Registration

Lincoln Parks and Recreation:  Jr. NBA Youth Basketball League - Winter 2024   

 Regular Registration: September 3 – October 14

Late Registration: October 15-21

Registration Information:

Online or In Person: Download the form and bring to our office – 3131 "O" Street Suite 300 Lincoln, Nebraska 68510. 

Grade Divisions (grades as of '24-'25 school year): 
K/1st grade  Boys & Girls Divisions

2nd/3rd grade  Boys & Girls Divisions

4th/5th grade COED Divisions 

All players must be enrolled in elementary school.

Fees:
Regular Registration: $95 first child / $90 each additional child in the same home.

Regular Registration: $105 first child / $100 each additional child in the same home.

NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE -- call (402) 441-7892

Season: 
First games scheduled for December 6th. Season is 8 games long. Every attempt will be made to make up any cancelled games (due to weather, etc.).

Planned Days of Play and Locations:
   2nd/3rd grade and 4th/5th grade divisions: Friday Evenings
   K/1st grade divisions: Saturday Mornings  

Locations: Belmont  and Calvert Recreation Centers.

Practices: 
One (1) hour long time blocks are provided Monday thru Friday starting November 18, 2024. Practices will be held at a Lincoln Public School. One time block per team per week.                     Any additional practice time is at the discretion of the coach.

Giveaways:
Each participant will receive a reservable NBA Jersey to keep. (Knicks, Lakers ect.) 

Coaches:

          Volunteer coaches are the backbone of our programs  We're always looking for upstanding adults to coach in our league.  Youth sports are dependent on volunteer coaches to make the program run.  Adult volunteers subjected to thorough background screening. Coaching suggestions and materials available from Jr.NBA. Coaches meeting will be held approximately 3 weeks prior to the season.

Coaching Forms:

Team Request Forms

Rules Manual 2024-2025

Coaches Codes of Conduct

Practice Plans:

Jr. NBA drills - Rookie (beginner); Jr. NBA drills - Starter

Parents Corner:

10 Tips For Parents

Injury Prevention Presentation

Youth Sports Coordinator:

Wade Noll - wnoll@lincoln.ne.gov or (402) 441-7892