Jr. Celtics is Back!
Director: Garrett Coler colerg@northshoreymca.org
Local Y contacts:
- Beverly Y: Laura Downs downsl@northshoreymca.org
- Haverhill / Plaistow Y: Eric Michitson michitsone@northshoreymca.org
- Ipswich Y: Blair Smith smithb@northshoreymca.org
- Lynch/van Otterloo (Marblehead) Nick Harshaw harshawn@northshoreymca.org
- Cape Ann YMCA: Garrett Coler colerg@northshoreymca.org
Ages 3 – 5 (Available at Beverly, Cape Ann, Ipswich, Haverhill, Plaistow and Marblehead)
Rookie Hoops is part of our Celtics Partnership and is a great place for your young player to start. We focus on skills and drills and basic motor functions, but also have a tremendous emphasis on listening, dicipline, social emotional skills and group play. This is a perfect landing spot for your first basketball experience! Call your local Sports Director for more information!
- 10-week program (December 3 - February 18)
- Ages 3 - 5 | six-foot hoop
Jr. Celtics Youth Development League (JCYDL)
Ages 6 – 14 (Available at Cape Ann, Ipswich, Plaistow and Marblehead)
Youth basketball league teaching fundamental basketball skills. Emphasis on a healthy player/coach development based on the core values of what it means to “BE A CELTIC.”
- 10-week program (November 28- February 18)
- Starters: Ages 6 – 8 | Size 5 ball, 8-foot hoop
- Allstar division: Ages 9 – 11 | Size 6 ball, 9-foot hoop
- MVP Division: Ages 12-14, regulation size ball and hoop
- One-hour practice, one-hour game
- Kickoff event for YNS at the New Balance Track with Celtics personnel on hand
- During the final week, participants are re-tested in combine to measure improvement
- Celtics Game Watch Party at the Y with Lucky the Leprechaun and more Celtics personalities
- Enhanced combine and evaluation days
Additional special events/opportunities may include:
- Youth Development League Game at TD Garden during halftime of a Celtics home game
- High Five Tunnel at a Celtics Home Game for members of our Youth Development League
- Boston Celtics player clinic
