YOUTH BASKETBALL
Basketball will be offered for boys and girls that are currently in grades 1-6.
New this year, Grades 3-6 teams will be grade specific.
Divisions will be as follows:
1st-2nd Grade (no Kindergarten) - 8.5' rims, size 27.5" ball
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1st-2nd Grade is an introductory program that only plays other CWJRD teams. We need to have at least 4 girls per team to separate boys and girls.
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3rd Grade - 9' rims, 28.5" ball
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4th Grade - 9' rims, 28.5" ball
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5th Grade - 10' rims, 28.5" ball
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6th Grade - 10' rims, 28.5" ball
*It is recommended that each player has their own ball to bring to practices. Coaches will have limited supply of basketballs to use at practices.
Practices will begin in November, Games will begin in December this year. The season will end by early March.
Games:
Grades 3-6 are joining the FUEL League this year! This will include teams from Berne Union, Bloom Carroll, Fairfield Christian, Fairfield Union, Liberty Union, Millersport and other surrounding areas. Practices will start in November (day/times based on court availability and coaches' preference) and games will start in December. Teams can expect approximately 8-10 games + end of season tournament. Players will receive a reversible jersey with registration. Games will be held on the weekend, but no schedule can be set until after teams are finalized.
Fee: $100 **Because the FUEL league requires a small entry fee at games, we are lowering your registration by $25 for Grades 3-6. These entry fees go towards offsetting officials costs.
WINTER
Registration: September 1-30
Begin: Late October
Games Begin: December
Season Ends: March
TRIBE/LADY TRIBE BASKETBALL
CWJRD will continue to offer Tribe/Lady Tribe Travel basketball for those seeking a higher competition level. These travel teams participate in the Central Ohio Basketball Association (COBA) and a few additional tournaments throughout the season.
Players will try-out for these grade-based teams in mid-October and must attend Canal Winchester Local Schools. If you are not selected for the travel team, you will be placed on one of the recreational league teams. Tribe basketball is offered for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys and Lady Tribe is offered for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls. Travel basketball indicates a higher level of play; games are within the greater Columbus area. All teams will play on a 10' rim and 28.5" ball.
If you are interested in trying out for a travel team, please indicate so on your registration and tryout information will be sent to you. You will register at the regular fee amount. If you are selected for the travel team, the additional fees will be added to your registration. Practices will start in November. Travel teams can anticipate a 20-30 game season that includes approximately 3 tournaments. Players will receive reversible jersey and shorts and a shooting shirt.
Fee: The fee is dependent on how many tournaments your team chooses to do and also how many players are rostered.
Little Ballers Basketball
Bally Sports Group provides children ages 4-6 years old with a fun and educational first basketball experience! Players are taught the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense and the concept of game play. The curriculum incorporates teaching styles that help this age grouop build an understanding of the skills that are taught by utilizing fun terminology and engaging activities. A positive and encouraging atmosphere is created in which kids learn proper sportsmanship. Each week players participate in developmentally appropriate instruction and a modified, recreational game play. All players should wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Players will receive a team shirt. Basketballs will be provided, however if you'd like to bring your own, please make sure name is on the ball (size 27.5).
Registration Information to come soon!
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