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Elementary Basketball is open to boys and girls in 2nd - 5th grade. Girls basketball is during the Fall, boys 4th-5th begin in the Winter, and boys 2nd-3rd meet in the Spring. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. In this event, you would be contacted by the LEAP Office.

Featured Courses

  • Trojan Youth Boys Basketball Clinic

    Trojan Coaching Staff & TCC Players will be teaching the fundamentals of basketball! An emphasis will be placed on developing skills while having fun and competing. WHO: Boys 2nd- 8th GRADE & 2nd- 8th COACHES WHERE: Traverse City Central High School Gymnasiums (bring: water bottle & dress accordingly) WHEN: Saturday, October 25th 2nd- 3rd Grade @ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM 4th - 5th Grade @ 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM 6th - 8th Grade @ 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM COST: 2nd - 5th grade: $30.00 per player 6th - 8th grade: $40.00 per player Coaches we would love to include you in this clinic free of charge! This clinic will address what fundamentals & concepts we want taught at each grade level within the LEAP elementary and middle school programs. Specific questions? Please contact Coach Luke Johnson: johnsonlu@tcaps.net 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. Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480).
  • Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5)

    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 1 - 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 5th, 2026 - February 12th, 2026. Practice Schedule Elementary 4th - 5th Grade Boys Basketball practices will begin the week of Monday, January 5th, 2026. 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 19th, 2026. 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: $85.00 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: $42.50 if registered by the deadline. Free Meals Participation Fee: $25.00 if registered by the deadline. TCAPS shared-time students: $100.00 Trinity Lutheran, GTACS, Children’s House Non-shared time students: $110.00 Grand Traverse Academy, TC Christian, Greenspire, Homeschool, Pathfinder, Woodland, Old Mission Peninsula School. Reduced Rates are not available for any Non-TCAPS students. Registration Deadline & Details Deadline: Friday, December 12th, 2025. 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, or a school listed, 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. Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480).