program information

Hawks Elite also provides: Game balls, practice cones, trained referees, a dedicated league manager, and a fun and safe environment.

Ball Sizes: (Hawks Elite will provide these for practices)
• Ages 3-4: Size 4 (For Kindergarten Camps)
• Ages 5-6: Size 4
• Ages 7-9: Size 5
• Ages 10+: Size 6

Coaches: All parent volunteer coaches will receive a background check to ensure the safety of all the children.

Please consider coaching your child’s team. It will be one of the most rewarding experiences you will have, and your child will love to have you as “coach”! We find that the kids respond better to having one of their parents coach the team.

Age divisions: We typically do not allow players to play down an age division. You may request for them to play up an age division or with a friend. We do our very best to accommodate every request. However, requests are not guaranteed.

Cancellations: We do our best to always maintain scheduled dates. Please note that dates may change based on facility/field status, extreme weather/smoke, or other unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control. In the event of an unscheduled date change, registered participants will be notified via Teamlinkt.

League Structure
Age Groups

        • Grades 1-5 Co-ed Teams: Focus on skill development, teamwork, and fun.

        • Kindergarten Camps: Introduce basic basketball skills and encourage 

participation

• Future Middle School Teams: Plan for boys’ and girls’ club teams as the program grows.

Camp Days for Kindergarten

• Skill Development: Dribbling, passing, shooting, and basic game concepts.

        • Fun Activities: Games and drills that promote teamwork and enjoyment of the   

Community Engagement

        •       Parent Involvement: Encourage parents to help, i.e. coaching, referees, site monitors, etc.  fostering a community atmosphere.

Future Planning

• Middle School Club Teams: Gather interest from athletes and parents to assess the number of participants

. • Coaching Development: Provide training for coaches to ensure a positive experience for players. • Feedback Mechanism: Create opportunities for parents and players to give feedback on the program to improve it over time.

Feeder Program
This structure will help you build a strong foundation for your youth basketball league while fostering a love for the game among young athletes. As we expand to middle school teams, ensure the transition to high school is smooth and inclusive.

• Fee: $TBD
• Registration Deadline: January 20th
• Practices Begin: January 6th (tentatively)
• Regular Season: January 21 - March 22
• Grades/Ages: 1st Grade
• Seasons: Winter
• Location: TBD
• Sponsored by: Sponsor Needed

A great introduction to basketball and a fun activity for kids of all sizes and abilities, we modify the rules of the game to maximize success and growth. The *basket height is lowered to 7' and we restrict defenses to man-to-man and no back-court guarding. Each team will play eight regular season games. Each player receives a jersey.

Games are played 5v5 on a modified full court

*basket height may change depending on outcome of LPRD gym use

• Fee: $TBD
• Registration Deadline: January 20th
• Practices Begin: January 6th (tentatively)
• Regular Season: January 21 - March 22
• Grades/Ages: 2nd Grade
• Seasons: Winter
• Location:TBD
• Sponsored by: Sponsor Needed

A great introduction to basketball and a fun activity for kids of all sizes and abilities, we modify the rules of the game to maximize success and growth. The *basket height is lowered to 7' and we restrict defenses to man-to-man and no back-court guarding. Each team will play eight regular season games. Each player receives a jersey.

1. Games consists of 2, 20-minute halves with a 3-minute half time. 

2. Game begins with a jump ball. Alternating possession rule takes affect thereafter.

3. Baskets are 8’ in height 

Games are played 5v5 on a modified full court

*basket height may change depending on outcome of LPRD gym use

• Fee: $TBD
• Registration Deadline: January 20th
• Practices Begin: January 6th (tentatively)
• Regular Season: January 21 - March 22
• Grades/Ages: 3rd Grade
• Seasons: Winter
• Location: TBD
• Sponsored by: Sponsor Needed

High School rules apply with the exception of the rules below. 

1. Games consists of 2, 20-minute halves with a 3-minute half time. Clock only stopping on every whistle the last 2 minutes of each half and during time-outs. 

      a. If there is a lead of 15 or more points in the second half, the clock will not stop in the last 2 minutes unless a time out is called. 

      b. No overtime during regular season play 

2. Game begins with a jump ball. Alternating possession rule takes affect thereafter. 

3. Teams are given 1 timeout each half. 

      a. Timeout consists of 1 minute. b. Timeouts do not carry over. 4. Teams may play either man-to-man or zone defense. 5. Teams may only begin defending at half court. a. Exception: Full court defense may be played the last 2 minutes of the second half. 

      b. If a team is leading by 15 or more points, they will not be allowed to play full court defense. 

6. There are no forfeits during regular the regular season. 

7. Baskets are 8’ in height 

8. Team usees size 5 basketball.

9. 5v5

• Fee: $TBD
• Registration Deadline: January 20th
• Practices Begin: January 6th (tentatively)
• Regular Season: January 21 - March 22
• Grades/Ages: 4th Grade
• Seasons: Winter
• Location: TBD
• Sponsored by: Sponsor Needed

High School rules apply with the exception of the rules below. 

1. Games consists of 2, 20-minute halves with a 3-minute half time. Clock only stopping on every whistle the last 2 minutes of each half and during time-outs. 

      a. If there is a lead of 15 or more points in the second half, the clock will not stop in the last 2 minutes unless a time out is called. 

      b. No overtime during regular season play 

2. Game begins with a jump ball. Alternating possession rule takes affect thereafter. 

3. Teams are given 1 timeout each half. 

      a. Timeout consists of 1 minute. b. Timeouts do not carry over. 4. Teams may play either man-to-man or zone defense. 5. Teams may only begin defending at half court. a. Exception: Full court defense may be played the last 2 minutes of the second half. 

      b. If a team is leading by 15 or more points, they will not be allowed to play full court defense. 

6. There are no forfeits during regular the regular season. 

7. Baskets are 10’ in height 

8. Team use regulation size basketball. 

9. 5v5

• Fee: $TBD
• Registration Deadline: January 20th
• Practices Begin: January 6th (tentatively)
• Regular Season: January 21 - March 22
• Grades/Ages: 5th Grade
• Seasons: Winter
• Location:TBD
• Sponsored by: Sponsor Needed

High School rules apply with the exception of the rules below. 

1. Games consists of 2, 20-minute halves with a 3-minute half time. Clock only stopping on every whistle the last 2 minutes of each half and during time-outs. 

      a. If there is a lead of 15 or more points in the second half, the clock will not stop in the last 2 minutes unless a time out is called. 

      b. No overtime during regular season play 

2. Game begins with a jump ball. Alternating possession rule takes affect thereafter. 

3. Teams are given 1 timeout each half. 

      a. Timeout consists of 1 minute. b. Timeouts do not carry over. 4. Teams may play either man-to-man or zone defense. 5. Teams may only begin defending at half court. a. Exception: Full court defense may be played the last 2 minutes of the second half. 

      b. If a team is leading by 15 or more points, they will not be allowed to play full court defense. 

6. There are no forfeits during regular the regular season. 

7. Baskets are 10’ in height 

8. Team use regulation size basketball. 

9. 5v5