White River Sports Youth Basketball
Our youth basketball program, is heading into its 7th Season, and we have every reason to believe the the 20010-2011 season will be the best we have ever had. We have expanded to two gyms, utilizing both White River Christian Church and White River Elementary, and are excited about what changes will come as we continue to grow.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When is the season?
Mid-November through February | Schedule
How long is the season?
Nine to 10 weeks
How many games and how long are they?
Currently, our season is seven games long and each game takes approximately one hour to play.
What is the duration and frequency of practices?
Practices are currently one hour long, once a week.
When and how do we register?
Registration can be done online, in person or by the mail and begins in late-September, ending in mid-November. Register Now
How old does my child have to be to participate?
WRS is a grade-based program, not an age-based program. We offer leagues from kindergarten through sixth grade for both boys and girls. Operating off of our fiscal calendar which runs from August - July, a boy/girl must be in Kindergarten during the season in which they are playing to participate.
What is the registration cost? What does it include? What do I need to buy?
Your registration fee of $68, includes a team jersey, t-shirt, and more. All team equipment for practice and games in regard to balls, wrist-bands (for defensive guarding purposes), cones, practice jerseys (pennies), etc., is provided by the league. Shorts are sold as an option for additional $12. Players will need to have their own athletic shoes, though basketball-specific shoes are recommended, not required.
What are the game rules?
For the most part, the game rules are the same has high school basketball, but are tailored to be age and skill level appropriate.
Do we have to be members of the church?
Participants in the league are not required to be members of White River Christian Church or of any church. The league is designed as a community league open to anyone, regardless of church affiliation.
Do you keep standings?
We do not keep standings. We do not have a tournament at the end of the season. The league is designed to teach and emphasize fundamentally sound basketball and provide players the opportunity to compete without the added pressure of standings and/or championships.
Can I coach in the league?
Anyone is eligible to apply to coach in the league, however, we do complete background checks on all coaching applicants and reserve the right to accept or decline coaches on the basis of our discretion. Learn More >>
