Welcome to Los Gatos National Junior Basketball!
The Los Gatos Chapter of NJB is excited about this season. In the 2009-2010 season, over 390 boys and girls participated in the Los Gatos NJB program and we expect similar numbers this year. We offer children in grades three through eight the opportunity to play competitive basketball against teams from Los Gatos and other Bay Area Chapters. We also offer older students who don’t make their high school teams the opportunity to play against other Bay Area chapters.
Levels of Play
NJB has two levels of play, Divisional and All-Net. The majority of children play at the Divisional Level, where players attend Evaluations (mid-October) in order to form balanced teams. All children who participate at the Divisional Level receive guaranteed playing time throughout the year. Divisional level play is at three levels according to the following grades. (These are NOT coed):
- Division 1: Boys and Girls – 7th and 8th grade
- Division 2: Boys and Girls – 5th and 6th grade
- Division 3: Boys and Girls – 3rd and 4th grade
All-Net Program
The All-Net level is for advanced players who qualify in All-Net Tryout sessions (early October). All-Net teams play teams from other Silicon Valley Chapters. There is an additional fee of $85 per players to cover added costs for All-Net. There could also be an additional fee for a few of the older age group All-Net teams that will be coached by non-parent coaches.Please look at this the same way comp soccer, volleyball or travel baseball teams operate. It is our intention that any non-parent coaches will be current or ex-High School coaches.
There are boys and girls All-Net teams for:
- All-Net Boys and Girls – 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
Practice and Game Commitments
Divisional and All-Net teams practice twice a week…one night during the week and once on Saturday. Practices are held in local gyms and in all likelihood your child’s team will have one practice time at CT English Middle School on Summit Road and one time at Union, Dartmouth or Fisher Middle Schools. We may also use the JCC and local Community Centers. Games are played on Sundays. Attendance at practices is critical for both player and team development. We encourage you to carefully review the practice and game commitments before enrolling your child.
Alternatives to LG NJB
There are other leagues to play in if you feel that two practices a week are too much, the cost is too high or if your child is on the wait list.
1. Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation
(Visit Website)
2. Los Gatos Calvary Church
(Visit Website)
Volunteers Make it Happen
We continue to put a strong emphasis on volunteering. NJB relies heavily on volunteers for gym operations, clean-up, fund-raising, uniform distribution, coaching, and a host of other tasks. Please pay careful attention to which volunteer activity you would like to select on the application form. The strength and success of our chapter is directly correlated to the active participation of our parents! We expect a large turnout of children again this year and it is our goal to accommodate each and every child who wants to play. Sponsors are welcome to help us absorb the costs of gym time, which is our biggest expense.
If you are interested in Coaching, Volunteering or Sponsoring or know of qualified people who are interested to help us, please send to E-mail:
splaine@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on the court!
Regards,
Los Gatos NJB Board and President