60-And-Over Basketball Looking for New Players

For 20 years, the Garver YMCA has hosted 60-and-over basketball players two mornings per week. Today’s over-60 players play on Tuesdays and Fridays, beginning at 9 a.m. Their games are played on a pick-up basis each day.

Recently, however, there have been fewer players showing up. Some regulars have other summer activities, and several players have been dealing with injuries or other health issues. Several times, there have not been quite enough players to play.

The Y and the present over-60 players are hoping that some new players might become interested in playing basketball during Tuesdays and Fridays. New players can pick up an inexpensive basketball membership to the Y when they first arrive; and players over 65 can play for free when using a Silver Sneakers card.

This is a great way for athletes 60 and over – or even a little younger – to get some nice exercise, and the present players hope that new players will come to the Y to play on Tuesday and Friday mornings.