🏀 Fall Basketball (Grades K–3)

Fall basketball is led by RBA staff and volunteer coaches focusing on fundamental development of basketball and character skills. These skills include change of speed and direction, handling the ball, passing, shooting, teamwork, sportsmanship and team offense and defense. Registration will open August 25.

Kindergarten – Intro to Basketball

This exciting 4-week session focused on introducing fundamental skills and teamwork. Coaches focus on teaching basic basketball skills including running, jumping, change of speed and direction, handling the ball, and shooting at the target in a controlled format. Teams meet once a week for 1 hour, all sessions will be on weeknights, at The Salvation Army.

Grades 2–3 – Skills Warm-Up

These sessions focus on building confidence in fundamental skills. Staff will focus on teaching and developing basic basketball skills including change of speed and direction, handling the ball, passing, shooting at the target, and teamwork. Sessions will be for one hour over 4 weeks at The Salvation Army.

❄️ Winter League (Grades K–8)

Winter basketball is led by a team of volunteer coaches focusing on fundamental development of basketball and character skills. These skills include change of speed and direction, handling the ball, passing, shooting, teamwork, sportsmanship and team offense and defense. Families interested in applying for scholarships must do so BEFORE registering. K1 grades will have two separate 6 week sessions, one in November/December, the other in January/February. K1 sessions will be one evening a week. 2–8 grade will have one weekly evening practice and play their games over 7–10 Saturdays between November–early March, depending on division. Registration for the 2026–2027 winter season will open Friday, September 4.

🌸 Spring Basketball (Grades K–7)

K1 Grade Skills & Scrimmage

Rookie Basketball Association Spring K1 Skills & Scrimmage is an exciting 4-week session focused on fundamental skills, learning teamwork, and scrimmage play. Players will have the opportunity to get on the court and practice their basketball skills, then put those to the test in a scrimmage. Two-thirds of the sessions will include focus on basic skills including running, jumping, change of speed and direction, handling the ball, and shooting at the target. The final one-third players will be put on teams and scrimmage. All sessions are at The Salvation Army and facilitated by RBA staff.

Grades 2–7 • 3-on-3 League

Spring 3-on-3 will consist of a staff-led warm-up followed by 3-on-3 play. Players should expect up to 3 games per session, which are all at Lincoln Park Middle School. This league focuses on improving a youth player's fundamentals.

Scholarships are available and must be approved before registration.

☀️ Summer Clinics (Grades K–6)

We offer summer basketball clinics for boys and girls in grades K–6. These clinics focus on developing basketball fundamentals, as well as character qualities of sportsmanship, teamwork and excellence. Players will develop their individual and team skills through training activities, participating in individual contests, and playing in games. Families interested in applying for scholarships must do so BEFORE registering. Clinics are 9:00am–4:00pm. Lunch, snack, and t-shirt are included in the registration fee. Registration for 2027 Summer Clinics will open in April 2027.