The Auburn-Lewiston YMCA will begin its 46th year of Youth Basketball. The YMCA Co-ed Biddy Basketball League serves Auburn, Lewiston and the surrounding communities by affording boys and girls in grades 1–6 an opportunity to involve themselves in an organized basketball program.

The league is designed to instruct the basic fundamentals of basketball and to develop individual skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting within a team atmosphere. The Biddy Basketball League offers three divisions: New this year to the league is our Rookies Division, followed by our Pee Wee and Junior divisions. Each division will conduct a a “player evaluation” and draft, recognizing individual talent levels in order to provide the best possible scenario for equal play among teams. 

The Rookies Division is for boys and girls in grades 1 and 2.  The player evaluation and draft will be held on Friday, Nov, 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Y.  Teams hold practice once a week, and games are played Sunday mornings at the Y.  The season begins Sunday, Nov. 10 and comes to a close Feb. 16, 2014.

The Pee Wee Division is for boys and girls in grades 3-4.  The Pee Wee player evaluation and draft will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Edward Little High School.  Pee Wee teams hold practice once a week, and games are played Saturday afternoons at the Y.  The season begins Saturday, Nov. 9 and comes to a close Feb.15, 2014. 

The Junior Division is for boys and girls in grades 5 and 6.  The Junior player evaluation and draft will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at Edward Little High School. Junior teams hold practice once a week and games are played at the Y on Saturday mornings. The regular season begins Saturday, Nov. 9 and ends Feb. 15, 2014. 

  All those who register by Oct. 31 will be placed on a team, so join today! Fees are $40 for members and $75 for non-members. Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families. 

As a volunteer organization, coaches, program assistants, and officials are needed. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Chris Shea at cshea@alymca.org.  For more program information. stop by the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA at 62 Turner St. in Auburn or call the front desk at 795-4095, or visit our website: www.alymca.org.