2024 Fall 1st - 6th Grade Thunder Basketball
1st - 6th grade Boys/Girls
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.
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.
**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.
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
Y Member Price: $75.00
Non- Y Member Price: $110.00
*Late registration is only available through the Y sports Director, IF spots allow.
Meet the Coach 1st/2nd:
Assessments and Drafts BOYS 3rd - 6th:
*absent players will be placed on a team randomly by YMCA draft coordinator. NO EXCEPTIONS
Tuesday, October 29; 3rd & 4th grade, 5:30 pm
Tuesday, October 29; 5th & 6th grade, 7:00 pm
Assessments and Drafts GIRLS 3rd - 6th:
*absent players will be placed on a team randomly by YMCA draft coordinator. NO EXCEPTIONS
Wednesday, October 30; 3rd & 4th grade, 5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 30; 5th & 6th grade, 7:00pm
Meet the Coach 3rd - 6th:
Practice Dates:
Practices may begin the week of November 4. Exact practice days and times will vary per team.
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.
Game Dates:
The first game day of the season is November 18th
Teams will play up to two games a week.
Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat
Special Offer!:
For a limited time, YMCA Youth Thunder Basketball participants will receive the opportunity to claim complimentary tickets to the Thunder preseason game at the BOK Center in Tulsa! *limited-time offer while supplies last. Limit two tickets per household. Must be registered in the Richard Kane YMCA Youth Thunder Basketball league to receive offer information, first-come, first-served.
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.