YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES

Join our organized youth basketball league that grows with your child. Each year players are introduced to new rules and pieces of the game to ensure success and aid in the development of all players in the league.

Kindergarten - 6th Grade Registration & Evaluation Details

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Boys & Girls: REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Monday, November 1.

3rd - 6th Grade Boys & Girls: REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Monday, October 11.

All players (Boys - 4^th Grade & up + Girls 3^rd & up) must attend only one of the player evaluation (not a tryout) days.

Player Evaluation Days (Boys 4th-6^th Grades & Girls 3^rd – 6^th Grades)

Sunday, October 24	OR	Monday, October 25
2:00p – 3rd & 4th Grade Girls		5:30p – 3rd & 4th Grade Girls
3:00p – 4th Grade Boys		6:30p – 4th Grade Boys
4:00p – 5th & 6th Grade Girls		7:30p – 5th & 6th Grade Girls
5:00p – 5th & 6th Grade Boys		8:30p – 5th & 6th Grade Boys

All Player evaluations will take place at the Rec Center Gymnasium (12015 Mill Street Huntley 60142)
Players will run through basic basketball drills and scrimmage at the end. Player evaluations should last between 30-45 minutes per group depending on the size of the group.

7th & 8th Grade Registration & Evaluation Details

7^th & 8^th Grade Boys & Girls: REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Monday, November 1.

All players must attend the player evaluation day.

Player Evaluation Day (Boys 7^th & 8^th Grades & Girls 7^th & 8^th Grades)

Sunday, November 14

5:00p – 7th & 8th Grade Boys

6:30p – 7th & 8th Grade Girls

All Player evaluations will take place at the Rec Center Gymnasium (12015 Mill Street Huntley 60142)
Players will run through basic basketball drills and scrimmage at the end. Player evaluations should last between 30-45 minutes per group depending on the size of the group.

Volunteer coaches are needed at every level. To register and become a volunteer coach please complete the form under "coaching" here.

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General Info

League Rules
1st/2nd Grade
3rd Grade Boys & 3rd/4th Grade Girls
4th Grade Boys
5th/6th Grade Boys & Girls
7th/8th Grade Boys & Girls
"Rules Quick Sheet"

Kindergarten

The Kindergarten League is a great introduction to the sport of basketball. All meetings will take place on Saturdays. The first 2 meetings will be dedicated entirely to skill development. After that each meeting will have skill development along with a scrimmage with another team in the program with coaches acting as the referees.

1^st & 2^nd Grade

Players will play with lower rims (8 ft.) and use a smaller basketball (Junior) promote confidence and success with every participant. Learning the basic skills of basketball, teamwork and fun are the focus for this program.

3^rd & 4^th Grade

Grades will be split by boys and girls. 3^rd/4^th Grade Girls will play at 9 ft. rims, while 4^th Grade Boys will play at 10 ft. rims. Grades will be split by boys and girls. A Junior Size (27.5”) ball will be used. More game rules are enforced during scrimmages so the kids can get a better understanding of the game rules to help prepare them for older divisions. Basics skills, rules of the game, teamwork and fun are the focus for this program.

5^th - 8^th Grade

Grades will be split by boys and girls. This program uses 10 ft rims and a Intermediate 28.5 size or official size (7^th/8^th Boys only) basketball and will have little restrictions when playing the game. Further skill development to help players succeed with the sport and fun will be the focus of this program.

Junior Red Raiders Travel Basketball

Tryout to play competitive basketball through Huntley Park District’s Junior Red Raider feeder program. Designed for 5^th – 8^th Grade Boys & Girls who reside in Huntley School District 158.

The season runs approximately from October through Mid-March. Teams will receive 2 practices a week & play approximately 15 games. Cost per player is ^$650 plus additional costs for uniforms of approximately ^$150. Payment can be made in full or spread out over 3 payments (^$250/^$200/^$200).

TRYOUT INFORMATION
Two (2) tryout dates will be offered for every level. Players interested in trying out must pre-register. There is no cost to tryout. Players are encouraged to attend both tryout dates for their grade level. To be eligible to be chosen for a team, players must attend at least one (1) tryout date. Specific Tryout information & how to register for tryouts will be posted by Mid-August and can be found here.

*** Volunteer coaches are needed for teams. Indicate when registering your child for tryouts if you’re interested.***

TRYOUT RESULTS

5th Grade Girls