YMCA Tampere basketball offers diverse opportunities for players of all ages and levels. The goal of the activities is to ignite a spark for sports and create a lifelong passion for sports, as well as provide an opportunity to develop to the top.

 

The club organizes activities for children and young people aged 2–19, offering various forms of group and team activities. Players can choose a path that suits them, from amateur to competitive basketball.

 

YMCA Tampere basketball activities cover a wide range of training groups and teams for different age groups. Children’s basketball offers diverse activities close to home, and there are teams for both girls and boys in team activities. In addition, YBL (YMCA Basketball League) is a low-threshold hobby group for 8–16-year-olds, where basic basketball skills are practiced without competitive goals.

 

The club also invests in the quality of coaching and the development of activities. YMCA Tampere has received the Star Club quality mark for children and youth, which demonstrates its commitment to high-quality and responsible sports activities.

Sports guidelines for basketball activities

 

Number of practices:

  • Certain amount of practice is ensured for each age group each week throughout the year
  • Preferably longer practices and fewer starts
  • Support practice is part of basketball practice and belongs to each age group

 

Practice groups and teams:

  • A team has two age groups, which are divided into different practice groups if necessary
  • The team’s head coach is responsible for dividing into practice groups together with the head coach
  • The size of the group, the age of the players, their skill level and their commitment to practice are considered, when dividing the practice groups

 

Commitment:

  • YMCA Tampere basketball supports practicing multiple sports and creates schedules together with the player to enable practicing multiple sports
  • All new enthusiasts are included, and a suitable practice group is recommended for them to make starting the hobby as easy as possible
  • We encourage and teach players to practice and develop long-term

 

Games and tournaments:

  • YMCA Tampere basketball enables teams have enough leagues under the Basketball Federation, so that there are enough matches for each team
  • The head coach ensures that each player gets enough suitable matches
  • The team plans other tournaments and camps before the start of the season

 

 

 

 

Player’s path at the YMCA

Children’s basketball is an activity for children under school age, where basic physical skills and the joy of exercise are the main thing. Versatile ball handling skills are practiced through games and play. This time is the preparatory time for basketball skills.

YMCA Tampere basketball team activities start from 8 years old and continue all the way to the oldest junior age group, i.e. under 19 years old.

The goal of the U9-U12 teams is to generate enthusiasm for basketball and create the skills to develop as basketball players.

The starting point of the U13-U19 teams is to offer activities that are in line with the skill level, interest and goals of the individuals. Athletes are given the opportunity to compete and develop their skills according to their own level.

Physical training coordinated by basketball activities is carried out for U13-U19 teams.

Morning exercises are made possible in cooperation with Tampere basketball clubs, Tampere Sports Academy and Nokia Basketball Academy.

YBL activities for U8-U16 age groups are a casual hobby without competitive goals. Players practice basic basketball skills 1-3 times a week, improve basic fitness and promote a physical lifestyle.

A player’s path can begin at any stage of junior age. The scope of activities allows for both hobby and competition. Along the way, a player’s motivation level and commitment can change. A player can move from team activities to hobby activities and vice versa.

Coaching is mainly carried out by full-time coaches who work closely with coaches from other age groups, which also enables players to move between teams.

 

Contact and more information:

Sami Toiviainen

Head of coaching

sami.toiviainen@ymca.fi