TONY PERKINS BASKETBALL ACADEMY: TONY PERKINS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

The Tony Perkins Youth Basketball League is proud to offer a Basketball league designed as a bridge program to take players from lessons into competitive play! This league is designed for beginners, 4th - 8th Grade.

Registration fee will include practices, games, and jersey.

WHY CHOOSE THIS LEAGUE?

Best Developmental Youth Basketball League in Lee County
Premier Sports Facility
Digital Score Board Keeping
Premium Courts
Participants from Lee County and surrounding areas
Affordable pricing
Certified Officials
Easy Access to online schedule
Downloadable app for schedule updates
Running Tally of Wins/Losses
Friendly Family Fun Environment

Our mission is to teach the fundamentals of basketball (dribbling, shooting, defense, and rebounding). We will reward sportsmanship and effort, not just talent. To help the kids develop a love for the game, we will give them the tools and drills to work on.

Most importantly, we will teach them that through hard work, they can accomplish anything.

Our program fosters teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline. Players will gain a better understanding of offensive and defensive game play in a fun and nurturing environment. All players are evaluated during the first week and placed into well-balanced teams. All games include certified officials.

LOCATION:

Veterans Park Recreation Center

55 Homestead Road S

Lehigh Acres, Florida 33976

DATES:

Winter Session: January - February, 2025

Spring Session: March - April, 2025

Summer Session I: May - June, 2025

Summer Session II: July - August, 2025

SEASON SCHEDULE:

TBA

DIVISIONS:

BOYS
4th/5th Grade

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

GIRLS
4th/5th Grade

Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)

ENTRY FEES:

$175.00 per Athlete (League Jersey Included)

Grade takes precedence over Age. This League is GRADE BASED and is based on 2024-2025 school year grade level.

NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! SIGN UP EARLY! No entry fees refunded after the final deadline date. Payments can be made with VISA MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express ONLINE ONLY!

LEAGUE RULES

A player may play for only ONE team during league play.
Girls cannot play on boys’ teams and boys cannot play on girls’ teams.
Entry fees will not be refunded after the deadline if you drop from the league.
Players must be enrolled in fourth grade or higher.
Players cannot switch teams once games have started.

EVALUATIONS

Evaluations are not tryouts; every player in our leagues makes a team
Evaluations are used to keep teams fair and competitive
Team requests are not taken by coaches or administrative staff as we do not permit “team stacking”

COACHING INFORMATION

This league is dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you are interested in coaching and would like to help with the program, please contact Tony Perkins or call (239) 600-8949.

RULES OF PLAY:

2024-2025 High School Rules will be played, with the following exceptions.

No shot clock.
4th/5th Grade Boys and Girls divisions will use the junior size basketball (27.5”). Girls Middle School divisions will use the women’s size basketball (28.5”). Boys Middle School division will use the men’s size basketball (29.5”).
Halves: 4th/5th grade: 15 minutes and Middle School: 20 minutes
Overtime 2 minutes.
Press Rule: 20 points. No full court press once your team is up by more than 20 points. Your team must retreat back inside the 3 point arc until opponent crosses the center line with the ball, then you are allowed to play defense. The offense has the option to cross the center line at any time; however the 10 second backcourt count starts when the defensive team is behind the 3 point arc.
Technical or Intentional fouls – 2 points awarded and ball out of bounds. Two technical foul on a coach or fan and he/she is ejected from the gym. One technical on a player, the player sits on the bench for the remainder of the game. Officials and Gym Administrators have the right to eject a fan or player. Fans must leave the entire gym. Two technical fouls during the league on a player, they are removed completely from the league. NO EXCEPTIONS!