ABOUT
EAA Futures Basketball is a recreational league for players ranging from Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Team rosters are generally formed with players that attend the same school within the Elkhorn School District. Coach and player/friend requests are accepted. EAA Futures teams generally play against other EAA teams. We play games at the Elkhorn Public Schools on Saturdays, free of charge. The league will run from November through February with a break over the holidays.
Regular registration opens June 1st and closes Thursday, August 31st and a $40 late fee start on Friday, September 1st (through September 15th).
Registration is CLOSED for the 24-25 season.
FUTURES BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
COST
| Grade | Price | Number of Games |
| K | $125 | 5 Skills Sessions & 5 Games |
| 1st | $175 | 10 Games |
| 2nd | $175 | 10 Games |
| 3rd | $190 | 10 Games & End-of-Season In-House Tournament |
| 4th | $190 | 10 Games & End-of-Season In-House Tournament |
COST INCLUDES
- Reversible Jersey
- Practices/Games
- EAA General Operating Costs
- Referees & Site Supervisors
FUTURES 24-25 SCHEDULE
| WEEK | DATE | KINDERGARTEN | 1ST-4TH GRADE |
| Week 1 | November 9th | Skills Session 1 | Game 1 |
| Week 2 | November 16th | Skills Session 2 | Game 2 |
| Week 3 | November 23rd | Skills Session 3 | Game 3 |
| Week 4 | December 7th | Skills Session 4 | Game 4 |
| Week 5 | December 14th | Skills Session 5 | Game 5 |
| Week 6 | December 21st | Game 1 | Game 6 |
| Week 7 | January 11th | Game 2 | Game 7 |
| Week 8 | January 18th | Game 3 | Game 8 |
| Week 9 | January 25th | Game 4 | Game 9 |
| Week 10 | February 1th | Game 5 | Game 10 |
| Week 11 | February 8th | Weather make up - if needed | Weather Make-Up OR EOY Tourney |
| Tournament | February 22nd |
If Needed - 3rd/4th EOY Tourney |
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Games played on Saturdays
- All games played in Elkhorn Public School gyms
- NO admission fees to attend games
- All 2nd-4th grade games will have one trained referee
- All 1st-4th grade teams will practice in an EPS building once per week
- Kindergarten Boys & Girls: Group skills sessions for the first half of the season and 4v4 games for the second half of the season (no score will be kept). Coaches will help manage the game and teach kids throughout.
- Registration for the 2024-2025 season will open June 1, 2024.
- Late registration will begin September 1, 2024. Late Fee = $40
- Registration will close September 15, 2024.
- GAME SCHEDULE: 2024-25 FUTURES SCHEDULE
AGE GROUP INFORMATION
| GRADE | # OF PLAYERS | HOOP HEIGHT | BASKETBALL SIZE |
| Kindergarten | 4v4 | 8' | 27.5" |
| 1st | 4v4 | 8' | 27.5" |
| 2nd | 4v4 | 8' | 27.5" |
| 3rd | 5v5 | 9' | 28.5" |
| 4th | 5v5 | 9' | 28.5" |
SITE SUPERVISORS AND REFS
Interested in being a site supervisor or ref this upcoming season? Read more below and fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/1GsvLy2HvRAMkCJs8
Futures Basketball Site Supervisor: Set-up and manage youth recreational basketball games, supervise the facility, turn scores in to basketball director.
When: Saturdays from approximately 8:00AM-6:00PM
Where: Various Elkhorn Public Schools Gyms
Dates: November 9th, 16th, 23rd; December 7th, 14th, 21st; January 11th, 18th, & 25th; February 1st (8th is the makeup date/OR EOY tourney) 24th (EOY tourney if needed)
Pay: $25 - $35 per hour
Requirements: Must be 16+ years old. Some basketball knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory.
Futures Basketball Referees: Referee youth basketball games (K-4th) and help teach the rules of the game to players.
When: Saturdays from approximately 9:00AM-3:00PM
Where: Various Elkhorn Public Schools Gyms
Dates: November 9th, 16th, 23rd; December 7th, 14th, 21st; January 11th, 18th, & 25th; February 1st (8th is the makeup date/OR EOY tourney) 24th (EOY tourney if needed)
Pay: $20 per game
Requirements: Must be at least 14+ years old. Some basketball knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory.
