Youth Basketball Leagues

Play basketball in this progressively organized league. Track your child’s development from the first practice to the last game. Fee includes jersey and shorts. Additional information available at teamsideline.com/mppd. Friend Requests are only honored in Kindergarten-Grade 2 levels (see Friend Request Policy)

No Games December 21 & 28

Kindergarten-Grade 2

Kindergarten-Grade 2

Registration Deadline November 4

Lower rims and smaller basketballs to ensure success for every participant. Focus on skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and fun. Teams are determined by gender, grade level and neighborhood zones. Friend request are NOT GUARANTEED! Kindergarten and 1st grade play at CCC. 2nd grade plays at LRC. Practices are once a week and begin in early/mid December.

January 4-March 8
R $125 NR $125

Kindergarten Boys & Girls
Grade 1 Girls
Grade 2 Girls
Grade 1 Boys 
Grade 2 Boys

Grades 3-6

Grades 3-6

Registration Deadline October 7

More aspects of the game are introduced at each grade level, playing the game with little to no limitations. Basic basketball skills, team play, sportsmanship and fun are the main focus. The 10 game regular season concludes with a single elimination playoff. All players must attend one of the player evaluation days. Teams are balanced through a player draft, friend/school requests may not be honored! Practices are once a week and begin in early/mid November. Games played on Saturdays at various gyms.

November 30-March 1
R $135 NR $145

Grade 3 Girls
Grade 4 Girls
Grades 5 & 6 Girls
Grade 3 Boys
Grade 4 Boys
Grades 5 & 6 Boys

Grades 7 & 8

Grades 7 & 8

Registration Deadline November 4

Northwest Suburban Park District Basketball Conference. We’ve teamed up with Des Plaines, River Trails, Prospect Heights and Wheeling Park Districts to provide a Jr. High basketball league! Games start in January after the Jr. High School season ends. All players must attend one of the player evaluation days. Teams are balanced through a player draft, friend/school requests may not be honored! Teams play a 12 game regular season with a single elimination playoff tournament. There will be an All Star Game for selected players at the end of the season. Practices are one a week and begin in early/mid December.

January 4-March 8
R $145 NR $155

Grades 7 & 8 Girls 
Grades 7 & 8 Boys

Travel Basketball Tryouts

Our program is for players looking for a more competitive basketball experience and a chance to compete against teams from various communities throughout the area. Player fee for the season will be $550 (payment plans available) which includes uniform, league & tournament fees, officials, and ARC Performance training sessions.

Players interested in trying out for the travel program must attend at least 1 of 2 tryout dates in order to be eligible to be chosen. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and will end on the Friday before the tryout date at 3:00 PM. Registration after this time must be on-site.

Boys
Teams are entered into the Chicagoland Feeder League. Once teams are chosen, practices may begin in late October or early November, twice a week. Games begin in December and conclude with a tournament in early March for all teams to end the season. Games are played on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Teams will also play in one tournament during the season.
Location RecPlex

Grade 3 | Monday, September 30 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade 4 | Monday, September 30 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Grade 5 | Monday, September 30 | 7:30-8:30 PM
Grade 3 | Saturday, October 5 | 9:30-10:30 AM
Grade 4 | Saturday, October 5 | 10:30-11:30 AM
Grade 5 | Saturday, October 5 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Girls
Teams are scheduled to play in the DuPage Youth Travel Basketball League. Once teams are chosen, practices may begin in late October or early November, twice a week. Games begin in December and continue through February with the season concluding with an end of season tournament. Games will be played on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Teams will also play in one tournament during the season.
Location RecPlex

Grade 3 | Monday, September 30 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade 4 | Monday, September 30 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Grade 5 | Monday, September 30 | 7:30-8:30 PM
Grade 3 | Saturday, October 5 | 9:30-10:30 AM
Grade 4 | Saturday, October 5 | 10:30-11:30 AM
Grade 5 | Saturday, October 5 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM


Looking to up your game?

Try out a Hot Shot Sports, We Got Game or Breakaway Basketball class to help develop your skills!

For full program details, visit the online Program Guide