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YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Youth Basketball includes competitive basketball, developmental basketball, recreational basketball, and Traveling Hoop Elite basketball teams known as THE Program. Traveling Hoop Elite basketball teams are described as an extremely competitive group and are consistently considered one of the top programs in the state. The program also encourages participants to bring their own basketball to practices and games, and participants receive a reversible jersey, with volunteer coaches needed for teams.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Options include 3 sixty-minute weeknight practices with weekend tournament play, or 2 sixty-minute weeknight practices with games on Saturdays and one tournament
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette states that its mission is to serve the community in spirit, mind, and body through child care, sports and fitness programs, summer camps, and philanthropic endeavors, and that it seeks to build lasting, impactful relationships. The organization notes that basketball was invented at the Y and that its league is intended to give players of all skill levels the opportunity to succeed on the court and to build relationships with their coach and teammates off it. It also states that assistance is available to qualified participants because it believes everyone deserves a chance to be a community member regardless of ability to pay, and that its principles are defined as love, respect, honesty, responsibility, and service. Certified referees are provided for games.
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette reports that it hosted its first meeting in 1868 in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Portland. It also notes community involvement that includes partnerships such as the Sherwood YMCA and American Red Cross blood drives and support for the Sherwood Food Pantry, and that it serves a wide community, including more than 250 active older adults, through group exercise programs and a fitness facility. One participant, Evan, states that playing basketball at the Y has made life awesome, helping him become more confident, have fun, and make great friends along the way.
Last updated December 30, 2025.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Options include 3 sixty-minute weeknight practices with weekend tournament play, or 2 sixty-minute weeknight practices with games on Saturdays and one tournament
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette states that its mission is to serve the community in spirit, mind, and body through child care, sports and fitness programs, summer camps, and philanthropic endeavors, and that it seeks to build lasting, impactful relationships. The organization notes that basketball was invented at the Y and that its league is intended to give players of all skill levels the opportunity to succeed on the court and to build relationships with their coach and teammates off it. It also states that assistance is available to qualified participants because it believes everyone deserves a chance to be a community member regardless of ability to pay, and that its principles are defined as love, respect, honesty, responsibility, and service. Certified referees are provided for games.
The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette reports that it hosted its first meeting in 1868 in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Portland. It also notes community involvement that includes partnerships such as the Sherwood YMCA and American Red Cross blood drives and support for the Sherwood Food Pantry, and that it serves a wide community, including more than 250 active older adults, through group exercise programs and a fitness facility. One participant, Evan, states that playing basketball at the Y has made life awesome, helping him become more confident, have fun, and make great friends along the way.
Last updated December 30, 2025.
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