Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 season!

Please see registration link in top right corner of the AYB Website

AYB programs are open to boys and girls in grades 1-8. Tryouts are conducted for any registered player interested in playing on a travel team.  Your child does not need to attend tryouts if they are only signing up for the in-town league. 

Travel team tryouts for both Boys and Girls will be held Sunday, 9/22/2024.         

IN-TOWN LEAGUES

BOYS:

●        1/2 Beginner – (GRADES 1-2) – This program will be available for any boy in 1^st or 2^nd grade. Each session will be a 60-minute clinic style practice focused on beginner basketball fundamentals and skill development. The sessions will take place on Saturdays beginning in December and ending before February vacation. ($125 fee)

●        1/2 Advanced – (GRADES 1-2) – This program will be available for any boy in 1^st or 2^nd grade. The first 30 minutes of each session will focus on skill development followed by a 45-minute modified game. These sessions will take place on Saturdays beginning in December and ending before February vacation. ($125 fee)

●        3/4 League (Grades 3-4) – Teams will consist of players from 3^rd and 4^th grade and be coached by parent volunteers. Games are held on Saturdays in Ashland beginning in December and playoffs will end before February vacation. There will be 1 weeknight 60-minute practice a week. ($175 fee)

●        5/6 League (Grades 5-6) – Teams will consist of players from 5^th and 6^th grade and be coached by high school volunteers. This league consists of GAMES ONLY. AYB may provide an optional weeknight skill session contingent upon commitment from parent volunteers that will run these weekly sessions. Games are held on Saturdays in Ashland beginning in December and playoffs will end before February vacation. ($175 fee)

●        7/8 League (Grades 7-8) – Teams will consist of players from 7^th and 8^th grade and be coached by high school volunteers. This league consists of GAMES ONLY. AYB may provide an optional weeknight skill session contingent upon commitment from parent volunteers that will run these weekly sessions. Games are held on Saturdays in Ashland beginning in December and playoffs will end before February vacation. ($175 fee)

GIRLS:

●        1/2 Skills and Drills – (GRADES 1-2) – This program will be available for any girl in 1^st or 2^nd grade. Each session will be a 60-minute clinic style practice focused on beginner basketball fundamentals and skill development. The sessions will take place on Saturdays beginning in December and ending before February vacation. ($125 fee)

●        3/4 League (Grades 3-4) – Teams will consist of players from 3^rd and 4^th grade and be coached by parent volunteers. Games are held on Saturdays in Ashland beginning in December and playoffs will end before February vacation. There will be 1 weeknight 60-minute practice a week. ($175 fee)

●        5/6 League (Grades 5-6) – Teams will consist of players from 5^th and 6^th grade and be coached by high school volunteers. This league consists of GAMES ONLY. AYB may provide an optional weeknight skill session contingent upon commitment from parent volunteers that will run these weekly sessions. Games are held on Saturdays in Ashland beginning in December and playoffs will end before February vacation. ($175 fee)

TRAVEL TEAMS

GRADES 4-8 (BOYS and GIRLS) – Separate boys and girls travel teams by grade level compete in the Metrowest Youth Basketball League. This league is a competitive basketball league with teams grouped by skill level into divisions. Sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play are stressed with an emphasis on creating a positive and competitive environment.  Playing time is at the coach’s discretion. AYB will form more than one travel team per a grade contingent on interest/talent. Tryouts are held to determine rosters (see below schedule). 

• Games are held on Sundays beginning in December and ending in March and may require travel (usually one-hour max drive).
• Pre-season tournament in November (Hopkinton Tap-Off Tournament).
  
• 1-2 weeknight practices a week (90/practice).
  
• You must show up at tryouts in order to play on a travel team.  If your child attends tryouts please be prepared to accept a spot and make the commitment.
  
• When selecting teams, evaluators consider basketball skills, team needs, coachability, positional needs and intangibles (hustle, teamwork, etc.).
•  AYB recommends that all travel players participate in the in-town program.  While not required for grades 5-8 (required for 4^th grade boys and girls travel), it is a great way to further develop fundamental skills while having fun with friends
•  If your child plays travel, there is no additional fee to play in-town.

• Players on the travel and in-town team could expect a weekly schedule to include:
  
• In-Town game on Saturday.
• Travel game on Sunday.
  
• Grade 4 boys/girls: one in-town practice, one travel practice.
  
• Grades 5-8 boys/girls: two travel practices.
  
• $350 – ($175 Ashland league fee+$175 Metrowest travel fee)
• Players that do not make a travel team will be refunded applicable travel fees.
• $80 – new uniform.  Not needed if last year’s still fits.

TRYOUT SCHEDULE:

Please contact [email protected] with any questions!

Please visit the AYB Website and click on the registration link in the top right corner.  It will prompt you to sign in or create a new account if you are a first time user.