Event Description: Season III (K-6) This league focuses on basketball fundamentals and the application of learned skills during game participation for players in grades K-6. All leagues are coed through grade 3; girls play in a girls-only league beginning in grade 4. Season includes weekly practices and games one night a week. The season concludes with a single-elimination tournament for each grade level. Teams practice two nights a week for the first two weeks of the season, then one night a week for the remainder of the season. Practice times and days are determined by the coach.
Middle School (7-8) Middle School boys and girls play on separate teams in this league, which focuses on basketball skill development and applying skills in game situations. Season includes a weekly practice, a weekly game, and concludes after seven regular season games. Practice times and days are determined by the coach. Game days are on Thursdays.
Season runs January 13–March 6. Practices begin the week of January 13. Games begin the week of January 27. Expect to play on some Saturdays throughout the season in an effort to finish prior to Spring Break. This volunteer opportunity registers you for the mandatory coaches meeting that will be held on January 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. Upon registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email with more detailed information. Please review it carefully.
Duties: Volunteer coaches will enjoy making a difference in the lives of kids and can help develop our next big IU basketball star.
Timeline: Prospective coaches must sign up by Friday, January 3. Selected coaches must attend a mandatory coaches' meeting on Wednesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center.
All selected coaches must complete an annual online coaching certification course from the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA). The certification fee for each coach is $20. The online training is available at nays.org. For more information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.
Program Time: Coaches plan and lead one or two one-hour practices per week and one, one-hour game per week.
Age of Volunteers: 18 yrs. and up
Other: Returning coaches and parents have first priority for placement. Volunteers should commit for the entire season. All coaches are required to undergo a background check (please click here to download the Background Check Authorization Form).
