Fall Sports
Fall Pee Wee Basketball League
Game Schedules
Commonly Asked Questions
What if my child doesn't live in the Beaverton School District?
It's ok. All children are welcome to play in the Westside YMCA Leagues at no additional cost.
Where are the practices and games played?
All practices / games will be played on Saturdays in one of the Beaverton Elementary school gyms. We won't know what schools we'll be using until mid-October, right before the league starts. The Pee Wee League will not play basketball during the week. Sorry, but we won't know what schools we'll be using until mid-October.
When are practices?
All teams will have two one-hour practices before the games start on October 25th. The practices will be on Saturday, October 11th and 18th. Both practices will be held in one of the Beaverton Elementary School gyms.
Unfortunately, due to scheduling constraints, you won't find out when and where your child will be practicing on October 11th and 18th until the first week in October. However, your child will practice at the same time, and in the same location, on both practice days.
Will the teams still practice once the games start?
Yes. Once the games start on October 25th, teams will have a short practice followed by a game totaling one hour. For example, if a team is scheduled to play at 9:00 a.m., then the team will practice from 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. (they'll share the court with another team, and then the two teams will play a game).
How long are the sessions?
Saturday sessions consist of one hour total: a short 20 minute practice followed by a 40 minute game. In the spirit of non-competition, score will not be kept.
How high are the basketball hoops / what size ball do they use?
3-4 year-olds play on 6 foot hoops and use a # 3 mini ball
5-6 year-olds and 1st graders play on 8 foot hoops and use a junior ball (size 27.5)
Interested in Coaching?
We require all volunteer head coaches to Register Online (there isn't a fee associated with registering to coach). It is also a YMCA policy that all coaches and asistant coaches receive a criminal background check. Additionally, each coach will need to fill out the appropriate paperwork at the:
Mandatory Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, September 24 from 6 -7 p.m. at the Beaverton Family YMCA: 4925 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton 97005.
Fees
Early Bird online registration fee: $88.00
Early Bird paper registration fee: $93.00
Early Bird registration ends at midnight on Friday, September 26th. Starting September 27th, all fees will be $98.00.
Financial Assistance
Thanks to the YMCA Community Support Campaign, there are funds available for financial assistance. For more information, view Financial Assistance. When submitting the completed application, you must attach verification of your household income. We are never able to award a 100% scholarship. We will mail you a reply within 7 days. We need the child's paper registration form and payment before we will place your child on a team; financial assistance recipients are not able to register on-line.
Registration Information
There are three ways to register your child/ren.
1. Register Online using Visa or Mastercard only.
2. Paper Registration: Send your registration form to the Westside Family YMCA. 4925 SW Griffith Drive. Beaverton, Oregon 97005. Payment must be included to be registered. Fliers will be distributed to all BSD (and many private schools) grades preK-1st during the second week of school.
3. Fax your registration form with credit card information to the Westside Family YMCA at 503.644.8895.
Waiting List
Waiting list dates: 10/01/08 – 10/10/08. To place your child on the waiting list, mail or fax the registration form without payment to the YMCA. We are very good at placing the kids from the waiting list onto teams.
Refund Policy
All refund requests must be made in writing prior to the first game on October 25th. After this date there will not be any refunds given. Please direct refund requests to Scott Pierce.
Calendar
9/08/08: Online Registration Opens
9/24/08: Mandatory coach's meeting 6:00 p.m. at the Beaverton Family YMCA: 4925 SW Griffith Drive. Beaverton, Oregon 97005.
9/26/08: Early Bird Registration ends. Fees go up to $93.00. Online registration still open.
10/02/08: Coaches will begin contacting players. Parents should be contacted this week by their team's coach.
10/11/08: First one-hour practice
10/18/08: Second one-hour practice
10/25/08: Games begin. Each team will play a total of 6 games.
11/29/08: No Games. Happy Thanksgiving.
12/13/08: Last possible game of the season. Only used if teams need to make-up a game.
Everyone cheers for everyone – Hooray!
