Basketball 12U Boys

Winter Youth Basketball 2027

Join our exciting Youth Basketball Program, designed for ages 5–14! This fun, team-oriented environment helps young athletes develop skills, build confidence, and grow through the love of basketball.
Season Details:
Games: Every Saturday starting at 8 AM, beginning January 9, 2027, at the LPAR Gym or the Middle School Gym.

Practices: Monday through Friday, 5–8 PM, based on your coach’s schedule, starting November 30,2026 at the LPAR Gym.

Evaluations: November 2nd-6th. This will consist of lay-ups, free throws, mid-range shots, dribbling, and a line drill. We will also measure each player’s height and collect their jersey size.
Evaluations will be held for the 8U division and older. Players in the younger divisions will not participate in evaluations.

Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place in this action-packed season!

Note:

Q: When is the season?
 A: January 9 – February 20, 2027. Tournament on February 27

Q: What ages can play?
 A: Boys and girls ages 5–14. The 5–6 division is Co-Ed. All other divisions are separate for boys and girls.

Q: How much does it cost?
 A: $80 during regular registration (Sept 28- Oct 25.)
$100 for late registration (Oct 26-Oct 31). Sibling discount is $5 per child.

Q: When are games played?
 A: Games are on Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Each game lasts about 1 hour.

Q: When do practices start and where are they held?
 A: Practices begin November 30, 2026 They are held Monday–Friday between 5:00–8:00 PM at the Recreation Center Gym (scheduled by each coach).

Q: Are uniforms included?
 A: Yes. Each player receives a jersey with registration.

Q: What important dates should we know?
 A: Player evaluations are November 2nd -6th . Coaches’ meeting and draft will be on November 19th  at 6 PM at Lufkin Convention Center

Q: What is the evaluation?
A: Evaluations will consist of lay-ups, free throws, mid-range shots, dribbling, and a line drill. We will also measure each player’s height and collect their jersey size.
Evaluations will be held for the 8U division and older. Players in the younger divisions will not participate in evaluations.

Q: Are scholarships available?
 A: Yes. Up to 5 scholarships per age and division are available through application.

Q: How will parents get updates?
 A: Communication will be through email, the website, RecDesk, and flyers.

Disclaimer: Only the Head Coach will have one protected pick during the draft; Assistant Coaches will be chosen after the draft and will not receive a protected pick to ensure balanced teams. Age groups may be combined if registration numbers are low. Girls’ teams may travel for Saturday games depending on enrollment.
Sibling Discounts/ Scholarships must be processed in the office only. 

If you selected "Yes" in response to being a head coach, please also register under the "Basketball Volunteer Coach" Program.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Youth Athletics
Program Subcategory Basketball
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 9/28/2026
Enrollment End Date 10/31/2026
Instructor(s) -
Gender Male
Enrollment Minimum 24
Maximum 54
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 11 years Enforced - As of date 1/1/2027
Maximum 12 years 11 months Enforced - As of date 1/1/2027
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Registration Fee
Available from 9/28/2026 until 10/25/2026
-None-
-None-
$80.00
Late Registration Fee
Available from 10/26/2026 until 10/31/2026
-None-
-None-
$100.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
01/09/2027 Saturday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Middle School Gym
01/16/2027 Saturday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Middle School Gym
01/23/2027 Saturday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Middle School Gym
01/30/2027 Saturday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Middle School Gym
02/06/2027 Saturday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Middle School Gym
02/13/2027 Saturday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Middle School Gym
02/20/2027 Saturday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Middle School Gym