Youth Basketball Program FA 26 (K - 8th Grade)
Youth Basketball Program 2026-27 Season
The Bexley Recreation & Parks Department is proud to continue to offer youth basketball leagues for the 2026-27 season! Programs are offered for boys and girls ages 5 - 14. Volunteer coaches are needed for all age groups! If you have any questions regarding any of our leagues, please contact Kevin Lawler at klawler@bexley.org or (614) 559-4304.
Kindergarten Madness & Rookies Leagues (Boys/Girls)
These leagues will learn the basic fundamentals and skills of basketball, play games, and have fun all while enjoying the sport! The hoops will be lowered to an appropriate height for all ages. Practices will be once/week (Sundays). Once games begin in December, teams will have 20 minutes allocated for practice at the start, with the remaining time dedicated to play.
Semi-Pro & Pro Leagues (Boys/Girls)
These leagues will learn fundamentals, basic team plays and concepts all while enjoying the sport! Practices will be twice/week (one weekday and Sundays) before games begin in December and then will drop to one practice/week during the week once games begin.
Tim Stowe Boy's League & 7th/8th Grade Girls League
These leagues are for players living in Bexley or surrounding areas, who are not members of a school team. The focus will be on improving the player’s skills that are needed at the Middle School level. Teams will have set practice times, play six regular season games, and conclude with a postseason tournament (girl's league TBA on tournament).
Registration Deadlines
Please note that even though there is a registration deadline, leagues may reach the max number of participants BEFORE the deadline, which may cause your child to be waitlisted. To avoid this, be sure to register early! *Late registrations may be subject to league availability and a $10 late fee.
K-Madness/Rookies/Semi-Pro + Pro: Friday, Oct. 2
Tim Stowe (B7-8): Friday, November 13
All Basketball Leagues: No basketball Dec. 20, 27 over winter break. There will be basketball on January 3.
League Evaluations
Evaluations for the 1st - 6th grade leagues will take place in mid-late October. More information will be sent out once registration closes. There are no evaluations for the Kindergarten Madness league. Evaluation dates for the 7th/8th grade leagues will be announced at a later time.
Practices & Game Days
Practice days and times for 3rd-8th grade are based on the coaches’ schedules. Be ready to practice on any weekday listed. Practice days/times will be assigned to teams after the coaches meeting. Game days will be on Sundays. There will be one scrimmage (Nov. 22) for all leagues (K - 6th). Games will begin December 6.
Coaches Meetings (Location: TBA)
All coaches will be asked to attend the coaches meeting as it relates to their league. Items addressed will be coach paperwork, rules, equipment, gym access, and other miscellaneous items. Background Checks, a Concussion Certificate, and completion of Lindsay's law Training will be required for all coaches in the K-8th grade leagues. There will be a maximum of two designated coaches per team.
The date, time, and location of the 2026 coaches meeting will be announced at a later date.
JTL Day of Champions (1st-6th) & Tim Stowe Tournament (7th-8th)
All leagues (K - 8th) will participate in an end of season tournament/day of games depending on the league.
Kindergarten Madness; Sunday, January 31 @ Cassingham Gym
Rookies League (1st/2nd): Sunday, January 31 @ Montrose Gym
Boy’s Semi-Pro/Pro Leagues (3rd – 6th): Sunday, February 7 at the BHS & BMS Gyms
Girl’s Semi-Pro/Pro Leagues (3rd – 6th): Sunday, February 7 at the BHS Gym & BMS Gyms
Tim Stowe League: Sunday, February 28 @ Maryland Gym
All dates, times, and locations listed for all youth basketball leagues are subject to change.
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Kindergarten Madness)
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5y - 6y
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N/A
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11/08/2026 - 01/31/2027
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$80.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
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Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00pm
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Rookies Girls 1st/2nd)
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6y - 8y
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N/A
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11/08/2026 - 01/31/2027
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$95.00 Res, $95.00 Non-Res
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Practice/Game Times: 3:30, 4:40pm
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Rookies Boys 1st/2nd)
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6y - 8y
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N/A
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11/08/2026 - 01/31/2027
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$95.00 Res, $95.00 Non-Res
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Practice/Game Times: 12:00, 1:10, 2:20, 3:30pm
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Semi-Pro Girls 3rd/4th)
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8y - 10y
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N/A
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11/08/2026 - 02/07/2027
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$115.00 Res, $115.00 Non-Res
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Game Day/Time: Sunday; 2:20, 3:30pm
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Semi-Pro Boys 3rd/4th)
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8y - 10y
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N/A
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11/08/2026 - 02/07/2027
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$115.00 Res, $115.00 Non-Res
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Game Day/Time: Sunday; 12:00, 1:10, 2:20pm
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Pro Girls 5th/6th)
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10y - 12y
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N/A
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11/08/2026 - 02/07/2027
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$115.00 Res, $115.00 Non-Res
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Game Day/Time: Sunday; 5:50pm
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Pro Boys 5th/6th)
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10y - 12y
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N/A
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11/08/2026 - 02/07/2027
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$115.00 Res, $115.00 Non-Res
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Game Day/Time: Sunday; 3:30, 4:40pm
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Tim Stowe 7th-8th)
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12y - 14y
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N/A
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12/06/2026 - 02/28/2027
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$115.00 Res, $115.00 Non-Res
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Practice Day: TBA; Game Days: Sunday Afternoons/Evenings (times TBA)
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Youth Basketball FA 26 (Girls 7th-8th)
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12y - 14y
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N/A
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12/06/2026 - 02/28/2027
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$115.00 Res, $115.00 Non-Res
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Dates: TBA Fee: TBA Practice Day: TBA; Game Days: TBA
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