Boys Basketball
About Basketball
The YAC Basketball Program has over 600 players participating in grades 2 through 12 in Yorktown Heights, NY.
Players are introduced to basketball through the Pee Wee Division for 2nd graders. The players participate in a clinic like environment and scrimmage at the end of each session.
3rd and 4th graders play in the Bantam Division. They practice one night a week and play one game a week on Saturdays. The games are played with smaller basketballs (28.5") on regulation 10 ft. rims.
The Junior (5th - 6th Grade) and Senior (7th - 8th Grade) Divisions are comprised of 12 to 16 teams with 10 players per team. These divisions have player evaluations as well as a player draft that is usually conducted in late October or early November. Practices are held one weeknight each week and games are played once a week on Saturdays. Standings are kept and there are playoffs at the end of the year.
The High School Division is for players in grades 9 through 12. There is one game a week played on Sunday afternoon or evening and no practices.
The YAC also sponsors Travel Basketball teams for Grades 4 through 8. Teams play in the Tri-County Basketball League (TCBL) and / or Tri-State Basketball Super League (TSBSL) at the Brewster Sports Center and play regular season games from November through March. Teams also participate in tournaments during the season, as well as year-end playoffs. Playing time on travel teams is up to each team's coach and playing time is not guaranteed to each player.
The YAC Basketball Program has over 500 players participating in grades 2 through 12.
Pee Wee Division - 2nd grade
Bantam Division - 3rd - 4th grade
Junior Division - 5th - 6th grade
Senior Division - 7th - 8th grade
High School Division - 9th - 12th grade
Travel Basketball Program
A Guide for Parents
What is Yorktown Travel basketball?
YAC travel basketball is a competitive level for players who want to develop their skills and play against other teams from different towns. Travel basketball requires a higher level of commitment, dedication, and skill than recreational basketball. Travel basketball teams are based by grade. YAC has teams 4th through 8th grades. Tryout notifications are sent via email in September and are held in October. Teams are typically announced in early November. The travel season starts in November and concludes in mid-March. All travel teams are registered to play in TCBL (Tri-County Basketball League) and may opt for another league or tournament based on the coaches’ decision. Teams' roster sizes are typically 10-12 players but may vary by grade.
What are the benefits of travel basketball?
Travel basketball offers many benefits for players who want to improve their game and have fun. Some of the benefits are:
- Playing with and against players of similar or higher skill level
- Learning from experienced and qualified coaches
- Developing teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills
- Traveling to new places and meeting new people
What are the expectations of travel basketball?
- 2 Weekly Practices
- 15-25 Games per season (coaches’ decision)
- Home games are on the weekend, away games are based on availability
- Cost is typically $350 - $450 (covers gym times, league and referees fees)
- Based on interest, some grades may have multiple teams.
- Players are encouraged to participate in our in-house program but are not required to.
Players must play within their grade and cannot "play up"! If information is falsified during the application process, they will automatically be removed and cannot participate in that season.
YAC Boys Basketball Summer Camp 2024
Monday, July 22 thru Thursday, July 25, 20249:00 am to 11:30 amGrades 4 and 5*will be at Strang MSGrades 6, 7 and 8* will be at Yorktown HS* School grades are for the upcoming season starting in Fall 2024YAC Boys Basketball Summer League 2024at East Coast FitnessTuesday Nights – 5 WeeksGrades 4th to 8thTuesday Nights:7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23,7/30Game Start Times:6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PMNo practices
2024-2025 SEASON UPDATE
Boys Travel
Boys Travel Head Coach Applications
Applications for the 2024 / 2025 season must be submitted online by September 20, 2024. Please use this link: Boys Travel Coach Application
Boys Travel tryout online registration is open.
Please use this link: Boys Travel Tryout Registration
The 2024 tryouts will be held on the following days:
Boys Travel Tryout Schedule 2024
4th Grade
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Sunday | 9/29/2024 | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | MESMS |
| Monday | 10/7/2024 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Crompond |
5th Grade
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Monday | 9/30/2024 | 6:15pm to 7:30pm | Crompond |
| Sunday | 10/6/2024 | 5:00pm to 6:30pm | MESMS |
6th Grade
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Monday | 9/30/2024 | 7:30pm to 8:45pm | Crompond |
| Sunday | 10/6/2024 | 6:45pm to 8:00pm | MESMS |
7th Grade
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Sunday | 9/29/2024 | 7:30pm to 8:45pm | MESMS |
| Monday | 10/7/2024 | 7:00pm to 8:15pm | Crompond |
8th Grade
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Sunday | 9/29/2024 | 5:00pm to 6:15pm | MESMS |
| Monday | 10/7/2024 | 8:15pm to 9:30pm | Crompond |
Boys Inhouse
YAC Inhouse Boys Basketball - 2024 / 2025 Season
Online Registration for inhouse players
for boys in grades 2 through 12
is open through November 8, 2024
Click this link and follow the instructions to register and pay:
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/410736
Space is limited, so please register early to avoid being put on a waiting list
YAC - Boys Inhouse Basketball Coaching Application for YHS Students 2024
YAC Boys Basketball is accepting applications from YHS Students for coaching positions in our Boys Inhouse 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade divisions.
The number of coaching positions for YHS Students varies from year to year depending on the number of teams and parent coach volunteers.
Please be aware that preference is given to Seniors and Juniors over Sophomores.
Online Registration for coach applications is open through November 1, 2024
To register click this link and follow the instructions to submit your application:
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/456111
For more information or questions, or problems registering / applying, please contact:
John Redahan - john.redahan@verizon.net
or
Phil Granitto - pgranitto@aol.com
or
Chris Munson - chrismunsoncpa@gmail.com
