Fall Youth Development Basketball League

The Youth Development Basketball League is one of our fastest-growing programs! It's perfect for beginners or players with less than three years of experience. Whether new to the sport or with some camp or school play background, participants will focus on learning fundamentals, developing proper skills, playing as a team, and having fun. Our practice/play model offers high-quality experience with low commitment.

Dates and Times:

October 2-30, 2025
Thursday nights
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Registration Fee:

$175/participant

Registration Information:

Registration opens: July 15, 2025
Registration closes: September 25, 2025 or when filled

Contact:

[email protected]

League Information

  • Open to 2nd - 8th grade boys and girls
    • Divisions will be coed unless registration numbers allow for separate boys & girls divisions
  • Practice/Play model, play between 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    • 90 minutes each week: 45 minutes of practice/45 minute game
  • Hosted at the Gold Crown Field House: 150 S. Harlan St. Lakewood, CO 80226
  • Individual registration, Gold Crown will form teams
    • Teammate requests are accepted, but not always guaranteed
    • If you have a rec team already formed that you want to register, please contact our office first
  • October 2: Team formation day at the Gold Crown Field House
  • Volunteer coaching needed! If interested, please indicate on registration form.

League Features

  • NO DAILY ADMISSION FEES
  • League will follow modified Jr. NBA guidelines based on grade
    • 2nd - 4th Graders: all practices and games will be played on 9’ baskets
  • 5-game season, 1 game and 1 practice each week (Teams will play 2 games last week of the season)
  • We do our best to accommodate teammate & coach requests, but we cannot always guarantee them
  • Every player receives a jersey
  • Coaching plans provided, visit the Coaches Corner
  • One Gold Crown official assigned on Thursdays
  • All coaches receive two free Denver Nuggets tickets
  • Championship teams in each division receive free Denver Nuggets tickets

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