2023 Fall Registration to OPEN 9/10/2023
The South Bend Youth Basketball League is a COED recreational league designed to give participants the chance to develop their knowledge and skills in a positive and highly instructional environment. It features two program tracks, one for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and the other for those in 2nd through 5th grade, that promote the fundamentals of the sport along with good sportsmanship, teamwork, and competition in a fun, welcoming environment.
| K-2nd Grade Program Track | 2nd-5th Grade Program Track |
| 7 week season | 7 week season |
| practices begin week of October 23rd | practices begin week of October 23rd |
| Guaranteed 5 games (Nov 11-Dec 16) | Guaranteed 5 games (Nov 11-Dec 16) |
| Gameplay with lowered rims | Gameplay with regulation rims and full-size court |
| Promote equal playing time and teamwork | Promote equal playing time and teamwork |
| Games managed by officials | Games managed by officials |
| Heavy emphasis on fundamentals development | Provides opportunity to learn through competition |
| Games played at O’Brien Center | Games played at ?? |
Any special requests for team assignments (playing with teammates due to rides, etc…) need to be made before October 9. Please submit via email to Amanda Bender at abender@southbendin.gov. Please note that not all requests may be honored.
Why choose South Bend Youth Basketball?
- Safe & positive environment
- Emphasis on enjoyment & fun
- Focus on development & training
- Participation regardless of skill
- Games & practices every week
- Confidence & self-esteem boost
- Instilling a healthy lifestyle
- Opportunity to build friendships
- Individual player improvement
When
K-2nd Grade (7 week season)
• Practice times (days and times TBD when teams are formed, will be after 5pm)
• Gameplay on lowered rims
• Game start date TBD
2nd-5th Grade (7 week season)
• Practices start week TBD (days and times TBD when teams are formed, will be after 5pm)
• Gameplay on regulation rims
• Games start date TBD
– Teams are broken up 2nd-3rd Grade & 4th-5th Grade
Cost
Registration closes October 9th
South Bend School Corp Students who want to play in the 2nd/3rd Grade or 4th/5th Grade League will pay a discounted rate. Must register through eventlink with the schools. Please contact Milt Lee for more information mlee2@sbcsc.k12.in.us
K-2nd Grade $50/player*
2nd-6th Grade $55/player*
>>$15 late fee after October 9th<<
* $15/player off for enrollees of the VPA Scholarship Program.
VPA Youth Scholarship members can register here⬇️
Youth Scholarship Payment Page
No refunds after registration has closed
2nd-5th (non South Bend School Corp) Register HereContact
Amanda Bender
Athletic Manager
574-235-5971 – email is preferred and will get quicker responses
abender@southbendin.gov
More
To become a volunteer coach for youth basketball, please contact:
Amanda Bender at abender@southbendin.gov for the 2nd-5th Grade Track
Mike Bueno at mjbueno@southbendin.gov for the K-2nd Grade Track
All coaches receive one complimentary player registration!