Fall Basketball 2022-2023

Basketball drives teamwork, builds leadership skills and enhances confidence, and it's exciting for parents to watch! The YAP Spring Basketball program is designed for children to have fun while learning the fundamentals of basketball, in a safe and encouraging environment.   It's not about winning or loosing, but about how you play the game.

• Registration: Important Dates
  • Registration starts October 19, 2022.
  • Registration closes November 11th, 2022 in preparation for player draft.
    Registrations after 11/11/22 are subject to $35.00 late fee.
  • Late registrations will not be accomodated after November 23rd 2022.
  • Player Draft scheduled November 16th, 2022
  • First basketball game is scheduled for Sunday December 4th, 2022.**
    Basketball Games will be scheduled for Sundays, between 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Calendar
  The YAP Basketball program will begin with the first game scheduled for December 4th, 2022.
  We'll be breaking for Christmas holidays–beginning December 19, 2022 and returning on January 7, 2023.
• Fees & Charges
  
  • Registration fee is $95.00.
  • Late registration after November 11th, 2022 cannot be guaranteed, however in the event a late registration is approved, there will be a $35 additional charge.  Late registrations will not be accomodated after November 23rd 2022.
  • Cancellations prior to November 16th will recieve a full refund. Cancellations after November 16th will result in a $35.00 surcharge.
• Team Placement
  Once player registration is completed, coaches hold a player draft on November 16, 2022 to choose players and organize teams.
  The draft determines how players are assigned to respective teams. Pre-existing teams will not be preserved.  No guarantee of placement accomodations on preferred teams, with the only exception available to volunteer coaching staff.NOTE: Coaches are responsible to notify team members of upcoming practice schedules determined by coach's schedule, court availability and various other factors. Parents should expect to be contacted by respective coaches no later than December 1st.**
• Practices
  Your coach will determine team's practice days / times and then notify team members after draft has been completed and teams assigned.
• Schedule Accomodations
  Once player registration is completed and closed for this sport a draft will be held.
  Only after the draft can YAP coaches and staff inform parents of the practice day(s) for your child's team.
  Practice Days are determined considering volunteer coach's schedule, field availability and various other factors.
  We cannot guarantee accomodations will be available to solve for individual player's previously existing conflicts.Again, keep in mind, in the event cancellations are required after November 11th, there will be a $20 surcharge retained.
• Games
  Teams will be scheduled on Sundays, beginning December 4th.
  Games times will vary according to your child's age group and schedule, and will be 50 minutes in duration.
  All games will be held at St. Lawrence Gym.  Game Dates:
  • 11/16 - PLAYER DRAFT
  • 12/04 - Game 1
  • 12/11 - Game 2
  • 12/18 -  Game 3
  • 1/08 - Game 4
  • 1/15 - Game 5
  • 1/22 - Game 6
  • 1/29 - Game 7
  • 2/05 - Game 8
• Experience
  Previous experience is not necessary. Practices will include basic skills, teamwork drills, and game strategy. Parents are encouraged to work with their children on dribbling, running and techniques learned at practice.
• Teams
  Each team will have approximately 4 to 5 players. Your coach will determine team's practice days / times and then notify team members after draft has been completed and teams assigned.
• Coaching
  We highly encourage all parents to volunteer to coach and/or assistant coach their child’s team. It is a great way to experience what YAP is about, and earn points along the way! No experience is required.
• Age Groups for this Sport
  • U8* (Grades 1st & 2nd): 4-5 players per team, half-court.
  • U10* (Grades 3rd & 4th): 4-5 players per team, half-court.
  • U12* (Grades 5th & 6th): 4-5 players per team, half-court.
  • U14* (Grades 7th & 8th): 4-5 players per team, half-court.
• Uniforms and Equipment**:
  • Jersey (provided by YAP)
  • **Black Shorts (supplied by player)
  • **Water bottle (supplied by player)