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The Development league is designed for kids in grades 1-3 with a focus on skill development over organized play.
Team Placement | Timelines | Equipment | League Play | Register | Questions
TEAM PLACEMENT
All players that sign up for development are placed on a team-- no draft is used since we are not trying to foster a competitive situation. We place kids on teams based on their stated preference for a particular coach, to be on a team with particular players or for a team with players from their school. This type of request should be noted when registering.
NOTE: All players that register for Development will be placed on a team, provided they are registered prior to 15 Nov. Those registering after this deadline will be placed on any available slots. If no slots exist, players will be wait-listed for any potential openings. Players not placed will receive a full refund.
TIMELINES
- mid to late Nov - Team Formations
- late Nov - Team Schedules
- 5 Dec - League start
- 20 Feb weekend - last week of Regular Season
- 27 Feb & 6 Mar weekends - post-season tournament
EQUIPMENT BASICS
All grades use a "junior" ball - 27" or 27.5".
1st & 2nd graders use an 8' basket, 3rd graders are at 9'. Regulation height is 10' (players go to this height in 4th grade).
The league provides team jerseys and basketballs. No other special equipment is needed. If your player has his/her own basketball, they are free to bring it along. Just be sure to put your name on the ball!
LEAGUE PLAY
Teams meet for one 1 1/2 hour session each weekend.
For 1st & 2nd graders, teams play 3-on-3, side to side on the regular court. Teams typically consist of 6 players. The bulk of the session is taken up with skill development drills and other age appropriate activities used to improve the players basketball abilities. The last 20-30 minutes of the session is used for half court scrimmages (coaches are the referees) in order to introduce the players to the practicalities of playing a game.
For 3rd graders, teams play 5-on-5, full-court. Teams typically consist of 8 players. The weekly sessions are typically broken down into 45 minutes instructional, 45 minute scrimmages (coaches are the referees).
Each year in the Development program, more emphasis is placed on scrimmages and organized play in order to ensure the kids are ready to play organized games when they enter 4th grade.
REGISTER
To register to play, please use the "Home" button at the top fo the page, then the "Register Online" link to the left.
QUESTIONS
Please contact the league Commissioner - Vickie Trunnell at
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