Youth Basketball
Youth Basketball is offered in the winter for boys and girls. Games are played at Virginia Beach Public Schools and Recreation Centers. Most recreation associations also offer 'Farm Leagues' for players under age 10.
All City of Virginia Beach community recreation centers will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and remain closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. City parks will be open from sunrise to noon on Dec. 24 and closed on Dec. 25. All recreation centers and parks will reopen with normal operating hours on Thursday, Dec. 26.
Learn MoreYouth Basketball is offered in the winter for boys and girls. Games are played at Virginia Beach Public Schools and Recreation Centers. Most recreation associations also offer 'Farm Leagues' for players under age 10.
To request league information such as league rules, general rules, volunteer IDs and more complete the City Sports Information request.
The season runs from January to mid-March. Player registration is taken by individual recreation associations. See the recreation association information listed below.
Note: The player's age as of Sep. 30 of the current year determines eligibility (see bylaws for further details).
No refund will be given if a team withdraws from the league after schedules are distributed. If a team withdraws from the league 7 days or more in advance of the league schedules being distributed, a full refund will be given. If a team withdraws fewer than 7 days before schedules are distributed, a 25% cancellation fee will be assessed.
The city is divided into 12 geographic areas for Parks and Recreation youth sports. Each area has a volunteer Area Chairperson and Community Recreation Association that organizes programs in conjunction with Sports Management. The city offers leagues for youth aged 10 through 18. Most Recreation Associations offer 'Farm Leagues' for youth under age 10. Recreation Associations charge player registration fees. Fees and age groups vary by area. High school varsity and junior varsity players are not eligible for the same community league sport.