Registration is still open for 4th grade boys Basketball players. It will close as the team reaches capacity.

The Panthers offer basketball for boys and girls from 2nd through 7th grades.  The Panthers Basketball teams are put together based the players grade in school, and not their ages.  Players may “play-up” one year, but are not allowed to “play-down” (example, a first-grader is allowed to play on a second grade team; however, a third grader could not play on a second-grade team). 

The number of teams that the Panthers can field is limited due to competition from other basketball organizations in the Littleton area for gym time.  

Dates & Deadlines: 

Mid September 2011 - Registration Opens.

October 15, 2011 - Regular Registration Closes. Registration may continue if space is available.

Date to be announced: Mandatory Panthers Coaches Meeting.

November 1 - Practices Begin.

November 21 - Game schedule will be announced.

December 2 - Games Begin.

December 11 - Girls Clinic 4:00-5:15pm @ DU (DU Game @ 1:30pm)

December 17 - Boys Clinics 12:00-2:30pm @ DU (DU Game @ 4:00pm)

December 31-January 1 - New Years Hoops Festival.

January 15 - AYL DU Game Day 1:00pm @ DU

February 4 - Boys Clinic 12:00-2:30pm @ DU

February 4 - Last Regular Season Games

February 10-16 - Tournament

Please email Panther Youth Sports @ panther-sports@comcast.net for information regarding Panthers Basketball.  Practices will begin the first week of November.  The season consists of 9 games played December through February (with a two-week Christmas break), and ends with a year-end tournament for the top 8 teams in each age group and division.  Practices vary based on gym availability, but typically most teams practice about 2 hours per week.  Games are played on Friday evenings & Saturdays at schools throughout the AYL territory.

*Mandatory Coaches Meeting - A coach must attend in order to receive practice time.

Uniforms:

Uniforms are available for purchase at PROformance Apparel, 6905 S. Broadway, Littleton, 80122.  The uniform consists of a reversible jersey, and black Panther shorts.  Please contact your coach for more information on the jersey number availability.

Divisions/Level of Play:

The Basketball teams play against other participating AYL teams and are entered into one of two divisions based upon the level of player and teams’ skills and previous AYL experience. Coaches must indicate which level they would like their team to play.

• 1-League:  For more experienced players and teams.  Will play a more-competitive level of play.

• 0-League:  The most competitive level.  Teams have typically played a couple of seasons together.

Registration:   

Due to the limited number of gym availability, the Panthers can not always guarantee a spot for every individual interested in joining. Registration for players is $185 for 1st & 2nd grade players & $210 for 3rd-6th graders, and includes a Panthers Basketball T-Shirt. Head coach and assistant coach must complete a background check .

For further information, please contact the Panthers Basketball Coordinator @ panther-sports@comcast.net.

The Panthers have partnered with the "Hoops 4 You, LLC" basketball academy to offer team training and individual player development.  For more information please go to the "Hoops 4 You" website:  www.hoops4you.com