Johnston Youth Basketball League
- WHAT: This is a recreational basketball league that emphasizes equal participation, skill development, and fun!
- WHO: For Grades K-7 with boys and girls divisions (see below for more information)
GRADE DIVISIONS | To REGISTER | ROSTERS/GAME SCHEDULES (2023-2024) |
PRACTICE SCHEDULE | RULES (2023-2024 Rules) |
Grade K Boys | November- Click here to register
January 9am- Click here to register January 10am- |
Grade K Boys NOV JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | Saturdays Only- see game schedule |
Grades K 1 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grade K Girls | November- Click here to register
January K Girls- Click here to register |
Grades K 1 Girls NOV JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | Saturdays Only- see game schedule |
Grades K 1 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grade 1 Boys | November- Click here to register
January- Click here to register |
Grade 1 Boys NOV JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | Saturdays Only- see game schedule |
Grades K 1 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grade 1 Girls | November- Click here to register
January Gr 1 Girls- Click here to register |
Grades K 1 Girls NOV JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | Saturdays Only- see game schedule |
Grades K 1 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grades 2-3 Boys | Click here to register | Grades 2 3 Boys 2023 2024 JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | JYB Practice Days & Times Jan. 15 Feb. 9 | Grades 2 3 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grades 2-3 Girls | Click here to register | Grades 2 3 Girls 2023 2024 JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | JYB Practice Days & Times Jan. 15 Feb. 9 | Grades 2 3 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grades 4-5 Boys | Click here to register | Grades 4 5 Boys 2023 2024 JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | JYB Practice Days & Times Jan. 15 Feb. 9 | Grades 4 5 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grades 4-5 Girls | Click here to register | Grades 4 5 Girls 2023 2024 JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | JYB Practice Days & Times Jan. 15 Feb. 9 | Grades 4 5 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grades 6-7 Boys | Click here to register | Grades 6 7 Boys 2023 2024 JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | JYB Practice Days & Times Jan. 15 Feb. 9 | Grades 6 7 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
Grades 6-7 Girls | Click here to register | Grades 6 7 Girls 2023 2024 JYB Basketball Rosters & Schedules | JYB Practice Days & Times Jan. 15 Feb. 9 | Grades 6 7 Boys and Girls Game Rules |
- WHEN: Coaches Meeting- Date is Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the District Office Gym- Grades K-1 at 5:30pm, Grades 2-3 Coaches at 6:30pm. Grades 4-7 Coaches at 7:30pm.
Practices– First day of practice is Saturday, November 11, 2023 for Grades K-7.
-Grades 2-7: Practice times during the week are determined at the Coaches’ Meeting for Grades 2-7 only. Teams practice for one hour on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays (if needed) 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 2 – February 3 (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.
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: $55 per player, Grades 2-7: $90 per player. Early Bird Registration Deadline is October 10, Price increases to $110 after that date for Grades 2-7. Final Deadline is November 1 at 12pm.
- EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
-Jerseys- $15 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 each year.
-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. - 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