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DYA Recreational Basketball

Registration for 2025-26 DYA Recreational Basketball begins June 15.

The information below is from 2024-25 Recreational Basketball. 2025-26 Recreational Basketball information will be published later this year. The program will be structured similarly to 2024-25.

Scroll down this page for information about DYA Basketball.

2024-25 Rec Basketball Tournaments

2024-2025 Recreational Basketball - Program Information

2024-2025 DYA Recreational Basketball

The DYA Recreational Basketball program is designed for 1st through 12th grade boys & girls and consists of 16 divisions. Kindergartners born on or before 8/1/2018 may participate in the 1st Grade division.

As DYA Basketball approaches 2,000 basketball participants annually, space may be limited. Sign-ups are on a first-come basis. Registration will close two weeks prior to the preseason coaches' meeting date. If we have enough coaches and gym space to expand the league, registration will reopen prior to the season start date.

If your child is trying out for their middle school or high school basketball team, please sign up early. If your child makes their school team, we will issue you a refund.

DYA Basketball Divisions:

Boys Leagues:
1st Grade Boys - Introductory
2nd Grade Boys - Introductory
2nd/3rd Grade Boys - Developmental
4th Grade Boys - Developmental
5th Grade Boys - Developmental
6th Grade Boys - Developmental
7th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive
8th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive
9th/10th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive
11th/12th Grade Boys - Relaxed Competitive

Girls Leagues:
1st/2nd Grade Girls - Introductory
2nd/3rd Grade Girls - Developmental
4th Grade Girls - Developmental
5th Grade Girls - Developmental
6th-8th Grade Girls - Relaxed Competitive
9th-12th Grade Girls - Relaxed Competitive

Introductory Leagues (1st & 2nd Grade)

DYA Rec Basketball Introductory Leagues are an introduction to skills, rules, and working as a team. Games are 3-on-3 with 1 coach for every 6 players; everyone plays. A DYA representative will be on site for coordination. Kindergartners born on or before 8/1/2018 may participate in the 1st Grade division.

1st-2nd Grade Boys & Girls Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 10 practices and games held back-to-back on Saturday mornings or afternoons beginning December 7. Practices/games are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums. The season is scheduled to end on February 22.

Developmental Leagues (2nd-6th Grade)

DYA Rec Basketball Developmental Leagues are designed for a fun and competitive skills development experience. Games are 5-on-5; everyone plays.

2nd/3rd Grade Boys & Girls Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 15 practices and 10 games. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of October 21. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Saturday mornings or early afternoons beginning December 7. Practices/games are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums. The season is scheduled to end on February 22.

4th-6th Grade Boys & 4th-5th Grade Girls Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 15 practices, 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of October 21. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Saturday mornings or early afternoons beginning December 7. Practices/games are held at Dublin elementary and middle school gymnasiums. Postseason tournaments are scheduled for February 18-28.

Relaxed Competitive Leagues (7th-12th Grade Boys & 6th-12th Grade Girls)

DYA Rec Basketball Relaxed Competitive Leagues are designed for a fun, relaxed and competitive experience. Games are 5-on-5; everyone plays.

6th-8th Grade Girls League: Teams are scheduled for 12 practices, 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of November 11. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Sunday afternoons or early evenings beginning December 8. Practices are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums and games are held at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. The postseason tournament is scheduled for February 18-28.

7th & 8th Grade Boys Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 12 practices, 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Weekly 1-hour practices are held on weeknights beginning the week of November 11. Practice night (Monday-Friday) and time (6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM) may vary from week to week. Games are played on Saturday mornings or afternoons beginning December 7. Practices are held at Dublin elementary school gymnasiums and games are held at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. Postseason tournaments are scheduled for February 18-28.

9th-12th Grade Boys Leagues: Teams are scheduled for 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Every effort is made to honor teammate/coach requests. Friday evening open gyms are available for coaches by request. Games are played on Saturday afternoons or early evenings beginning December 7. Games are played at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. Postseason tournaments are scheduled for February 18-28.

9th-12th Grade Girls League: Teams are scheduled for 9 regular season games and a postseason tournament. Every effort is made to honor teammate/coach requests. Friday evening open gyms are available for coaches by request. Games are played on Sunday afternoons or early evenings beginning December 8. Games are played at Dublin middle school and high school gymnasiums. The postseason tournament is scheduled for February 18-28.

Winter Break: No practices or games are scheduled from December 23 through January 6.

League Fees:
1st & 2nd Grade Introductory League fee is $135*, plus a jersey, if you need one.
2nd-5th Grade Developmental League fee is $160*, plus a jersey, if you need one.
6th-8th Grade fee is $185*, plus a jersey, if you need one.
9th-12th Grade Boys fee is $150*, plus a jersey, if you need one.
9th-12th Grade Girls fee is $125*, plus a jersey, if you need one.
*an additional $20 was added on November 4

Financial assistance is available through the DYA Grant Program for families that qualify. For more information, visit the DYA Grant Program webpage.

Jerseys: All players are required to wear the green/white DYA Basketball reversible jersey for league play. The jersey is the same as prior years and is $20 to purchase. Sizes available: Youth-Small, Youth-Medium, Youth-Large, Adult-Small, Adult-Medium, Adult-Large, Adult-XL, and Adult-XXL.

Teammate/Coach Requests: Teams are assigned by the league office. DYA will honor up to two teammate requests and a coach request per player. Teammate requests must be mutual to be considered. The intent is to help kids play with their friends while balancing competitiveness among teams. DYA reserves the right to place limits on requests if the rules are being utilized to build teams for reasons other than stated. Be sure to include any teammate/coach requests on the registration form. To add requests after registering, click the pencil (edit button) by the player's name on the user account page.

Team Notification: Families will be notified of their team placement, roster, and schedule following the preseason coaches' meetings. See below for coaches' meeting dates.

Volunteer Coaches Needed: Dublin Youth Athletics is a volunteer organization of parents providing sports programs for kids. If you are able and willing to serve as the head or assistant coach of your child's team, please register online by clicking "Volunteer" on your profile page at DYA.com. Coaches Corner

Coaching Guide: DYA Basketball Skills & Drills (PDF)

Preseason Coaches' Meetings/Clinics:
2nd-6th Grade Boys & 2nd-5th Grade Girls Developmental Leagues: Sunday, October 13, Karrer Middle School, 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM: 2nd/3rd Grade & 4th Grade Coaches' Meeting; 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM: Coaching Clinic (2nd-8th Grade); 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM: 5th Grade & 6th Grade Coaches' Meeting

7th-8th Grade Boys & 6th-8th Grade Girls Leagues: Wednesday, November 6, 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM at DYA Office

1st-2nd Grade Introductory Leagues: Sunday, November 17, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM at Karrer Middle School

9th-12th Grade Leagues: Sunday, November 17, 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM at Karrer Middle School

Basketball size:
1st & 2nd Grade Introductory Leagues: 27.5'' basketball recommended (youth size)
2nd-8th Grade Boys & 2nd-12th Grade Girls Developmental & Competitive Leagues: 28.5'' basketball (women's size)
9th-12th Grade Boys Leagues: 29.5'' basketball (men's size)

Basket height:
1st & 2nd Grade Boys & Girls Introductory Leagues: 8 feet
2nd/3rd Grade Girls Developmental League: 8 feet
All other leagues: 10 feet

Picture Day:
Boys 4th-6th Grade Leagues & Girls 1st-3rd Grade Leagues: Saturday, December 7
Boys 1st-3rd Grade Leagues & Girls 4th-5th Grade Leagues: Saturday, December 14
Girls 6th-8th Grade League: Sunday, January 12

Note: Girls 6th-8th Grade Mercury Picture Day is Sunday, January 19.

Pictures take place at the school where your game that day is scheduled. The photographers kindly ask that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your team's scheduled start time to take individual photos. Team photos will be taken on the court as soon as the previous game concludes. Photographers will have extra order forms available on Picture Day. Picture Day services are provided by Midwest Photo.

Weather: For weather updates, visit DYA.com/Weather.

Medals/Trophies:
1st-3rd Grade: Participation medals are awarded to all players at the end of the season.
4th-12th Grade: Trophies or medals are awarded to players on all postseason tournament champion & runner-up teams.

Tournament Information (4th-12th grade): Postseason league tournaments are scheduled to be held February 18-28. Tournament brackets will be set the week of February 10. All teams should plan to play in the Opening Round of the tournament. Teams will keep playing an additional 1-2 games after the Opening Round if they continue to win games in the tournament.

Basketball Officials & Scorekeepers:
1st-2nd Grade Introductory League games are officiated by coaches.
2nd-5th Grade Developmental League games are officiated by youth officials.
6th-12th Grade League games are officiated by adult/licensed officials.
DYA employs youth scorekeepers to operate the scoreboard.

Sign-ups to become an official or scorekeeper take place from July-November. For more information about the DYA Youth Basketball Officials and Scorekeepers programs, or to become an official or scorekeeper, please visit the Youth Basketball Officials/Scorekeepers webpage.

Do you reside outside of DYA boundaries?: This program is open to all families residing within the boundaries of the Dublin City School District or within the City of Dublin. Out of boundary families may participate if there is space available in the program.

Questions? Email the DYA Office: [email protected]

DYA Basketball Rules

DYA Rec Basketball Rules for 2nd-12th Grade Developmental & Competitive Leagues:
2024-25 DYA Basketball Rules (PDF)

Facility Information

Facility Information - Dublin City Schools

DYA Basketball practices and games are held at Dublin City Schools gymnasiums. School doors will unlock 10 minutes prior to the start of practices/games. At elementary & middle schools, enter through the door numbers listed below.

Bailey Elementary School: 4900 Brandonway Dr - Doors 1A, 1C, 14
Chapman Elementary School: 8450 Sawmill Rd - Doors 1A, 1D
Davis Middle School: 2400 Sutter Pkwy - Door 19
Deer Run Elementary School: 8815 Avery Rd - Door 4B
Depp Elementary School: 9001 Gardenia Dr - Door 1A
Eversole Run Middle School: 9015 Gardenia Dr - Door 1
Glacier Ridge Elementary School: 7175 Glacier Ridge Blvd - Doors 1A, 1D, 4A
Grizzell Middle School: 8705 Avery Rd - Door 2
Hopewell Elementary School: 4303 Bright Rd - Door 17
Indian Run Elementary School: 80 W Bridge St - Doors 2, 4
Karrer Middle School: 7245 Tullymore Dr - Door 2
Olde Sawmill Elementary School: 2485 Olde Sawmill Blvd - Door 1A
Pinney Elementary School: 9989 Concord Rd - Doors 1A, 1C, 5
Riverside Elementary School: 3260 Riverside Green - Door 2A
Scottish Corners Elementary School: 5950 Sells Mill Dr - Door 5
Sells Middle School: 150 W Bridge St - Door 8
Thomas Elementary School: 4671 Tuttle Rd - Door 15
Wright Elementary School: 2335 West Case Rd - Doors 1A, 1D
Wyandot Elementary School: 5620 Dublinshire Dr - Doors 1A 1D

All facilities have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available in case of emergency. AEDs are portable, life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly.
AED Locations at Dublin City Schools 2024-25 (PDF)

Basketball Officials & Scorekeepers

Youth Basketball Officials & Scorekeepers:

Youth Officials (8th-12th graders) referee DYA Recreational Basketball games in the 2nd-5th Grade Boys & Girls Developmental Leagues.

Youth Scorekeepers work as scoreboard operators for DYA Recreational Basketball games in the 6th-12th Grade Boys & Girls Leagues.

For more information about the Basketball Officials & Scorekeepers programs, or to sign up to work, visit our DYA Youth Officials and Scorekeepers webpage: DYA Youth Basketball Officials

DYA Travel Basketball

For information about the DYA Travel Basketball program for boys & girls in 4th-6th grade, visit our Travel Basketball webpage: DYA Travel Basketball