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

NEW this year - 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. 

Parents must purchase a new 2023 Thunder jersey online. New Thunder jerseys are required for every participant, and can be reused each year. The YMCA has secured a 5 yr contract with Thunder basketball so players can get the most out of their jersey purchases. 

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 28, 2023. 

**Jerseys may be swapped by YMCA staff once games start to resolve any duplicate jersey numbers.

*There will not be any exceptions or placement requests for 1st or 2nd grade teams. Siblings will be placed on the same team, and head coaches will have their children placed on their team. All other factors are not guaranteed to be accommodated. (I.E. Location, transportation, coach, etc.) 

Registration:

October 2, 2023 to November 1, 2023

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 November 1, 2023 

Late Registration:

IF SPACE ALLOWS Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 27, 2023                                       

Y Member Price: $75.00 

Non- Y Member Price: $110.00

Important Dates:

• Meet the Coach 1st/2nd:

  • Monday, November 6, 7:00 pm @YMCA

• Assessments and Drafts BOYS 3rd - 6th:

  • *absent players will be placed on a team randomly by YMCA draft coordinator. NO EXCEPTIONS

    • Wednesday, November 8; 3rd & 4th grade,  5:30 pm @ YMCA 

    • Wednesday, November 8; 5th & 6th grade, 7:00 pm @ YMCA

• Assessments and Drafts GIRLS 3rd - 6th: 

  • *absent players will be placed on a team randomly by YMCA draft coordinator. NO EXCEPTIONS

    • Monday, November 13; 3rd & 4th grade, 5:30 pm @YMCA

    • Monday, November 13; 5th & 6th grade, 7:00pm @YMCA

• Meet the Coach 3rd - 6th:

  • Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 pm @YMCA

• Practice Dates:

  • Practices may begin the week of November 27. Exact practice days and times will vary based on registration numbers. 

  • 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 Dec 9th.

  • Teams will play up to two games a week.

  • Games will be played on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat

Financial Assistance (FA) is available. Applications must be received by October 26, 2023. Failure to meet this deadline forfeits any guarantee your application will be reviewed. FA payment must be received by November 1, 2023 at noon to be placed on a team.