MISSION
The mission of Avon Youth Sports Basketball is to teach basketball fundamentals and to prepare our players to move on to the next level. The goal is to see that each and every player becomes better at basketball from the beginning until the end of the season. We encourage all of our coaches to focus on teamwork and to teach what it takes to be successful both on and off of the court. We encourage players to be respectful to their coaches, fellow players, and their opponents. We promote an active and healthy lifestyle. We encourage players to rise to the challenge and give their all to help their team win. It is also our mission to teach players that team sports require a team effort, and it takes an entire team playing together and working toward a common goal. Most importantly, to be successful in life you must be successful in the classroom. Being a super star athlete is not guaranteed to anyone and there are many things an athlete cannot control. By focusing on academics, you dramatically increase your chances of being successful in life.
AGE DIVISIONS
Leagues are determined by the grade the player is in for the current school year (2023-2024).
Players that make a middle school or high school team are not allowed to participate in the Avon Youth Sports Recreational Basketball League.
BASKETBALL SEASON
Practices Begin:
Kindergarten & Girls 1st - 6th Grade: January 2024
1st-6th Grade (Boys): December 2023
Co-Ed Middle School/High School Boys: January 2024
Games Begin:
Games start for Boys, Grades 1-6: January 2024
Games start for Coed KG & Girls, Grades 1-6: January 2024
Games start for Middle School Division: January 2024
Games start for the High School Divisions: January 2024
Regular Season & Tournaments
The basketball season typically concludes right before Spring Break (mid-March).
There will be tournaments for those players in 2nd - 12th grades (Kindergarten and 1st grades do not have playoffs).
COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register September 5 - October 1, 2023*
Co-Ed Kindergarten: $120
Girls 1st-6th Grade, Boys 1st-6th Grade: $135
Co-Ed Middle School/Boys High School League (7th - 12th grade): $145
Regular Pricing - Register October 2 - October 27, 2023
Co-Ed Kindergarten: $144
Girls 1st-6th Grade, Boys 1st-6th Grade: $162
Co-Ed Middle School/Boys High School League (7th - 12th grade): $174
*Early Bird Discount will auto apply at check-out during the dates listed above.
REGISTRATION
Registration is available from September 5 - October 27, 2023.
**If you have a player trying out for a school team that wants to play Avon Youth Sports Basketball in the event they do not make a school team, please register them early to ensure they have a spot. If they make a school team, per the Refund Policy, you will be issued a refund.
PRACTICES AND GAMES
Basketball practices and games will be during the week and on Saturdays. Typically, most teams do not have activity on the same night of the week from week to week. Activity will vary based on school availability and blackout dates.
We depend HEAVILY on volunteers for Coaches, Assistant Coaches, League Coordinators and Committee members to make the season run smoothly. Please consider volunteering when registering your player!
Once we have reached the point where there are enough volunteer coaches with background checks cleared, we will be able to proceed with drafting our teams. Evaluations will proceed as indicated on the evaluations schedule (typically the first full week of November; however, this depends on if we have enough volunteers with cleared background checks). This schedule will be coming soon. Please be sure to check and see when your player is scheduled for evaluations.
Please note: League and Grade specific practice days/times will not be determined until after registration has closed. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades (boys and girls) will have 45 minute practices to help get our younger players home at an earlier time.
Practices and games will be held in Avon Community School Corporation's elementary schools, Intermediate West, and Avon High School. These gyms enable us to accommodate the 1,100+ children that participate in our basketball program. Because of our partnership and the excellent rapport between the school district and the Town of Avon, we are able to provide such an extensive program. Please help us maintain this relationship and respect the school property.
EVALUATIONS
BOYS EVALUATIONS (Grades K - 6)
Coed KG - Wednesday, November 15th @ 6:15pm (Location: River Birch Elementary)
1st Grade - Wednesday, November 1st @ 6:15pm (Location: Maple Elementary)
2nd Grade - Monday, October 30th @ 6:15pm (Location: Maple Elementary)
3rd Grade (including Rec+) - Wednesday, November 1st @ 7:45pm (Location: Maple Elementary)
4th Grade (including Rec+) - Monday, October 30th @ 7:45pm (Location: Maple Elementary)
5th/6th Grade - Last Name A-M - Friday, November 3rd @ 6:15pm (Location: Maple Elementary)
5th/6th Grade - Last Name N-Z - Friday, November 3rd @ 7:45pm (Location: Maple Elementary)
GIRLS EVALUATIONS (Grade K-6)
Coed KG - Wednesday, November 15th @ 6:15pm (Location: River Birch Elementary)
1st/2nd Grade - Thursday, November 16th @ 6:15pm (Location: River Birch Elementary)
3rd/4th Grade - Wednesday, November 15th @ 7:45pm (Location: River Birch Elementary)
5th/6th Grade - Thursday, November 16th @ 7:45pm (Location: River Birch Elementary)
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION EVALUATIONS (7th & 8th Grade Boys and MS/HS Girls)
Last Name A-M: Thursday, November 2nd from 6:30pm - 7:45pm (Location: Avon Intermediate School West)
Last Name N-Z: Thursday, November 2nd from 7:45pm - 9:00pm (Location: Avon Intermediate School West)
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION EVALUATIONS (9th - 12th Grade Boys)
Last Name A-M: Saturday, November 11th from 11:00am - 12:30pm (Location: Avon High School Fieldhouse)
Last Name N-Z: Saturday, November 11th from 12:30pm - 2:00pm (Location: Avon High School Fieldhouse)
PLEASE NOTE: the schedule is subject to change based on gym availability. Please check back here often to view the most current schedule.
GEAR REQUIRED
AYS will provide uniform shirts. Players are asked to supply their own basketball and water bottle (please put player's name on both ball and water bottle)!
