Winter Basketball League
The Winter Basketball League is a developmental community league that has been in existence since 2008. We are excited to bring back a Takoma Park favorite this winter!
The Winter Basketball League program goals are to:
- Introduce youth to the fundamentals of basketball
- Encourage personal improvement, sportsmanship, and fun
- Provide comparable playing time for all participants
- Meet new kids from community and surrounding areas
Winter Basketball League Registration Information
All divisions fill well before the season starts so don’t wait to sign up! If a division is full, your child will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a spot on a team becomes available.
Safety Precautions
The league will follow the current COVID guidelines from the CDC and DHHS.
Team Requests
All team requests (i.e. coach, player, practice) must be made at the time of registration to be considered. Requests are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are not guaranteed.
Important Winter Basketball League Documents
Documents – Rules & Conduct
WBL Flyer
League Rules:
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Divisions
3rd and 4th Grade Divisions
5th – 6th Grade Divisions
7th – 8th Grade Divisions
Documents – Game Schedules
Schedules will be posted here in mid-January.
Kindergarten
1st Grade Mixed
2nd Grade Mixed
3rd & 4th Grade Boys
3rd & 4th Grade Girls
5th & 6th Grade Boys
5th & 6th Grade Girls
7th & 8th Grade Girls
7th & 8th Grade Boys
We encourage everyone to participate in programs in which they identify or are most comfortable.
Volunteer Coaches Needed
If interested in being a head or assistant coach this season, please contact the Recreation Department for more information.
Phone: 301-891-7290
Email: tpsports@takomaparkmd.gov
All of our volunteers are required to complete a background consent form prior to working directly with our youth and must have all COVID vaccinations and boosters. If you are interested in volunteering, please follow the link below to complete the online application. Please select John Webster as the “individual requesting the background screening” when filling out the application.
Winter Basketball League Game & Practice Information
Games
The season will begin Saturday, January 11, 2025 Games will be on Saturdays.
The season is eight weeks long.*
*If there are game cancellations, the Recreation Department will reschedule a maximum of two games.
Practices
Practices will begin in early January. Coaches will reach out to you regarding practice times and locations. All practices for each division will be held at the same school for the entire season. Practices are held once a week for one hour.
Specific practice day/time will be determined by coaches availability.
Inclement Weather and Game Cancellations
All of our games are held on Saturdays at facilities maintained by the Board of Education. For that reason, we follow the guidance of Montgomery County regarding school closures and game cancellations.
If there are any cancellations, we immediately reach out to coaches who will in turn reach out to notify players’ families.
Dates
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2024 | 12:00 PM | Resident registration for the Winter Basketball League opens. |
| October 23, 2024 | 12:00 PM | Non-resident registration for Winter Basketball League opens. |
| January 2024 | – | Winter Basketball League practices begin. |
| January 11, 2025 | – | First game of the season- Update Games have been canceled for 01/20 due to the weather. |
| March 2024 | – | Last game of the season. |
Register Online for Sports
You can register for sports leagues, camps, classes and reserve rentals through ActiveNet.
Volunteer to Coach!
If interested in being a head or assistant coach this season, please contact our sports department:
Sports Sections
Inclement Weather Line
Bad weather? Call the The Recreation Department’s Inclement Weather Line to check for weather closure information.
Call 301-891-7101 ext. 5605 to check for program cancellations due to weather.
Call The Inclement Weather Line