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Hanover Youth Basketball League is designed to introduce young (beginner) players to the sport while enhancing and fine-tuning the skills of more experienced players. Your child will learn the fundamentals of basketball with age-appropriate skills, drills, and game-play rules.  Our League is set up to help build confidence and ability as the season progresses. Your player will improve their understanding of the sport, shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the season.

• Age-appropriate instruction emphasizes fun, skills improvement, and gameplay.
• All skill levels are welcome –  boys players in 2nd-12th grade and girls players in 3rd-9th grade are evaluated and drafted in an attempt to balance each team.
• Everyone plays at least half of every game.
• No fundraisers.
• Virginia High School League (VHSL) trained officials at every game (Boys 2nd-12th Grade & Girls 3rd-9th Grade)
   

FALL/WINTER 2025-2026 SEASON INFORMATION

• Registration Fees (CURRENT 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR GRADE):
  • Bitty Ballers (CoEd Pre-K & Boys K), Boys 1st Grade, and Girls (K-2nd): 
    • Early Bird Registration Fee: $130 per player through 10/3/25
    • Base Registration Fee: $150 per player (through 10/29/25)
    • Late Registration Fee: $175 per player (starting 10/30/25 if spots are available) 
  • Boys 2nd-12th Grade and Girls 3rd-9th: 
    • Early Bird Registration Fee: $210 per player through 10/3/25
    • Base Registration Fee: $235 per player through 10/29/25
    • Late Registration Fee: $255 per player (starting 10/30/25 if spots are available) 
  • Sibling Discount:  $15 for 2nd child or more children (These discounts are applied at checkout)
• Late Registrations: We may be able to accept a limited amount of late registrations for some divisions.  Please email us after 10/30 to let us know what grade your player is in, and we will respond with instructions for online registrations.
• Player Evaluations: Sunday, November 2  from 2:30-8:15 pm (See the Player Evaluation Schedule below)
  NOTE: Bitty Ballers (Pre-K / Kindergarten), Boys 1st Grade, and Girls K-2nd Grade players do not have evaluations.
  • While we strongly encourage all players to attend evaluations, we understand that some families and players may have conflicts with the player evaluation schedule. Players who aren't able to attend evaluations will still be placed on a team. There's no need to let us know that your player CAN'T make evaluations.
• Team Creation / Drafts: November 2-12
• Schedule: November 15, 2025 - March 1, 2026
  • Dates may be subject to change considering extenuating circumstances.  
  • League games and practices for most divisions will be scheduled on weekends. 
    • We project the following divisions will be played primarily on Saturdays (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) in Hanover County schools:
      Bitty Ballers, Boys 1st Grade, Girls K-2nd Grade, Boys 2nd, Boys 3rd, Boys 4th-5th Grade
    • We project the following divisions will be played on Sundays (12:30 - 8:30 pm) in Hanover County schools:
      Girls 3rd-5th Grade, Girls 6th-9th Grade, Boys 6th-7th Grade, Boys 8th-9th Grade, and Boys 10th-12th Grade 
    • NOTE: Some divisions may have some events on weeknights in the event of extenuating circumstances.   The final schedule will depend on registration numbers and facility availability.
• Eligibility: Boys and Girls Players in Pre-K - 12th grade
  • Hanover County, Virginia, and non-Hanover County residents are welcome.
  • Players will be grouped into Divisions by current grades as of the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Players with conflicts are welcome, but please advise us of potential scheduling conflicts during registration.
• Facilities Locations:  Refund Policy: See our Fees and Refund Policy Page.
  • ​Locations: Schools/Gyms in or around Hanover County, VA, which could include Laurel Meadows Elementary School, Pole Green Elementary School, Chickahominy Middle School, Oak Knoll Middle School, Bell Creek Middle School, and Mechanicsville High School
• Interested in Coaching? If you are registering player(s) please complete the coaching information on the registration form. 
  • If you don't have players that you are registering, are an adult past high school age, are a HS-aged coach, and are interested in volunteering to coach, please complete our Coaching Application Form.
• Tentative Division Information is below (this is subject to change based on registration numbers and scheduling needs)

To contact a Division Director, please refer to our Board of Directors page.

Hanover Youth Basketball League is designed to introduce young (beginner) players to the sport while enhancing and fine-tuning the skills of more experienced players. Your child will learn the fundamentals of basketball with age-appropriate skills, drills, and game-play rules.  Our League is set up to help build confidence and ability as the season progresses. Your player will improve their understanding of the sport, shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the season.

• Age-appropriate instruction emphasizes fun, skills improvement, and gameplay.
• All skill levels are welcome –  boys players in 2nd-12th grade and girls players in 3rd-9th grade are evaluated and drafted in an attempt to balance each team.
• Everyone plays at least half of every game.
• No fundraisers.
• Virginia High School League (VHSL) trained officials at every game (Boys 2nd-12th Grade & Girls 3rd-9th Grade)
   

Summer 2025 SEASON INFORMATION

• Registration Fees (CURRENT 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR GRADE):
  • Bitty Ballers (CoEd Pre-K & Boys K), Boys 1st Grade, and Girls (K-2nd): 
    • Early Bird Registration Fee: $120 per player through 5/4/25
    • Base Registration Fee: $135 per player (through 5/27/25)
    • Late Registration Fee: $150 per player (starting 5/28/25 if spots are available) 
  • Boys 2nd-12th Grade and Girls 3rd-9th: 
    • Early Bird Registration Fee: $180 per player through 5/4/25
    • Base Registration Fee: $200 per player through 5/27/25
    • Late Registration Fee: $225 per player (starting 5/28/25 if spots are available) 
  • Sibling Discount:  $10 for 2nd child; $15 for 3rd or 4th child (These discounts are applied at checkout)
• Late Registrations: We may be able to accept a limited amount of late registrations for some divisions.  Please email us after 5/27/25 to let us know what grade your player is in and we will respond with instructions for online registrations.
• Player Evaluations: Sunday, June 1  from 2:30-8:15 pm (See the Tentative Player Evaluation Schedule below)
  NOTE: Bitty Ballers (Pre-K / Kindergarten), Boys 1st Grade, and Girls K-2nd Grade players do not have evaluations.
  • While we strongly encourage all players to attend evaluations, we understand that some families and players may have conflicts with the player evaluation schedule. Players who aren't able to participate in evaluations will still be placed on a team. There's no need to let us know that your player CAN'T make evaluations.
• Team Creation / Drafts: June 1 - June 5
• Schedule: June 9, 2025 - July 31, 2025
  • Dates may be subject to change considering extenuating circumstances.  
  • All teams are planned for 12 hours of gym time, spanning our 8-week schedule.
  • League games and practices will be scheduled on weekdays. 
    • We project that events (practices/games) will be played primarily on Mondays through Thursdays (5:45-9:00 pm) in Hanover County schools.
• Eligibility: Boys and Girls Players in Pre-K - 12th grade
  • Hanover County Virginia and non-Hanover County residents are welcome.
  • Players will be grouped into Divisions by current grades as of the CURRENT 2024-2025 school year.
  • Players with conflicts are welcome, but please advise us of potential scheduling conflicts in the "Player Conflicts" field during registration.
• Facilities Locations:  Refund Policy: See our Fees and Refund Policy Page.
  • ​Locations: Schools/Gyms in or around Hanover County, VA which could include Laurel Meadows Elementary School, Chickahominy Middle School, Bell Creek Middle School, Mechanicsville High School, Atlee High School, Hanover High School, and possibly the Henrico Sports and Events Center.
• Interested in Coaching? If you are registering player(s) please complete the coaching information on the registration form. 
  • If you don't have players that you are registering, are an adult past high school age, or are an HS-aged coach and are interested in volunteering to coach please complete our Coaching Application Form.
• Tentative Division Information is below (this is subject to change based on registration numbers and scheduling needs)

To contact a Division Director, please refer to our Board of Directors page.

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Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Season Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Season Registration is closed. 

Hanover Youth Basketball League is designed to introduce young (beginner) players to the sport while enhancing and fine-tuning the skills of more experienced players. Your child will learn the fundamentals of basketball with age-appropriate skills, drills, and game-play rules.  Our League is set up to help build confidence and ability as the season progresses. Your player will improve their understanding of the sport, shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the season.

• Age-appropriate instruction emphasizes fun, skills improvement, and gameplay.
• All skill levels are welcome –  boys players in 2nd-12th grade and girls players in 3rd-9th grade are evaluated and drafted in an attempt to balance each team.
• Everyone plays at least half of every game.
• No fundraisers.
• Virginia High School League (VHSL) trained officials at every game (Boys 2nd-12th Grade & Girls 3rd-9th Grade)
   

FALL/WINTER 2024-2025 SEASON INFORMATION

• Registration Fees (CURRENT 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR GRADE):
  • Bitty Ballers (CoEd Pre-K & Boys K), Boys 1st Grade, and Girls (K-2nd): 
    • Early Bird Registration Fee: $125 per player through 10/6/24
    • Base Registration Fee: $150 per player (through 10/30/24)
    • Late Registration Fee: $170 per player (starting 10/31/24 if spots are available) 
  • Boys 2nd-12th Grade and Girls 3rd-9th: 
    • Early Bird Registration Fee: $200 per player through 10/6/24
    • Base Registration Fee: $225 per player through 10/30/24
    • Late Registration Fee: $250 per player (starting 10/31/24 if spots are available) 
  • Sibling Discount:  $10 for 2nd child; $15 for 3rd or 4th child (These discounts are applied at checkout)
• Late Registrations: We may be able to accept a limited amount of late registrations for some divisions.  Please email us after 10/30 to let us know what grade your player is in and we will respond with instructions for online registrations.
• Player Evaluations: Sunday, November 3  from 2:30-8:15 pm (See the Player Evaluation Schedule below)
  NOTE: Bitty Ballers (Pre-K / Kindergarten), Boys 1st Grade, and Girls K-2nd Grade players do not have evaluations.
  • While we strongly encourage all players to attend evaluations, we understand that some families and players may have conflicts with the player evaluation schedule. Players who aren't able to attend evaluations will still be placed on a team. There's no need to let us know that your player CAN'T make evaluations.
• Team Creation / Drafts: November 3-13
• Schedule: November 16, 2024 - March 2, 2025
  • Dates may be subject to change considering extenuating circumstances.  
  • League games and practices for most divisions will be scheduled on weekends. 
    • We project the following divisions will be played primarily on Saturdays (9:00 am - 5:30 pm) in Hanover County schools:
      Bitty Ballers, Boys 1st Grade, Girls K-2nd Grade, Boys 2nd, Boys 3rd, Girls 3rd-5th Grade, and Girls 6th-9th Grade
    • We project the following divisions will be played on Sundays Sundays (12:30 - 8:30 pm) with the MS and HS-aged divisions played at Big Ben's Home Court and the elementary-aged divisions played in Hanover County schools:
      Boys 4th Grade, Boys 5th Grade, Boys 6th-7th Grade, Boys 8th-9th Grade, and Boys 10th-12th Grade 
    • NOTE: Some divisions may have some events on weeknights in the event of extenuating circumstances.   The final schedule will depend on registration numbers and facility needs.
• Eligibility: Boys and Girls Players in Pre-K - 12th grade
  • Hanover County Virginia and non-Hanover County residents are welcome.
  • Players will be grouped into Divisions by current grades as of the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Players with conflicts are welcome, but please advise us of potential scheduling conflicts during registration.
• Facilities Locations:  Refund Policy: See our Fees and Refund Policy Page.
  • ​Locations: Schools/Gyms in or around Hanover County, VA which could include Laurel Meadows Elementary School, Chickahominy Middle School, Oak Knoll Middle School, Mechanicsville High School, Big Ben's Home Court (Richmond, VA), and possibly the Henrico Sports and Events Center.
• Interested in Coaching? If you are registering player(s) please complete the coaching information on the registration form. 
  • If you don't have players that you are registering, are an adult past high school age, or are a HS-aged coach and are interested in volunteering to coach please complete our Coaching Application Form.
• Tentative Division Information is below (this is subject to change based on registration numbers and scheduling needs)

To contact a Division Director, please refer to our Board of Directors page.