Update: September 8, 2021
Since our August 24 announcement canceling Mill Creek's 2021-22 Youth Basketball League, we have received numerous calls and emails from frustrated families. We listened to your concerns, and in response, worked with stakeholders to develop a new plan.

We shared our idea with parents, coaches, and community leaders to ensure we were on the right track and received a very positive response.

As a result, we are happy to announce our partnership with the YMCA of Snohomish County and to recommend their comprehensive Winter Basketball Program to Mill Creek families.

Peyton Tune, President, and CEO of YMCA of Snohomish County, recently shared, "we are excited to provide an opportunity for kids to continue playing rec basketball. The City of Mill Creek has established an incredible community program, and we are honored to build upon that legacy."

Beginning today, Mill Creek Families can register for Winter Basketball with separate leagues for boys and girls in K-9 via the YMCA website; notably, families are not required to become YMCA members to register for basketball. The winter season runs from Dec 6-Mar 5.

For more information about YMCA's Winter Basketball Program, or to register, visit
https://ymca-snoco.org/programs/youth-sports/#Basketball

Update: August 30, 2021

On August 25, the City received word that Everett Public Schools would reopen its gymnasiums for community use. Unfortunately, word came too late. Months of preparation and considerable resources go into planning a successful basketball season. With the COVID-19 Delta Variant on the rise and no certainty regarding available facilities, we had to make a difficult decision. It wasn't easy, but we notified past participants via email on August 24 that we would be canceling the 2021-22 youth basketball season.

While this is disappointing news, we feel fortunate to have many other basketball programs available in our community, including Wolfpack Boys & Girls Basketball, Skyhawks, HomeCourt, and the YMCA of Snohomish County. For more information visit the "Other Programs" tab above

The 2021-2022 season has been canceled.
In Snohomish County, similar to other parts of the state and country, COVID-19 rates continue to rise. As a result, the City of Mill Creek monitors the latest information from the Snohomish Health District, Governor Jay Inslee's office, and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to help determine which activities and sports programs are safely feasible.

As fall approaches, we are considering how this applies to indoor sports such as youth basketball. First, we recognize that participation in the Mill Creek Youth Basketball League is a significant long-standing tradition for many Mill Creek families. However, our basketball league utilizes Everett School District gyms, and these facilities remain closed to the public, leaving us with no indoor spaces for basketball.

As a City, our vision and goals compel us to consider the safety of our community in each decision we make. Therefore, we support Everett Public Schools in placing the safety of their students and staff at the forefront of their decision, as does the City of Mill Creek.

Consequently, The City of Mill Creek will not offer indoor youth basketball during the 2021-22 season and will continue to monitor all activities through this lens of public safety. Still, we look forward with hope to the 2022-23 season.

Click on the "Other Programs" tab above to review what's available in our area.