2026 VPA South Bend Youth Basketball Fall League
Registration will open in mid-August
We’re excited to kick off another season of youth basketball in South Bend! Thank you to everyone who registered. Team rosters and game schedules have been finalized and sent out.
League Overview
The VPA Fall League provides a fun and supportive environment where kids can develop their basketball skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game as part of a team.
Practice & Game Location
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Martin Luther King Dream Center
Game Dates:
All games will be played on Saturdays at the Martin Luther King Dream Center on the following dates:
October 31 • November 7 • November 14 • November 21 • December 5 • December 12 (Tournament)
Divisions
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K/1 Grade–
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2/3 Grade –
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4/5 Grade –
Coaches
Thank you to all who applied to coach this season! Selected volunteer coaches will be contacted with further details, including information about the mandatory preseason meeting.
What’s Included
Each player will receive a reversible jersey and shorts to keep.
If you made any special requests (such as siblings on the same team), those were taken into consideration during roster creation. Please note that no changes will be made to rosters now that they are finalized.
When
K-1st Grade
Practices will be scheduled after 5 p.m. once teams are formed, with games played on lowered rims.
2nd-5th Grade
Practice times will be set once teams are formed, with practices scheduled after 5 p.m., and games, played on regulation rims.
Where
All practices and games will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center. Participants should report directly to the facility for all scheduled practices and games throughout the season. Additional information regarding schedules and any program updates will be communicated as needed.
Cost
Player Registration: $80/child
NO REFUNDS
Gameday Admission Information:
Gate entry is $5 per person.
Family maximum (per day): $15.
Contact
gdemski@southbendin.gov
More

To become a volunteer coach for youth basketball, please contact:
Gary Demski at gdemski@southbendin.gov
