CAA is a volunteer, non-profit organization serving children ages six through eightteen residing in New Castle County and the surrounding communities. We offer Instructional (ages 6 - 10) and Competitive (ages 11 - 18) Divisions. We are a recreational league with a focus on fun and instruction as opposed to competitive and win at all cost. There are no tryouts or skills assessments. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment in which kids can learn and enjoy the game of basketball. We encourage and emphasize good sportsmanship, the development of individual skills and the importance of teamwork. CAA supports the Character Counts Program.
REGISTRATION: Online registration and registration forms will be available online in September. Previous players will also receive a flyer in the mail.
FEES: Registration fees are $50 for the first child, $45 for each additional child, $20 for CAA jersey and $25 for the fundraiser. These fees go toward the purchase of jerseys, referees, program books, insurance, and rental of the gyms.
GAMES: Our season consists of about eight games plus playoffs for the competitive divisions, usually beginning on the first weekend in January and ending in late March. Games are played on Saturdays between 8 AM and 5 PM. Usually a team plays only one game a weekend. However, on occasion, game scheduling may require a team to play an additional game on a weekday due the inclement weather.
PRACTICES: Teams may begin their practices after December 1st The times, frequency and locations of the practices are determined by CAA committee and/or a team's coach.
UNIFORMS: Each player must purchase a CAA reversible team jersey. It is up to each player to provide a solid black or blue pair of shorts. Players should wear non-marring shoes. No watches, jewelry, or hair pins are allowed. Players with braces are encouraged to wear mouth guards and those wearing glasses are encouraged to wear eyeglass straps.
CLINICS: we offer a training clinic for boys, a separate clinic for girls, as well as a training clinic for all new and returning coaches.
GYMS: All games will be played at local area school (i.e Kirk Middle School, Keene Elementary) . No food, gum or drinks are allowed in the gyms. Only capped (preferably pop-up caps) water bottles are permitted.
PLAYOFFS: All teams in the Boys Division III,IV, V and Girls Division II,III, regardless of their won-loss record, participate in the playoffs. There are no playoffs for Boys Division I, II and Girls Division I.
REFEREES: The referees are comprised of IBOO certified and/or CAA trained personnel . A IBOO certified referees only are provided for Boys Division III, IV, V and Girls Division III.
SCHOLARSHIPS: CAA offers financial aid for qualifying Community Athletic Association area families. If you require financial assistance, please print and complete a Scholarship Request form and submit it along with your child's registration form.
For further information, we invite you to explore our web site, including our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section.
Thank you for your interest in the Community Athletic Association Youth Basketball League.