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5th & 6th Grade Basketball Information

Skills/Drills/Evaluation Nights will take place the week of December 1. This is NOT a tryout; everyone will be placed on a team. Players will go through some drills to get them ready for the season and help us divide teams. Below are the evaluation dates and times. 

5th Grade HC Boys: Monday, December 1 - 6:00pm-6:45pm @Holland Civic Center

6th Grade HC Boys: Monday, December 1 - 7:00pm-7:45pm @Holland Civic Center

5th Grade HPS/Other Boys: Wednesday, December 3 - 5:30pm-6:15pm @Holland West

6th Grade HPS/Other Boys: Wednesday, December 3 - 6:30pm-7:15pm @Holland West

5th & 6th Girls Teams - We will not have evaluations for girls leagues. 

Practice Time: Practice location and time will be sent out to parents from their child's coach by Friday, December 5. Teams will practice during the week.
First Game:
The first game will take place on Saturday, January 10.
Final Game: The final game of the season will take place on Saturday, February 21.
Picture Information: Specific picture day details are still being finalized, please check back later for more information. 

Scrimmage Day - Teams will have a scrimmage on Saturday, January 3 to get ready for the season. The scrimmage schedule will be emailed out and added to the website by Friday, December 19.

Game Schedule:  The game schedules will be communicated once we get closer to the start of the season. 
Game Cancellations: If games are cancelled due to inclement weather and/or school closings, you can view all cancellations on the cancellation page at the link below. An email will also be sent out to all participants. Cancellations are determined by 8AM at the latest on game days. Cancellation Page
Equipment Needed: Athletic shoes and shorts. Game jerseys will be handed out prior to the first game.
Special Requests: Special requests for team placement are only granted for siblings or extenuating circumstances.
Team Formations: Teams are formed through the evaluation/skills/drills night by a coach draft. All children are placed on a team. This process is to ensure teams are as fair and balanced as possible. Every participant will be placed on a team.
Rules: The 5th & 6th grade lakeshore basketball rules can be found here: 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Rules
Page Last Updated: 11.26.25