YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
LEARN THE GAME • BUILD SKILLS • PLAY AS A TEAM
Get ready for an exciting season of youth basketball! This program gives young players the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game, develop their skills, gain valuable game experience, and have fun playing as part of a team.
Coaches will teach the rules, skills, and techniques of basketball through skill-based drills, instruction, and games. Players will have the opportunity to practice what they learn and apply those skills during league play.
WHAT PLAYERS WILL LEARN
Players will work on:
- Dribbling and ball control
- Passing and catching
- Shooting
- Footwork and movement
- Defense
- Teamwork and communication
- Court awareness
- Basic rules and game play
- Sportsmanship and cooperation
COACH-REFEREED GAMES
League games will be refereed by the coaches, allowing teaching and coaching to continue throughout game play. Coaches can provide guidance, explain game situations, and help players understand how to apply the skills they have learned during practices.
The focus is on skill development, teamwork, learning, and having fun, while giving players the opportunity to experience organized competition.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
PRACTICES
Location: Prospect Elementary School
Frequency: Once per week
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Practice day will be determined based on enrollment.
GAMES
Location: Prospect Elementary School
Day: Saturdays
Season Begins: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Game Time Options:
| Game |
Time |
| Game 1 |
10:40–11:40 AM |
| Game 2 |
11:45 AM–12:45 PM |
| Game 3 |
12:50–1:50 PM |
TENTATIVE GAME DATES
| Month |
Game Dates |
| December |
5 • 12 • 19 |
| January |
9 • 16 • 23 • 30 |
| February |
6 • 20 • 27 |
Please Note: Practice and game schedules are subject to change based on enrollment and scheduling needs.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, November 6, 2026
Please register by the deadline so teams and schedules can be organized before the season begins.
TEAM PLACEMENT
To promote balanced competition and a positive experience for all players, specific team and coach requests will not be accepted.
- Requests for specific coaches or teams will not be considered.
- Requests for friends or teammates to be placed together will not be accepted.
- Siblings will be placed on the same team unless a parent or guardian contacts the Recreation Department and specifically requests that they be placed on different teams.
Teams will be organized with the goal of creating a fair and balanced league where all players have the opportunity to learn, compete, and enjoy the season.
GET READY FOR A GREAT SEASON!
Youth basketball is about more than scoring points. It’s about learning new skills, working together, building confidence, making friends, and developing a love for the game.
Players will have the opportunity to practice, compete, learn from their coaches, and experience the excitement of playing organized basketball with their peers.
Grab your basketball, lace up your sneakers, and get ready to learn, play, compete, and have fun!
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026!