🏀UGLY Start Basketball & Connections

Join UGLY Start Outreach and the Cherryville Family YMCA for an afternoon of mentorship, basketball, connection, and fun!

This free event is designed for young men ages 12–25 and provides an opportunity to connect with positive male mentors, build friendships, and enjoy healthy competition in a welcoming environment.

Event Includes:

🏀 Mentor Panel Discussion & Q&A

Hear real conversations about life, leadership, education, careers, and making positive choices. Our young men will have the opportunity to ask questions they’ve submitted, as well as any additional questions they may have.

🍽️ Food & Fellowship

Enjoy a meal while getting to know mentors and other participants before activities begin.

⛹🏽‍♂️ Mentor vs. Mentee Basketball Challenges

Free Throw Challenge

Mentor vs. Youth Relay

Basketball Connect 4

Team Shooting Games

🏊 Pool Time

We’ll end the day with open swim at the Cherryville Family YMCA for participants who would like to swim.

Event Details

📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026

🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Cherryville Family YMCA

215 N Mountain St.

Cherryville, NC 28021

Registration

✅ Registration is required.

This event is free to attend, but registration is needed to help us prepare enough food, supplies, and activities for everyone.

Parents and families are welcome to attend.

We look forward to spending the afternoon building relationships, encouraging our young men, and strengthening our community together.

Let’s Build Leaders. Build Community. Build a Better Tomorrow. 💙🧡

🏀UGLY Start Basketball & Connections-August 2, 2026