Programs
The WYBA offers multiple programs for girls and boys from grades 3-12 and of varying skill levels. Programs include travel basketball through the MetroWest Basketball League, an In-Town recreation program, a High School recreation league, and occasional skills clinics.
NEW this year we will offer a Junior In-Town League for Grades 1 & 2 that will run January 5 through March 2.
Jr. League Rec
- Boys & Girls Grades 1-2
- Everyone Makes a Team
- Reversible Uniform Shirt Included
- 4 weeks of clinics, 4 weeks of round-robin style cabins
- Sunday afternoon
In-Town Rec
- Boys Grades 3-8
Girls Grades 3-9 - Everyone Makes a Team
- Uniform Shirt Included
- 1 Practice & 1 Game per Week (Sat, Sun, times TBD)
- Year End Tourney (Grades 3-8)
Travel Basketball
- Boys & Girls Grades 2-8
- Tryout & Selection Required
- Additional cost to In-Town Rec
Additional Payment made AFTER Tryout team selection - Jersey/Shorts extra (if needed)
- 2 Practices & 1 Game per week (Practice Mon-Sat, Games Sun, times TBD)
- 2 Tournaments per year
High School Rec
- Boys Grades 9-12
- Everyone Makes a Team
- Uniform Shirt Included
- 2 Games per Week (Sat, Sun Times TBD)
- Season Ending Tournament
Preseason Clinics
- Hosted by Walpole HS Boys and Girls Coaches: Jenna Galster & Dave Wall
- Boys & Girls Grades 3-8: All Skill Levels
- Five 1 hour sessions weekly
- Wednesday Sessions start Sept. 6th Sunday sessions start Sept 10th
- Limited Spots: 30 per session
Preseason Clinics
Boys & Girls Grades 3-8
The preseason clinics hosted by WHS boys’ & girls’ varsity coaches Jenna Galster & Dave Wall are set to begin on Wednesday Sept. 11th. Each session will run for 5 weeks.
The clinics are open to all boys & girls, of all skill levels, in 3rd – 8th grade. Spots are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis, so register your child today.
Each session is capped at 30 players. Player attends only one of the daily sessions selected at registration
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Sunday begins on 9/15/24 and runs for 4 weeks. The fifth session will be held on either Thursday 10/10 or Friday 10/11
*Wednesday begins on 9/11 and runs for 5 weeks and will end on October 9th
| Gender | Grades | Sunday* | Wednesday | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 3-5 | 4pm-5pm | -- | WHS |
| Boys | 6-8 | 5pm-6pm | -- | WHS |
| Girls | 3-5 | 9am-10am | -- | WHS |
| Girls | 6-8 | 10am-11am | -- | WHS |
| Boys | 3-5 | -- | 5pm-6pm | WHS |
| Boys | 6-8 | -- | 6pm-7pm | WHS |
| Boys/Girls | 3-5, 6-8 | *5th session 10/10(Girls) 10/11 (Boys) | 6PM, 7PM | TBD |
Junior League
In-Town Rec
Boys & Girls Grades 1-2
Newly commissioned for the 2024-2025 season! The WYBA Junior League is for boys and girls in grades 1 & 2 to introduce them to the game of basketball. This league will run for 8 weeks and consist of clinic style learning for the first four weeks, and then round-robin style games for the last 4 weeks of the season. This is an all-comers league focused on instruction and fun for both boys and girls.
Thanks to the versatility of beautiful new gym at Walpole Middle School, we will be able to host this league there starting on Sunday January, 5th and running each Sunday until March, 2nd (with the exception of Sunday February, 16th). We will run the clinics in two sessions, the first from 12:30 - 1:45 and the second from 2:00 - 3:15. Once we enter week 5, we will transition to games where your child could play anytime within the 12:30 - 3:30 time block.
Registration is limited to 60 participants.
In-Town Rec
Boys Grades 3-8
Girls Grades 3-9
| Gender | Grades | Saturday Nov 23, 2024 | Gym |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls | 3-4 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Elm |
| Girls | 5,6 & 7 | 10:15am - 11:15am | Elm |
| Boys | 3-4 (Last name A-L) | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Elm |
| Boys | 3-4 (Last name M-Z) | 12:45pm - 1:45pm | Elm |
| Boys | 5-6 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Elm |
| Boys | 7-8 (Last name A-L) | 3:15pm - 4:15pm | Elm |
| Boys | 7-8 (Last name M-Z) | 4:30 pm-5:30 pm | Elm |
The intramural program, also known as REC Basketball, is open to every Walpole child registered regardless of skill level.
This program is the foundation of the entire WYBA program in that, because children develop physically, socially and emotionally at different rates, a child has the opportunity to play and develop skills and confidence without the stress and pressure of travel programs.
Teams are selected via draft with the intent of developing equal competition throughout all levels. Every team practices throughout the season for 1 hour on Saturdays with games on Sundays (or vice versa).
This program begins the first weekend in December and concludes the first weekend of March. Those children participating in the intramural (REC) program must attend a 60-minute clinic in November. These clinics are required even for those children who may have tried out for a travel team but were not selected.
Travel Basketball
Girls & Boys Grades 2-8
This is an extremely competitive program designed for those children interested in a higher level of competition. This program runs from approx. October 15 – March 15. Every team practices twice weekly for 90 minutes per practice with games on Sundays through the Metrowest Youth Basketball League. There is an additional fee for participating in this program, which will be outlined in the registration material.
Travel teams will consist of between 10 or 12 players per team. The board of directors reserves the right to review and adjust team roster sizes as it sees fit. With many kids trying out, it is a very difficult task selecting a team. Mistakes can be made; however, with the experienced coaching staff and selection committees, they do the best job they can. Bear in mind, everyone involved is a volunteer.
Eligibility for Metrowest teams:
Boys and Girls in grades 2 – 8 are eligible to tryout for a Metrowest team. Both Boys and Girls will tryout for the team of their grade level.
You must be a resident of Walpole to have your child tryout for this program.
High School Rec
Boys Grades 9-12
The High School Recreation league is open to all Walpole Resident Non-JV and Non-Varsity Players. Players on the Freshmen high school team can play.
Boys High School Rec Program
The Walpole Boys High School Rec Program is the best REC League in the State and we are proud to keep the tradition alive. Colleges dream of this type of REC Program
The High School rec clinic will take place in December and the season will start in January. Specific dates are TBD and will be posted once they are finalized.
Girls High School Rec Program
Due to low enrollment, there will not be a Girls High School Rec Program for the current season. However, we encourage freshman to register and play with a larger and more robust 7/8/9 division!
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