NYS Winter 2027 Recreational Basketball
Registration is open through December 1, 2026.
Register early to help us plan teams and practice schedules. Teams and schedules will be finalized after registration closes. Please include any requests in your registration.
In partnership with YMCA NoCo Lafayette.
Practices
Practices begin in early January 2027 and are held once weekly at an SVVSD school in Niwot or South Longmont. Practice schedules will be available in mid-to-late December. Kindergarten players practice before their games and do not have weekday practices.
Games
Games run from January through March 2027. Grades K–5 play once a week on Saturdays. Grades 6–8 play on Friday evenings at Boulder-area schools. Most games will be held at YMCA NoCo in Lafayette.
An end-of-season tournament is planned for March 6, 2027.
Ages
- Kindergarten: co-ed
- Grades 1–2: boys’ and girls’ leagues
- Grades 3–4: boys’ and girls’ leagues
- Grade 5: boys’ and girls’ leagues
- Grades 6–8: boys’ and girls’ leagues
Cost
- Kindergarten (co-ed): $105
- Grades 1-4: $200
- Grade 5: $200
- Grades 6-8: $235
Price includes practice facility fees, game-day fees, referees, YMCA partnership fees, and a reversible NYS jersey.
More for NYS Basketball Players
NYS basketball players receive free admission to Niwot High School boys’ and girls’ home basketball games when wearing their NYS jersey.
NYS Sports Night with the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks · January 23, 2027
Join NYS friends and families for a night of NBA basketball! Purchase through our NYS group link by Monday, January 4, 2027 at 10 a.m. After that deadline, pricing will increase and seats are no longer guaranteed.
Pregame Warmup Watchers
- Once 50 tickets are sold through the NYS link, the first 40 purchasers will be invited to participate.
- If 100 tickets are sold, the first 80 purchasers will be invited to participate.
Experience details will be emailed the week of January 18.
CU Basketball Fan Experiences
Cheer on the Buffs with the NYS community! Choose a game below and purchase through its NYS ticket link.
December 29 · Men’s Basketball vs. Denver (DU)
Selected NYS competitive athletes will scrimmage on the court during halftime. Bring younger players to cheer them on and see what could be ahead in future years!
December 30 · Women’s Basketball vs. Arizona State
Selected NYS competitive athletes will take the court for a halftime scrimmage. Come support our players and enjoy a family basketball outing!
Get CU vs. Arizona State Tickets
February 2 · Women’s Basketball vs. Houston
Sign up through the NYS link for the opportunity to be on the sidelines during pregame warmups.
February 27 · Men’s Basketball vs. BYU
Sign up through the NYS link for the opportunity to be on the sidelines during pregame warmups.
Questions? Contact tim@niwotyouthsports.org.