The Big Sky Ballin' Youth League enters its fifth year in 2020. We like to think of our league as a step below travel competitive, but a step above recreational ball. We focus on the fundamentals of basketball in a three-day per week format that spans five weeks. Young players can expect to be improve in the areas of dribbling, passing, defense, movement without ball, and of course, shooting!
Our signature three prong approach includes the following each week:
- Team Practice (1 hour per week)
- Group Training (1 hour per week)
- Competitive Games (1 hour per week)
This league is open to boys and girls in grades 1st thru 8th. Teams/divisions are formed based on registration numbers. Last year we were able to form two divisions: 1st-4th grade boys & girls, and 5th-8th grade boys & girls. Final divisions will be determined closer to the registration deadline. We strive to create even teams through a mandatory Evaluation Day, which is scheduled for April 19th, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Shrine Auditorium (1125 Broadwater Ave).
Registration is $175 per player. You can register on this page below. Registration fee includes full uniform and training times. Full or partial scholarships are available - please apply by clicking here. The deadline to register is April 19, 2020. Sample uniforms will be available at Evaluation Day for sizing and ordering.
The league begins May 18 and concludes June 18, 2020. Each week will include 3 days of activity, with the exact schedule determined based on team assignments. The schedules are Monday-Thursday, between 5pm - 8pm. Teams will select their practice day and time once formed, which will be consistent throughout the five weeks. An example of what a schedule might look like: Practice Mondays @ 6pm, Training Wednesdays @ 5pm, Game Thursday @ 7pm (game times subject to change each week).
Each week includes a game day which we encourage family and friends to attend. All non-players will be charged a $3 admission fee. We also have season passes available for $40 for a family of four. Season passes may be purchased at Evaluation Day or at the gate of any game. Cash or check only, please.
Important dates to remember:
- Registration deadline: April 19, 2020
- Evaluation Day: April 19, 2020 @ 2pm (at Shrine Auditorium)
- Team Assignments Announced: May 4, 2020
- First Practice: May 18, 2020 (time TBD based on team assignment)
- Final Game: June 18, 2020 (time TBD based on team assignment)
All practices, training, and games will take place at the Shrine Auditorium (1125 Broadwater Ave). Our primary method of communication is email, so please ensure you entered a valid address when registering. If you did not receive an email confirmation, please contact us. All questions about the league may be directed to Big Sky Ballin' at (406) 694-5555, via email at [email protected], or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/bigskyballinmt.