Competitive Basketball

The FYBA Competitive Basketball Program is designed for players seeking a higher level of basketball competition and advanced skill development. Participants are selected through a tryout process and placed on teams based on skill level, competitive balance, and developmental readiness.

The program emphasizes advanced basketball instruction, team concepts, higher-level gameplay, and preparation for middle school, high school, and future levels of competition. Participation typically requires a greater commitment, including more frequent practices, local travel, and regional tournament play..

Registration

• Registration typically opens early July and runs through the end of August.

Scholarships

• Limited scholarships are available. 

Tryouts

• Are held in September.

Length of Season

• Practices start in October
• Tournaments typically start the first weekend in November and run through March. 

Practices

• Typically 2 practices a week
• Practices days will range and can include Wednesdays and Fridays
• The start times are the preference of the head coach.
• Most teams usually start at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm or 7:30pm.
• But all teams could have an occasional 8pm start.

Games

• Teams play in weekend tournaments over the season. 
• Tournaments are typical local, however there could be an occasional overnight stay.
• The final tournament will be the State Tournament.

Volunteer Requirements

• Each family is asked to fulfill (2) volunteer shifts regardless of number of registered players in a household
• Each family must provide a $400 volunteer check to be collected at tryouts.
• Only 1 check per household is required.
• Players cannot participate until the volunteer check has been received.
•  Checks will only be cashed at the end of season if volunteer shifts have not been completed.

Uniform

• Required Items
• Jersey
• Shorts
• Practice Jersey
• Jersey Numbers
• Players who participated in the program during the previous season will retain their jersey number.
• Players who did not participate in the previous season will be assigned a jersey number.
• Jersey number requests are not accepted.. 

Basketball Sizes

• Girls and boys in 3rd and 4th grade use a 27.5 ball.
• Girls 5th grade and up and boys 5th and 6th grade use a 28.5 ball.
• Boys 7th and 8th grade use a men's regulation size ball 29.5.

• Develop players at a higher competitive level based on ability
• Improve advanced basketball skills and game understanding
• Prepare athletes for middle school, high school, and future competitive play
• Provide structured coaching and consistent development standards
• Compete against stronger regional competition
• Foster accountability, commitment, discipline, and teamwork
• Build team strategy, execution, and competitive resilience

• To have an enjoyable basketball season
• To develop personal confidence and self-esteem
• To enhance basketball fundamentals and overall athletic skills
• To understand the value of teamwork and shared goals
• To demonstrate sportsmanship, respect, and positive behavior