Winter Basketball FAQs

2023-24

When does registration begin for the winter season?

Wednesday November 8^th, 2023 at 12:00 PM MT (noon) both online and in person.

What age divisions are offered?

5-6 Year-Old Division (Coed), 7-8 Year-Old Division (Boys, Girls), 9-10 Year-Old Division (Boys, Girls), 11-12 Year-Old Division (Boys, Girls), 13-14 Year-Old Division (Boys, Girls), 15-17 Year-Old Division (Boys)

What is the age calculation date for basketball?

January 14, 2024 for all ages (5-17).  Players should register based on their age on that date.

Players are permitted to play up an age division, within one year, with the permission of a Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor, when roster space is available. Example: An 8-year-old can play in the ages 9-10 division. A 7-year-old must play in the ages 7-8 division. Roster priority will be given to participants who are the correct age for a team/division.

How are rosters determined if a Recreation Center has multiple teams?

In order to ensure competitive balance within our leagues, DPR Youth Sports requires that rosters are divided so that no one team at a center/age division has a decided talent advantage. Coaches and Recreation Center full-time staff work together during the initial weeks of practice to evaluate skill levels and build rosters that are fair and balanced.

Requests can be made for a friend, sibling(s) or car pool buddy. Requests are not guaranteed to be fulfilled. Rosters must follow DPR rules.

Contact the Recreation Center where you are registered for more information or to make a roster request.

My son/daughter plays on a non-DPR basketball team (Club, School, Other), are they able to participate in this program?

Yes; but DPR teams/rosters cannot exceed 3 participants from the same non-DPR basketball team.

What will Youth Sports provide for participants?

Youth Sports will provide each participant with a basketball jersey for league play.  Lost uniforms will be replaced in-season only as inventory is available. Participants/teams cannot print their own uniforms. Modifications to uniforms is not allowed during the season.

What are participants responsible for providing?

Participants are responsible for supplying their own athletic shorts and gym shoes. We also recommend a water bottle.

How many practices per week does our team get prior to the regular season games beginning?

Each team will practice twice a week until games begin.

How many practices / games does our team get once the regular season games begin?

Once games begin, each team will have one practice per week and one game per week. Some leagues may have double-headers scheduled due to number of teams in the league.

When do practices and games begin for participants?

Ages 9+ practices will begin the week of December 11th, 2023.  Games will begin the week of January 8th, 2024.

Ages 5-8 practices will begin the week of January 1st, 2024. Games will begin Saturday, January 20th, 2024. 

 Will schedules be available online?

Yes; schedules will be posted and can be viewed HERE.

Schedules for ages 9+ will be available no later than January 2nd, 2024. 

Schedules for ages 8U will be available no later than January 9th, 2024.

How many games does each team get to play during the regular season?

Each team, ages 5-8, will be scheduled to play 6 games.

Each team, ages 9+, will be scheduled to play 6 league games, followed by a postseason tournament.

How long is the season?

Ages 5-8

The ages 5-8 the season will end Saturday, February 24th, 2024 OR after a team has played 6 games. 

Ages 9+

The ages 9+, regular season will end February 12th - 17th, 2024 OR after a team has played 6 league games.

February 19th - 24th, 2024 is a scheduled off week for make-up games / pre-tournament practices.

Tournament play is scheduled for February 26th - March 9th, 2024.

When will make-up games be played if regular season games are cancelled?

Should we have to cancel a game due to unsafe weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, DPR Youth Sports will determine if and when they can be rescheduled. 

What time are games typically played?

Games on weekdays are typically played between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. Games on Saturdays are typically played between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM. There are exceptions to these times, but most league games occur within these timeslots.

Will there be a tournament following the season? When will the tournament take place?

Yes, following the regular season there will be a tournament for ages 9+. 

Tournament play is scheduled to begin February 26th, culminating with Championship Saturday on March 9th.

When/what/where is "Championship Saturday"?

Championship games for all 9+ age divisions are scheduled to be held Saturday, March 9, 2023 at Montbello Recreation Center.

All tournament games through the semi-final round for each age division will be held on their normal league nights with sites to be determined. 

How do we check to see if a game or practice is cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather?

For games, call the Youth Sports Weather Line (720.865.0595). You can also visit www.denveryouthsports.org.

If inclement weather occurs during pre-game travel time you may also call the league site for information.

For practices, please contact the center where you are registered for further information.

Are there opportunities to volunteer coach? How do I get involved? 

Yes, express your interest to Center Staff or note Yes on the participant registration.

If you have a child who is also a participant their fee will be waived or refunded.