Basketball- JYB League

Johnston Youth Basketball League

• WHAT: This is a recreational basketball league that emphasizes equal participation, skill development, and fun led by parent volunteer coaches, paid officials, paid facility supervisor, and volunteer scorekeepers.
• WHO: For Grades K-7 with boys and girls divisions (see below chart for more information)
  

• WHEN:  Coaches Meeting-  Date is Sunday, November 3 at the District Office Cafeteria (Enter through Door 7)- Grades 2-3 Coaches at 5:15-6:15pm. Grades 4-7 Coaches at 6:30-7:30pm. Grades K-1 Coaches Meeting is at 5pm on Sunday, November 10 for Nov/Dec Coaches Only.
  Practices– First day of practice is Saturday, November 9, 2024 for Grades 2-7. Junior JYB League (Grades K-1) starts Saturday, November 16, 2024 and Saturday, January 4 for second session.
  -Grades 2-7: Practice times during the week (days/times are determined at the Coaches’ Meeting for Grades 2-7 only).  Teams practice for 55 minutes on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at 6:15, 7:15, or 8:15pm. No practices the week of Thanksgiving or during Holiday Break.
  -Grades K-1: Practice and play games on Saturdays only. Schedules will include 2 games at the end of the session.
  Games–
  -Grades 2-7- Saturdays, December 7 – February 1, 2025 (no games during Holiday Break) at various Johnston Elementary Schools from 9am-3pm depending on # of teams registered.
  -Please be respectful and show good sportsmanship during these games. Snacks/treats/drinks after the game should be handed out in the hallways instead of on the court.
• NEEDED: Parent volunteers are needed to coach! Indicate during registration or email Brett at brettbarber@johnston.k12.ia.us.  Co-coaches are encouraged! No more than 2 are allowed. Teams will be split up randomly and no requests will be taken.
  NEEDED: High school students who can volunteer to keep score, operate the scoreboard, or be an assistant coach for games. Click here to sign up online!
• COST: Grades K-1: $60 per player, Grades 2-7: $95 per player. Early Bird Registration Deadline is October 15 at 12pm.  Price increases to $110 after that date for Grades 2-7. Final Deadline is October 30 at 12pm.
• EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
  -Jerseys- $17 if you don’t have one from last year.  Click here to pay for one. These reversible purple/white jerseys can be used year after year or you can purchase a new one.
  -Basketballs- Grades K-3 play with a 27.5 sized basketball, Grades 4-7 play with 28.5 sized basketballs. Please bring your own basketball and clearly mark with your name during practices/games.
  -Clean, dry tennis or court shoes should be worn each time so the court doesn’t get slick.
• WEATHER HOTLINE: 515-252-8488- Please also check your email/phone for messages if we know ahead of time.
  -If JCSD school is canceled or has an early out due to bad weather, all JCE programs are canceled after school and in the evening.
  -If JCE determines that weather is too detrimental to holding the program/event – the class will be postponed, canceled or rescheduled.
• ACCIDENT REPORT FORM FOR VOLUNTEER COACHES: Click here if you need to report a child accident during practice or a game.
• QUESTIONS: Call or text Brett Barber, JCE Program Coordinator at 515-205-8881 or email at brett.barber@johnston.k12.ia.us