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McPherson YMCA opens youth basketball registration for ages 3 through sixth grade

Families have until Monday, Oct. 5, to sign up, with practices starting Oct. 19 and Saturday games running Oct. 31 through Dec. 12

Sarah Newberry, Cronkite

15 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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McPherson families can register children ages 3 through sixth grade for the YMCA's Fall II basketball season through Monday, Oct. 5. The Greater Wichita YMCA's official schedule lists the registration period as Sept. 7 through Oct. 5.

Practices begin Monday, Oct. 19, and games run Saturdays from Oct. 31 through Dec. 12 in McPherson, a seven-week window. The YMCA's public schedule does not specify which gyms will host games, according to the recreational leagues page on the YMCA of Wichita's website.

A Facebook post the YMCA published Sept. 12 says families can register at the McPherson branch or online through an existing YMCA account. But the branch's current sports page says Fall II registrations must be completed in person. Families should contact the YMCA to confirm the registration method before attempting to enroll online.

The latest publicly accessible YMCA school-year program guide lists a youth sports fee of $26 for members and $52 for nonmembers. A separate McPherson Recreation Commission guide lists a fee of $26 for USD 418 residents and $31 for nonresidents. Neither guide confirms the price for the 2026 Fall II season, so families should verify which rate applies before registering.

Students who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can participate in team sports at no cost by obtaining a coupon from their school office and submitting it before the registration deadline, according to the McPherson Recreation Commission's policy. The policy lists a $7 late fee for coupons submitted after the deadline.

The YMCA's general basketball information lists divisions for prekindergarten, kindergarten, first grade, second and third grades, fourth and fifth grades, and sixth and seventh grades.

Teams generally practice once a week for one hour, with days and times chosen by volunteer coaches. Players must have a reversible YMCA jersey, which the organization's basketball page lists at $17.

Families seeking confirmation of fees, divisions, registration procedures, or game locations can visit the McPherson YMCA at 220 N. Walnut St., call 620-241-0363, or check the sports and programs page on the YMCA of Wichita website. For more information, go to these links.

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