The Bloomington Youth Basketball (BYB) 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 on one night a week. 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 volunteer coach. Times can vary between 5:30-9:30 p.m. based on the coach's schedule. Parent/player requests for placement on specific teams are not accepted. All requests must be submitted by volunteer coaches.
- Season runs October 16 – December 14.
- Practices begin the week of October 16.
- Games begin the week of October 23.
- Games and practices are not held the week of November 20.
This volunteer opportunity registers you for the mandatory coaches meeting and coach draft that will be held on OCTOBER 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. Upon registering, you will immediately receive a confirmation email with more detailed information. Please review it carefully.
Duties: We are looking for coaches who can commit to once-or-twice weekly practices and one game per week or weekend. Time and day of practices are determined by grade level. Volunteer coaches will enjoy making a difference in the lives of kids and can help develop our next big IU basketball star (we suggest two coaches per team).
Timeline: Prospective coaches sign up by SEPTEMBER 30. Selected coaches must attend a mandatory Coaches Meeting and Coach Draft on OCTOBER 4 at 6:30 p.m.
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. Contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov with any questions.
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; you can save time by downloading/completing the Background Check Authorization form prior to the Coaches Meeting. Please email completed authorization forms to Emily Buuck at parksvol@bloomington.in.gov (please click HERE to submit the Background Check Authorization Form online).
