$245 Lower Divisions $295 Upper Divisions
$50 Uniform Reuse Discount
PVYBL uniforms are designed for use in multiple seasons. If the player's jersey and shorts still fit, you can save $50 (and the environment) by reusing the uniform. Please enroll siblings separately and use discount code "REUSE2023" during check out.
Your child may win a free enrollment by participating in our Scholarship Art Contest at scorescholarships.com.
If you were one of the Photography Contest Winners from the 2022 Winter League, please email Commissioner@PVYBL.com for your free enrollment code.
If you were the Head Coach of a Sportsmanship Award winning team from the 2022 Winter League and plan to head coach a team this season, please email Commissioner@PVYBL.com for your free enrollment code.
9/15/2023 Friday Last day to enroll or request refund9/30/2023 Saturday Mandatory player assessment (Girls Upper Divisions)10/1/2023 Sunday Mandatory player assessment (Boys Upper Divisions)10/8/2023 Sunday Mandatory player assessment (Boys Upper Divisions)10/29/2023 Sunday Coaches Clinic 1, Youth Volunteers Meeting, Scorekeepers Training11/5/2023 Sunday Coaches Clinic 212/2/2023 Saturday Opening Day Celebrations12/3/2023 Sunday First game of the season12/16/2023 Saturday Picture Day2/17 & 2/18/2024 Saturday & Sunday Championship Day and Awards Ceremony for Upper Divisions Last game for Lower Divisions
1. When does the season start? Saturday, December 2, 2023
2. When does the season end? Sunday, February 18, 2024
3. When are the games? Games will be during the following Saturdays or Sundays, depending on gender and age group. There are no games on December 23, 24, 30, or 31, 2023.
December 2 or 3, 2023 December 9 or 10, 2023 December 16 or 17, 2023 January 6 or 7 , 2024 January 13 or 14, 2024 January 20 or 21, 2024 January 27 or 28, 2024 February 3 or 4, 2024 February 10 or 11, 2024 February 17 or 18, 2024
Detailed game schedule will be available in mid-November.
4. What age groups are in the Lower Divisions and Upper Divisions? Lower Division consists of Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade boys and girls, as well as 3rd grade girls. Upper Division consists of 3rd grade boys, as well as 4th grade and older boys and girls.
5. Will there be separate divisions for boys and girls? Are the teams co-ed? There are separate divisions for Boys and Girls.
6. Where will the games be played? All games will be played indoors at facilities in Palos Verdes.
7. Will there be makeups if games are cancelled due to weather? All games will be played indoors this season so we do not anticipate any cancellation due to weather conditions.
8. What will be the game format? For Lower Divisions, players will practice with coaches for 25 minutes then be split up into smaller squads for 3-on-3 half court games against the opposing team. Upper Divisions will play 4-on-4 or 5-on-5 full court games.
9. When and where are the practices? For Lower Divisions, practice will occur during the first 25 minutes of each week’s game. For Upper Divisions, the head coach will set the weekly practice day, time, and location.
10. Why is there mandatory player assessment? Lower Division players do NOT need to attend the assessment, unless the player intends to "play up" in the Upper Division. Upper Division players must attend the assessment in order for coaches to properly evaluate their abilities. This enables the teams to be formed fairly and prevent "stacked" teams.
11. When is the mandatory player assessment? Below are the dates and times for the mandatory player assessments for all Upper Divisions. Girls will be assessed on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Boys will be assessed on Sunday, October 1, 2023 and Sunday, October 8, 2023.
September 30, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 6th/7th/8th grade girls 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 5th grade girls 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 4th grade girls
October 1, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 8th grade boys 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 7th grade boys 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM 6th grade boys 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 5th grade boys
October 8, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 4th grade boys 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 3rd grade goys
Unassessed players will NOT be placed on a team.
12. My child has other activities (plays other sports) (plays in another league) during the season, is it okay to miss practices or games? Our Lower Division program is non-competitive and designed to develop fundamental skills as well as promote continual interest in the game. Missing a few games during the season is okay. Upper Division games are competitive with standings and playoffs. Teams are formed by draft after assessment to ensure balance and fairness. Players are expected to attend all team activities. Missing practices or games is detrimental and unfair to the rest of the team.
13. When will the coach contact me? Teams will be formed in late-October. You should hear from your child's coach in early-November.
14. What does the Registration Fee cover? Personalized, reversible jersey and shorts (reusable in future season), court time, CIF-qualified referees, photo package, commemorative pin, trophies for top teams in the Upper Divisions.
15. Do you offer sibling discounts? While we do not offer sibling discounts, we do offer discounts for reusing uniforms as well as opportunities for free enrollments by participating in our Scholarship Art Contest and Photography Contest.
16. Do you provide participation trophies? We do not provide trophies for participation. Instead, each player will receive a limited-edition commemorative pin.
17. What is your refund policy? Friday, September 15, 2023 is the last day to request refunds. All requests must be emailed to Registrar@PVYBL.com.
18. How can I personalize my child's jersey and shorts? You will be able to request the name on the jersey and the top 3 choices of numbers during registration. The PVYBL Board reserves the right to deny any inappropriate requests.
19. Can I buy a jersey for myself? Coaches and assistant coaches have the option to purchase a personalized league jersey during enrollment. Anyone can purchase a jersey on our website store at PVYBL.com/store.
20. What color jersey do I wear for my game? The home team will wear the white side of their jersey, the away team will wear the blue side of their jersey.
21. What size basketball will be used? Size 4 (25.5") for Pre-Kindergarten to 1st grade Size 5 (27.5") for 2nd grade & 3rd grade Size 6 (28.5") for 4th to 5th grade and girls 6th to 12th grade girls Size 7 (29.5") for 6th to 12th grade boys
22. What basket height will be used? 8 feet for Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade boys and girls, as well as 3rd grade girls. 10 feet for 3rd grade boys, as well as 4th grade to 12th grade boys and girls.
23. Is my child too young to play? While we do not have a minimum age requirement, it will be a more enjoyable experience if your child is physically able to shoot a Size 4 (25.5") basketball into an 8-foot basket.
24. My family does not live in Palos Verdes, can my child still play? Yes. Everyone is welcome to enroll.
25. Can I request that my child play for a particular coach or with specific player(s)? For Lower Divisions, you may make requests during registration and we will do our best to accommodate. For Upper Divisions, no requests will be honored. In order to form fair and competitive teams, all players are assessed and drafted.
26. Can I request that my child play up/down a division because he is very talented/inexperienced? Yes. You may make the request during registration. The PVYBL Board and coaches will review on a case-by-case basis.
27. Does the league ever suggest or encourage playing down? The coaches and Board will occasionally suggest that certain players play down a division so that they may have a better opportunity to learn and improve. We find that such players benefit greatly from playing down and are usually ready to fully participate with their own age group the following year.
28. Can I coach my child's team? Yes! Please register as a Volunteer. You will be asked some background information to initiate the automated background check process with Protect Youth Sports. Please be assured that this form is encrypted for security and PVYBL does not retain any information in this section. Please attend a Coaches Clinic on either Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 1PM to 2PM or Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 10AM to 11AM.
29. Can an older sibling coach my child's team? Yes! We welcome youth volunteers. This is a great community service opportunity for high school students. Please see pvybl.com/youthcoaches more details. Please attend the mandatory Youth Volunteers Meeting on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 2PM to 3PM.
30. What is the time commitment to be a coach? In the Lower Divisions, the commitment is only 1 hour a week, always on a weekend. In the Upper Divisions, you will run one 1-hour practice per week and coach one 1-hour game each weekend. You choose the practice day, time, and location that is convenient for you and your family.
31. Can I or another family member be the Scorekeeper? Yes! Adults and youths are both welcome to be Scorekeepers at the Upper Division games. Please see pvybl.com/scorekeepers for more details. Please attend the mandatory Scorekeepers Training on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 3PM to 4PM.
32. Are there other opportunities to volunteer? Yes! PVYBL is 100% run by volunteers and we welcome the help of like-minded parents. Some of the opportunities include Division Coordinator, Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Parent, Court Manager, Scorekeeper, and Photographer. Please indicate your interest during registration.
33. My child has been placed on the WAITLIST. How does it work? If you child is placed on the waitlist, it means the division is currently full. We will add more teams if there are enough players and coaches. If they are not placed on a team before the season starts, you will receive a full refund.
34. I have other questions that have not been answered above? Please e-mail Support@PVYBL.com.