Winter Basketball (K-12th Grade)

Register on-line here

Note: Late Registration for 3rd-8th grade basketball is closed on-line and now must be done in person at the KIDSPORTS office on a space available basis with a $10 late fee.

Kindergarten-2nd Grade Winter Basketball Clinic Series -
($45) Deadline Jan. 4th
A new and exciting introduction to basketball basics. K-2nd graders will run through age-appropriate games and drills. We lower the basket and play with smaller balls. The camp will consist of four 55 minute sessions. One session will be conducted per week. Every child will receive a t-shirt. Sessions begin in January. Registration deadline is Jan. 4, 2013.The K-2 Series will again be hosted by former Oregon Basketball Star AD Smith and former NCU All American and current NEHS Varsity Girls Coach Burdy Smith.
The K-2nd Grade Clinic Series will be held at Meadow View School in Eugene on Jan 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th in the mornings. Kinders will go from 9am-9:50am, and 1st-2nd graders will go 10am-10:50am.


1st & 2nd Grade Basketball Extended Season
($275/team)
Teams that play in the 1st-2nd grade fall basketball season can continue on to play 6 more games in January and February. Turn in this registration form with your $275 team fee by December 14th.

3rd-4th Grade Basketball ($95) Deadline Dec. 7th

This is an introduction to the fundamentals of basketball, modified for entry level participants. Schools with enough players to divide into multiple teams will be split evenly in the 3rd grade and by skill in the 4th grade. Each team will play eight regular season games. And each team will have the option to enter the end of season tournament for an additional team fee. Each game consists of eight periods of five minutes. 8'6" baskets and 9' free throw lines.

5th Grade Basketball ($120) Deadline Dec. 7th (READ MORE HERE ABOUT THE 5th GRADE PROGRAM)

This level introduces players to the skills and strategies of basketball. Schools with enough players to have multiple teams will divide players by skill level. Each team will play eight regular season games + a pre-season seeding jamboree + post-season tournament all included in the registration price. Games will consist of seven minute quarters. Zone defense, full court pressing and three point baskets are allowed. 10' baskets and 12' free throw lines.

Middle School Basketball (6th-8th Grade) ($120) Boys Deadline Nov. 16th, Girls Deadline Dec. 7th (YOU MUST READ MORE HERE ABOUT THE 6th-8th GRADE PROGRAM and the team formation process)

6th-8th grade GIRLS Team Formation Practice SCHEDULES HERE

Players are introduced to a higher level of basketball with increased defensive pressure. Schools generally have enough players to divide into three skill levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze). Teams play eight regular season games + a pre-season seeding jamboree + post-season tournament all included in the registration price. Teams play seven minute quarters. Zone defense, full court pressing and three point baskets are allowed in all middle school games. Also, 7th and 8th GRADE GIRLS WILL COMBINE TOGETHER TO MAKE TEAMS IN EACH AREA.

Winter High School Basketball (9th-12th Grade) ($65/player fee)
(READ THE IMPORTANT GAME AND SEASON INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS HERE)

This program is designed for young adults not on a high school interscholastic basketball team. Games run January - March. Registration deadline has been extended to Jan. 3rd. Open to any boy or girl attending high school in the Eugene/Springfield/Pleasant Hill area. All teams play ten games on regulation courts. NO PRACTICE TIMES WILL BE ASSIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS.

This year, KIDSPORTS has adopted new coaching and registration requirements for high school basketball, so please read carefully before signing up.

  • · If you want to play KIDSPORTS High School Basketball you must first have a coach who is 21 years of age or older. The coach must register as a coach and complete all KIDSPORTS Coach Certification requirements. (see coach to do list) Coaches must commit to attending ALL league games scheduled for your team. You may recruit as well an assistant coach (21 years or older) to attend league games that the Head Coach cannot attend. A registered coach must be present on the bench for ALL games.

Coaching Requirements:

  • · To coach or be an assistant coach of a KIDSPORTS High School Basketball Team, you must register as a coach (see coach to do list) and comply with all KIDSPORTS Coach Certification requirements.
  • · As the coach of the High School Basketball team, you must attend the KIDSPORTS Basketball Coaches Meeting to be held at the South Eugene High School Cafeteria on Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 at 6pm.
  • · At the January 8th meeting you will be required to show picture ID in the form of a driver's license or another form of official photo ID. As a coach, you will need to present this official photo ID at ALL games in order to coach your team. If you or the assistant coach cannot make the game, or you do not have your official photo ID with you at the game, the game will not be played.

Playing Requirements:

  • · KIDSPORTS WILL NOT FORM teams; you will only be able to sign up for a designated team that has a registered coach.
  • · Once you know the team and/or coach, you must register on line as an individual here
    · Individual registration fee is $65.00. Scholarships are not available.
  • · If you do not have a designated team/coach, you will not be able to register.
  • · All registrants will be asked to sign a player code of conduct prior to their first league game
  • · KIDSPORTS will issue all registered individuals on a team a uniform t-shirt of which MUST be worn as is and unaltered for all games. If you do not have the issued KIDSPORTS uniform, you will not play.



Note for teams entering KIDSPORTS End of Season Tournaments:

  • · Only KIDSPORTS officially rostered regular season teams are eligible for tournament play.
  • · As a reminder and as stated in 2.04 of the KIDSPORTS Program and Coach Handbook: Tournament play requires that coaches play only athletes on their official roster in KIDSPORTS' regular season games and official tournaments.
  • · Any use of a non - rostered player (even if they are officially rostered on another KIDSPORTS team) is a severe breach of ethics and is grounds for immediate dismissal and game forfeiture. There is never a permissible reason to use a player that is not on the roster. If the coach has any questions he/she should speak with the KIDSPORTS Sports Manager.
  • · Coaches please make sure you are registering for the tournament with your official regular season roster. Lineup cards are required for tournament play.
 
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Important Dates

Important Dates (3rd-5th Grade)

Registration Deadline.......Dec. 7
Practice begins................Dec. 17
Regular Season...Jan. 19 - Mar. 10
Jamboree...................Jan. 11-13
KIDS Classic Tourn.......Mar. 15-17

Important Dates (6th-8th BOYS)

Registration Deadline.......Nov. 16
Practice begins(6th-8th gr)..Nov. 26
Regular Season...Jan. 12 - Mar. 3
Jamboree......................Dec. 14-16
KIDS Classic Tourn.......Mar. 8-10

Important Dates (6th-8th GIRLS)

Registration Deadline.......Dec. 7
Practice begins................Dec. 17
Regular Season...Jan. 19 - Mar. 10
Jamboree...................Jan. 11-13
KIDS Classic Tourn.......Mar. 15-17