Reston Youth

Basketball League 2011 - 2012

Welcome to the Reston Youth Basketball Website!

The Reston Youth Basketball League (RYBL) provides basketball instruction, games, and training in sportsmanship for boys and girls ages 7 and older who live in Reston and neighboring communities. We offer both “House” and “Travel” programs organized according to age for House and now grade for Travel.

The House League activities go from late November through mid-March and the Travel program begins in early October and ends in early March. To view a PDF with full details, Click Here.

KEY DATES
First House Registration/Evaluation, Saturday, October 22, Forest Edge Elementary (see below).
Second House Registration/Evaluation, Saturday, November 5, Hunters Woods Elementary (see below).

• Forest Edge Elementary Gym, 1501 Becontree Lane, Reston on Saturday, October 22  Map
• Hunters Woods Elementary Gym, 2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston on Saturday, November 5 Map 

• HOUSE LEAGUE DETAILS •

AGE GROUPS:
From ages 7 to 14 there are two-year divisions for both genders – 7&8, 9&10, 11&12, and 13&14. The oldest girls' division also includes 15 year olds. There is the potential for a boys 15-18 division or placement with the Herndon program. See the Age Group Placement Section below for specifics.

ELIGIBILITY:
RYBL is open to any child who will be 7 years or older on October 1, 2011. Children playing interscholastic junior or senior high basketball for a public or private school during RYBL’s season are not eligible. Players in RYBL are prohibited from playing for any organization’s House league and any Travel team during the same season.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND TEAMS:
Last season there were more than 800 children registered in the House League with 8, 9, or 10 children per team depending on the age group and the number of volunteer coaches. Each Age Group Commissioner decides how teams will be formed.

COACHES:
RYBL relies on volunteers to coach its teams. In the last few years, team selection was delayed because Commissioners did not have enough coaches. Please consider volunteering to coach or assistant coach your child’s team when registering.

RESIDENCE:
Typically players come from Reston, Herndon, Oakton, Oak Hill, Vienna, Franklin Farm, and Great Falls. Players from outside of Fairfax County are required to pay an additional Non-County Fee – see FEES section below.

REGISTRATION:

ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. At this time you will need to contact the appropriate age group commissioner to learn if there are any openings or if your child will be placed on a waiting list. See the of this website for commissioner contact information.

NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER NOVEMBER 4. We also will continue to accept paper registration at extra cost. Both copies of the completed paper forms should be mailed to: Registrar, RYBL, P.O. BOX 2574, RESTON, VA 20195. Paper forms will be available at either of the Skills Evaluation sites. Specific times for on-site registration depending on gender and age are listed below. Anyone registering after November 5 may be placed on a waiting list. Do not mail registration forms after November 2.

FEES:

If registered on-line by November 4: $85 per child (maximum $160 per family).

If registered by mail or in person: $100 per child (maximum $190 per family).

Non-County Fee: An extra $30 per child is required for those not residing in Fairfax County or City, or the Towns of Clifton, Herndon, or Vienna.

Payment is required at the time of registration. If registering by paper form, checks or money orders should be made payable to RYBL. In the event of a bounced check, the player will not be placed on a team until payment is satisfied including a $25 penalty.

AGE GROUP PLACEMENT:
With few exceptions, children will be assigned to the age divisions based on the following birth dates:

SKILLS EVALUATION:
A rough evaluation of each player’s skills is needed to competitively balance the teams within practical limits. Since skills can change markedly in one year, all children must attend one of the sessions. The evaluations will be at the:

• Forest Edge Elementary Gym, 1501 Becontree Lane, Reston on Saturday, October 22  Map
• Hunters Woods Elementary Gym, 2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston on Saturday, November 5 Map 

Skills evaluations are held at these times:

TEAM PRACTICES:
Practices are normally limited to one hour one night per week. Players will be notified by their coach of the first practice time by late November. Players in the Boys 15-18 Division are typically notified later. Practices will begin no earlier than November 28, 2011. There will be no practices during the winter vacation period from December 22, 2011 through January 2, 2012. Practice time slots on weeknights will occur between 5:00 pm and 9:30 pm. During December, teams may also practice on the Saturdays of the 3rd, 10th, and 17th for one hour between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. While registering, parents may indicate weeknights or time slots to be avoided, within reason, to prevent conflicts with scouting, religious, or other recurring activities.

GAMES:
Regular season games are scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 7, 2012 and continue until the end of February. No games, including playoffs, can be played after March 15, 2012.

PLAYING TIME:
In most age groups, each player will play a minimum of two quarters. More detailed rules for each age group are provided to each coach and are available to any parent.

REFEREES:
RYBL trains and uses students, young adults, and parents as officials for all games except the high school boy’s age group where only adult officials are used. Pay last year was $14 per game for first year officials, $16 per game for officials with one year of experience, and $18 per game with two or more years of experience. Prospective officials, at least 13 years old by January 1, 2012, should sign up at either Skills Evaluation or contact Jim Elder at ElderJim@msn.com. Returning officials will be contacted by email regarding training dates.

CANCELLATIONS:
Practices and games are frequently cancelled by Fairfax County due to weather or special activities going on in a particular school. Countywide cancellations are posted on Fairfax County television stations or you may call the Recreation Department Weather Hotline at 703-324-5264.

EQUIPMENT:
RYBL will provide reversible team jerseys once the teams are formed. Players provide their own shorts, socks, and shoes.

VOLUNTEERS:
RYBL is run by volunteers except for the majority of referees. Volunteers are always needed for commissioners, County certified Building Directors, coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, timers, and officials. Potential coaches or assistant coaches are subject to a background check. Training for coaches is usually provided by area high school coaches prior to the beginning of games. RYBL will notify coaches and assistant coaches when details are known. If you wish to volunteer as a coach or assistant, please contact your child’s age group commissioner or check the proper box when registering.

• TRAVEL LEAGUE (FCYBL) DETAILS •

RYBL teams have participated in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League for more than 30 years.  Teams in this league are exposed to a more competitive level than RYBL’s House program. Numerous RYBL players have gone to play on area high school varsity teams, college teams, and professionally, including the NBA.

AGE GROUPS:
Reston will attempt to field one or more teams for boys and girls in the 5th grade (formerly U10), 6th grade (formerly U11), 7th grade (formerly U12), and 8th grade (formerly U13). For some age groups there may be two levels of teams. In addition, all RYBL players must reside in Fairfax County and are limited to the zip codes of 20170, 20171, 20190, 20191, 20194, and 22181 with two exceptions allowed per team.

REGISTRATION:
A child will not be allowed to tryout or practice unless Registration is complete. Payment of the registration fee is required prior to the first tryout. There are no exceptions to this policy. Players who are not selected are guaranteed entry into the House League with no additional paperwork or payment. To be placed on a House team a new registration is not needed but the child must attend one of the House League Skills Evaluations described above. Children who are interested in being considered for a Travel team must attend the appropriate tryouts for their grade.

TRYOUTS:
A parent or guardian must accompany the child to tryouts. Players will be selected for teams based on their performance at tryouts. Tryouts will begin the first week of October and be held at least twice per team. Teams will be selected by mid to late October.

PLAYER OBLIGATIONS:
If selected, the player will be required to: (1) submit a copy of a Virginia DMV identification card as proof of birth date; (2) submit a copy of the most recent report card as proof of grade; (3) submit a medical release and emergency contact information; and (4) sign a code of conduct form. Participation in the Travel program requires extra commitment and dedication. After tryouts, teams begin practicing in late October twice a week for 90 minutes each and play a 12 to 14 game regular season schedule on weeknights and weekends at gyms throughout the County. Most teams play in Thanksgiving and/or December holiday tournaments as well as qualify to play in the County post-season tournament.

ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Players are responsible for the cost of the team uniforms. The style will be identical to those used last season. If a new uniform is needed, the cost is estimated at $60.

GIRLS TRAVEL COACHES NEEDED:
RYBL is seeking head coaches for girls 5th, 6th, and 7th grade teams. If interested, please contact Mitch Kalman below.

Any questions please contact Mitch Kalman, Travel Basketball Commissioner @

mpkalman@verizon.net or 703-481-1111