Spring Basketball League

Apply for a Skill Building Scholarship through Lakes Area Youth Assistance (LAYA).

• LAYA Website
• Skill Building and Camp Scholarship Applications

WLCE Basketball is an instructional intramural league designed for young athletes to develop skills and learn to play as a team. Teams will practice one night per week at a WLCSD school (6:30pm-7:30pm) and play one game on Saturdays. The first two Saturdays will consist of a one-hour clinic run by Ryan Negoshian, Youth Basketball Instructor, and our volunteer coaches. The remaining Saturdays will consist of one-hour games played on 8’ baskets.

• We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and team communication. Invitations with Team placement, Practice Schedule and Game schedules will be sent no later than 3/28.
• Practice will begin between 4/7 and 4/11. Teams will have practice before their first Game/Clinic.
• Games will take place on Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 (No Games 4/19). Games are 1 hour long and take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm at Sarah Banks Middle School.
• Clinics will be held the first two Saturdays. Games will then be played the remainder of the season.

Games: Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 @ Sarah Banks Middle School

Late Fee (3/10): $134

WLCE Basketball is an instructional intramural league designed for young athletes to develop skills and learn to play as a team. Teams will practice one night per week at a WLCSD school (6:30pm-8:00pm) and play one game on Saturdays. The first Saturday will consist of a one-hour clinic run by Ryan Negoshian, Youth Basketball Instructor, and our volunteer coaches. The remaining Saturdays will consist of one-hour games played on 9’ baskets.

• We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and team communication. Invitations with Team placement, Practice Schedule and Game schedules will be sent no later than 3/28.
• Practice will begin between 4/7 and 4/11. Teams will have practice before their first Game/Clinic.
• Games will take place on Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 (No Games 4/19). Games are 1 hour long and take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm at Clifford Smart Middle School.
• Clinics will be held the first Saturday. Games will then be played the remainder of the season.

Games: Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 @ Clifford Smart Middle School

Late Fee (3/10): $134

WLCE Basketball is an instructional intramural league designed for young athletes to develop skills and learn to play as a team. Teams will practice one night per week at a WLCSD school (6:30pm-8:30pm) and play one game on Saturdays.

• We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and team communication. Invitations with Team placement, Practice Schedule and Game schedules will be sent no later than 3/28.
• Practice will begin between 4/7 and 4/11. Teams will have practice before their first Game.
• Games will take place on Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 (No Games 4/19). Games are 1 hour long and take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm at Clifford Smart & Walnut Creek Middle School

Games: Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 @ Clifford Smart & Walnut Creek Middle School

Late Fee (3/10): $134

WLCE Basketball is an instructional intramural league designed for young athletes to develop skills and learn to play as a team. Teams will practice one night per week at a WLCSD school (6:30pm-8:30pm) and play one game on Saturdays.

• We will be using TeamSnap for scheduling and team communication. Invitations with Team placement, Practice Schedule and Game schedules will be sent no later than 3/28.
• Practice will begin between 4/7 and 4/11. Teams will have practice before their first Game.
• Games will take place on Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 (No Games 4/19). Games are 1 hour long and take place between 9:00am and 4:00pm at Clifford Smart & Walnut Creek Middle School

Games: Saturdays, 4/12 – 5/17 @ Clifford Smart & Walnut Creek Middle School

Fee: $114

Late Fee (3/10): $134

Teams will be set up by the WLCE Recreation Dept. Players will be placed on teams using the following criteria: the school they attend, the number of volunteer coaches and total number of players from each school. We will not be able to honor any special requests. Players will receive a jersey for participating. *Background information, clearance and concussion training is mandatory for all volunteer coaches*

• When does the league run? Fall, Winter and Spring. Middle School league during Summer.
• What day will my child's team practice? The day of the week and practice location (WLSCD School) will be chosen by the teams volunteer coach. Practice will start at 6:30pm and last 1-2 hours depending on the age group. This information will be emailed out AFTER the coaches clinic.
• What if my student cannot practice on the selected day? Please contact Community Education. We will try to move your athlete to an available team. If we cannot you will receive a refund for your registration.
• Can I attend practice if I am not coaching? Parents are asked to attend the first practice but are NOT permitted to attend further practice. All coaches attending practice are required to have a background check, fingerprints, and concussion training on file with Community Education.
• What equipment does my student need? All athletes will need black athletic shorts, and a water bottle. Athletes will receive a reversible jersey.

• What is the coaches clinic? Coaches will receive instructions from WLN basketball Coach Ryan Negoshian, on how to run practices as well as receive practice balls and first aid supplies.
• Paperwork? Background check, fingerprints, and concussion training is mandatory for all volunteer coaches. Coaches will be reimbursed for their fingerprint cost.
• When are practices? Practice will be once per week on YOUR (the coach's) chosen day of the week. Practice will take place from 6:30-7:30pm/8:30pm at YOUR (the coach's) chosen Walled Lake elementary school.
• Should I coach? All teams must have a volunteer coach to participate. If a team does NOT have a coach, we will be required to cancel the team and process refunds for all registered students. Volunteer Coaching is a fun and rewarding experience. Please know that all coaches will be provided the tools and support to have a successful season. If you are interested in coaching please complete the Volunteer Coaching section on the registration or contact us.