Competitive Basketball League

Welcome to the homepage of the 2026 Competitive Basketball League. For over 30 years, this league has been synonymous with Colorado Youth Basketball, and this year is no exception. The league offers divisions for 4th – 8th grade boys and girls teams, with five divisions (club to feeder teams). This is primarily for Competitive level players, but with a new Bronze division, upper level recreational players are welcome to play. The typical player in this league consists of one who is established with the sport and has been playing for 2-5 years.  All players must be on a roster prior to registering! The first step is to attend a tryout or team placement in your area. Come experience the quality, competitiveness, and professionalism for your child.

Be sure to scroll down for information on our *NEW* Bronze Division and Girls' Open Mini-League!

DATES AND TIMES:

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - Sunday, March 1, 2026
(No games Presidents Day Week/Weekend (Feb. 11-16)
See league play dates in chart below

REGISTRATION FEE:

2026: $230/player
*Girls Club (Open) Divisions: See below for new format and price structure
Registration opens July 15, 2025
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Team Registration: November 17, 2025
Player Registration: November 26, 2025
*Note: Late fee of $25/player will be applied after 11/26
Last day to make roster edits is January 13, 2026

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

February 25 - March 1, 2026 (Teams Must Qualify)

CONTACT:

[email protected]

League Information

  • Five Divisions 4th - 8th grade girls and boys teams (Breakdown below)
  • Players MUST be on a roster prior to registration
  • Teams play a 12-game regular season; doubleheader format
    • NOTE: Girls Club/Open Divisions will play a 6-game regular season, every other week format
  • All teams play two games on their select play dates
  • Teams must qualify for single elimination League Championship in all divisions
  • Practice time is not included
  • League Play Dates

League Features

  • NO DAILY ADMISSION FEES
  • League Headquarters: Gold Crown Field House. Six courts and 42,000 sq. ft. of hardwood.
  • Other select sites around the Denver Metro Area will be used
  • All coaches receive two free Denver Nuggets tickets
  • Gold Crown Officiating will serve as main assignor
  • Player access to tickets for the Denver Nuggets, Collegiate Basketball Men's and Women's teams, and more
  • Scholarships available to individual and/or teams in need (Deadline to submit scholarship application: December 17)

FEEDER TEAMS

All teams MUST meet the 60% Roster Rules for Public, Private and Charter schools. Please follow the guidelines below when you are forming and registering your teams. View a full explanation on the Competitive Balance Guidelines here.

GOLD DIVISION

  • Upper-Level Competitive Teams
  • Team should have at least 2 years of experience playing competitive basketball
  • 2025 Silver teams who made the Final Four
  • 2025 Silver teams with a regular season record of 2 losses or less

SILVER DIVISION

  • Mid-Level Competitive Teams
  • Teams who have played competitively one year or less
  • 2025 Silver teams with a record of more than 2 losses

*NEW* BRONZE DIVISION

  • Lower-Level Competitive/Upper-Level Recreational Teams
  • For teams who are newly formed, or previous experience in a recreational league
  • 2025 Silver teams with a regular season record of 2 wins or less

CLUB TEAMS

These divisions do not need to follow the 60% Roster Rules, but have separate Roster Rules that must be followed. Their game days are coordinated with feeder team game days in order for players to play on both teams.

BOYS - ELITE DIVISION

  • Invite only division!
  • Highly competitive/experienced teams only
  • 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys teams
  • Players can also play on a Gold or Open roster

BOYS - OPEN DIVISION

  • 4th - 8th grade club teams
  • For upper/mid-level 4th and 5th grade club teams; for mid-level 6th - 8th grade club teams
  • Players can also play on an Elite, Gold, Silver, or Bronze roster

*NEW* GIRLS - OPEN DIVISION

  • For upper - mid level club teams
  • Offered at every grade level: 4th - 8th
  • Play a mini-season: six games total, double header format
  • Game days: Wednesday and Friday nights all at the Gold Crown Field House
  • Players can also play on a Gold, Silver, or Bronze roster
  • Player fee: $115

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

Gold Crown has implemented a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY regarding unsportsmanlike behavior during Gold Crown events. Any spectator, coach, player, or official who is ejected from a game is automatically disqualified from attending any games for the remainder of the event. Once the person has been ejected from a game, he/she must leave the facility immediately. If the person does not leave the facility in a timely manner, the local authorities will be contacted. Note: If the person who was ejected attempts to attend any subsequent games during the event, the team that he/she is associated with will automatically forfeit their remaining game(s) and no refund will be given.

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