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Skill Builders Basketball

November 13, 2023 - February 25, 2024

Skill Builders is The J’s unique approach to youth basketball featuring quality, consistent coaching by knowledgeable coaches; and practices that are run like skill clinics. While individual skill development is stressed in all divisions; there is a greater emphasis on team and game skills beginning in 2
nd grade. While participants are encouraged to come to as many practices as possible to gain the maximum skill development, attendance at all practices is not required.

Program Features Include:
·        Separate boys and girls divisions
·        Sign up individually, but teammate requests accepted
·        J Staff coaches - no parent coaches
·        Age appropriate equipment
·        Games played on weekends

Practice schedules – will be available in mid October

New Registration Process - two options

The J is offering two registration options for the 2023-2024 Winter Skill Builders Basketball Program. Please read carefully to know which option is best for your child.


Option 1: Register through a team code provided by the team organizer.

This option is for those who are a part of a complete or nearly complete team ( teams should have 6-8 players for a Kindergarten- 2nd grade team and 7-10 players for a 3rd grade and older team. J staff may place free agents on those teams that have less than the team maximum). One parent acts as the team organizer and creates a registration for the group. A team code is generated and the organizer sends out the team code to all those who are a part of this team group. Parents will then register using the Team Registration Module for that grade division and enter the team code when asked during the registration process.

Option 2
: Register as a free agent

This option is for those who are registering as an individual or as part of a small group. A small group is up to 5 players for Kindergarten- 2nd grade teams and up to 6 players for 3rd grade and older teams. Small groups will indicate their teammate requests during registration. 

Team Formation – Teams in the Kindergarten through 2nd grade divisions will be limited to 8 players per team and play 4 v 4 games. Beginning with 3rd grade, teams will be limited to 10 players per team and play 5 v 5 games.  While we accept teammate requests, please note that if there is a group of players that want to play together that exceeds the player per team limit of a division, we will split the players up into two teams and then fill out the team with free agents.

DIVISIONS

Kindergarten - Boys Teams of 8 players; games played 4 on 4 on 8' baskets

Kind./1st Grade Girls  Teams of 8 players; games played 4 on 4 on 8' baskets

1st Grade Boys Teams of 8 players; games played 4 on 4 on 8' baskets

2nd Grade Boys  Teams of 8 players; games played 4 on 4 on 8 1/2' baskets

2nd/3rd Grade Girls  Teams of 10 players; games played 5 on 5 on 8 1/2' baskets

3rd Grade Boys   Teams of 10 players; games played 5 on 5 on 9' baskets

4th Grade Boys     Teams of 10 players; games played 5 on 5 on 10' baskets

4th Grade Girls       Teams of 10 players; games played 5 on 5 on 10' baskets

5th/6th Grade Boys    Teams of 10 players; games played 5 on 5 on 10' baskets

5th/6th Grade Girls
     Teams of 10 players; games played 5 on 5 on 10' baskets


SPACE IS LIMITED IN EACH DIVISION

Program Fees:
$185 - Kind - 2nd Grade (with J Member Discount $116)
$190 - 3rd-7th Grade (with J Member Discount $120)


Late Fee: $20 beginning October 23 

Refund Policy: $15 cancellation fee charged up until Oct 23; 50% refund after Oct. 23; NO Refunds after Nov. 13.

Program will NOT meet on Nov. 22-26, Dec. 18 - Jan. 1

**Games for all age divisions will be scheduled on Saturday mornings/afternoons and Sunday afternoons Dec. 16 – 17; Jan. 6 – Feb. 25. Shabbat observance will be respected when assigning game times.

Triple Threat Basketball

October 30, 2023 - February 26, 2024

The Triple Threat program is for those looking for a more competitive option than our Skill Builders program.  The J will form 1-2 teams per grade level. Teams are coached by J staff coaches. Teams play in a local league against other teams from the community.

For the Winter season, teams are formed from those who played on a Triple Threat team in the Fall and from new players who participate in our tryout.  Team formation for the Spring/Summer seasons will take place in March.

Winter Triple Threat Teams and Tryout Schedule (not all players may make a team - all tryouts take place at The J)
 
3rd grade boys Mon, Oct 2 - 7:15-8:30 pm
4th grade boys Thu, Oct 5 - 6-7:15 pm
5th grade boys Thu, Oct 5 - 7:15-8:30 pm
6th grade boys Wed, Oct 4 - 7:15-8:30 pm
7th grade boys Tue, Oct 3 - 7:30-9 pm


Registration for the tryout is required - no fees are collected until after a player has been placed on a team.  Placement notifications and practice schedules will be sent out by the end of the day on October 6.  Practices may be held at The J or offsite at 96th and Lamar.

Program Fees: $450 / $375 with J membership discount
Fees include - league fees, coaching fees and jersey


Jump Start Basketball

December 10, 2023 - February 11, 2024

Pre-Kindergarten 4-5 year old's

This popular program for children entering kindergarten in the Fall is led by J staff.  Children are introduced to the basic skills of basketball using age appropriate learning progressions and equipment. While individual skills are the focus; game playing is introduced as the program progresses.  Parents are asked to help with some of the drills especially during the first few weeks of the program. Jersey & award included.

Program Features Include:
·        J Staff Coaches
·        Introduction to the basic skills of basketball
·        Age appropriate equipment
·        Scrimmage games included as season progresses
·        Sign up individually, but teammate requests accepted

Tuition: $155/ $98 J Member Discount - Includes Jersey
Refund Policy: $15 cancellation fee charged up until Oct 23; 50% refund after Oct. 23; NO Refunds after Nov. 13.
Late Fee: $20 beginning October 23

**Program will meet from Noon to 12:45 pm or 1 pm to 1:45 pm (times rotate each week) on Sunday's starting on Dec. 10 and will end Feb. 11 (make-up games if needed Feb. 18).  Specific team rosters and team schedules will be sent out the week of November 6.  NO programming Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. 


23-24 SkillBuilders Basketball (FREE AGENT)


Jump Start Basketball- 4/5 year olds (FREE AGENT)

Registration closes on 12/01/2023 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 12/10/2023 to 02/11/2024
$155.00