YOUTH BASKETBALL

Basketball will be offered for both boys and girls that are currently in grades 1-6.

Divisions will be as follows:

1st & 2nd Grade (no Kindergarten) - 8' rims, size 27.5" ball

3rd & 4th Grade - 9' rims, 28.5" ball

5th & 6th Grade - 10' rims, 28.5" ball

Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays and practices are coach dependent.

**JR High basketball will be offered in the Spring of 2023. See below for more details!

WINTER

Registration: August 1-September 30

Begin: Mid November

Games Begin: January

Season Ends: March

DIVISIONS

GRADES 1-2

Grades 1-2 will practice at the elementary schools on days selected by the coach.

Only CW teams play in this age division.

Players will use 8' rims and a size 27.5" ball

Players will receive a reversible jersey with registration.

GRADES 3-4

Games will be played mainly on Sunday afternoons, with Saturday games when playing in other venues.

Grades 3-6 play HYAA and GYAA/Groveport Rec. both at home and away.

Practices start after Thanksgiving (day/times based on court availability and coach preference) and games will start in January.

Teams can expect approximately 8 games + tournament.

Players will receive a reversible jersey with registration. Grades 3-4 will play on 9' rims with a 28.5" ball.

GRADES 5-6

Games will be played mainly on Sunday afternoons, with Saturday games when playing in other venues.

Grades 3-6 play HYAA and GYAA/Groveport Rec. both at home and away.

Practices start after Thanksgiving (day/times based on court availability and coach preference) and games will start in January.

Teams can expect approximately 8 games + tournament.

Players will receive a reversible jersey with registration. Grades 5-6 will play on 10' rims with a 28.5" ball.

TRIBE

CWJRD will continue to offer Tribe/Lady Tribe Travel basketball for those seeking a higher competition level.

Tribe/Lady Tribe participates in the Central Ohio Basketball Association (COBA) and a few additional tournaments throughout the season based on each individual team.

All teams will play on a 10' rim and 28.5" ball.

See below for more information on Tribe and Lady Tribe basketball!

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 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: $400 (total - $290 added to account upon accepting spot on team)