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 2025Run by YHS Boys Varsity coaches and players and includes skill development, daily contests and games
Grades 4th through 9th *Monday, July 21 thru Thursday, July 24, 20259:00 am to 12:00 pmGrades 4 and 5*will be held at Strang MSGrades 6, 7, 8 and 9* will be held at Yorktown HSCost per player - $200 (grades 4 to 9)
Monday, July 28 thru Thursday, July 31, 20259:00 am to 11:00 amGrades 2 and 3will be held at French Hill school gymCost per player - $150 (grades 2 and 3)Online registration open until July 19th!!
* School grades are for the upcoming season starting in Fall 2025YAC Boys Basketball Summer League 2025Grades 4th to 8thGym:East Coast FitnessFive Tuesdays Nights:July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, August 5thGame Start Times:6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pmNo practicesCost: $120 per playerThe weekly schedule will be distributed once teams are established.Players will be split into age groups depending on registration numbers. Players who miss a scheduled week may be offered make-up opportunities should they become available.
Please email yachoops99@gmail.com with any questions
2025-2026 SEASON UPDATE
Boys Travel
Coach Applications for Boys Travel Teams are being accepted beginning on Friday, September 12, 2025 through Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Please click on this link to apply:
https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/39188
Tryout dates for YAC Boys Travel Basketball Teams will be announced shortly
The tryouts will be open to boys in grades 4 through 8 and will be held on the dates listed below.
YAC BOYS TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - 2025 / 2026
YAC Online Registration for the 2025 / 2026 Boys Travel Basketball Season tryouts is open.
Tryouts will be held starting Sunday, September 28th and on the dates and times listed below. The dates are also posted on the YAC Boys Travel Basketball website.
Players must be in the Yorktown Central School District or reside in Yorktown and must register for tryouts through the YAC form referenced below to be considered for a team.
There will be two tryouts for each grade level. We encourage players to try to make it to both tryouts, but players only need to attend one tryout to be considered for a team.
We expect to have at least one travel team for 4th grade, and two travel teams each for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades depending on the number of players, coaches, and our available gym space. If there is enough interest, we hope to have a 3rd grade team also.
Use this Registration form link to register for the YAC Boys Basketball Travel Tryouts 2025 – 2026:
YAC Boys Travel Basketball Tryout Registration
* Please note that there is a non-refundable $20 tryout fee.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled check in time and be ready to play.
- Please do NOT bring a basketball, basketballs will be provided.
- Please bring reusable water bottles, if possible, instead of disposal water bottles.
YAC BOYS TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUT SCHEDULE
| 3rd Grade | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Monday | 9/29/2025 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Crompond |
| Sunday | 10/5/2025 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | MESMS |
| * | |||
| 4th Grade | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Sunday | 9/28/2025 | 6:30 to 7:30 pm | MESMS |
| Monday | 10/6/2025 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm | Crompond |
| * | |||
| 5th Grade | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Monday | 9/29/2025 | 6:15 to 7:30 pm | Crompond |
| Sunday | 10/5/2025 | 6:15 to 7:45 pm | MESMS |
| * | |||
| 6th Grade | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Monday | 9/29/2025 | 7:30 to 8:45 pm | Crompond |
| Sunday | 10/5/2025 | 8:00 to 9:15 pm | MESMS |
| * | |||
| 7th Grade | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Sunday | 9/28/2025 | 7:30 to 8:45 pm | MESMS |
| Monday | 10/6/2025 | 7:00 to 8:15 pm | Crompond |
| * | |||
| 8th Grade | |||
| Day | Date | Time | Gym |
| Sunday | 9/28/2025 | 5:00 to 6:15 pm | MESMS |
| Monday | 10/6/2025 | 8:15 to 9:30 pm | Crompond |
Boys Inhouse
YAC Inhouse Boys Basketball - 2025 / 2026 Season
Inhouse Boys Basketball online registration for players in grades 2 through 12 will open in mid October with the season starting in early December.
If you are a parent / guardian interested in coaching, please indicate it when registering for inhouse basketball.
Boys Inhouse Basketball Coaching Application for YHS Students 2025
YAC Boys Basketball will accept 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 will open soon
To register click this link and follow the instructions to submit your application:
https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/40942
For more information or questions please contact:
John Redahan - john.redahan@verizon.net
or
Chris Munson - chrismunsoncpa@gmail.com