REST ON BASKET BALL

Reston Youth

Basketball League



Welcome to the Reston Youth Basketball Website! The Reston Youth Basketball League (RYBL) provides basketball instruction, games, and sportsmanship for boys and girls ages 7 and older who live in Reston and neighboring communities. We offer both “House” and “Select/Travel” programs organized according to age.

The House league activities go from late November through mid-March and the Select/Travel program begins in early October and ends in early March.

Online Registration will be available soon.



RESTON YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
2009 - 2010 INFORMATION

Boys 7 & 8
Boys 9 & 10
Boys 11 & 12
Boys 13 & 14
Boys 15 - 18
Girls 7 & 8
Girls 9 & 10
Girls 11 & 12
Girls 13 - 15
Registrar Vacant
Jim Byrne
John Schmid
Ricky Sabogal
Jim Elder
Tamara Newman
Tamara Newman
Brad Handley
Lindsey Linden
Caren Penso -----
703-437-3476
703-860-3409
703-864-2244
703-477-1812
703-531-7698
703-531-7698
571-217-5175
703-403-0249
703-620-0873 -----
jimbyrne101@comcast.net
commish1112@hotmail.com
rickysabogal@yahoo.com
elderjim@msn.com
tt.newman@verizon.net tt.newman@verizon.net
jbhandley@msn.com
llinden01@comcast.net
rybl@verizon.net


KEY DATES
Select Registration/Tryouts Begins Thursday, October 1
First House Registration/Evaluation, Saturday, October 17, Forest Edge Elementary (see below).
Second House Registration/Evaluation, Saturday, November 7, Hunters Woods Elementary (see below).


• HOUSE LEAGUE DETAILS •

AGE GROUPS:
From age 7 up to age 14 there are typically two-year divisions for both boys and girls – 7&8, 9&10, 11&12, and 13&14. The oldest girls' division also includes 15 year olds. There is also a division for boys 15 to 18. See the Age Group Placement Section below for specifics.

ELIGIBILITY:
RYBL is open to any child who will be 7 years or older on October 1, 2009. Children playing interscholastic junior or senior high basketball for a public or private school during the winter are not eligible. Players are prohibited from playing for any organization’s House league and a Select/Travel team during the same season. Boys in the 15-18 division must be enrolled in high school.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND TEAMS:
Last season there were more than 900 children registered in the House League with 8, 9, or 10 children per team depending on the age group and the number of volunteer coaches. Each Age Group Commissioner decides how teams will be formed.

RESIDENCE:
Typically players come from Reston, Herndon, Oakton, Oak Hill, Vienna, Franklin Farm, and Great Falls.

REGISTRATION:


Online Registration will be available soon. Please check back again.

Once Online Registration is available, we prefer you to register on-line. We also accept paper registration. Both copies of the completed paper forms should be sent to: Registrar, RYBL, P.O. BOX 2574, RESTON, VA 20195. DO NOT MAIL A REGISTRATION FORM AFTER NOVEMBER 1. Forms will be available at either of the Skills Evaluation sites. Specific times for on-site registration depending on gender and age are listed below. Anyone registering after November 7 may be placed on a waiting list. Registration forms can be obtained at the Reston Community Center, Reston Regional Library, and the Reston Association beginning October 8.

FEES: Fees are unchanged from last season.
If registered on-line by October 16: $75.00 per child (maximum $140.00 per family).
If registered on-line October 17 through November 1: $80.00 per child (maximum $150.00 per family).
If registered by mail or in person before or on November 1: $85.00 per child (maximum $160.00 per family).
If registered by mail or in person after November 1: $90.00 per child (maximum $170.00 per family).

Payment is required at the time of registration. If by paper form, checks or money orders should be made payable to RYBL. In the event of a bounced check, the player will not be placed on a team until payment is satisfied including a $25.00 penalty.



AGE GROUP PLACEMENT:
With few exceptions, children will be assigned to the age divisions based on the following birth dates:

Birth Date Between Boys or Girls Age Group
October 2, 1999 to October 1, 2002 7 & 8
October 2, 1997 to October 1, 2000 9 & 10
October 2, 1995 to October 1, 1998 11 & 12
October 2, 1993 to October 1, 1996 13 & 14 (Boys Only)
October 2, 1992 to October 1, 1996 13 – 15 (Girls only)
October 2, 1980 to October 1, 1994 15-18 (Boys Only)

SKILLS EVALUATION:
A rough evaluation of each player’s skills is needed to competitively balance the teams within practical limits. Since skills can change markedly in one year, all children must attend one of the sessions. The evaluations will be at the:

Forest Edge Elementary Gym, 1501 Becontree Lane, Reston on Saturday, October 17 Map
Hunters Woods Elementary Gym, 2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston on Saturday, November 7 Map
Skills evaluations are held at these times:

Boys Girls
Boys 7 & 8 (A thru J) 8:00 am Girls 7 & 8 11:00 am

(K thru Z) 8:45 am


Boys 9 & 10 (A thru J) 9:30 am Girls 9 & 10 11:45 am

(K thru Z) 10:15 am


Boys 11 &12 (A thru J) 1:45 pm Girls 11 & 12 12:30 pm

(K thru Z) 2:45 pm


Boys 13 & 14
3:45 pm Girls 13 - 15 1:15 pm
Boys 15 to18
4:45 pm-5:15 pm




TEAM PRACTICES:
Practices are normally limited to one hour one night per week. Players will be notified by their coach of the first practice time by late November. Players in the Boys 15-18 Division are typically notified later. Practices for most teams will begin no earlier than December 1, 2009. There will be no practices during the winter vacation period from December 23, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Practice time slots on weeknights will occur between 5 pm and 9:30 pm. During December, teams will also practice on the Saturday’s of the 5 th, 12 th, and 19th for one hour between 8 am and 7 pm. While registering, parents may indicate weeknights or time slots to be avoided, within reason, to prevent conflicts with scouting, religious, or other recurring activities.

GAMES:
Regular season games are scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 9, 2010 and continue until the end of February. No games, including playoffs, can be played after March 15, 2010.

PLAYING TIME:
In most age groups, each player will play a minimum of two quarters. More detailed rules for each age group are provided to each coach and are available to any parent.

REFEREES:
RYBL trains and uses students, young adults, and parent volunteers as officials for all games except the Boys 15-18 group where only adult officials are used. Pay last year was $14 per game for first year officials, $16 per game for officials with one year of experience, and $18 per game with two or more years of experience. Newly interested candidates, at least 13 years old by January 1, 2010, should sign up at either Skills Evaluation or contact Jim Elder at ElderJim@msn.com. Returning officials will be contacted by mail or email regarding training dates.

CANCELLATIONS:
Practices and games are frequently cancelled by Fairfax County due to weather or special activities going on in a particular school. Countywide cancellations are posted on Fairfax County television stations or you may call the Recreation Department Weather Hotline at 703-324-5264.

EQUIPMENT:
RYBL will provide reversible team jerseys once the teams are formed; players provide their own shorts, socks, and shoes.

VOLUNTEERS:
RYBL is run by volunteers except for the majority of referees. Volunteers are always needed for commissioners, County certified Building Directors, coaches, assistant coaches, scorekeepers, timers, and officials. Potential coaches or assistant coaches who are not parents or legal guardians of players are subject to a background check. Coaches’ training is usually provided by area high school coaches prior to the beginning of games. RYBL will notify coaches and assistant coaches when details are known. If you wish to volunteer as a coach, please contact your child’s age group commissioner or check the proper box while registering.


• SELECT/TRAVEL LEAGUE DETAILS •

RYBL teams have participated in the Fairfax County Youth Basketball League for more than 30 years. Teams in this league are exposed to a more competitive level than RYBL’s House program. Numerous RYBL players have gone to play on area high school varsity teams, college teams, and professionally, including the NBA

AGE GROUPS:
Reston will attempt to field one or more teams in the Boys 10, 11, 12 and 13 & Under divisions and the Girls 10, 11, 12, and 14 & Under divisions. For some age groups there are two levels of teams.

REGISTRATION:
A child will not be allowed to tryout or practice unless Registration is complete via on-line registration or the paper form. Payment is required at the time of registration. There are no exceptions to this policy. Players who are not selected are guaranteed entry in the House League with no additional paperwork or payment. To be placed on a House team a new registration is not needed but the child must attend one of the House League Skills Evaluations described above. Children who did not play on a select team last season but are interested in being considered for a select team must attend the appropriate tryouts for their age (see above). For details, call the RYBL hotline at 703-391-8533.

TRYOUTS:
Players will be selected for teams based on their performance at tryouts. Tryouts will take place for at least three evenings. Click Here to view the Reston Youth Basketball League Travel/Select Tryouts Schedule.

PLAYER OBLIGATIONS:
If selected, the player will be required to: (1) submit a copy of a Virginia DMV identification card as proof of birth date; (2) submit a medical release and emergency contact information, and (3) sign a code of conduct form. Participation in the “Select/Travel” program requires extra commitment and dedication. Generally, teams practice twice a week for 90 minutes each, play a 12 to 14 game regular season schedule on weeknights and weekends at gyms throughout the County. Most teams play in late November and/or December holiday tournaments as well as qualify to play in the County post-season tournament.

UNIFORMS:
Players are responsible for the extra cost of special uniforms for the “Select/Travel” teams. This cost is estimated at $100.


FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Irv Greene, Travel Commissioner,
at
travelcomish@yahoo.com or 571-643-0970 or 703-715-4548.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL THE RYBL INFORMATION LINE AT (703) 391-8533


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