Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Q: Is there something that shows me a key dates & a summary of how basketball is organized for the Silver Lake Region by grade?
A: Yes, please click here and you'll find an overview.

Q: What's the difference between the Travel and Recreational programs?
A: Travel basketball is for boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grade looking to develop higher level basketball skills in a competitive environment. Tryouts are held and not all players are guaranteed a spot on a team. Games are played against other towns in the area. Recreational and Instructional basketball is an in-town league for boys and girls in 1st through 8th grade looking to develop skills in a less competitive environment than travel. All on-time registrants will be guaranteed a spot on a team and teams will have an “equal playing” time rule.

Q: What's the difference between Instructional and Games?
A: Instructional focuses on basketball fundamentals and skills. Whereas, Games include practices and real games played against another team.

Q: My daughter/son (grades 1st-8th) wants to play recreational basketball how do I sign him up?
A: SLYB organizes the boys and girls 1st-8th grade recreational program and is open to residents of Kingston, Halifax and Plympton. Registration starts in September. Click HERE to register.

Q: What grade do children start playing games instead of instruction?
A: Boys & girls TRAVEL TEAMS start playing games in the 4th grade travel division. Girls and Boys RECREATION TEAMS start playing games in the 3rd grade recreational division.

Q: Does Silver Lake Youth Basketball offer any financial assistance?
A: Financial assistance is available upon request and approval by the SLYB Board of Directors. Please contact [email protected] for additional details or click to fill out form online: Financial Assistance Form

Q. What is SLYB's "playing time policy" for it's travel teams?
A: See attached link: SLYB_Playing_Time_Policy.doc

Q: What is the SLYB tryout process and how are players selected for travel teams?
A: See attached link: SLYB_Tryout_Process.doc

Q: How are head coaches (and assistants) selected to coach travel basketball teams?
A: See attached link: Coach_Selection_Process.doc

Silver Lake Youth Basketball, PO Box 80
Kingston, Massachusetts 02364
Email : [email protected]