IMPORTANT….PLEASE READ!
WHO:
There are six divisions:
Rookie Basketball
For boys and girls ages 5 & 6
Rookie age is determined as of December 1, 2023
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More info: 2023 Rookie Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Girls 1st-2nd grade
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More info: 2023 Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Boys 1st grade
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More info: 2023 Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Boys 2nd grade
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More info: 2023 Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Girls 3rd-4th grade
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More info: 2023 Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Boys 3rd-4th grade
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More info: 2023 Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Girls 5th-6th grade
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More info: 2023 Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Boys 5th-6th grade
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More info: 2022 Basketball Flyer (PDF) »
Grades are determined as of September 2023.
Everyone plays at least two full quarters of each game.
WHEN:
Basketball registration runs from about mid-June until early November. Applications will be accepted online or by mail UNTIL EACH DIVISION IS FULL.
Online registration is easy and provides you with email updates and notifications as well as access to Sportabiity the online platform that provide schedules, scores and standings in those divisions that keep standings
If you prefer offline registration, you may mail in your completed registration with a check or money order payable to WCYAA to WCYAA at 1399 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Ste 1A, Walnut Creek, California 94598. Hard Copy registration forms are available for download at http://www.wcyaa.com. It is advisable to register by mail well before September 30. Players will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis in each division.
Fee assistance is available. To receive a fee assistance application form, email us at www; wcyaa.com.
The season for 1st-6th graders runs generally from late November through January-early February. Games are on Saturdays and/or Sunday. The Rookie season runs from early December through January. Rookie games are on Saturdays with their practices just before their games. For specific dates, please see the PDF flyers for each age group.
UNIFORMS:
WCYAA will supply a uniform (Jerseys for Rookie League players and Jerseys and Shorts for the rest of the divisions) which shall be worn during all games. These uniforms (jerseys and shorts) may be kept at the end of the last game.
PRACTICE:
Practice times and sites will be selected by the individual coaches. Girls generally practice during early evenings during the week and Boys generally practice on Sundays. Parents are urged to contact WCYAA at wcyaasports@yahoo.com if they have specific issues of religious or other potential game or practice conflicts PRIOR to registering their children.
PRACTICE TIME MAY BE DURING THE WEEK INSTEAD OF SUNDAYS. ALL DEPENDS ON GYM TIME WE CAN GET FROM THE MSUSD OR THE CITY OF WALNUT CREEK.
TEAMS:
5th-6th grade Boys teams will be formed by a draft; all other players will be placed on teams based on age, grade, gender, residence, or school attended if possible.
The child of the head coach and one ‘designated Assistant Coach’ of each team shall be placed on the team they coach. There are no team or practice time guarantees of any kind. Sponsors (see below), upon payment of sponsor fee, may designate the team upon which their child(ren) shall play except for teams in divisions which are subject to the draft.
NO PLAYERS WILL BE MOVED FROM ONE TEAM TO ANOTHER TEAM AFTER TEAM PLACEMENT AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION FEES FOR PLAYERS THAT ELECT NOT TO PLAY ON TEAMS TO WHICH THEY ARE ASSIGNED.
COACHES:
Prior to being assigned as a coach, WCYAA requires certification as an NYSCA Coach
SPONSORS:Businesses and Individuals are needed to sponsor teams. Team sponsor fees start at $295. Become a sponsor here. Sponsors receive a team photo/appreciation plaque and recognition in WCYAA publications.
EVALUATIONS:
We take pride in our program, and we appreciate your comments. To complete an evaluation, click here and then choose your league.