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YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Youth Basketball includes competitive basketball, Traveling Hoop Elite basketball teams (THE Program), developmental basketball, and recreational basketball. Traveling Hoop Elite basketball teams, known as THE Program, are described as an extremely competitive group and are consistently considered one of the top programs in the state. The program combines the fun and team comradery of a recreational league with a focus on skill development run by YMCA staff, and it is recommended for intermediate and advanced players.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Competitive Basketball includes three 60-minute weeknight practices and weekend tournament play; Developmental Basketball includes two 60-minute weeknight practices, games on Saturdays, and one tournament
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette hosted its first meeting in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Portland in 1868. The mission of the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is to serve the community in spirit, mind, and body through child care, sports and fitness programs, summer camps, and philanthropic endeavors, with a focus on building lasting relationships. The organization states that it is a catalyst for transformational change, fostering relationships and building thriving, inclusive communities. Basketball was invented at the Y, and this youth basketball program is offered for youth age 3 through grade 5, with volunteer coaches needed for teams. Certified referees are provided for games, participants are encouraged to bring their own basketball to practices and games, teammate or coach requests are accepted with online registration only, and participants receive a reversible jersey. Evan, a participant, states, “Playing basketball at the Y has made my life awesome, helping me become more confident, have fun, and make great friends along the way.”
Last updated June 26, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Competitive Basketball includes three 60-minute weeknight practices and weekend tournament play; Developmental Basketball includes two 60-minute weeknight practices, games on Saturdays, and one tournament
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette hosted its first meeting in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Portland in 1868. The mission of the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is to serve the community in spirit, mind, and body through child care, sports and fitness programs, summer camps, and philanthropic endeavors, with a focus on building lasting relationships. The organization states that it is a catalyst for transformational change, fostering relationships and building thriving, inclusive communities. Basketball was invented at the Y, and this youth basketball program is offered for youth age 3 through grade 5, with volunteer coaches needed for teams. Certified referees are provided for games, participants are encouraged to bring their own basketball to practices and games, teammate or coach requests are accepted with online registration only, and participants receive a reversible jersey. Evan, a participant, states, “Playing basketball at the Y has made my life awesome, helping me become more confident, have fun, and make great friends along the way.”
Last updated June 26, 2026.
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