 2024.
