NYO GIRLS BASKETBALL
At NYO, we strive to provide the best possible recreational sports programming while supporting the mission of the park by emphasizing character development and sportsmanship. We are blessed to be able to offer the only fall rec basketball league of its size and kind in the Metro-Atlanta area.
This program operates grade-based leagues for K through 12th graders that build off of our introductory developmental league for K through 2nd grade girls. With a focus on TEAM basketball and skill development, the leagues are structured so that teams are balanced, and players receive sound fundamental instruction and substantial playing time in a competitive and organized learning environment. The program has traditionally served over 250 players from over 30 schools and is designed to accommodate girls that also play another fall sport.
Each league follows age appropriate basketball skill and concept development guidelines in order to instill in our players the path to become the ultimate teammate that is fundamentally sound and ready to 'play ball.' Each league concludes by October 19. Labor Day weekend & Columbus Day weekend have no league events scheduled.
DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE
K, 1st & 2nd graders. Developmental league events are on Mondays (5:30-6:30pm) and Saturdays (10-11am) August 16 – October 6. The objective of this league is to take a beginner player and provide them with the proper introduction to the sport, instill a basic fundamental skill base and general understanding of the sport. Rims are lowered and age appropriate equipment is used to promote proper form and technique. At a minimum, half of each session will consist of skill development building up to games.
ROOKIE LEAGUE
3rd and 4th graders. Rookie league is played on Mondays and Thursdays August 18 – October 19. Practices are on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm and teams will play one game each Monday from 5:30-6:30pm. All players get together in the gym the first week of the season for skill training and small sided games. At this point, balanced teams are made and the season is played. This league has 2 events a week and every player will play at least one half of each game. Girls will play on a 9 foot hoop on a shortened court. There will be a league tournament in October.
VARSITY
5th and 6th graders. Varsity league runs between August 14 – October 19 with games on Wednesdays and practices on a week day depending on the player’s team (2 events per week). October 8, 9 & 19 will be the league tournament. Games will be played on a full length court. Girls will play with a 28.5 ball on a 10 foot hoop. The league will start on August 14. All players and all coaches will attend on August 14 to assess players for the draft. First team practices will be August 18. This will give all teams 3 practices before games start on August 27. All teams will play 6 regular season games with a tournament wrapping up the league. All teams are guaranteed 8 games. The league will end on October 19 with the championship game.
NCAA
7th and 8th graders. NCAA league runs between August 15 – October 19 with games on Mondays and practices on a week day depending on the player’s team (2 events per week). October 8, 9 & 19 will be the league tournament. Skill development is still the foundation of this league and the rules provide the opportunity of added situational complexity to grow the players whole game IQ. Teams are formed after evaluations on August 15 to establish parity across the league. All players and all coaches will attend on August 15 to assess players for the draft. First team practices will be August 18. This will give all teams 2 practices before games start on August 25. All teams will play 6 regular season games and then a single elimination tournament. All teams will play 6 regular season games with a tournament wrapping up the league. All teams are guaranteed 8 games. The league will end on October 19 with the championship game.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GAMES
This division is intended to provide public and private schools with an opportunity to participate as a Middle School team. When registering a team, you do not have to provide a roster to allow your school flexibility with the players they bring to each game. You are required to provide your own coach and can wear your school uniforms. No practice times will be allotted. NYO will provide refs and games will take place on Sunday afternoons/evenings at a gym near NYO.
7 Game Dates:
- August 17, 24 (off on the 31st for Labor Day Weekend)
- September 7, 14, 21, 28
- October 5
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
This division is intended to provide public and private schools with an opportunity to participate as a High School team. When registering a team, you do not have to provide a roster to allow your school flexibility with the players they bring to each game. You are required to provide your own coach and can wear your school uniforms. No practice times will be allotted. NYO will provide refs and games will take place on Sunday afternoons/evenings at a gym near NYO.
7 Game Dates:
- August 17, 24 (off on the 31st for Labor Day Weekend)
- September 7, 14, 21, 28
- October 5