About Boys Basketball

Elementary Boys Basketball is open to boys in 4th - 5th grade. The season begins the week of Monday, January 6th, 2025 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. Schools that have a high enough enrollment will have separate 4th and 5th grade teams, while schools with lower enrollment will have combined teams. 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 

January 6th, 2025 -  February 8th, 2024.

Practice Schedule

Elementary 4th - 5th Grade Boys Basketball practices will begin on Monday, January 6th, 2025. 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 January 13th, 2025.

• Once the number of teams have been determined at each school, the schedule of games will be communicated by your coach.
• Games will be scheduled between 5 pm and 8 pm.
• Both the Central and West Leagues will compete on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Important Dates

• Check back for information on possible mini-camps or other exciting events.

Helpful Information

• Bring a water bottle to practices and games.
• Teams will consist of 7 - 12 players.
• Teams will play 5 v 5
• 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

• TCAPS Students: $73.00
• Reduced fees are available to those who qualify for the free and reduced meals program. Participation fees for those that qualify are as follows:
  • Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $36.50 if registered by the deadline.
  • Free Meals Participation Fee: $18.25 if registered by the deadline.

• TCAPS shared-time students: $93.00
  • TC Christian, Trinity Lutheran, GTACS, Children’s House
• Non-shared time students: $104.00
  • Grand Traverse Academy, Greenspire, Homeschool, Pathfinder, Woodland

Reduced Rates are not available for any Non-TCAPS students.

Registration Deadline & Details

• Deadline: Friday, December 13th, 2024.
• Registration deadlines are final. Late registrations may not be accepted after the posted registration close date. If late registration is available, there will be a $25.00 late fee added to the cost of registration.
• Register for your school below.
• If your child does not attend a TCAPS school, 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.

NOTE: 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. 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).