Building Hours:The JCC of the Lehigh Valley’s Youth Basketball program offers kids a chance to play, grow, and learn in a safe and fun environment. We emphasize skill-building and character development, ensuring that sportsmanship and fair play are balanced with healthy competition.
The 2025-2026 season kicks off with practices mid-November and the start of games in December. Our teams will once again compete in the Rising Stars Basketball League, with divisions for both boys and girls split by grades 1-2, grades 3-4, and grades 5-6. Coaches and volunteers are always needed to help make our program a success. Practices will be held on Monday or Wednesday evenings as well as Sunday afternoons. Each team will have one weeknight practice and one Sunday afternoon practice until games begin, when timing will be adjusted according to the Rising Stars Basketball League schedule.
Whether your child is new to the game or wants to play with friends, JHoops is the perfect opportunity for them to join in the fun. Last season’s participation in the league was a huge success, with our teams gaining valuable experience and enjoying exciting victories. Stay tuned for the release of our home game schedule.
In addition to joining a team, we have clinic options starting as soon as mid-October with legendary coach, Doug Snyder. We are very fortunate and grateful to have Coach Snyder return to host four JHoops Skills Clinics. These will take place at the JCC on select Mondays when school is closed including Columbus Day (October 13), Winter Break (December 22), MLK Day (January 19), and Presidents’ Day (February 16). Kids in grades 1-3 will have the opportunity to work with Coach Snyder in the mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and grades 4-6 will hit the court from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Both the JHoops league and clinics are open to members and non-members of the JCC.
Lastly, we’re excited to announce the return of JHoops Jr. classes later in the Winter season. Pre-K and Kindergarten athletes will be introduced to the basics of basketball in a fun, non-competitive environment. These classes meet once a week and focus on learning skills and gameplay development without competitive games. To register or learn more about JHoops, visit lvjcc.org/JHoops.
