About Boys Basketball

Elementary Boys Basketball is open to boys in 2nd - 5th grade (this course offering is for 2nd & 3rd Graders). The season begins on Monday , April 3rd, 2023 and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. 2nd and 3rd grade teams will be combined and divided equitably as possible. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. You will be contacted by the LEAP Office in the event of low enrollment for your school.

Season Start & End Dates

Monday, April 1st, 2024 - Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.

Practice Schedule

 Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school at each home school that fields enough players for a team. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coach and will not be known until a coach is in place. Schedules vary from school to school. Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule.

Game Schedule

Games will begin the week of  April 22nd, 2024.

• Each team will have a 6 game season. Once the number of teams have been determined at each school.
• Games will be scheduled between 5 pm and 8 pm. Game schedules will be sent by each teams coach.
• Both the Central and West Leagues will compete on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Helpful Information

• Bring a water bottle to practices and games.
• Teams will consist of 7-12 players.
• 5 v 5 play with 9ft baskets on shortened courts
• In the event school is closed, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Missed games will only be made up if schedules allow.

Participation Fee

• $58.00 for TCAPS students.
  
  • Reduced fees are available to TCAPS students who qualify for the free and reduced meals program. Participation fees for those that qualify are as follows:
    
    • Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $29.00 if registered by the deadline.
    • Free Meals Participation Fee: $14.50 if registered by the deadline.
• $74.00 for TCAPS shared-time students (GTACS, TC Christian, Trinity Lutheran, The Childrens House).
• $83.00 for non-shared time students (Grand Traverse Academy, Greenspire, Homeschool, Old Mission Peninsula School, Pathfinder, Woodland).
• Reduced Rates are not available for any Non-TCAPS students

Milk Crate Basketball Assistance

Need an “Assist” this season? LEAP is proud to partner with Milk Crate Basketball, a local nonprofit organization assisting KIDS IN NEED with resources to play and enjoy the game of basketball. Through donations and merchandise sales, Milk Crate Basketball provides kids with a wide range of items needed in order to play and enjoy basketball — shoes, basketballs, hoops, athletic wear, registration fees, etc. [Download the Assist Application for this season.]

Want to learn more about Milk Crate Basketball? For more information: visitwww.milkcratebasketball.org.

Registration Deadline & Details

• Deadline: Friday, March 15th, 2024.
• Registration deadlines are final. Late registrations may not be accepted after the posted registration close date.
  • If late registrations are available there will be a late fee of $25.00.
• Register for your school below.
• If your school is not listed, please select the Out of District Option.
  • In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept non-TCAPS students when possible. Space is limited and enrollment may be capped for various offerings. For high demand activities TCAPS students will receive priority.

Payment is required at the time of registration. You may register online using a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or ACH (via a checking or savings account) please register below. Payment with cash or check can be made at the LEAP office located at: Traverse City East Middle School, 1776 Three Mile Road, Traverse City (call to make in person payment arrangements) School Year Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.7480 for more information.

NOTE: Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you do not receive the confirmation email or see the course in your dashboard, be sure you have not left any course items in your shopping basket. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480). If you did not receive an email from Eleyo or see your course in your dashboard, the payment did not process and the student is not registered.