The LaPorte Family YMCA has started registration for its youth girls basketball program. Parents may register their child during any open hours at the front desk.

The program includes divisions for kindergarten/first grade, second/third grade and fourth/fifth grade. The kindergarten/first-grade division includes a weekly scrimmage preceded by half an hour of instruction. The second/third-grade division includes a weekly game and one weekday practice. The fourth/fifth-grade division includes a weekly game and two weekday practices.

The season begins with a skills clinic on Saturday, Oct. 31. Practices start the week of Nov. 2 and games begin Saturday, Nov. 14, and run through Saturday, Dec. 19. The cost is $42 per child for YMCA members and $60 per child for non-members. All players receive a YMCA basketball t-shirt and awards.

The league has been selected as an affiliate of the Jr. WNBA program, which provides valuable instructional materials for players, coaches, parents and officials. Participants are also eligible for the Jr. WNBA recognition programs.

The league needs coaches for the upcoming season.

For more information, contact Sports Director Mark Schreiber at 325-9622 or by e-mail at mschreiber@lpymca.org.