Thunder Basketball Uniform
We are excited for the YMCA league's exclusive partnership with NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder!
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 on, you are not required to purchase a new one.
Thunder uniform shorts are NOT required. Parents may choose to purchase Thunder shorts if they would like.
*To receive your uniform in time, please order at least two weeks before your first game.
**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 through 2027. Participants are not required to purchase a new jersey in future seasons if they have a Thunder/Loves Jersey. Pictured below
PreK-K Little Ballers Thunder Info
Little Ballers is Thunder Basketball for our smallest members!
PreK/K players learn how to dribble, shoot, play on a team, and have fun! The league focuses on letting these little ones gain experience with coordination, handling a ball, and learning the rules of the game, all while giving them the opportunity for actual play.
Important Dates for 2026 FALL Little Ballers
Registration Open:
Monday, August 17, 2026 through Friday, September 11th, 2026
Parent Meeting:
Monday, September 14th, 2026 @ 6pm. In the YMCA gymnasium.
VOLUNTEER Coach Meeting:
Thursday, September 17th, 2026 @ 6pm. In the YMCA gymnasium
Pre-season Practice Dates:
- Sep. 22
- Sep. 24
- Sep. 29
- Oct. 1
*Exact times will vary per team based on the VOLUNTEER coaches' availability.
There will be no practices once games start on October, 6, 2026
Game Dates:
*FREE GAME ENTRY FOR ALL YMCA-THUNDER GAMES!
Games will be played on Tuesday, and Thursday nights at the YMCA.
- October 6
- October 8
- October 12 (Monday)
- October 13 (Tuesday)
- October 20
- October 22
- October 27 (Tuesday)
- October 28 (Wednesday)
1st - 6th Grade Thunder Info
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 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.
Age Divisions
- 1st (Co-ed)
- 2nd (Co-ed)
- 3rd/4th Boys
- 3rd/4th Girls
- 5th/6th Boys
- 5th/6th Girls
Important Dates for 2026 Fall/Winter 1st-6th Grade Thunder
Registration Open:
Monday, August 24th, 2026 through Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Parent Meeting:
Tuesday, November 3rd
- 1st & 2nd grade at 5:30pm
- 3rd & 4th grade at 6:00pm
- 5th & 6th grade at 6:30pm
Assessments and Drafts:
Held in the YMCA gymnasium.
*Absent players will be placed on a team randomly by the YMCA draft coordinator. NO EXCEPTIONS
- 2nd Grade (Co-ed); Tuesday Nov. 10th @ 5:30pm
- 3rd & 4th Grade (BOYS); Wednesday Nov. 11th @ 5:30pm
- 3rd & 4th Grade (GIRLS); Thursday Nov. 12th @ 5:30pm
- 5th & 6th Grade (BOYS); Friday Nov. 13th @ 5:30pm
VOLUNTEER Coaches Meeting:
Sunday Nov. 15, 2026
- 1st grade at 6:00pm
- 2nd grade at 7:00pm
- 3rd through 6th grade at 8:00pm
Practice Dates:
The week of Nov. 16th - 20th will be the first week of practice, during this week you will hear from your coach.
Exact practice days and times will vary per team based on volunteer coaches' availability.
Practices will continue once games starts. Each week's practice schedule will depend on the team's game schedule.
Game Dates:
*FREE GAME ENTRY FOR ALL YMCA-THUNDER GAMES!
Monday, Nov. 23 game schedule will be posted and sent to coaches
First game week of the season will be Nov. 30 - Dec. 5th
Thunder Basketball Cost
2026 Fall Little Ballers
- Y-Member Price: $50.00
- Non Y-Member Price: $85.00
**There is a $25.00 administration fee on all refund requests. No refunds will be issued after September 11th, 2026.
Financial Assistance is available by application.
Financial Assistance application deadline is September 1st, 2026
2026 Fall/Winter Thunder Basketball
- Y-Member Price: $60.00
- Non Y-Member Price: $95.00
**There is a $25.00 administration fee on all refund requests. No refunds will be issued after November 1st, 2022.
Financial Assistance is available by application.
Financial Assistance application deadline is October 20th, 2026
Thunder Basketball Registration
2027 Spring Little Ballers
Registration TBA
2026 Fall Little Ballers
Registration is open August 17th, 2026 - September 11th, 2026
2026 Fall 1st - 6th Thunder Basketball
Registration is open August 24th, 2026 - November 1st, 2026