2023-2024 Season Information:
EARLY BIRD* Registration Dates: October 1 – October 21
Registration Dates: October 22 – October 31, based on availability
Season Dates: November – March
Fields and Facilities: DASD gymnasiums, other local gyms
Player Info: Boys grades 1-12, Girls grades 1-12
Eligible Addresses: Must live in Downingtown Area School District (DASD)
Contact Information:
LYA Basketball Commissioner: Ashley Pirich: [email protected]
Youth Basketball is available to both boys and girls through LYA. The season runs from mid-November through the end of March. Practices and games are held in local school and other gyms.
League Descriptions:
For boys and girls in grades 1-2, our program is an instructional league that includes games against other teams. Emphasis for this age group is on basic skills, rules, and fundamentals of basketball.
For boys and girls in grades 3-12, our leagues are more competitive leagues and use PIAA certified referees. These leagues have player evaluations prior to the season to establish team equity. They will also wrap up the season with playoffs.
Leagues and Fees* for 2023-24:
| Rookie Boys (1-2) | Grades 1-2 | $125.00 |
| Rookie Boys (3-4) | Grades 3-4 | $185.00 |
| Junior Boys | Grades 5-6 | $185.00 |
| Intermediate Boys | Grades 7-8 | $185.00 |
| Senior Boys | Grades 9-12 | $185.00 |
| Rookie Girls | Grades 1-3** | $125.00 |
| Junior Girls | Grades 3-5** | $185.00 |
| Intermediate Girls | Grades 6-8 | $185.00 |
| Senior Girls | Grades 9-12 | $75.00 |
*NOTE that there is an Early Bird Discount of $25 for all leagues if registering before October 21th!!
**3rd grade girls ONLY: 3rd grade GIRLS may register for either the Rookie League or Junior League based on experience. If your daughter has never played basketball before, please register her for the Rookie League. More experienced 3rd graders may register for the Junior League. Please note: Requests to switch leagues once the season starts will not be able to be accommodated as all leagues sell out and team rosters are final. Please carefully consider your daughter's skill level and placement prior to registration. All other grades MUST register in their appropriate age group, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Teammate requests
Teammate requests will be prioritized in our leagues for grades 1-2. In the other leagues, teammate requests will still be considered; however, the priority will be to create balanced teams through an evaluation process.
Please Note: Teammate requests of more than 2 players will not be considered.