Youth Basketball Program Registration begins March 14

Registration for the city’s Summer Junior Basketball League begins Friday, March 14 in Minsky Gym.  It starts at 9 a.m. and continues until divisions are filled. The league is open to boys and girls ages 6 through 17. 

Team competition will begin Saturday April 10, for boys middle, upper and varsity divisions and Saturday April 17, for all other divisions.  Children who are 6 and 7 years old will be given instructional sessions instead of team play.

Cost

The cost is $64.70 per child for team play. A second child from the same family costs $59.70 and a third costs $54.70. To enroll in instructional sessions, the cost is $47.50 per child.

Tryouts:

Varsity Boys ages 16-17 – Wednesday April 2, 6 p.m.

Upper Boys ages 14-15 – Friday April 4, 6 p.m.

Middle Boys ages 12-13 – Saturday April 5, 11:30 a.m.

Lower Boys ages 10 -11 – Saturday April 5, 8:30 a.m.

PeeWee Boys ages 8-9 – Monday April 7, 6 p.m.

PeeWee Girls ages 8,9 & 10 – Wednesday April 9, 6 p.m.

Lower Girls ages 11-12 – Friday April 11, 6 p.m.

Middle Girls ages 13-16 – Saturday April 12, 9 p.m.

Instructional classes will begin Saturday April 24 at 8 a.m.

Click here for an application.  Click here for the 2008 league rules.

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q:  When do participants play?

A: The summer league will begin in May and continue through August.

Q: How are teams selected?

A: Participants will be evaluated by coaches and drafted onto teams during

tryouts. Players do not return to the same team each year. However, the same

coach may draft them again. Any player who does not attend the draft will be placed on a team by blind draw unless the League Director or coaching staff has already verified their ability. All children on the waiting list should attend the draft for evaluation and placement at a later date should an opening arise.

Q: What about uniforms?

A: All players will get jerseys depicting their individual team. The players will keep their jerseys and be responsible to have them for all games, or teams will receive a uniform technical at the start of the game.  Jerseys should not be altered in any way.  Jerseys run small, so if unsure, choose the next size larger.

Q: Does the city check coaches in the league?

A: The city runs an extensive background check on all coaches, who must be certified through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA).

Q: Jewelry?

A: No jewelry will be permitted during the game.

Q: Practices?

There will be pre-season practices at the Minsky Gym during the season.  There will be a limited number of practice times in the gym, but Skate City will also be available.  Coaches will schedule all practices the Monday of that week through the League Director.         

Volunteers are needed to coach and assist as team parents.  Minsky Gym is in Whispering Pines Park on Darwin Boulevard, one block east of Port St. Lucie Boulevard.  For more details, contact call (772) 344-4144 or e-mail: rdisangro@cityofpsl.com.

For more information, contact:
Ron DiSangro
Recreation Leader
City of Port St. Lucie
(772) 344-4144