Basketball

January through March ★ Grades K-6 ★ Register in November

  • Overview

    The WYB objective is to help children learn the game of basketball, practice their skills, and have fun with their friends in a semi-competitive environment. The players are taught teamwork and the fundamentals of basketball. We encourage parents and parent coaches to learn what fundamental skills their sons and daughters should focus upon to play basketball competitively in the future. Rec basketball will emphasize the instruction of fundamentals and competition through games. This program (as an indoor sport) has a capacity limit. Once capacity is reached you may register on the waitlist. Due to circumstances when adding waitlist athletes, requests may not be considered.

  • Grades K-2

    Rec basketball for kindergarten through 2nd grade will emphasize fundamental skill instruction, fun, and 3 vs 3 and 5 vs 5 games.
    All registered players will be assigned to a team regardless of skill level and contacted by the coach before the start of the season. Teams will be developed based on school, neighborhood, special requests (if possible), and/or future middle school. There will be separate boys and girls teams.
    Sessions will take place on Saturdays and are generally played in Worthington elementary schools, middle schools, or at the Worthington Community Center.
    Sessions include 30 minutes of instruction by Bally Sports Group, followed by a 3v3 or 5v5 scrimmage against another WYB team.

  • Grades 3-6

    Rec basketball for grades 3-6 will emphasize the instruction of fundamentals and competition through full-court games.
    All registered players will be assigned to a team regardless of skill level and contacted by the coach before the start of the season. Teams will be developed based on school, neighborhood, special requests (if possible), and/or future middle school. There will be separate boys and girls leagues.
    One weeknight hour-long practice, potentially reduced to every other week depending on gym availability.
    Games will be scheduled on Sundays and are generally played in middle school or high school gyms. All games will be played on 10 foot rims with the possible exception of 3rd grade girls, who may play on 9 foot baskets.3rd and 4th grade leagues will be officiated by high school students, while 5th and 6th grade leagues will be officiated by licensed adult basketball officials.
    A league tournament at the end of the season will depend upon how many teams there are in the league.

  • Uniforms & Equipment

    A red & white reversible jersey is required to be worn at all practices and Sunday games. Theses can be purchased during registration, or one from a previous season may be used. ~$10
    Each player needs to bring an intermediate (28.5") sized basketball to all sessions. These can be purchased during registration if you do not have one. ~$10
    Must change into gym shoes upon entering the gym to keep courts debris-free.

WYB Basketball

The WYB objective is to help children learn the game of basketball, practice their skills, and have fun with their friends in a semi-competitive environment. The players are taught teamwork and the fundamentals of basketball.


We encourage parents and parent coaches to learn what fundamental skills their sons and daughters should focus upon to play basketball competitively in the future.


Questions? Email basketball@wybsports.org.

Basketball Headlines

Basketball "WYB Nights" 2024

27 Dec, 2023
The Worthington high school basketball teams invite all WYB players to attend their "WYB Night" games and get in FREE if wearing their WYB Basketball shirt or jersey! TWHS Basketball WYB Nights Jan 9: Girls Varsity vs Darby at 6:00 PM Feb 3: Boys Varsity vs Orange at 7:30 PM WKHS Basketball WYB Nights Jan 12: Boys Varsity vs Westerville at 7:30 PM Jan 16: Girls Varsity vs Orange at 7:30 PM Questions? Email: basketball@wybsports.org

TWHS Girls Basketball Workouts

23 Aug, 2023
TWHS Girls Basketball Workouts SATURDAY WORK OUTS for Grades 3rd thru 8th SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TH , 2023 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH , 2023 FROM 930am-11am Please contact Coach Jaybee with any questions 614.732.9181 coachjaybeetw@gmail.com

2023-24 Travel Basketball Tryouts

By Ashley Downs • 14 Aug, 2023
Worthington Youth Boosters Travel Basketball 2023-2024 Tryouts: To be eligible for one of these Worthington Youth Boosters (WYB) Travel Basketball teams, the player must attend a Worthington elementary school, or be a resident in the Worthington School District. Participants are required to attend the one tryout session that will be offered for each grade to be eligible for team selection. There is no charge for tryouts. 3rd Grade Boys Tryouts: – Mon. Sept. 18 @ Thomas Worthington HS Aux Gym. Registration 6:00-6:15 pm, Tryout 6:15-8:00 pm – Mon. Oct. 2 @Thomas Worthington HS Aux Gym. Registration 6:00-6:15 pm, Tryout 6:15-8:00 pm 4th Grade Boys Tryouts: – Sun. Sept. 24 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 2:00-2:30 pm, Tryout 2:30-4:00 pm – Sun. Oct. 1 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 2:00-2:30 pm, Tryout 2:30-4:00 pm 5th Grade Boys Tryouts: – Sun. Sept. 24 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 4:00-4:30 pm, Tryout 4:30-6:00 pm – Sun. Oct. 1 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 4:00-4:30 pm, Tryout 4:30-6:00 pm 6th Grade Boys Tryouts: – Sun. Sept. 24 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 6:00-6:30 pm, Tryout 6:30-8:00 pm – Sun. Oct. 1 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 6:00-6:30 pm, Tryout 6:30-8:00 pm 3rd Grade Girls Tryouts – Mon. Sept. 11 @ Thomas Worthington HS Aux Gym. Registration 6:00-6:15 pm, Tryout 6:15-8:00 pm – Mon. Sept. 25 @ Thomas Worthington HS Aux Gym. Registration 6:00-6:15 pm, Tryout 6:15-8:00 pm 4th Grade Girls Tryouts – Sun. Sept. 10 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 2:00-2:30 pm, Tryout 2:30-4:30 pm – Sun. Sept. 17 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 4:00-4:30 pm, Tryout 5:00-7:00 pm 5th Grade Girls Tryouts: – Sun. Sept. 10 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 4:00-4:30 pm, Tryout 5:00-7:00 pm – Sun. Sept. 17 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 2:00-2:30 pm, Tryout 2:30-4:30 pm 6th Grade Girls Tryouts: – Sun. Sept. 10 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 2:00-2:30 pm, Tryout 2:30-4:30 pm – Sun. Sept. 17 @ Worthington Kilbourne HS Aux Gym. Registration 4:00-4:30 pm, Tryout 5:00-7:00 pm

Basketball Camp

03 May, 2023
Girls Basketball Camp for Grades 1-6, June 5-8

WYB Program Types

30 Aug, 2021
Rec, Travel, or Select? Which one is right for our family?
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