League Information

Divisions

K-2nd Grade Recreational

For players at any skill level who want to play for fun, including beginners. The only division for K - 2nd grade.

PRACTICE: 1x per week.

Teams formed by attending grade school.

GAMES: 1 game a week on Saturdays. 6 games total.

October 26th - December 7th

COST: $60. Reduced and scholarship options are available.

Teams that want to continue playing may register AS A TEAM for the Winter Season.

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3rd-6th Grade 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: 1x per week.

Teams formed by attending grade or middle school.

GAMES: 1 game a week on Saturdays. 7 games total.

October 26th - December 8th

COST: $115. 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.

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3rd-6th Grade 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: 1X per week. An additional practice may be scheduled upon request. Practices will not be scheduled on Monday or Wednesday nights to avoid conflicts with Club games.

GAMES: 1 game a week on Saturdays. 10 games total.

November 16th - February 16th

COST: $155. 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 competitive and Club will receive a discount on their club registration.

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3rd-6th 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" division that allows players to also play in 3rd-6th competitive if they would like more experience.

Coach-formed teams

GAMES: 8 regular season, minimum 1 playoff game on either Monday or Wednesday nights at local middle schools.

November 2nd - February 16th

COST: $1750 per team

***Players who register for HYL Competitive will receive up to $100 on their HYL Competitive Registration.

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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 an exclusive Coaching Clinic ran by Gonzaga, Eastern, and Whitworth coaches to get you prepared for the season. More details coming this fall...

NEW COACHES SIGN UP HERE

RETURNING COACHES SIGN UP HERE

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!

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Notes

Click the link below to view a comprehensive note sheet from the Hooptown
Youth Basketball Clinic.

PDF Link

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!

Download Here

Game Locations