FAQS

  • When does the Tenafly Youth Basketball program start?

    Rec Program: Begins in December.

    Travel Program: Practices begin in mid-to-late November, with games starting in January.

    Pee Wee Program: Begins in January.

  • What grades participate in Tenafly Basketball?

    Pee Wee is for 1st–2nd Grades

    Rec is for 3rd–8th Grades

    Travel 3rd–8th Grades

  • How do I sign up for TYB basketball programs?

    Ready to join TYB? Registration is easy!


    Register through our website or you can Register through TeamSnap: https://register.teamsnap.com/form/IOHBElqa5kvbUsbc3RJf6

    Choose the registration option that works best for you and follow the steps to complete your child’s registration. If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact us.

  • How much is each program?

    Pee Wee: $135 (includes uniform)

    Rec: $190(includes uniform)

    Travel $TBD (plus uniform)

  • What should my child bring to practices and games?

    Players should come prepared with:


    Basketball - Please clearly label it with your child’s name.

    Water bottle

    Sneakers

  • When are Travel Tryouts?

    For the 2026-2027 season, tryouts will take place in mid-to-late October


    All potential travel players MUST register and participate in REC program in order to try out for TYB’s travel program.

  • How do Travel Tryouts work?

    Travel Tryout Process

    All potential travel players must register and participate in TYB’s Rec Program. During the Rec registration process, you will see a “Travel Tryout” field. Select “YES” if your child would like to try out for a travel team.


    1st Tryout:

    Players will be assigned a number and participate in approximately one hour of drills and skills with other players in their grade level.


    Callbacks:

    Some players may be invited to participate in an additional tryout. Being called back does not necessarily reflect the outcome of the first tryout.


    Travel Team Announcements:

    Travel team selections will be announced via email once the tryout process is complete.

  • How many Travel teams are there?

    There are typically 2 boys teams (A and B) in grades 3 - 8 with 10 kids/team

    There is typically 1 girls team (A and B) in grades 3 - 8 with up to 10 kids/team

  • What is the time commitment?

    Pee Wee - 1st & 2nd Grades

    Six consecutive weekly clinics on Saturdays, beginning in January.

    Rec - 3rd-6th Grades

    Practices: Once per week.

    Junior Division: Monday evenings

    Intermediate Division: Tuesday evenings

    Games: Saturday mornings.

    Rec - 7th & 8th Grades

    Practices: No weekly practices.

    Games: One game per week, Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

    Travel - 3rd-8th Grades

    Practices: Twice per week, beginning in mid-to-late November.

    Games: 1-2 games per week, beginning in January.

  • Can I request that my child play with a friend?

    We do not accept team placement requests. Rec teams are intentionally constructed to be as competitively balanced as possible, creating a fair and enjoyable experience for all players.

  • Who coaches the teams?

    Rec (3rd-8th Grades): Parent volunteers.

    Travel (3rd-6th Grades): Parent volunteers.

    Travel (7th-8th Grades): Hired professional coaches