This winter, 2026-2027, Devonshire Church is providing a youth basketball league that is available to middle school boys grades 6-8.
Our program offers boys (grades 6-8) the opportunity to learn and enjoy basketball in a safe, supportive, and fun environment that supports athletic and team skill development and builds Christlike character. We believe players will have fun learning the rules, strategies, and fundamentals of basketball while developing and strengthening important life skills and personal character traits such as Responsibility, Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership.
What is the level of competition?
We welcome all skill levels. From beginner to advanced, we are a rec league open to all stages of development. Kids will not be turned away because of their skill.
Cost
Grade 6-8: $125 per player (includes cost of T-shirt, practice times, 10+ weeks of recreational basketball games, and league fees)
Age / Important Dates
Age: Grades 6-8
- Registration: September 14 – November 6
- League Play & Playoffs: December 5 – March 6
How will my kid be placed on a team?
A player draft will follow the evaluations. All registered players will participate in an organized practice for an evaluation.
Player Evaluation Day will be communicated after registrations close but will be held on November 18.
It is not a tryout, as all registered players will be drafted to a team. Players unable to attend the evaluation or who register late will be placed on a team at the director’s discretion.
For grades 6-8, practice times will most likely be Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday evening for 45 minutes to an hour between 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Game times will be on Saturday between 8 am and 1 pm.
Is there a deadline to sign up?
The registration period is from October 1 to November 7. Early Registration is from September 14-30. There are 60-80 spots available. Once we reach capacity, we will begin a waitlist.
General Information
- Please wear comfortable tennis/basketball sneakers that won’t scuff up the gym floor.
- Please bring a ball & remember to put your name on it.
- Practices will begin with prayer and a brief devotional.
- Games will open with prayer.
Coaching
Players will have fun while learning the rules, strategies, and fundamentals of the game, but we also focus on important life skills and character traits such as responsibility, teamwork, communication, and leadership. Each player will have a Christian role model in their coach to demonstrate these qualities.
Interested in being one of the coaches?
Questions?
For more information, email youthbasketball@devonshirechurch.org or call 717.545.8485.