Starting in Kindergarten - 6th grade. Players will learn the basics of basketball, have fun participating in the game, experience competition, with options to continue playing in the winter.
School Recreational
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade:
Register as an individual on the HYL SportsEngine registration site.
Team Formation:
- Teams are formed based on the players attending grade school.
- We encourage parents to coordinate teams among classmates and find volunteer coaches to lead the team.
Practice: 1 x week at the teams attending or nearby grade school.
Games: K-2 Recreational teams will have 6 x scheduled games during the season.
Game Play: K-2 Recreational teams use the 27.5 (Size 5) basketball and play on 8 foot hoops. (Click the link for complete Game Rules)
Price: $75. Discounted price option is available.
Important Dates:
July 15: Registration Open
September 15: Registration Closes
October 18: Coaches Meeting and Jersey Distribution
October 19-23: Practices Begin
October 31: Game Day 1
November 7: Game Day 2
November 14: Game Day 3
November 21: Game Day 4
December 5: Game Day 5
December 12: Game Day 6 (Final Game Week)
Additional Information:
- Due to scheduling complexities, some teams will be required to play one double header during the season. If a team is scheduled for a doubleheader, they will also have a Game Week that they will not have a game.
School Recreational
3rd - 6th Grade:
Register as an individual on the HYL SportsEngine registration site.
Team Formation:
- Teams are formed based on the players attending grade school.
- We encourage parents to coordinate teams among classmates and find volunteer coaches to lead the team.
Practice: 1 x week at the teams attending or nearby grade school.
Games: 3rd-6th Grade Recreational play 7 Games (5 x Regular Season and 2 x Final Four games)
Game Play: 3rd Grade Recreational teams use the 27.5 (Size 5) basketball and play 10 foot hoops. 4th-6th Grade School Recreational teams use 28.5 (Size 6) basketballs and play on 10 foot hoops. (Click the link for complete Game Rules)
Price: $130. Discounted price option is available.
Important Dates:
July 15: Registration Open
September 15: Registration Closes
October 18: Coaches Meeting and Jersey Distribution
October 19-23: Practices Begin
October 31: Game Day 1
November 7: Game Day 2
November 14: Game Day 3
November 21: Game Day 4
December 5: Game Day 5
December 9: Final Four Brackets Posted
December 12/13: 3rd-6th Grade School Recreational season concludes with 2 x Final Four Games on Saturday and Sunday (Game Day 6/7)
Additional Information:
-Every team is guaranteed two Final Four games no matter their win loss records during the season. Final Four brackets are based on the teams’ regular season records with teams matched up against opponent with similar records and skill levels to provide the most competitive and enjoyable
games to finish the season.
-Due to scheduling complexities, some teams will be required to play one double header during the season. If a team is scheduled for a doubleheader, they will also have a Game Day that they will not have a game.