Basketball
2019-2020 Registration Info
Registration Dates:
2nd-7th Grades: September 28th – October 11th
K-1st Grades: November 9th – 27th
*** No late registration will be accepted ***
To Register online click here or the image below:
To register in person:
Homewood Community Center Business Office
1632 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm
Age Groups:
Boy’s Divisions: Kindergarten / 1st Grade / 2nd Grade / 3rd Grade / 4th Grade / 5th Grade / 6th Grade / 7th Grade
Girl’s Divisions: Kindergarten / 1st Grade / 2nd Grade / 3rd Grade / 4th Grade / 5th Grade / 6th Grade
* Divisions are subject to be combined based on levels of participation *
* Kindergarten and 1st Grade divisions subject to Co-ed combinations based on level of participation *
Program Fee:
2nd-7th Grades: $90 Homewood Residents / $180 Non-Residents
Kindergarten & 1st grade: $50 Homewood Residents / $100 Non-Residents
Rules
2018-2019 – Basketball Rules
Homewood Youth Basketball Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If my child does not make the 7th grade team will they still have time to register?
A: Yes, registration for these age divisions will remain open until after tryouts.
Q: When and where are Evaluations?
A: All evaluations will be held at the TBA – TBA
– 2nd Grade Boys – TBA
– 3rd Grade Boys – TBA
– 4th & 5th Grade Boys – TBA
– 6th & 7th Grade Boys – TBA
– 2nd & 3rd Grade Girls – TBA
– 4th & 5th Grade Girls – TBA
– 6th Grade Girls – TBA
– Kindergarten and 1st Grade Divisions – No Evaluations
Q: Is placement on a team guaranteed?
A: Yes, as long as you register your child before the registration deadline.
Q: Can my child play in a higher age group?
A1: Contact: Matt Collins (Boys Divisions)
A1: Contact: Matt Collins (Girls Divisions)
*see below for contact information*
Q: What size basketball does each grade division use?
A: 27.5 youth size / 28.5 women’s size / 29.5 men’s size
– Kindergarten – 27.5
– 1st Grade – 27.5
– 2nd Grade Boys – 28.5
– 3rd Grade Boys – 28.5
– 4th Grade Boys – 28.5
– 5th Grade Boys – 28.5
– 6th & 7th Grade Boys – 29.5
– 2nd & 3rd Grade Girls – 28.5
– 4th & 5th Grade Girls – 28.5
– 6th & 7th Grade Girls – 28.5
Q: When will practices begin and where do they take place?
A1: (2nd-7th grade teams) Most teams will begin practice the first week of November 2019. Teams typically practice once or twice a week on weeknights at the Homewood Community Center, Lee Center, Edgewood Elementary, Hall-Kent Elementary, Shades Cahaba Elementary, or Homewood Middle School. Your child’s coach will contact you with the specific location, date, and time. The younger age groups are encouraged to practice during the earliest available time frame.
A2: (Kindergarten & 1st Grade – Developmental Leagues) will begin the first week of January 2020. These age groups will not have a scheduled practice during the week. Instead, they will have a 30 minute practice on Saturdays followed immediately by a game; game/practice locations TBA.
Q: When do the league games begin?
A1: 2nd-7th grade games will begin on or around the first weekend of December 2019. Actual start dates will depend on registrations and gym availability.
A2: Kindergarten & 1st Grade league games will begin January 2020.
Q: When are the games played?
A1: Mostly Saturdays during the regular season games depending on gym availability games could be played between 9am – 5pm. We may play a few weeknight games this season depending on gym availability.
A2: During the end of the season tournament there is a chance that some games could be scheduled during the week.
Q: How long is the Youth Basketball season?
A1: (2nd– 7th grade) the season usually begins in early November and runs through late February.
A2: (Kindergarten & 1st grade) 8 weeks – early January thru late February.
Q: What does the registration fee cover?
A: Jersey, shorts, referees and awards for teams finishing in 1st and 2nd place. All K-1st graders playing in the coed developmental league will receive an award.
Q: What type of shoes does my child need?
A: We prefer high top basketball shoes.
Q: Does this league travel to play games?
A: Our goal is for enough girls and boys to register so that we can have enough teams in each age group so that teams do not have to travel to play games. However in past years, sometimes the girl’s teams have had to travel to Vestavia and/or Trussville. 7th grade boys may also travel at times.
Q: How can we help so that we don’t have to travel to play games?
A: Recruit children to play (especially girls).
Q: I would like to be a Head Coach or an Assistant Coach, What do I need to do?
A1: Contact – Matt Collins
A2: While registering your child online be sure to check on his/her form that you would like to coach.
Q: Who do I contact if I would like more information about OTM (Over the Mountain) basketball league?
A: Jakob Stephens – jakob.stephens@homewoodal.org
Q: I have a question that is not addressed above. What should I do?
A: see contact information below
For additional league information please contact:
2nd – 7th Grade Boys Questions: Matt Collins @ matt.collins@homewoodal.org (or) 332-6713
2nd-6th Girls / Kindergarten & 1st Grade Questions: Matt Collins @ Matt.collins@homewoodal.org (or) 332-6713
Athletic Coordinator: Jakob Stephens: 332-6709 (or) jakob.stephens@homewoodal.org