Late Registration [only allowed on a case-by-case basis]
$245 Lower Divisions (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade) $295 Upper Divisions (3rd Grade and older)
To receive $50 discount for reusing existing PVYBL uniform, register siblings separately and enter coupon code "REUSE2022" during check-out.
9/16/2022 Friday Last day to enroll or request refund 10/2/2022 Sunday Mandatory player assessment (Boys Upper Divisions)10/9/2022 Sunday Mandatory player assessment (Girls Upper Divisions)12/3 & 12/4/2022 Saturday & Sunday First game of the season12/17/2022 Saturday Picture Day2/18 & 2/19/2023 Saturday & Sunday Championship Day for Upper Divisions
1. When does the season start? Saturday, December 3, 2022
2. When does the season end?
Sunday, February 19, 2023
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 24, 25, 31, 2022 or January 1, 2023.
December 3 or 4, 2022 December 10 or 12, 2022 December 17 or 18, 2022 January 7 or 8 , 2023 January 14 or 15, 2023 January 21 or 22, 2023 January 28 or 29, 2023 February 4 or 5, 2023 February 11 or 12, 2023 February 18 or 19, 2023
Exact game schedule will be available in mid-November.
4. Where will the games be played? All games will be played at PVPUSD facilities. Lower Divisions (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade) will play outdoors. Upper Divisions (3rd Grade and older) will play indoors.
5. Will players, coaches, and referees be required to wear masks? Will COVID testing be required? Participants will be required to adhere to applicable LA County Public Health requirements. While these guidelines frequently change, masking and COVID testing are currently NOT required for participants.
6. Are spectators allowed? Are they required to wear masks? Spectators are allowed and will be required to comply with applicable LA County Public Health requirements. While these guidelines frequently change, masking is currently NOT required for spectators.
7. What will be the game format? For Lower Divisions (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade), all players will practice with coaches for 25 minutes then split up into smaller squads for 3-on-3 half court games against the opposing team. For Upper Divisions (3rd Grade and older), games will be 4-on-4 full court for 3rd Grade, and 5-on-5 full court for 4th Grade and older.
8. When and where are the practices? For Lower Divisions (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade), practice will occur immediately before each week’s game. For Upper Divisions (3rd Grade and older), each coach will set the weekly practice day, time, and place.
9. Why is there mandatory player assessment? Lower Division (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade) players do NOT need to attend the assessment, unless the player intends to "play up" in the Upper Division. Upper Division (3rd Grade and older) 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.
10. When is the mandatory player assessment? Below are the dates and times for the mandatory player assessments for all Upper Divisions (3rd Grade and Older). Boys will be assessed on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Girls will be assessed on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
October 2, 2022 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM 8th/9th Grade Boys 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 7th Grade Boys 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM 6th Grade Boys 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM 5th Grade Boys 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM 4th Grade Boys 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 3rd Grade Boys
Unassessed players will NOT be placed on a team.
11. When will the coach contact me? Teams will be formed in late-October. You should hear from your child's coach in early-November.
12. Will there be separate divisions for boys and girls? Are the teams co-ed? There will be separate divisions for Boys and Girls.
13. 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.
14. What is your refund policy? Friday, September 16, 2022 is the last day to request refunds. All requests must be sent to Support@PVYBL.com.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. What size basketball will be used? Size 4 (25.5") for Kindergarten & 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 Size 7 (29.5") for Boys 6th to 12th Grade
18. What basket height will be used? 8 feet for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade Girls. 10 feet for 3rd Grade Boys and 4th Grade to 12th Grade.
19. Is my child too young to play? While we do not a minimum age requirement, it will be a more enjoyable experience if your child is physically able to shoot a 25.5" basketball into an 8' basket.
20. My family does not live in Palos Verdes, can my child still play? Yes. Everyone is welcome to enroll.
21. Can I request that my child play for a particular coach or with specific player(s)? For Lower Divisions (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade), you may make requests during registration and we will do our best to accommodate. For Upper Divisions (3rd Grade and older), no requests will be honored. In order to form fair and competitive teams, all players are assessed and drafted.
22. Can I request that my child play up/down a division because he is very talented/inexperienced? Does the league ever suggest or encourage playing down? Yes. You may make the request during registration. The PVYBL Board and the coaches will review on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, the coaches and Board will 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.
23. 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.
24. 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/volunteers for more details.
25. What is the time commitment to be a coach? In the Lower Divisions (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade), the commitment is only 1 hour a week, always on a weekend. In the Upper Divisions (3rd Grade and older), you will run one 1-hour practice per week and coach one 1-hour game each weekend. You choose the day, time, and location that is convenient for you and your family.
26. 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, Announcer, Scorekeeper, and Photographer. Please indicate your interest during registration.
27. I have other questions that have not been answered above? Please e-mail Support@PVYBL.com.