2022-2023 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 2-12, Girls grades 2-12
Eligible Addresses: Live in Downingtown Area School District (DASD)
Contact Information:
LYA Basketball Commissioner: Jeff Gardner, [email protected]
Youth Basketball is available to both boys and girls through LYA. The season runs from mid-November through the end of March. Games are held in local school and other gyms.
League Descriptions:
Rookie programs (for girls and boys in grades 2-3) include instructional leagues that focus on fundamentals and basics of basketball and include games against other teams. Emphasis is on basic skills, rules, and fundamentals of basketball.
Older leagues (for girls in grades 4-12 and boys in grades 4-12) are more competitive leagues and use PIAA certified referees. These leagues have tryouts for team equity and end their seasons using a playoff format.
Leagues and Fees* for 2022-23
| Rookie Boys | Grades 2-3 | $125.00 |
| Rookie Boys – 4th Grade | Grade 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 2-3 | $125.00 |
| Junior Girls | Grades 4-5 | $185.00 |
| Intermediate Girls | Grades 6-8 | $185.00 |
| Senior Girls | Grades 9-12 | $75.00 |
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*NOTE that there is an Early Bird Discount of $25 for all leagues if registering before October 21th!!
Teammate requests
We received significant feedback at the end of last season about putting too much emphasis on teammate requests in creating the teams. The clear preference is to create balanced teams with the chance for the kids to play and get to know different players. We will continue to prioritize requests in our 2
nd/3
rd grade leagues. In the other leagues, teammate requests will still be considered; however, priority will be to create balanced teams through a draft process.
Teammate Request: A player can request up to 2 other players to be on their team. All requests of more than 2 teammates will not be considered. Also, the 1-2 requested teammates need to make the same request for the request to be considered.