FOR PARENTS:

Q. What league will my child be in? 

A. Your child’s age on the date of  August 1st will determine the Grade based on Kentucky School System and that's how we now determine the league they are placed. (Example: your child turns 8 on Sept 3rd. Because that child was 7 on August 1st, he/she will be placed in the league with 7 year old as a 2nd Grader). 

 Rookie – GRADE K - 1st                               Bantam-  GRADE 2nd & 3rd                                Training - GRADE 4th & 5th  

Junior Varsity JV – GRADE 6th & 7th              Varsity 1 – GRADE 8th & 9th                              Varsity 2 – GRADE 10th, 11th, & 12th 

Q. Where do I register? 

A. links will be posted on the website homepage when registration is open. 

Q. When are signups for the winter season? 

A. Sign-ups open in early September, each year. An announcement will be made through the website and on the Facebook page with advance notice. Sign-ups fill VERY fast. In the recent past the lower-level leagues have filled in less than 30 minutes. 

Q. When does the winter Season Start and How long does it Last?

A. Evaluations are held yearly in October, then Games begin in November, and our Season usually ends in February (subject to change, pending weather cancelations)

Q. When and How Often are Practices and when do I find out about the practice day for my child? 

A. One practice per week, one game per week (unless make ups are needed and may be more games during the post season). Practice days/times are not determined until after the draft. The draft is usually mid-October and practices begin the very next week. The location will be a designated Scott County School. 

Q. What is the cost of registration and is there a sibling discount? 

A. The cost is $155. We do not offer a sibling discount. 

Q. Is this a coed league? 

A. Yes, boys and girls play together.   SCYB runs two different leagues each year. One league will be a co-ed league. Our other league is girls only league. We also offer cheerleading for our co-ed season.

Q. How are players put on teams? 

A.  After Talent evaluations, players are drafted on teams by team coaches, and supervised by SCYB Board members and League coordinators to ensure dividing talent as equally as possible

(starting in 2025 season Rookie league will no longer do talent evaluations with a draft, instead rookie players will be placed on teams by random draw) 

Q. What are evaluations?

A. New players must attend evaluations, to be placed on a team. * IF your player is returning in the same league – they DO NOT need to attend evaluations. * IF your player is moving up to a new league – they MUST attend Evaluations. At evaluations, players will be lined up, given a basketball, shown a drill they will perform, then players are allowed to leave and will be contacted in the days to follow once the draft is completed.

Q.  If I sign up and get placed on the waitlist, when do I know if I’m on a team or when I get a refund? 

A.  a waitlist child will be placed on a team if a child that got in registration decides to quit or if a child gets injured early in the season and cannot play. It is possible a child gets pulled off the waitlist to fill an open roster position a couple of weeks into the season. Therefore, a refund may not come through until several weeks into the season. Children that are not placed on a team from the waitlist will be refunded.

Q. When will I be contacted by our coach? 

 A. Coaches will notify players on the Sunday following evaluations and Draft day. Teams will have one practice, and one game a week (weather permitting) 

 if your child was on the Waitlist they will only be contacted if they have made it to a team via the draft or potentially after the first week of practice should another player need to drop out.

Q. Can I request a specific coach or team for my child to be placed on? 

A. No, you cannot make a specific Coaching request. Siblings are automatically placed on the same team. Aside from that, your child will be selected to a team via the draft format. if you have a concern please contact us at scottcountyyouthbasketball@gmail.com 

Q.  How am I notified of schedule changes?

A.  Players will be notified by their coach of cancellations GAME cancellations will be posted on our website as well as Facebook

Game/Practice Cancellations Practice will be cancelled if school is closed for weather

Game Locations may change due to unforeseen schedule conflicts with other indoor sports or School Events.

Q.  If I signup and decide not to play, can I request a refund? 

A. Yes, however there is cutoff time where refunds will be reduces or unable to be issued (i.e. a refund will not be issued if a child has played half of the season and then wants to quit,  If you quit after Draft day we will likely need to deduct the cost of uniform orders from your refund.) 

EQUIPMENT:

Q. What equipment or gear does my child need?

A. Refer to each league rules for information on the size of ball being used. We recommend basketball shoes are used to prevent potential injury (ankles). Closed toes shoes are required (no sandals, crocs)

ROOKIE RULES      BANTAM RULES      TRAINING RULES        JV RULES         V1 RULES       V2 RULES

FOR COACHES:

Q. How do I apply to be a Head Coach?

A.  When registering please click on the volunteer button and follow the prompts. 

Q. What are the requirements to be selected for coaching? 

A. Applicant must be able to pass a background check Applicant must be voted in by the SCYB board members 

Q. What are my duties and responsibilities as Head coach? 

A. Head coach is responsible for the team and keeping the parents organized. Applicant must be able to commit to: one practice per week (1.5 hour) one game per week (1.5 hour) clock and book per week (1 hour; either before or after your game, depending on slot)