FYAA Basketball Information
FYAA offers a recreational, development-based youth basketball program for ages 5-18. Sportsmanship and safety are the cornerstones of our program, and our volunteer coaches are committed to equally developing all players. While basketball fundamentals are at the heart of our instruction, we also focus on fostering a love of the game. Players are encouraged to work on individual skills and then strive to become a contributing member of their team.
The FYAA Basketball program is open to all applicants regardless of skill level or place of residence. Registration begins on October 1 of each year and closes in mid-November, or until an age division is full. A waitlist option is added once an age division is full. The division registered for will depend on their age as of October 1 of the registration year (except for instructional league must be age 5 as of November 1 of the current year).
There is an in-person draft in November. Practices begin in December. Practice times can be anytime Monday-Friday evenings, Saturday anytime or Sunday afternoons. Games will be played weeknights, and Saturdays, starting in January. Please note that the number of teams and the head coach you are assigned will determine the actual practice and game schedule.
Practices and games will be held at Thomas Jefferson Elementary, New London Academy and Forest Elementary.
Age divisions are as follows:
- 5-6 coed
(born between 10/02/2017 -- 11/01/2019) - 7-8 coed
(born between 10/02/2015 -- 10/01/2018) - 9-10 girls
(born between 10/02/2013 -- 10/01/2016) - 9-10 boys
(born between 10/02/2013 -- 10/01/2016) - 11-12 girls
(born between 10/02/2011 -- 10/01/2014) - 11-12 boys
(born between 10/02/2011 -- 10/01/2014) - 13-14 girls
(born between 10/02/2009 -- 10/01/2012) - 13-14 boys
(born between 10/02/2009 -- 10/01/2012) - 15-18 coed
(born between 10/02/2005 -- 10/01/2010)
*18-year-olds must be in high school to participate
Age for registration is determined as of October 1 of the current year. Participants can play up by one year, but please make sure they are ready and able to play with the older age group.
Coaches
FYAA is always in need of coaches! Please consider volunteering as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach. We have materials and resources available to guide you if you are new to basketball. Bedford County policy requires all coaches have a background check.
Equipment
All players in all age groups will receive jerseys to keep. Basketballs and scrimmage pennys are provided to each head coach for use during the season. We recommend a pair of tennis shoes with rubber soles in good condition for use on basketball courts.
Winter 2024-25 Bedford County Parks and Rec Basketball Rules (link coming soon)
VACANT, Basketball Commissioner
Interested in being our next Basketball Commissioner? Fill out our interest form HERE online.
