School Leagues
K-2nd Grade School Recreational
For players at any skill level who want to play for fun, including beginners. The only division for K - 2nd grade.
PRACTICE: 1 x 1 hour practice per week. Practices start week of 19-23 October
Teams formed by attending elementary school.
GAMES: 1 game a week on Saturdays. 6 games total.
October 31st - December 12th
COST: $65. Reduced and scholarship options are available.
Teams that want to continue playing may register AS A TEAM in the Winter Season begining in January.
3rd-6th Grade School Recreational
For players at any skill level who want to play for fun, including beginners. 3rd-6th grade recreational teams will end the season with a Final Four tournament.
PRACTICE: 1 x 1 hour practice per week. Practices start week of 19-23 October.
Teams formed by attending elementary or middle school.
GAMES: 1 game a week on Saturdays. 7 games total (5 Regular Season games and 2 x STCU Final Four Games).
October 31st - December 12th&13th*
*December 12th&13th is the season ending STCU Final Four weekend. Teams will have one game Saturday and one game Sunday to finish out the year!
COST: $120. Reduced and scholarship options are available.
3rd-6th Grade school Competitive
For the player that has prior team basketball experience, better than average skills for his/her grade level, understand the rules, is looking to play a longer season and be on a skilled team from other players within their future high school boundary.
Teams are formed by feeder HS boundaries along with input from coaches and HS volunteers.
PRACTICE: 1 x 1.5 hours practice a week coordinated by HYL. Practices start week of November 9th-13th. Any additional practice coordination is up to the coach.
GAMES:Â School Competitive teams play 3 x Jamboree scrimmages and 7 games (3 x regular season games + 2 HYL/MLK Tournament games + 2 x Final Four games)
3rd-6th Grade Season - Jamboree Scrimmages November 21; Regular season begin January 9th.
COST: $160. Reduced and scholarship options are available.
All 3rd-6th grade teams have the option to register as a team for tournaments. HYL will not schedule league games during tournament dates. Players who play in both HYL School Competitive and HYL Club will receive a discount on their club registration.
3rd-8th GRADE CLUB
For the teams that are already established and have a coach - similar format to a typical AAU league. This is an "advanced competitive" league that allows players to also play in 3rd-8th competitive if they would like more experience.
(New this year: 7th and 8th Grade School Based Teams will participate in the 7th and 8th Grade Club league - click the Learn More link below to see the new division structure for 7th and 8th Grade to provid the most competitive games each week).
Coach-formed and coach or team reprentative registered teams
GAMES: 10 Total Games (8 x regular season, and 2 x Final Four playoff games)
5th-6th Grade Boys- Games on Wednesday nights at the HUB Sports Facility and local middle schools. Season runs October 28th - January 10th
All Girls Divisions, 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th Grade Boys Division - Games on Saturdays at either the Warehouse or a local middle school. Season runs October 31st - January 10th.
COST: $1750 per team
***Players who register for HYL Competitive will receive up to $100 on their HYL Competitive Registration.
HYL Schedule 26-27 season
Interested in coaching?
Coaches are the backbone of our league! We rely on over 400 volunteer coaches to help teach and grow the game of basketball. Like signing up to play, we accept anyone wanting to coach. HYL provides coaching resources and tools to assist with the management of the season. More details coming this fall...
SIGN UP TO COACH: Registration Link
SPORTSMANSHIP POLICIES
Participant Conduct:Â The Hooptown Youth League staff and officials reserve the right to eject any player, coach, official, or spectator from a facility for objectionable behavior.
Referee Complaints – Coaches: Please address any officiating disputes in a professional manner with your gym’s designated Supervisor. Be a role model for your players and address the situation with respect and grace.
Parents:Â If you have an issue with a referee, you must direct it through your coach.
Coaching Resources
HomeCourt App
An interactive basketball app. Can be used as a team or by individuals. Create games and challenges for your players to work on their game outside of practice!
Notes
Click the link below to view a comprehensive note sheet from the Hooptown
Youth Basketball Clinic.
Jr. NBA App
Click the link below to download the Jr. NBA App. Includes resources for
coaches at all levels. Practice plans, instructional videos, and more!
Game Locations
Centennial Middle School - 915 N Ella Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
Chase Middle School - 4747 E 37th Ave, Spokane, WA 99223
East Valley Middle School - 4920 N Progress Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Evergreen Middle School - 14221 E 16th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99037
Flett Middle School - 4800 Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Garry Middle School - 725 E Joseph Ave, Spokane, WA 99208
North Pines Middle School - 701 N Pines Rd, Spokane, WA 99206
Salk Middle School - 6411 N Alberta St, Spokane, WA 99208
Selkrik Middle School - 1409 N Harvest Pkwy, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Shaw Middle School - 4106 N Cook St, Spokane, WA 99207
The Warehouse - 800 N Hamilton St, Spokane, WA 99202
Yasuhara Middle School - 2701 N Perry St, Spokane, WA