Valley of the Sun YMCA
About
Multi-Branch YMCA Youth Basketball Across Phoenix Valley
Valley of the Sun YMCA at 350 N 1st Ave runs youth basketball across 8 branches with Phoenix Suns + Mercury pro-team-branded leagues (Jr. Suns + Jr. Mercury).
Programs
Multi-tier rec + competitive. Programs include:
Recreational:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- 1st & 2nd Grade
- 3rd & 4th Grade
- 5th & 6th Grade
Competitive:
- 3rd & 4th Grade
- 5th & 6th Grade
- 7th & 8th Grade
- High School (9th-12th)
Branded:
- Jr. Suns Youth Basketball Leagues
- Jr. Mercury Youth Basketball Leagues
What's Included
- Official Jr. Suns or Jr. Mercury game jersey
- Program gift (t-shirt, hat, basketball, or backpack)
- One ticket to Phoenix Suns or Mercury home game
- Exclusive ticket discounts for additional games
- Opportunity to play on Suns Arena court
- Player appearances from pro athletes
- Uniform $20 required
- Fall 2025 fees: Comp $99-205 / Rec $75-170 (member/non-member, regular/late)
- Branches: Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler/Gilbert, Desert Foothills, Ross Farnsworth-East Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Tempe + special at Legacy Foundation Chris-Town and Watts Family Maryvale
Experience
Suits Phoenix Valley families wanting NBA/WNBA-branded league with pro-team perks (game ticket, arena play, athlete appearances). Branch network covers Ahwatukee through Scottsdale + Tempe.