sports / basketball
arlington
Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex
Southside
904-399-3223 / 3605 Philips Highway / www.jaxiceandsportsplex.com
Basketball- Court 2 ($5), Monday, 6pm to 9pm
Basketball- Court 2 ($5), Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm
Basketball- Court 2 ($5), Friday, 6pm to 9pm
Basketball- Court 1($5), Saturday, 6pm to 9pm
904-399-3223 / 3605 Philips Highway / www.jaxiceandsportsplex.com
Basketball
Arlington Family YMCA Super Sports Basketball League. Ages 8-16, co-ed. Eight game season runs from January and February . Teams practice once per week with games on Friday or Saturday. Super Sports Basketball League places an emphasis on learning and sportsmanship in a positive sports environment. Price includes jersey and participation award. YMCA Mission Statement: To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.Fee includes all practices and games, uniform and award. Financial assistance available.
Spring, Summer, and Winter camps also offered.
904-744-2234 / 8301 Fort Caroline Road / Arlington Family YMCA
Basketball
Arlington Family YMCA Premier Basketball League. Ages 8-16. Girls and Boys teams available. Eight game season runs from January and February, followed by playoffs. Price includes full uniform and participation award. Premier basketball offers a positive competitive environment for athletes wanting to develop their skills. Teams will travel to other YMCA locations for half of their games. Financial assistance available.
904-744-2234 / 8301 Fort Caroline Road / Arlington Family YMCA
Spring Basketball
Ages 5-7. Registration in March. Season runs May - June. Games played at Monument
904-854-6555 / 3450 Monument Rd / www.jaxpal.com
Summer Basketball
Ages 8-17. Season runs June - July. Games played at Monument
904-854-6555 / 3450 Monument Rd / www.jaxpal.com
Wheelchair Basketball Pick-Up Games
Girls, boys, men, and women of all ages are invited to participate. Pick-up games held Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12noon - 2pm at the Arlington Family YMCA. For more information, call Cedric at 904-894-6603.
904-894-6603 / Arlington YMCA, 8301 Fort Caroline Rd / Higher Mobility, Inc
Winter Basketball
Ages 8-16. Season runs Dec - Feb. Games played at these two P.A.L. sites: 3450 Monument Rd and 2165 West 33rd St. Practices may be held at P.A.L. locations or other locations agreed upon by coach and parents. All registrations must include a copy of birth certificate and the most recent report card to determine whether students must also enroll in the Tutoring Program. Dial ext. 202 for more information.
904-854-6555 / 3450 Monument Rd / www.jaxpal.com
beaches and intracoastal
Basketball
Ages 5-15. Register November - 15 December. Season runs Jan-March. Practices held at the Mayport Naval Station and at Cypress Cove Community Center. Program is open to the public. Cost covers uniform, trophies, and insurance.
904-270-5018 / Naval Air Station, Mayport / Mayport Youth Sports
Basketball
Ages 4-15. Registration October-November for Winter season (Dec-Feb). Call for additional seasons offered.
Spring, Summer, and Winter camps also offered.
904-543-9622 / 170 Landrum Ln, Ponte Vedra Beach / Winston Family YMCA
Basketball League
Girls & Boys ages 3 - 5th grade. Registration begins in April for summer season (June - July) and in October for winter season (Jan - Feb). 8 games held at St. Paul's Catholic School. There will be Saturday games and also weeknight games. Saturday games will start at 8:45am and begin with the Pre-K division and move from youngest divisions to oldest. Weeknight games will be held during your normal practice time. All teams (except Pre-K) will have one practice a week at St. Paul's. Practices will last one hour. Practice nights will vary each week. Cost includes 8 games, T-shirt, Basketball, and Trophy. Pre-K will practice and play a controlled game each time they meet. The practice part will work on basic fundamentals such as passing, catching, dribbling, and shooting. Each meeting will end with a controlled game where the coaches will be on the court and all players will get to score.
Summer and Winter camps also offered.
904-349-2611 / 428 2nd Avenue No, Jacksonville Beach / www.beachesbasketball.com
Basketball Lessons
Ages 9 through college. Offers individualized workouts that focus on improving a player's offensive skills. Rates for one hour lessons available for 1, 2-3 and 4-5 players. Lessons taught at St. Paul's School Gym.
Summer and Winter camps also offered.
904-349-2611 / 428 2nd Avenue No, Jacksonville Beach / www.beachesbasketball.com
clay county
Basketball
Ages 4-17. Registration begins in April for Summer season (May - early Aug) and in October for Winter season (Dec - Feb). YMCA basketball programs give participants an opportunity to expand their skills at the game of basketball. Shooting, dribbling, passing and defense are skills that are focused on during this season. All participants will receive a jersey and trophy. Program offers the child a chance to learn, play and have fun in a non competitive Christian environment. Each participant will play at least half of the game. Teamwork, fairplay and sportsmanship are stressed in all YMCA programs. Financial aide is available. Games held at Dye-Clay Family YMCA and Barco-Newton YMCA.
Spring, Summer, and Winter camps also offered.
904-278-YMCA / 2075 Town Center Blvd, Orange Park / Barco-Newton Family YMCA
Basketball
Ages 4-17. Registration begins in March for Summer season (April - June) and in October for Winter season (Nov - Feb). YMCA basketball programs give participants an opportunity to expand their skills at the game of basketball. Shooting, dribbling, passing and defense are skills that are focused on during this season. All participants will receive a jersey and trophy. Program offers the child a chance to learn, play and have fun in a non competitive Christian environment. Each participant will play at least half of the game. Teamwork, fairplay and sportsmanship are stressed in all YMCA programs. Financial aide is available. Games held at Dye-Clay Family YMCA and Barco-Newton YMCA.
Spring, Summer, and Winter camps also offered.
904-272-4304 / 3322 Moody Ave, Orange Park / Dye-Clay Family YMCA
downtown and san marco
Upward Basketball
Ages 3-11. Register November & December for the upcoming season (December - February). One hour practice once per week with games on Saturday's at Kirby Smith Middle School. Cost includes uniform and awards (optional basketball shorts available for additional cost). Financial aid is available. "Upward offers an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for kindergarten through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child"(Upward.org).
Tabernacle Baptist Institutional Church / 904-356-3362 / 903 E Union St / www.tbicjax.com
mandarin
Basketball
Ages 4-17. Registration runs April-May for Summer season (May-Aug). Registration runs from October-November for Winter season (Dec-Feb). Teams meet one weekday for practice and have one weekend game per week. Fee covers skills clinic, instruction, all practices, uniform, and award. YMCA Philosophy: "Fun first, skills second, winning third."
Spring, Summer, and Winter camps also offered.
904-731-2006 / 7373 Old Kings Road, South / Williams YMCA DuPont Campus
Little Dribblers
Ages 4-6. A fun, beginning class that teaches your child the basics of basketball. Offered on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. Classes are 45 minutes long and meet once per week for five-six weeks. Dial ext.254 for more information.
Summer and Winter camps also offered.
904-730-2100 / JCA, 8505 San Jose Blvd / www.jcajax.org
Upward Basketball
Kindergarten - 7th grade. Register in December for Spring season (Feb-May). Kids practice once per week with games on Sunday afternoons at Mandarin Middle School. Cost covers everything (optional basketball shorts available for additional cost). Scholarships are available. "Upward offers an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for kindergarten through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child"(Upward.org).
904-268-5549 / 11270 San Jose Blvd / Mandarin United Methodist Church
northside
Afterschool Program offering Winter Basketball
K-5th grades. Afterschool program with sports offerings. Mon-Fri, 3pm - 3pm. Sign-up any time. Participation in sports programs is free with $10 annual membership. Winter Basketball season is Jan-March; Track & Field offered March-April; Kickball League offered June-July; and Flag football season is Oct-Dec. Program incorporates arts, academics, and character and leadership development.
904-924-3136 / 7528 Hull St. / S.A. Hull Team Up Boys & Girls Club
Basketball
Ages 5-15. Register December - January 1st. Season runs Jan-March. Kids practice 3 days per week (5 days per week before school begins).
904-476-3587 / Grand Park, 2500 W 20th St / Grand Park Athletic Association
Basketball
Ages 4-17. Registration begins in April for Summer season (May - Aug) and in October for Winter season (Dec - Feb). Program offers the child a chance to learn, play and have fun in a non competitive Christian environment. Each participant will play at least half of the game. Teamwork, fairplay and sportsmanship are stressed in all YMCA programs. Financial aide is available. Practices held at Johnson YMCA.
Spring, Summer, and Winter camps also offered.
904-765-3589 / 5700 Cleveland Road / Johnson Family YMCA
Spring Basketball
Ages 5-7. Registration in March. Season runs May - June. Games played at Monument
904-854-6555 / 2165 West 33rd St / www.jaxpal.com
Summer Basketball
Ages 8-17. Season runs June - July. Games played at Monument
904-854-6555 / 2165 West 33rd St / www.jaxpal.com
Upward Basketball
7th - 12th graders. Register October - January for Spring season, which run Jan - March. Cost includes uniform. "Upward offers an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for kindergarten through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child"(Upward.org).
Summer camp also offered.
904-764-3268 / 10500 Old Kings Road / Dinsmore Baptist Church
Winter Basketball
Ages 8-16. Season runs Dec - Feb. Games played at these two P.A.L. sites: 3450 Monument Rd and 2165 West 33rd St. Practices may be held at P.A.L. locations or other locations agreed upon by coach and parents. All registrations must include a copy of birth certificate and the most recent report card to determine whether students must also enroll in the Tutoring Program. Dial ext. 202 for more information.
904-854-6555 / 2165 West 33rd St / www.jaxpal.com
southside, deerwood and baymeadows
Special Needs Basketball Pick-Up Games
Ages 11 and up
Season runs February thru August. Come at any time.
Open to anyone with a developmental disability. Games are on Mondays at 7pm. No fees, free! Parent-legal guardian must be present for practices and games.
Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville / 904-708-4585 / Southside Baptist Church,1435 Atlantic Blvd / www.dsaj.org
Upward Basketball
1st-6th grades
Register September thru November for Fall season, which runs Dec-March.
Kids practice once per week with games on Saturdays. "Upward offers an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for kindergarten through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child"(Upward.org).
Baymeadows Baptist Church / 904-733-3400 / 4826 Baymeadows Rd / www.lightingtheway.org
Upward Basketball
K5-8th grades
Register October thru November
Season runs December thru March
One-hour practices are held once per week with games on Saturdays. Cost includes uniform, trophy, and award. "Upward offers an evangelistic sports ministry specifically designed for kindergarten through sixth grade boys and girls that promotes salvation, character, and self-esteem in every child"(Upward.org).
East Pointe Church / 904-220-2377 / 270 N Kernan Blvd / www.epcjax.com
st. augustine
Drop-In Basketball and other Sports
Ages 6-18. Mon-Fri, from 2:30pm - 8pm, kids can drop in for sports and other activities. Basketball, flag football, and outdoor games are offered currently. Programs run throughout the school year. Free (but there is a charge for camps).
904-825-1975 / 200 S. Woodlawn St / St. Augustine Boys & Girls Club
westside
Basketball
For ages 6-18. Registration in December for Spring season (Jan - April). Free with annual membership ($10 pays for entire school year). Fees for uniforms and other materials may be added on.
Summer camp also offered.
