SYA House Basketball

SYA House Basketball is a recreational league open to boys and girls in grades K through 12.

Our grades K-1 program focuses on the four primary skill sets of dribbling, passing, shooting and defense and there are no games, only one hour per week sessions.

Our grades 2-4 program focuses on fundamentals and skills development through clinics and half-court 3v3 competition. 3v3 enables kids to get more action on and off the basketball. Each session will be a combination of structured clinics followed by 3v3 competition.

Our grades 5-12 program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and a higher level of competition through full court 5v5 play. Teams are formed to create balanced competition, and all participants are encouraged to learn in a fun and supportive environment.

When does the season start?

Winter season starts in November.

Summer season starts typically starts the last full week of June.

The K-1 program is limited to the first 80 players.

When does the season end?

Winter season ends in mid-March, with a two-week break during the FCPS Winter Break.

Summer season ends mid August.

When do practices start?

Winter practices start in early December, after teams are formed following skill evaluations​.

Summer has one practice before games begin.

How many times per week are practices?

Winter practices are held once per week, typically between 5:30-9pm.

Summer practices are held once per week typically between 5:30-9pm.

When do games start?

Winter games begin in December. For grades 6 and under, games are on Saturdays only.

Summer games begin the last week of June.

Where will the games be?

Winter games are held at local Centreville/Clifton schools, primarily on weekends.

Summer games are held at local Centreville/Clifton school, on weekdays, no weekend games.

Are there evaluations/tryouts? When?

Instead of tryouts, there are skill evaluations for players in grades 3 through 12 to help form balanced teams.

Winter: November

Summer: Early to mid-June

Will all participants make the team?

Yes, all registered players will be placed on a team.

Is there a picture day?

Winter: Yes.

Summer: No

What are the registration dates for all SYA sports?

When do I get my child’s schedule?

Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.

• Beginners: Grades K & 1
• Juniors: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
• Middle School: Grades 7 and 8
• Boys High School: Grades 9 & 10 and 11 & 12
• Girls Middle/High School: Grades 7-12

Families will receive a $15 multi-child discount for siblings registered for the same sport in the same season.

Additional Fees: Fairfax County Use Fee: $10.00       Out of County Fee: $50.00

Acceptable Payments Options

The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees,  summer skills camp fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.

SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. To learn more about SYA scholarships, click here.

• Basketball shoes
• Pocketless basketball shorts

Players must provide their own basketball shoes and pocketless basketball shorts.

Are there equipment rentals?

No.

Where do I get equipment?

Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon is recommended.

Are uniforms/jerseys provided?

Each player will receive a basketball jersey provided by SYA.

Should you have specific questions regarding recreational cricket, please refer to the appropriate person below.

For other questions: [email protected]  

Basketball Executive Board

2024-25 Winter House League Age Group Coordinators

Refund Policy

• Recreational Season/Camp/Clinic Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received prior to the roster distribution meeting (coaches meeting) or the first regularly scheduled game that the registrant’s team plays, whichever occurs first. The registration fee will be refunded minus $35 administrative fees prior to that date. No fees will be returned after that time

Participation Policy
Each player must participate in a minimum of 50% of game minutes, barring injury or disciplinary reasons.

Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.

Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.

Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:

• Contacting your coach first and foremost
  [Coaches, check your email the night before game days, to determine whether the school fields and gyms have been closed because of inclement weather, etc. and to alert the members of your team.]
• FCPS emergency website (for school fields/gyms)
• Fairfax County Park Authority field status (for county fields only) or via phone: 703-324-5264
• Contacting your Sports Commissioner

Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.

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