GYBA 2025 – 2026 Winter Basketball

General Information

GYBA Parents and Players,

Welcome to another season of Golden Youth Basketball! GYBA is excited to begin preparing for the upcoming 2025–2026 Winter Season. This year, we’re again offering teams for boys and girls in grades 3 through 8.

For over three decades, GYBA has been providing young athletes within Golden and surrounding communities the opportunity to play youth basketball. The program continues to be powered entirely by volunteers — including the coaches, team managers, and league coordinators — and we are grateful for the support of this amazing community.

🏀 Program Overview

GYBA will be participating in the Jefferson County Youth Basketball Conference (aka JPS Winter Youth Basketball League). This is a competitive league composed of teams organized by high school areas across Jefferson County and the metro region (e.g., Golden, Green Mountain, Evergreen, Chatfield, Ralston Valley, Wheat Ridge, etc.). All levels of players are welcome.

GYBA also offers an advanced opportunity for 7th and 8th grade boys to try out for one of our Competitive High School Feeder Teams — a more intensive, invite-only program for players preparing to compete at the high school level (see details at the end of this message).

📋 Registration Timeline & Process

• Registration opens: Mid/Late August
• Registration closes: Early/Mid-September

Team Formation and Player Rostering

Please note, GYBA does not assign players to a team on a first-come, first-served basis. All players are initially placed on a waitlist while we secure gym space and confirm volunteer coach availability. Additionally, returning teams are allowed to stay together year to year, which also impacts roster formation.

➡️ See Team Formation Policy on the GYBA website for full details.

💲 Registration Cost

• 3rd & 4th Grade Teams: $325 per player + uniform cost
• 5th–8th Grade Standard Teams: $340 per player + uniform cost
• 7th–8th Grade Boys Feeder Teams: $625 + Gold Crown Winter Competitive League ($230/player) and potential additional tournaments and uniform costs

📆 Typical Weekly Commitments

Team Type	Weekly Gatherings (Pre-Season)	Weekly Gatherings (In-Season)	Days Involved
Standard Teams (Grades 3–8)	2–3	3–4	Monday–Saturday
High School Feeder Teams (7th–8th Boys)	3–4	4–5	Monday–Sunday

“Gatherings” include practices and games.

🏟️ Practices

• Begin the week of November 3rd
• Assigned in mid-October based on coach request and gym availability
• Held at Golden-area elementary, middle, or high school gyms
• Expect two practices per week (practice frequency may vary)

🗓️ Game Schedule

• Regular Season: December 1 – February 14, 2026
• Games: Held any day Monday–Saturday
  • GYBA home games will primarily be Monday–Thursday at Tony Grampsas
  • Expect multiple Friday night and/or Saturday away games (many opponents do not have weeknight gym access)
• League Blackout Dates:
  • November 24–30 (Thanksgiving)
  • December 21–January 2 (Winter Break)
• Playoffs begin: February 16
• Championship Saturday: February 21 at The Courts Sports Complex (Northglenn)
• Game locations may include: Tony Grampsas (GYBA’s home gym), Gold Crown, River Church, Lilly Gulch, South Suburban, The Courts (Northglenn), Metro State, Regis, and other metro-area gyms

🏆 Competitive Feeder Team Option (7th & 8th Grade Boys Only)

GYBA offers Competitive Feeder Teams for 7th and 8th grade boys who would like to play basketball at Golden High School.

All 7th and 8th grade boys are welcome to try out. (Note: Tryout participation is only required for players who wish to play on a Feeder Team.)

This is a more advanced opportunity that includes:

• Tryouts in late August / early September (details to be announced)
• Higher registration fee: $855 (covers GYBA + Gold Crown league fees)
• Additional tournament and uniform costs
• Increased weekly commitment and mandatory attendance
• Participation in both the JPS League and the Gold Crown Competitive League
• Events may be scheduled Monday through Sunday

Tryout dates and full program details will be shared with 7th and 8th grade families in a separate communication.