Athletes will compete in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League (FCYBL), tailored to advanced players preparing for high school play. Tryouts are held to select a limited number of players, ensuring that the program remains competitive
Winter season begins early-mid October. Summer season starts in June
Winter season ends in March. Summer season ends July 31.
Winter season practices begin in mid October. Summer season practices begin in June.
Teams practice twice weekly on weekdays, between the hours of 5:30-9pm.
Winter games start on weekends (with occasional weekday) in November and conclude in March. Summer games are weekdays start in June and end July 31.
Games are held at Fairfax County school gyms.
Yes. Tryouts for Winter are in October. Tryouts for Summer are in May/June.
Attendance at skill evaluations is mandatory for all players from 4th grade and up, with a make-up night available. Failure to attend may result in the player not being placed on a team. Additionally, travel players are not permitted to be registered for house league basketball or other local area travel leagues.
No, the program is selective, and only a limited number of players are chosen based on their performance at tryouts.
No.
| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | August 1-14 | August 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | December 1-14 | December 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | March 1-14 | March 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
For Summer leagues, players compete in their “rising grade,” the grade they will enter in the upcoming school year.
Age Range: 5th-8th Grade
Fairfax County Use Fee: $10.00 per player
Out-of-County Charge: $50.00 per player
Families will receive a $15 multi-child discount.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee (One month after registration opens) |
| Winter | N/A (Sport Not in Season) |
$310 | N/A (Sport Not in Season) |
| Summer | N/A (Sport Not in Season) |
$165 | N/A (Sport Not in Season) |
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.
Players must provide their own basketball shoes.
No.
Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon is recommended.
A basketball jersey and shorts is provided by SYA.
Should you have specific questions regarding travel basketball, please refer to the appropriate person below.
| Position | Name | |
| Commissioner | Josh Purdy | [email protected] |
For other questions: [email protected]
Inclement weather line: 703.324.5264
If you have any questions about Travel Basketball, you can email Travel Coaches directly.
Coaches listed below are the travel coaches. Coaches for a second team in each age group will be posted after travel tryouts.
| GIRLS | ||
| Grade | Coach | |
| Girls 5th Grade | Anuj Patel | [email protected] |
| Girls 6th Grade | Justin Leiser | [email protected] |
| Girls 7th Grade | Mallory Trullender | [email protected] |
| Girls 8th Grade | Rich Gallivan | [email protected] |
| BOYS | ||
| Grade | Coach | |
| Boys 5th Grade | Chris Neofotis Brian An |
[email protected] [email protected] |
| Boys 6th Grade | Matt Wakefield Ryan Morrell |
[email protected] [email protected] |
| Boys 7th Grade | Brandon Vickers | [email protected] |
| Boys 8th Grade | Phil Livingston | [email protected] |
SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations.
Inclement weather information will be posted by 3:30 PM.
It is the responsibility of each coach to determine whether the school gyms have been closed because of inclement weather, etc. and to alert the members of his/her team. This information can be obtained by: -Contacting your travel coach first and foremost -For school gym cancelations please go to: https://www.fcps.edu/
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
Fairfax County issues permits to SYA to use facilities in the Centreville/Clifton area. Typically a team will practice at the same facility each week with varying locations for weekend games.
Notification of schedules/locations/times will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season (as determined by when we receive permits).
Mobile app, email, etc.
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.
