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Program Overview

 

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Instructional Program (Winter Only)

This program is designed for boys and girls ages five (5) through six (6) years old (grades K-1). Participants must be five (5) years old by October 1st with no exceptions.

The program is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball, focusing on individual skills and preparing players to enter league play at seven (7) years old. The program lasts for six (6) weeks and concludes with the player being introduced to the team aspects of the game with possible scrimmages during the last two (2) weeks of the program.

Each participant will receive a Burke Basketball shirt and basketball. Teams are formed in December. 

The program starts in early January. 

See our Instructional page for upcoming scheduled game information.

To register, start at the home page and click on the Winter Registration link.

Read this page carefully as there will be addition information related to the Instructional league as well as leagues your player may be participating in the future.


House Program

The House program is offered for players in grades 2-12, ranging in age from 7 to 18. It provides a structured environment which allows players to develop their skills and enjoy the game of basketball.

Practices are weeknights, normally one practice a week for an hour with games played on weekends in the Burke / Fairfax Station / West Springfield area.  

Age groups are determined via the players grade as of the 1st of October.     


Travel Program

This program is designed for skilled players, serious about developing their game and seeking a higher level of competition.

Boys teams will be entered for ages 10- 15 and Girls teams for ages 10-14. Select teams normally practice two (2) nights a week and play two (2) games per week.

Age group is determined from the player's age as of Oct. 1st.

Games are played at various locations throughout Fairfax County. The county (FCYBL.org) organizes the Travel game schedule for weekends and all county teams.  


Gray Hair Program for Men (Winter Only)

Gray Hair Basketball offers men 35 and older (strictly enforced) an opportunity to continue playing the game in a competitive environment against their friends in the Burke community. 

Registration will be held in October/November with games starting in January.

Games are played weeknights in Burke area elementary school gyms.

Lady's Program (Winter Only)

The Lady's program is for young women age 30+. Registration begins in October/November. Games begin in January.

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To register for any of the above leagues, start at the home page and click on the Winter or SummerRegistration link.

Only House and Travel leagues (grades 4 - 10) are formed during the summer.

   
         
   
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