MARCH MADNESS

Fill out a Bracket for a Chance to win a FREE Month

Stop by your local participating branch March 16-17 and fill out an NCAA Men's and/or Women's bracket for your chance to win 1 FREE month of YMCA membership (must be a current Y member). Participating branches include: Hamilton, Downtown, North River and Cleveland.

WHERE BASKETBALL WAS BORN

In 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a physical education instructor at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, created basketball as a way to keep his students active during the winter months. What began as a simple game with a soccer ball and two peach baskets quickly grew into one of the most popular sports worldwide.

PLAY BALL: BASKETBALL AT YOUR LOCAL YMCA

Shoot hoops where the game was invented! Each of our main branches (Cleveland, Hamilton, North River and Downtown) feature basketball gyms and open play times. Check out our Open Gym Schedule for more information.

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Our Mission: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. 

At the YMCA, we believe in working together to achieve an environment that is welcoming for all individuals regardless of age, religion, ability, gender or socioeconomic status. To achieve our mission of empowering all people, the Y is committed to providing a space that embodies our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.