DYA Travel Basketball

Registration for 2024-2025 DYA Travel Basketball tryouts will begin on July 15.

DYA Travel Basketball is designed to further the development of basketball players in 4th-6th grade who demonstrate basketball skills and abilities above the typical recreational league player by providing them with practice opportunities and games in a more competitive setting.

***Travel Basketball Tryout Registration Information:***

To register for Travel Basketball tryouts, families must register their child for Recreational Basketball. There is a question on the registration form that asks, "Are you trying out for DYA Travel Basketball?" Answer "Yes" and complete the registration and you'll be registered for Travel Basketball tryouts. This process prevents the child from being wait-listed in the event they do not make a Travel team.

If your child does make the travel team: We will transfer the Recreational Basketball fee and put it towards the Travel Basketball fee.

If your child does NOT make the travel team: Your child can remain in the Recreational Basketball League or request for a refund.

DYA Travel Basketball Frequently Asked Questions: 2024-25 DYA Travel Basketball FAQ (PDF)

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2024-2025 Travel Basketball - Registration

2024-25 Recreational Basketball

The DYA Recreational Basketball program is designed for 1st through 12th grade boys & girls and consists of 17 divisions. Kindergartners born on or before 8/1/2018 may participate in the 1st Grade division.

As DYA Basketball approaches 2,000 basketball participants annually, space may be limited. Sign-ups are on a first-come basis. Registration will close two weeks prior to the preseason coaches' meeting date. If we have enough coaches and gym space to expand the league, registration will reopen prior to the season start date.

If your child is trying out for their middle school or high school basketball team, please sign up early. If your child makes their school team, we will issue you a refund.

Boys Leagues:

1st Grade Boys - Introductory

2nd Grade Boys - Introductory

2nd/3rd Grade Boys - Developmental

4th Grade Boys - Developmental

5th Grade Boys - Developmental

6th Grade Boys - Developmental

7th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive

8th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive

9th/10th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive

11th/12th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive

Girls Leagues:

1st/2nd Grade Girls - Introductory

2nd/3rd Grade Girls - Developmental

4th Grade Girls - Developmental

5th Grade Girls - Developmental

6th Grade Girls - Developmental

7th/8th Grade Girls - Relaxed Competitive

9th-12th Grade Girls - Relaxed Competitive

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Introductory Leagues (1st & 2nd Grade) - DYA Rec Basketball Introductory Leagues are an introduction to skills, rules, and working as a team. Games are 3-on-3 with 1 coach for every 6 players; everyone plays. A DYA representative will be on site for coordination. Kindergartners born on or before 8/1/2018 may participate in the 1st Grade division.

1st-2nd Grade Boys & Girls Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 10 practices and games held back-to-back on Saturday mornings or afternoons beginning December 7. Practices/games are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums. The season is scheduled to end on February 22.

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Developmental Leagues (2nd-6th Grade) - DYA Rec Basketball Developmental Leagues are designed for a fun and competitive skills development experience. Games are 5-on-5; everyone plays. All participants are expected to attend a preseason player evaluation clinic in October to support league efforts of balancing teams. Participants not evaluated may have teammate/coach requests not considered when teams are formed.

2nd/3rd Grade Boys & Girls Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 15 practices and 10 games. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of October 21. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Saturday mornings or early afternoons beginning December 7. Practices/games are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums. The season is scheduled to end on February 22.

4th-6th Grade Boys & Girls Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 15 practices, 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of October 21. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Saturday mornings or early afternoons beginning December 7. Practices/games are held at Dublin elementary and middle school gymnasiums. Postseason tournaments are scheduled for February 18-28.

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Relaxed Competitive Leagues (7th-12th Grade) - DYA Rec Basketball Relaxed Competitive Leagues are designed for a fun, relaxed and competitive experience. Games are 5-on-5; everyone plays.

7th & 8th Grade Boys Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 12 practices, 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. All participants are expected to attend a preseason player evaluation clinic in October to support league efforts of balancing teams. Participants not evaluated may have teammate/coach requests not considered when teams are formed. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of November 11. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Saturday mornings or afternoons beginning December 7. Practices are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums and games are held at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. Postseason tournaments are scheduled for February 18-28.

7th/8th Grade Girls League: Teams are scheduled for 12 practices, 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. All participants are expected to attend a preseason player evaluation clinic in October to support league efforts of balancing teams. Participants not evaluated may have teammate/coach requests not considered when teams are formed. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of November 11. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Sunday afternoons or early evenings beginning December 8. Practices are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums and games are held at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. The postseason tournament is scheduled for February 18-28.

9th-12th Grade Boys Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Every effort is made to honor teammate/coach requests. Friday evening open gyms are available for coaches by request. Games are played on Saturday afternoons or early evenings beginning December 7. Games are played at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. Postseason tournaments are scheduled for February 18-28.

9th-12th Grade Girls League: Teams are scheduled for 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Every effort is made to honor teammate/coach requests. Friday evening open gyms are available for coaches by request. Games are played on Sunday afternoons or early evenings beginning December 8. Games are played at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. The postseason tournament is scheduled for February 18-28.

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Winter Break: No practices or games are scheduled from December 23 through January 6.

League Fees:

1st & 2nd Grade Introductory League fee is $135, plus a jersey, if you need one.

2nd-5th Grade Developmental League fee is $160, plus a jersey, if you need one.

6th-8th Grade fee is $185, plus a jersey, if you need one.

9th-12th Grade Boys fee is $150, plus a jersey, if you need one.

9th-12th Grade Girls fee is $125, plus a jersey, if you need one.

Financial assistance is available through the DYA Grant Program for families that qualify. For more information, visit the DYA Grant Program webpage.

Jersey Information: All players are required to wear the green/white DYA Basketball reversible jersey for league play. The jersey is the same as prior years and is $20 to purchase. Sizes available: Youth-Small, Youth-Medium, Youth-Large, Adult-Small, Adult-Medium, Adult-Large, Adult-XL, and Adult-XXL.

Teammate/Coach Requests: Teams are assigned by the league office. DYA will honor up to two teammate requests and a coach request per player. Teammate requests must be mutual to be considered. The intent is to help kids play with their friends while balancing competitiveness among teams. DYA reserves the right to place limits on requests if the rules are being utilized to build teams for reasons other than stated. Be sure to include any teammate/coach requests on the registration form. To add requests after registering, click the pencil (edit button) next to the player's name on the user account page.

Volunteer Coaches Needed: Dublin Youth Athletics is a volunteer organization of parents providing sports programs for kids. If you are able and willing to serve as the head or assistant coach of your child's team, please register online by clicking "Volunteer" on your profile page at DYA.com. Coaches Corner

***Travel Basketball Tryout Registration Information:***

To register for Travel Basketball tryouts, families must register their child for Recreational Basketball. There is a question on the registration form that asks, "Are you trying out for DYA Travel Basketball?" Answer "Yes" and complete the registration and you'll be registered for Travel Basketball tryouts. This process prevents the child from being wait-listed in the event they do not make a Travel team.

If your child does make the travel team: We will transfer the Recreational Basketball fee and put it towards the Travel Basketball fee.

If your child does NOT make the travel team: Your child can remain in the Recreational Basketball League or request for a refund.

Basketball Officials & Scorekeepers:

1st-2nd Grade Introductory League games are officiated by coaches.

2nd-5th Grade Developmental League games are officiated by youth officials.

6th-12th Grade League games are officiated by adult/licensed officials.

DYA employs Youth Scorekeepers to operate the scoreboard.

Sign-ups to become an official or scorekeeper take place from July-November. For more information about the DYA Youth Basketball Officials and Scorekeepers programs, or to become an official or scorekeeper, please visit the Youth Basketball Officials/Scorekeepers webpage.

For more information about DYA Basketball, visit the DYA Basketball webpage.

Questions? Email the DYA Office: [email protected]