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 K 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 K - 8th) wants to play recreational basketball how do I sign him up?
A: SLYB organizes the boys and girls K - 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 instructional?
A: Boys travel teams start playing games in the 3rd grade, girls start playing in 4th grade divisions. Girls and Boys recreation start playing games in the 3rd grade.
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 travel teams?
A: See attached link: Playing Time Policy
Q: What is the SLYB tryout process and how are players selected for travel teams?
A: See attached link: Tryout & Team Selection Process
Q. What are the refund policies?
A. See attached link: Refund Policy
Q: How are head coaches (and assistants) selected to coach travel basketball teams?
A: See attached link: Coach Selection Process