League Information
General Information
Portsmouth Youth Basketball (PYB) was formed in 2007 with the goal of teaching fundamental basketball skills to boys and girls, grades 2nd – 8th, in a positive environment of teamwork and sportsmanship. The program will run from late November through early March, with no games or practices running the weeks of the town of Portsmouth school vacation.
For the 2011-2012 season Portsmouth Youth Basketball will consist of four divisions. Each division is formed based on grade level (not age). A skills evaluation will “jump start” the season to evaluate each player's skill level. The teams will then be formed based on the result of the skills evaluation. The skills evaluation is not a “try-out”, it is a tool to help PYB balance the skill level of players within each team.
Rookies (2nd Grade): The Rookies division is co-ed with an emphasis on basic basketball fundamentals. Teams will practice one evening during the week for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and play one game on Saturday. The Rookies division will play on lowered rims to help achieve the perfect shot technique.
NCAA (Grades 3rd & 4th): The NCAA division will be divided into gender specific teams. Both the boy and girl teams will practice one evening during the week for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and play one game on Saturday.
Jr. NBA (Grades 5th & 6th): The Jr. NBA will be divided into gender specific teams. Both the boy and girl teams will practice one evening during the week for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and play one game on Saturday.
NBA (Grades 7th & 8th): The NBA division will be divided into gender specific teams. Both the boy and girl teams will practice one evening during the week for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and play one game on Saturday.
The primary communication method to get information to you from PYB will be by e-mail. When registering your child, please be certain to provide an accurate and up to date e-mail address so you can receive the most up to date information.
Registration
The registration fee for the 2011-2012 season is $100 for all divisions. Each division can accommodate only 100 players, so please sign your player up as soon as possible. Please note, for families with two or more players the registration fees will be as follows with a family maximum registration fee of $225.
1st Player: $100
2nd Player: $75
3rd Player: $50
4th Player: Free
On-line registration closes Saturday, November 5th.
All registration for PYB must be completed by using the on-line registration feature. Please locate the menu option “Registration” from the left menu or follow the link to the right - Register On-Line. If you need technical assistance or do not own a credit card or debit card, please contact PYB.
Each player must have a completed and paid registration prior to the start of the season. In addition, all medical release information must be completed on the registration form (one per child) prior to the player participating in the skills evaluation week.
Please contact PYB with any questions regarding the on-line registration process or to obtain more information about the league and registration.
Fees & Equipment
Each player will be issued a game jersey for the season to be worn for games and practices. In addition, each player registered in PYB will be eligible to compete in a skills competition at the end of the season or playoffs depending on the division they participate in (more information to follow). PYB registration fees also help to offset costs associated with facilities, equipment, insurance and officials.
Please have your child bring a basketball (please see size chart below), water bottle, dress in comfortable gym clothing and wear basketball sneakers.
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Division |
Basketball Size
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Rookies (2nd Grade) |
28.5 Intermediate Basketball |
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NCAA (Grades 3 & 4) |
28.5 Intermediate Basketball |
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Jr. NBA (Grades 5 & 6) |
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Boys
|
Regulation Size Basketball |
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Girls
|
28.5 Intermediate Basketball |
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NBA (Grades 7 & 8) |
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Boys
|
Regulation Size Basketball |
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Girls
|
28.5 Intermediate Basketball |
Important Dates
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Registration Opens |
Monday, October 1st |
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Registration Closes |
Saturday, November 5th |
Skills Evaluation
(Portsmouth High School New Gym; Times to be Determined) |
Saturday, November 12th |
Player Draft
|
Week of November 14th
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Coaches Clinic |
Saturday, November 19th |
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League Practices & Game Play |
November 28th - March 3rd
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Picture Day |
January 25th, 26th & 28th |
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Skills Competition & Playoffs |
Skills Competition: March 3rd
Playoffs: March 3rd - March 10th
Championship Saturday: March 10th |
Practices & Games
Each team in all divisions will have one practice per week lasting for approximately between 1 and 1½ hours and will play in one game on Saturday. Schedules with practice information, game times and gym locations will be provided to the players upon team selection.
Gym Locations
Gym locations for practices and games will include the Portsmouth High School Gyms and The Pennfield School. Due to limited gym space, these locations and practice length may change due to scheduling constraints. Once a schedule is finalized, you will be notified of your gym location for practices and games.
Volunteer Opportunities
PYB relies on the enthusiastic participation of many volunteers to assist in coaching and managing each team. If you have a love for the game of basketball and enjoy working with young people, PYB requires each coach and volunteer to complete a Background Check Form. PYB is looking for experienced coaches, but will also provide coaching resources and training to dedicated volunteers.
Not a coach? PYB is looking for volunteers to help in all aspects of the league. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please complete the Background Check Form and e-mail PYB at info@portsmouthyouthbasketball.com and a member of the PYB Board will contact you.
Team Pictures
Pictures will be scheduled for the 2011-2012 Season during the month of January. Photo schedules will be posted mid-January and all photos will be delivered to the player via mail when the order is complete.
Contributions & Donations
PYB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of basketball to the youth of Portsmouth. Contributions and donations are vital to insure the success of PYB and offset costs associated with facilities, equipment, insurance and officials. If you are interested in contributing a donation to PYB, please contact a member of our board or complete the PYB Donation Form. Thank you for your support, it will enable PYB to provide a program accessible to everyone.