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. Join us for one or both seasons!

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Dates and Times:

Season 1
- 2nd - 4th Grade: Thursdays, December 5, 2024 - January 16, 2025
- 5th - 8th Grade: Fridays, December 6, 2024 - January 17, 2025
**NO GAMES December 26/27 and January 2/3

Season 2
- 2nd - 4th Grade: Thursdays, January 23 - February 20, 2025
- 5th - 8th Grade: Friday, January 24- February 21, 2025

Registration Fee:

Player Registration Fee $175
Scholarships Available

Registration Period:

Season 1 - July 24, 2024 - November 19, 2024
Season 2 - July 24, 2024 - January 17, 2025

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
  • December 5 & 6 (Season 1) & January 23 & 24 (Season 2): Team formation day at the Gold Crown Field House
  • Volunteer coaching needed! If interested, note 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)
  • Every player receives a jersey
  • Coaching plans provided, visit the Coaches Corner
  • One Gold Crown official assigned on Thursdays, two Gold Crown officials assigned on Fridays
  • All coaches receive two free Denver Nuggets tickets
  • Championship teams in each division receive free Denver Nuggets tickets

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