When does the BCJSA basketball season take place?
The BCJSA winter basketball season typically runs from the end of October thru mid February. There will be a tryout for kids who wish to play in a more competitive atmosphere near the end of September. Practices for all teams will begin the last week of October, regular season games will begin after the Thanksgiving break, and the post-season tournament will take place around the third week of February.
What basketball league does BCJSA participate in?All BCJSA teams will play in the Jefferson County Basketball Conference which includes teams mostly from the south metro area. (Bear Creek, Chatfield, Dakota Ridge, Green Mountain, Columbine, Golden, Green Mountain, etc.) The Jeffco Basketball Conference offers both competitive and recreational divisions for boys and girls grades 3-8.
What are the registration deadlines?
Registration for the winter basketball season opens on 8/23 and remains open until 10/31.
Does registration guarantee placement on a team?BCJSA is a 100% volunteer-run organization, including all directors and coaches. Because BCJSA depends on volunteers unfortunately there are some circumstances that arise which will result in kids not being able to be placed on a team if a suitable coach cannot be identified. If there are no volunteers to coach a team then parents will be notified by October 15th and all registration fees will be refunded in full.
Does every player need to attend "tryouts"?
No. Tryouts are only intended for kids and families who are committed to getting better at basketball and wish to play in a more competitive environment. 3rd and 4th grade boys do not need to attend tryouts, as well as 3rd thru 5th grade girls. Skill level will be assessed for all of the kids who tryout at each grade level and coaches will decide what is the appropriate division to play in. Any kids who attend tryouts and are not able to be placed on one of the competitive teams will be given first consideration for team placement on one of the "recreational" teams. Please reach out to Gabe Muniz at
[email protected] for more details.
What if my kid wants to play with their friends?Friend requests can be made during registration for kids who are not attending tryouts and wish to play in a "recreational" division. Roster space for recreational teams is limited and will be formed on a first come-first served basis. Roster sizes will vary from 8-10 kids per team, and there may be multiple teams at any given grade level.
What is the main difference between "competitive" and "recreational" teams?The JeffCo Basketball Conference offers bronze/silver/gold divisions to ensure all kids can play at the appropriate level. It is not enjoyable for kids to play at a level that is either too difficult or too easy. Bronze is considered the recreational division and is for players who are just learning the game or who just want to have some fun with their friends. The Silver division is more competitive and is for kids who want to develop their skills because they aspire to possibly play high school basketball down the road. The Gold division is typically reserved for club teams or teams that placed 1st or 2nd in the Silver division in the previous season. Teams in the Bronze division will typically practice only 2x per week whereas teams in the Silver/Gold divisions may practice 3x per week.