Niwot Youth Sports basketball programs are divided between a Recreational Program and a Competitive Program. Both programs are for boys and girls. The Recreational Program is for players in grades K through 8 and offers an opportunity to learn the game of basketball in a fun and positive environment that promotes the principals of good sportsmanship, team work, and respect. The Competitive Program is for the more serious players in grades 5 through 8 who are interested in playing in leagues that travel to other gyms in the northern front range.
Director:Tim Rudden
Email: Tim Rudden
Phone: 303-887-7880
Recreational Basketball Program
NOTE: Regular registration opens 10/29 and ends 11/25. Late registration is from 11/26 through 12/7 and a $10 late registration fee will apply. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after 12/7! Practices will begin the week of 12/3.
| GRADE LEVEL | DESCRIPTION | PRACTICES | GAMES | SEASON | FEES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K - 2 | This is a coed league and offers a general introduction to the game of basketball for our youngest players. Kindergarten and first grade players are combined. Games are played on an 8' basket with a 27" basketball. | Practices start at the beginning of December. Each team will practice one weekday each week at one of the local area elementary schools. | Games start in January, just after Winter Break. Games are played on Sunday afternoons at Niwot High School. | The season begins early December and ends early March. | $75 Includes a reversible, team identified jersey, team equipment, gym rental fees, and referee fees. |
| 3 - 8 | This league is divided between boys and girls as well as by grade level. Niwot Youth Sports partners with the City of Longmont Recreation Services to coordinate game play with local area teams including Niwot, Longmont, Lyons, Mead and Carbon Valley. The league follows Colorado High School Rules with a few exceptions implemented for fair play. | Practices start at the beginning of December. Each team will practice one or two days each week at one of the local area elementary schools. | Games start in January, just after Winter Break. Games are played on Saturdays at the Longmont Recreation Center and/or local area middle schools. | The season begins early December and ends early March. | $100 Includes a reversible, team identified jersey, team equipment, gym rental fees, and referee fees. |
Competitive Basketball Program
The competitive basketball league is for the serious basketball player in grades 5 through 8. Travel to Denver and surrounding areas is involved. Some games may be played locally at Niwot High School. Tryouts are mandatory for these teams. Players are needed for all age groups and registration will take place after tryouts and once teams are formed.
| GRADE LEVEL | TRYOUTS | LEAGUES/TOURNAMENTS | PRACTICES | FEES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 - 8 (Boys and Girls Leagues) | Tryouts are mandatory and held in late August or early September. | Each of our teams may participate in as many tournaments and leagues as the coaches and families decide. We do strongly encouage our teams to support the Niwot High School Roundball Tournament in early December. | Each of our teams will have approximately two 1.5 hour practices per week from mid-September through mid-March. These practices are held at St. Vrain Valley School District schools and facilites. These practices are covered by the NYS Team Fee. Many of our teams practice more than two days per week using either public or private facilities. | Team Fee is approximately $275 and covers: Approximately two practices per week 15-17 league games Team Insurance Team Website |
