DYC GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL
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In- house SEASON Dates
Registration is Close
First Practices
Week of Nov 4th
Season November - Feb 24
INSTRUCTIONAL
Grades K-1st
K -1st Rules
Olympic Rules
Introduction to the game of basketball. Practices and Games are on Saturdays. Played at Concord School on 8ft rims, half court games.
Instructional basketball will focus on basic fundamentals for your child. These include ball handling, shooting, passing, and defense!
The only competition will by the Olympics at the end of the season, this is a team event.
INTERMEDIATE
Grades 2nd - 3rd
2nd -3rd Rules
Olympic Rules
A step up from the Instructional Division. 1 practice per week, 1 game on Saturday. Played on 10ft rims, full-court. Intermediate basketball will build on the skills learned in Instructional basketball. Focus will be made on fundamentals, and there will be an introduction to game play.
The only competition will by the Olympics at the end of the season, this is a team event.
ADVANCED
Grades 4th - 5th
4th - 5th Rules
Olympic Rules
Just a step below full league play. Modified rules for this division. All players are required to attend the draft combine. All teams will be filled via a draft by coaches. To keep team fair and competitive as possible team, coach and player request my not be filled.
This is a learning league. 1 practice per week, officiated games on Saturdays.
LEAGUE PLAY
Grades 6th - 8th
6th - 8th Rules
Skills Day Rules
(Technical foul during a game is an automatic suspension for next game)
This league is complete gameplay, with IHSA rules. 1 practice per week and officiated games on Saturdays. All players are required to attend the draft combine. All teams will be filled via a draft by coaches. To keep team fair and competitive as possible team, coach and player request my not be filled.
Season Timing:
All levels will start in Early November. and take a break at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each league is guaranteed a minimum of 10 games/practices.
Instructional (Div. I) and Intermediate (Div. II) will end with an Olympics day in February.
Advanced (Div III) and League Play (Div IV) will end in March with Skills Day and Playoffs.
Coaching Resources
Kindergarten Outline
1st Grade Outline
2nd Grade Outline
3rd Grade Outline
4th Grade Outline
5th Grade Outline
6th Grade Outline
7th Grade Outline
8th Grade Outline
How are Teams Formed?
Our goal is to teach kids sportsmanship, how to play basketball, improve their skills and have fun doing it.
All Levels will have assigned teams created by the director based on skills, past evaluations, coach requests, and player requests. None of the requests are guaranteed.
Frequently Asked questions
Where, When and what time are Practices? All levels have one Practice a Week on Mon, Tues Weds or Thurs. Practice times will be between 6:30pm and 9pm. Teams Exact Practice day will be determined by the Coaches availability and Gym availability.
Where, When and what time are Games? Games will be on Saturday morning/ midday. Game times will be between 9 am to 2:30pm. A formal Schedule will be sent out once registration is closed and team finalized
Gym Locations
Eisenhower Junior High - 1410 75th St, Darien, IL 60561
Lace Elementary School - 7414 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561
Mark DeLay Elementary School - 6801 Wilmette Ave, Darien, IL 60561
Cass Junior High - 8502 Bailey Rd, Darien, IL 60561
Concord Elementary(primary location for K-1) -1019 Concord Pl, Darien, IL 60561
Questions?
Contact Basketball Commissioner Chavez Epps
[email protected]
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