Start Smart Basketball (Ages 3-4)
Registration opens October 1and closes November 14, or when program is full. Program is open to City residents only, however if spots are not filled, Non-residents may register. Age is determined as of December 1.
Start Smart Basketball is a developmentally appropriate introductory basketball program for children 3-4 years old. The program prepares children for organized basketball in a fun, non-threatening environment. Pairs work together to develop individual skills such as dribbling, ball handling, passing/catching, shooting, and running/agility. For additional information on this program, call 540-433-9168 or email Courtney.Carawan@harrisonburgva.gov.
- Session 1: January 5-9 from 5:30pm-6:15pm
- Session 2: January 5-9 from 6:15pm-7:00pm
- The rate will be $30 ($60/Non-resident if spots are available). Registration fee includes participant equipment.
- To register online visit our Program Registration page or visit the Athletics Office.
- Program will take place in the Lucy Simms Center Auditorium.
U6 Youth Basketball League (Boys and Girls Ages 5-6)
Registration opens October 1and closes November 14. League is open to City residents only. This introductory league will have a mix of practices to teach fundamentals, along with games. Participants will be placed on teams by the league administrator. Age specific rules and game format will apply. Age is determined as of December 1.
- Program will run during the months of January-March.
- Registration rate is $30/player. Visit our Program Registration page to sign-up or visit the Athletics Office.
- Registration fee includes participant t-shirt.
- All activities will take place at the Community Activities Center.
[297KB] U6 Basketball Guidelines
U8 Youth Basketball League (Boys and Girls Ages 7-8)
Registration opens October 1and closes November 14. League is open to City residents only. This recreational league will have a mix of practices to teach fundamentals, along with games. Participants will be placed on teams by the league administrator. Age specific rules and game format will apply. Age is determined as of December 1.
- Practices will begin December 2 (program will not meet December 15-January 3).
- Practices will resume and games will begin starting January 6.
- Registration rate is $30/player. Visit our Program Registration page to sign-up or visit the Athletics Office.
- Registration fee includes participant uniform.
- All activities will take place at the Community Activities Center.
[297KB] U8 Basketball Guidelines
U10 Youth Basketball League (Boys and Girls Ages 9-10)
Registration opens October 1 and closes November 14. League is open to City residents only. This recreational league will have a mix of practices to teach fundamentals, along with games. Participants will be placed on teams by the league administrator. Age specific rules and game format will apply. Age is determined as of December 1.
- Program begins with Skill Assessments the week of November 17-20.
- Teams will be selected by volunteer coaches.
- Practices begin December 2 (program will not meet December 15-January 3).
- Practices will resume and games will begin starting January 6.
- Registration rate is $30/player. Visit our Program Registration page to sign-up or visit the Athletics Office.
- Registration fee includes participant uniform.
- All activities will take place at the Lucy Simms Center.
[299KB] U10 Basketball Guidelines
U12 Youth Basketball League (Boys and Girls Ages 11-12)
Registration opens October 1 and closes November 14. League is open to City residents only. This recreational league will have a mix of practices and games. Participants will be placed on teams by the league administrator. Age specific rules and game format will apply. Age is determined as of December 1.
- Program begins with Skill Assessments the week of November 17-20.
- Teams will be selected by volunteer coaches.
- Practices begin December 2 (program will not meet December 15-January 3).
- Practices will resume and games will begin starting January 6.
- Registration rate is $30/player. Visit our Program Registration page to sign-up or visit the Athletics Office.
- Registration fee includes participant uniform.
- All activities will take place at the Lucy Simms Center.
[299KB] U12 Basketball Guidelines
Summer Basketball League (Boys and Girls Ages 9-14)
Registration will open in April for the 2026 season. This indoor/outdoor summer league will begin with two weeks of practices only, then move into the final four weeks of games. Contact Steven.Hollister@harrisonburgva.gov or 540-433-9168 for additional details.
- Program scheduled to begin the week in June.
- Leagues are open for Boys and Girls - 9-10/11-12/13-14. Some leagues may combine if low registration numbers.
- Registration rate is $30/player for City, $60 for Non-Residents. Visit our Program Registration page to sign-up or visit the Athletics Office.
- Age for program is determined as of June 1.
- Program will take place at a combination of the Lucy Simms Center and Ralph Sampson Park outdoor courts.