
Two sessions scheduled by USA Basketball for youth basketball players of all abilities on Friday, April 11 at the Clark County Family YMCA in Vancouver
USA Basketball is coming to the region to hold two free youth basketball clinics, including one in Vancouver.
USA Basketball, the non-profit governing body for basketball in the United States, is hosting a clinic for children of all ability levels at the Clark County Family YMCA on Friday, April 11. There are two sessions, one from 5 to 6 p.m., and the other from 6 to 7 p.m.
To participate, each child must have a parent or legal guardian complete an online waiver, which can be found here: https://bit.ly/ClarkYMCA04112025
Children who are 6-9 years old, 10-13, and 14-17 are eligible. The 60-minute sessions will include normal basketball activities such as passing, dribbling, shooting, and running. Children will receive a free T-shirt from USA Basketball.
The Clark County Family YMCA is located at 11324 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver.
There is another USA Basketball youth clinic, to be held Saturday April 12, in Sherwood, Ore.

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